Is this the NEW Fairy Meadows? | Hiking to RAKAPOSHI base camp in Pakistan

Join me as I hike to Rakaposhi Base Camp in Northern Pakistan, a trek that many are comparing to the legendary Fairy Meadows. Could this be Pakistan’s next must-do hike? Let’s find out!
What's in this video:
*Hitchhiking to Minapin: Our adventure begins with a hitchhiking trip from Aliabad to the starting point of our trek.
*Arrival in Minapin: Discover the charming village of Minapin and my favorite pre-hike snack spot, Osho Thang.
*The Hike: Experience the stunning, rugged beauty of the trail, complete with playful goats and fairy tale-like meadows.
*Hapakun: Spend a night under the stars at Hapakun, a beautiful place to camp.
*Glacier view point: Witness the breathtaking sight of Rakaposhi’s glacier as we make our way to the base camp.
Follow my journey as I explore one of Pakistan’s most beautiful hikes and decide whether Rakaposhi could be the next Fairy Meadows.
🌍 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚:
Hey, I'm Flora - adventurer, storyteller, and lover of all things outdoors. Join me as I discover the hidden gems of the world and share the magic of travel with you.
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⏰ 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨:
Time of Visit: May 2023.
📷 𝙂𝙚𝙖𝙧:
Main camera: Panasonic Lumix S5 mark ii
Lens: Sigma 24-70 F2.8
Side camera: iPhone 14 Pro
Microphone: Rode VideoMicro
📌 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙨:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Hitchhiking to Minapin
2:20 - Lunch in Minapin
3:13 - Hiking to Rakaposhi (day one)
5:49 - Staying at Hapakun camp
9:03 - Hiking to Rakaposhi (day two)
10:18 - Glacier view point
12:36 - End verdict
#RakaposhiBaseCamp #FairyMeadows #HikingPakistan #PakistanAdventures #TravelVlog #ExplorePakistan #TravelPakistan

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Night with stars + Mountains + a beautiful heart = Pakistan 🇵🇰

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[@AleshaKIshtimsky]

Dear Flora. I am a traveler from Russia, we have been traveling in Pakistan for 2 weeks with my wife, yesterday I drove from skardu to hunza and accidentally saw your video. Thanks a lot, we stayed in minapin and went all the way to the top one day. This is a place of power! This is the best place I've been!!!

[@HushE2AskolE]

This is my village after 4 hours walk will reach this side rakaposhi Nanga barbat Baltoro glacier K2 mountain Trango Tower Mushtaq tower And 20 more peak here

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Rakaposhi is so beautiful wow stunning Pakistan 🤩 you are absolutely courageous girl 💪 greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

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"Flora, you’re showing us places we didn’t even know about! Even though we are Pakistani, watching your videos makes us want to explore and visit these beautiful locations. Thank you for the amazing content!

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Nope we already know these places , you just need to have a little interest

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We know all these places.plz be around...and start your journey to north.thanks...

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I want your videos to never end. 13 minutes is not enough. love from Pakistan

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As a lion heart, dare to take-on the challenge of unseen magic of khun meadows, khaltoro Valley. It will touch ur soul in every way.

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Thank you so much for showing this side of Pakistan to world.

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Pakistan is as beautiful as heaven

[@ibtisamjoiya]

What a beautiful country. Thanks for showing this wonderful part of the world

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The person who got me to your videos has left but I got hooked up with this, amazing content and great edits/storytelling. Great learning from this. I kept all of them in my space and learned what actual hitchhiking is.🙂

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Welcome to Pakistan 🇵🇰💙

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Your content is mindblowing Flora. I wish you post 10 videos everyday, I will watch them all with a smile on my face. Beautiful Rakaposhi ❤

[@floragonning]

Aw, thank you so much 😊🙏

[@humayounkhan2532]

Those hilly areas of Pakistan are gorgeous and a must visit place. Thanks for shooting this Wonderful vlog.

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Surely, this is one of the best hiking trails in Pakistan. The thing that makes it more iconic is your story telling aptitude. I always love watching your videos. Thanks for highlighting the best possible positive aspect of Pakistan.

