Towers of Nangma Valley

Towers of Nangma Valley are the soaring granite spires that wall in Nangma, a side valley of Hushe in Ghanche, Gilgit-Baltistan. Climbers call the cirque the Yosemite of the Karakoram: clean rock, vertical faces, and named objectives such as Amin Brakk (~5,850 m), the Great Tower, Grey Tower, and Changi Tower (~5,820 m).

Most visitors reach the towers on a multi-day trek from Kanday (near Hushe village): river bridges, a narrowing gorge, then meadows around 3,950 m with the walls directly overhead. A day hike to roughly 4,300 m opens views toward K6 (7,282 m) across the valley — the same panorama climbing teams use as their base.

Why PTG lists the Nangma towers

Skardu and Khaplu gateway: Road access runs Skardu → Khaplu → jeep up Hushe to Kanday. We quote transport, permits guidance, and camping support on Skardu tour packages when you add a Hushe or trek extension.

Trek, not a roadside stop: Unlike Passu Cones on the KKH, the towers need 2–3 days of walking from Kanday. Fit trekkers with prior hill days are the right audience; there is no jeep road to the meadows.

Season: Late June through August is the practical window — snow off the bridges, meadows usable, and the same window international teams use for rock routes. Shoulder months can work with shorter days and colder camps.

Planning a visit

Combine the towers with places to visit in Skardu (Shangrila, Upper Kachura, Khaplu Fort) if you want lake days before a Hushe trek. Message dates on WhatsApp — we align drivers, jeeps, and camp gear to your group size.