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K-2 Gondogoro La Trek

Since 1986, Gondogoro Pass which connects Gondogoro and Baltoro Glaciers has became one of the most popular trekking route in the Baltistan region.  famous for its enchanting panoramic view of some of the highest mountain peaks of the world including K-2 (8614m), the second highest peaks in the world. Trek to Gondogoro Pass lying at an elevation of 5680m offers fantastic mountain views with amphitheater of peaks with K-2 at the head of the valley. Although it is challenging but equally rewarding. One only requires good fitness and will to enjoy. This 26 days trek sure to charm you.

After final preparations in Islamabad, we'll fly to Skardu and trek right into the heart of Karakoram at Concordia, the meeting point of three glaciers. We will camp for two days at Concordia for optional excursions to K-2 and Gashabrum base camps before making our way to Gondogoro Pass 5500m.Trek down to Hushe from where drive to Skardu for onward flight or road journey to Islamabad.

 
Duration: 26 days  Max. altitude:  5680m   Season: June- October. Grade: Strenuous 

Days   Destinations

  1. Islamabad - hotel
  2. Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism - hotel
  3. Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas-hotel
  4. Drive to Skardu  - hotel
  5. Day free for local arrangements - hotel
  6. Jeep drives to Askoli-camp
  7. Trek to Kurfong - camp
  8. Trek to Bardumal - camp
  9. Trek to Pauju - camp.
  10. Rest day  - camp
  11. Trek to Urdukas  - camp
  12. Trek to Goro-II  - camp
  13. Trek to Concordia (4700m) - camp
  14. Optional excursion to the K-2 Base Camp
  15. Free day
  16. Trek to Ali- Camp  - camp
  17. Crossing over the Gondogoro Pass 5680m
  18. Rest day at Khuspang- camp
  19. Trek to Dalzampa  - camp
  20. Trek to Saitcho - camp
  21. Trek to Hushe village - camp.
  22. Jeep drives to Skardu - hotel
  23. Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas - hotel
  24. Drive to Islamabad or free day
  25. De-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
  26. Onward
 

Biafo Hisper Pass Trek

An interesting yet less frequented traverse from Baltistan to Hunza valley crossing over the Biafo-Hisper pass at an altitude of 5151m. The combined length of 116 kms Biafo and Hisper glaciers forms the longest glacier after the poles. It offers excellent view of group of mountain and glaciers. Above all the Snow Lake has the charms of none. During this trek you will find a stunning experience of sunrise and set over the Karakoram mountains. The unique bio-diversity with natural flora and fauna gives great chances to see wildlife especially the Himalayan brown bears. The trek involves crossing of high pass, snow lands and many glaciers and streams. This trek requires good fitness and courage for a lasting nature reward.

Driving through the Shiger valley up to Askoli village, the trek begins and  enters into a corridor full of savage beauty. Traversing through the Biafo Glacier and snow lake the trek ascends up to the pass. After crossing the Pass and walking on Hisper glacier we will reach to the Hisper village in the  next five days. The Jeep drive to Karimabad and luxury van journey along the Karakoram Highway takes us to Islamabad.

Duration:19 days  Max. altitude:  5151m Season:June- September. Grade:Strenuous
 
Days   Destinations
  1. Islamabad - hotel
  2. Drive to Chilas - hotel
  3. Drive to Skardu - hotel
  4. Sightseeing in Skardu - hotel
  5. Jeep drives to Askoli - camp
  6. Trek to Namla - camp
  7. Trek to Mango - camp
  8. Trek to Baintha - camp
  9. Trek  to Napina - camp
  10. Trek to Hispar Base Camp (4800 m)- camp
  11. Crossing the Pass to Khanibasa - camp
  12. Trek to the Yutmaru Glacier - camp
  13. Trek to Dachigan - camp
  14. Trek to the Hispar Village- camp
  15. Jeep drives to Karimabad - hotel
  16. Day free for sightseeing in Karimabad.
  17. Drive to Islamabad - hotel
  18. Day free in Islamabad. - hotel
  19. Onward
 

Around Nanga Parbat Trek

5399 meters high Mazino Pass trek is popular among trekkers of Himalayan taste. This trek is one the most adventures and rewarding trek option in the Himalaya of Pakistan. Passing over high pass at close to 5500m, the trek route crosses many glaciers and valleys. Change of Himalayan topography from the dry and rugged Karakoram and Hindukush profile is most evident and interesting.

This strenuous yet appealing circuit trek of Nanga Parbat 8125m, the second highest in Pakistan and the anchoring western corner of the great Himalaya, starts from Tarishing village and ends up at KKH in 14 days touring the Rupal , Raikot and Diamar Faces. Let experience 20km long series of peaks and ridges of  of Nanga Parbat massif. 