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1:30 Kudos to people who recognized Sunny! Love to see your hitchhiking experience - it shows your openness to strangers and their generosity to oblige!

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you just reminding me the days when I went to a trip with my friends...Such beautiful places of Pakistan and we had just three days...We had such beautiful scenes to witness...I wanna go again!

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There are many more beautiful places to visit and some places are not even known If Pakistan tourist department pay attention to it then Pakistan can also become a tourist country But thank you for filming it and also showing positive sides of Pakistan to West This could help us improving our image to outer world Thanks🎉❤

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Seen so many Rakaposhi Treks videos but this one was way ahead, too good. Loved It 😍 Soon I'll be visiting IA

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Ms flora thank you so much for showing our Pakistan’s beauty to the world explore more and more Pakistan is full of natural wonders and beauty you should recommend especially European nationals to visit Switzerland of Asia

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Thank you for Sharing the beautiful Side of Pakistan

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8:03 WOW! ❤️

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Lots of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

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What a wonderful hike thanks for showing us amazing scenery

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Peaceful 😊 Cute 👌 Beautiful 🤗 Amazing beauty 💕 Well come...

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Same as beautiful way of explaining the visiting the meadows and paradises .classic.

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Nice scenic views captured

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Hi Flora, Thanks for coming to Pakistan, not as easy task to make videos during hiking and travelling, great work👍🏻

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Greetings from Pakistan. Fabulous stuff as always. One just gets lost into it. So mesmerising indeed. Best wishes for the channel . With warm regards

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Well this is beautiful! I have been to minapin, had a stay at Oshuthang and enjoyed good time at world's highest cricket ground, from where mountain peaks of Rakaposhi were standing high; saying hello to tiny creature; the human. It's amazing to know Rakaposhi with your point of view! Getting inspirations to go again but this time as hiker!

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My Pakistan is a very beautiful place 💖🌹👌😂. Thanks for visiting Pakistan hopefully see you again in the future. Have fun and God bless you

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That Short of glaciers and mountains is just amazing ❤ love from GB

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Wow, hiking to Rakaposhi Base Camp looks absolutely incredible! The stunning, rugged beauty of the trail and the breathtaking glacier views are truly mesmerizing. I would love to visit Pakistan one day and experience this amazing hike myself. Your journey from hitchhiking to Minapin to camping under the stars at Hapakun is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing this fantastic adventure and helping us discover new must-do hikes in Pakistan! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad

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Great. We did Rakaposhi Base camp last year in a single day. Minapin - Base camp- Back to Minapin

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2 days back i was thinking when your vlog will come. May God bless u..... lots of love

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Always look forward to your uploads and now you've added drone footage as well. Can't wait to see more!

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Definitely more to come! Just give me some time to get good at it😂

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good shots with brilliant storytelling ♥️

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[@Checkroo]

Flora, Your trip to the Rakaposhi Base Camp is amazing! Your love for adventure and nature is clear in your video. It’s wonderful to see you enjoy one of Pakistan’s most beautiful places with such happiness. You made me feel like I was there with you. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience and showing the hidden treasures of Pakistan. I can’t wait to see more of your adventures!😍

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Thank you so much!😊

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[@floragonning]

Thank you 😊

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I just went here on a group tour, so amazing!!

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I was there last week, its mesmerizing.

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Beautiful place.

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Thank you for Visiting my Country ...

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Glad you liked it, and thanks a lot!

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I enjoyed this very much, thanks

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I'm glad!

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[@floragonning]

Thank you so much! I love doing it💛

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Beautiful people, beautiful world.

[@tahababar280]

Lovely video. Hapakun/RBC/Minapin glacier truly are amazing places. Really hope and pray this place does NOT become the next Fairy Meadows which has become trashed/deforested beyond measure. Hope the people of Hunza/Nagar maintain the trail as a hiking trail only and keep Hapakun as a camping only site (and not cut down the surrounding forests to make huts!)

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It really is!

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Love from HUNZA ❤❤