Duration:18 days Max. altitude:  5399m Season:June- October. Grade:Strenuous
 
Days   Destinations
  1. Arrival to Islamabad-hotel.
  2. Drive to Chilas -hotel
  3. Drive Tarashing-camp
  4. Trek to Herligkoffer-camp
  5. Trek to Shaigiri-camp
  6. Trek to Mezeno Base Camp-camp
  7. Trek to High Camp-camp
  8. Cross over Mazino Pass (5399m)
  9. Trek to Zangot -camp
  10. Trek to Kuta Gali-camp
  11. Trek to Shaichi-camp
  12. Trek to Gutan Saga-camp
  13. Trek to Julipar - camp
  14. Trek to Beyal - camp
  15. Day free in Beyal-camp
  16. Trek to KKH and dirve to Chilas-hotel
  17. Drive to Islamabad-hotel
  18. Onward
 


Chilinji, Broghil and Darkot Passes

A wonderful trek route from Chitral to Hunza passing over 3 high passes and many villages. The trek offers most enchanting view of Pamir, Hindukush and Karakorum mountains. A moderately strenuous and exiting trek traverse through a landscape of scenic valleys, peaceful Wakhi villages, flower-filled meadows, serene lakes and high passes. it is very challenging and equally rewarding experience as it presents a mosaic of adventure , religion and culture.

After leaving the town of Chitral by Jeeps and crossing over three passes of Shah Jinali, Broghul and Chilingi along the Wakhan Corridor, the trek terminates at the village of Ziarat of Hunza valley in 15 days.

Duration:26 days    Max. altitude: 5325 m Season:June- October. Grade:Strenuous
Days   Destinations
  1. Arrival in Islamabad -hotel
  2. Drive to Peshawar -hotel
  3. Drive to Swat -hotel
  4. Drive to Chitral -hotel
  5. Drive to Kalash Valley-camp
  6. Drive to Rua -camp
  7. Trek to Shah Ghari -camp
  8. Trek to Shperdock -camp
  9. Trek to Lusht -camp 
  10. Trek to Kishmanja -camp
  11. Trek to Chikar -camp
  12. Trek to Darkot Glacier-camp
  13. Trek to Lushkargoz -camp
  14. Trek to Kurumber Lake -camp
  15. Trek to Shervjange -camp
  16. Trek to Chatboi Glacier -Sukhtarabad -camp
  17. Trek to Karambar Crossing /Waghut -camp
  18. Trek to Chinllinji Base Camp -camp
  19. Free day -camp
  20. Trek to Chipurson Ziarat -camp
  21. Trek to Sost -hotel
  22. Drive to Karimabad -hotel
  23.  Full day in Karimabad -hotel
  24. Drive to Chilas -hotel
  25. Drive to Islamabad -hotel
  26. Onward
 

Mashabrum Base Camp

To give a full pleasure of isolation and mountain panorama we have blended two valleys of the Hushe Region, the Mashabrum and Saraksa. The beautiful mountains, exciting landscapes, and remote villages are the attractions of this tour. Encounter with shepherds is another delight of this program.

From Skardu 140 kilometers driving along the Indus and Shuyok rivers we will reach Hushe village in seven hours. The Mashabrum valley offers an easy and very interesting trek. Starting at Hushe village, the trek traverses the lateral moraines of the Mashabrum glacier up to the base camp (4280m) of the majestic Mashabrum peak  (7820m), the 27th highest peak in the world.

In the second phase the Chogolisa and Saraksa will be explored. This moderate trek takes you to one of the least explored regions of Baltistan. The trails meander through mountain corridors with full of alpine flowers during the summer. The trekking trails runs along the Saraksa Glacier up to the foot of K-6, K-7, and Chogolisa peaks.

Duration:18 days     Max. altitude:4300m  Season:June- October. Grade:Moderate
 
Days   Destinations
  1. Arrival to Islamabad - hotel
  2. Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism  - hotel
  3. Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas - hotel
  4. Free day or drive to Skardu - hotel
  5. Drive to Hushe (3250m)-camp
  6. Trek Hushe to Perbisan -camp
  7. Trek Parbisan to Brumbramah  -camp
  8. Excursion to the Masherburm Base -camp
  9. Trek back to Saitichu -camp
  10. Trek to Gund -camp
  11. Trek to Chogolisa Base Camp -camp
  12. Free day -camp
  13. Trek down to Saitichu -camp
  14. Trek to Hushe and drive to Skardu - hotel
  15. Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas - hotel
  16. Drive to Islamabad or free day in Islamabad
  17. De-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
  18. Onward
 

Batura Trek

The legendry Hunza valley has lots to offer for tourists. Batura trek is one among them which sure to charm many adventure lovers. 65 Kms long Batura Glacier forms the second longest glacier in the world outside the Poplars. Indeed it has a marvelous outlook among the glacial trails in the Northern Areas. The trek passes through wild meadows full of fresh and aromatic smell. During the trek one can see dozens of shoulder to shoulder peaks including 10 peaks above 7000 meters high. The unique composition of this glacier and the surroundings surly a trekkers' paradise. Let experience an unmatched experience.

Duration:15 days      Max. altitude:4300m  Season:June- October. Grade:Moderate
 
Days   Destinations
  • Arrival to Islamabad-hotel
  • Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas - hotel.
  • Drive to Karimabad via Gilgit - hotel.
  • Drive to Passu - hotel.
  • Trek to Yunzben - camp.
  • Trek to Ujhopirt  - camp.
  • Trek to Yashprit - camp.
  • Trek to Fatmahill - camp.
  • Trek to Guchesham - camp.
  • Day free for optional excursions - camp
  • Trek back to Ujhokpin - camp.
  • Trek to Passu and drive to Gilgit - hotel.
  • Flight to Islamabad or drive to Besham - hotel.
  • Free day or drive to Islamabad - hotel.
  • Onward
 

Nangma Valley Trekking Expedition

An easy trek from Kandi village  takes one up to the Nangma valley, a sanctuary of wilderness beauty with numerous rock pinnacles. This is one region very few trekkers has visited before. The trek to the base camps of Amin Brak (5850 mts) is a splendid walk through summer pastures with a variety of wild flowers. Dozens of rock peaks nestled in this area offers great climbing options for all age groups. For few days you are away from civilization yet safe and secure.

Duration:14 days      Max. altitude:5850m  Season:June- October. Grade:Moderate
 
Days   Destinations
  1. Arrival at Islamabad airport -hotel
  2. Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas - hotel
  3. Free day in Skardu or drive to Skardu - hotel
  4. Jeep drive to Kande village - camp
  5. Trek to Minggulu Broque - camp
  6. Amin Brak - camp
  7. Optional climbing - camp
  8. Optional climbing - camp
  9. Rest Day / Climbing -camp
  10. Trek to Kande - camp
  11. Drive to Skardu - hotel
  12. Flight to Islamabad
  13. Free day
  14. Onward
 

Thalley La

Thalley La trek in the foot hills of great Karakoram is one of the most popular short trek in Baltistan region which meander through Khaplu and Shiger Valleys. These  Valleys are very popular for fruit orchards and lush green beauty full of alpine flowers during the summer. The trekking trails runs along the glacial streams and shepherd herds and flower filled pastures. Shiger and Khaplu are  also base for climbing peaks of central Karakorum peaks. This is an easy trek for any one interested in exploring the life of highlanders of Baltistan

Duration:11 days      Max. altitude:4300m  Season:June- October. Grade:Easy
 
Days   Destinations
  1. Arrival at Islamabad airport -hotel
  2. Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas - hotel
  3. Free day or drive to Skardu  - hotel
  4. Jeep drive to Thalley - camp
  5. Trek to Thalley Broque - camp
  6. Free day- camp
  7. Trek over the Thalley La to Shiger Broque
  8. Trek to Shiger and drive to Skardu - hotel
  9. Flight to Islamabad
  10. Free day
  11. Onward

 

 

Bondit La (Iqbal Top)


This route is a newly discovered, non-technical route, explored by Mr. Iqbal, a local guide in 2000. This is the shortest possible trek in the area to see central Karakoram mountains including K-2, the second highest in the world.

Bondit la at 4850 meters has less traveled and still lesser known trek in the vicinity of Kanday village. A seven hours jeep drive take you to the Kanday village from Skardu. The trek begins from the village for two day ascend through the summer settlements to the top and one day descend to Kanday village for return road journey to Skardu. 

Duration:15 days      Max. altitude:4300m  Season:June- October. Grade:Moderate
 
Days   Destinations
  1. Arrival at Islamabad airport -hotel
  2. Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas - hotel
  3. Free day in Skardu or drive to Skardu from Chilas - hotel
  4. Jeep drive to Kanday village - camp
  5. Trek to Bondit - camp
  6. Trek to Iqbal top and back to Kanday- camp
  7. Drive to Skardu - hotel
  8. Flight to Islamabad
  9. Free day
  10. Onward
 
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