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Nanga Parbat Expedition Diamir
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NANGA PARBAT 8125m EXPEDITION
Diamir Face
Fixed departure for 60 days from Islamabad to back Islamabad
Summery: From Islamabad
we drive to Chilas for 10 to 12 hours. The next day we will take a
short ride to Bunar Farms where we will meet our porters and distribute
our food and equipment for transfer to the Diamir Base Camp. After final
preparation in Bunar Farms, we set off by jeep (3-4 hours) to Halaley
Bridge from there one can reach to the base camp in two or maximum three
days of walk. We enter an incredible wilderness of ice, rock and sky.
Our entire stay is in absolute wilderness, we will take a colorful part
of the Himalayan culture with us. Our scores of lively Kohistani, who
are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard days work. The return
trip is via the same route back to Islamabad.
NANGA PARBAT - THE KILLER MOUNTAIN
When the sun shines, it smokes up there. The demons blow their horns and fairies cook their bread. (Local Legend)
The "Naked Mountain" as interpreted in the local language, is the "Ninth" in highest in the world and second highest peak in . Standing at the extreme western end of 24,000 Km Himalayan Range - just beyond the deep Indus Valley, culminates in an ice crest, 8125 M high. No other peak within 100 Km
comes anywhere near to it's size. It's incomparable Rupal Face
(southern side) is one of the greatest precipices in the world - a sheer
drop of 5000 M.
A study by the Geo department of Peshawar University in calibration with European and US Universities reveal the fact that Nanga Parbat was became after the collusion of Asian and Indian plates some 400,000 year back. There is no major volcano beneath the Nanga Parbat whoever there are some selpher deposits. Nanga Parbat is the fastest growing mountain on Earth.
Also notorious known as the "Killer Mountain",
it has so far taken the biggest toll of 16 human lives 7 climbers and 9
high porters in one time in the history of mountaineering.
The
first visual record of this mountain was a canvas painted by Rudolf
Schlagintweit brothers - German travelers in 1852. In 1857 one of them
was murdered in Kashgar. Thus the curse of Nanga Parbat had begun.
Nanga
Parbat Mountaineering History began in 1895 when a British expedition
led by A. F. Mummery attempted to find a way up the southern and western
slopes. The party hit by an avalanche and the party disappeared. These
were the first casualties on the Nanga Parbat.
In June, 1953 Hermann Buhl a member of an Austro German expedition led
by K. M. Herligkoffer successfully manages to climb the main peak of Nanga Parbat
massive. It was Hermann Buhl, who took 40 hours of solo climb conquered
this peak and making his name in the history of mountaineering.
Jean Christophe Lafalille and Ed Viesturs successfully submitted this mountain on its 50th anniversary. Thus celebrating the Hermann Buhl magnificent efforts by scaling again this mountain on its 50th
birthday, 2003. Reinhold Messner the first person to climb all 8000
meters peaks in the world return to Pakistan in 2003 for Nanga Parbat,
there he find his brothers Gunther Reinhold remains who lost their life
in 1970 after coming down from Nanga Parbat successful bid and enrolling
their names as 5th and 6th person to scale Nanga Parbat.
ITINERARY
Note
:- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this
itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our
control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road
washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt. restrictions,
& all other unforeseen exigencies.
DAY 01 & 02 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Upon arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest drive to Islamabad, Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary formalities and obtain climbing permit.
DAY 03 RAWALPINDI/CHILAS
Drive by road to Chilas, Upon arrival transfer to Chilas Inn for overnight stay.
DAY 04 – 05 – 06 CHILAS TO DIAMIR BASE CAMP
Early in the morning drive from Chilas to Bunar Farms where we will meet and hire our porters. Same day drive to Halalay Bridge (3-4 hours drive ascent 600m).
DAY 07 CLIMBING
DAY 54 CLIMBING
47 days of non guided climb will start from
today. During the climbing period our staff will be at base camp to help
and assist you.
DAY 55 – 56 - 57
TREKKING BACK TO HILALAY BRIDGE AND DRIVE TO CHILAS
After an early breakfast leave the base camp for trek to Hilalay Bridge. From Hilalay Bridge drive by Jeeps to Bunar Farms, where you will meet your van for the return trip to Chilas and Islamabad.
DAY 58 RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.
If unable to fly on day 62. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.
DAY 59 RAWALPINDI
De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening free
DAY 60 FLY BACK HOME
Transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.
End of our services
Monday, February 4, 2013
Gasherbrum I and II
GASHERBRUM EXPEDITION
GI and GII Normal route
65 days, Ex-Islamabad, Non-guided climb
Summery: Gasherbrum II peaks and I stands side by side. Both the peaks have same base camp even the higher camps are common until camp II. Therefore for us ground handling and services to base camp is same for the either of the peaks. Choose one of the either peak or both by paying additional royalty fee. Rest leaves on us and enjoy your climbing.
Gasherbrum
I or II Base camp is a short 5-6 hour walk from Concordia, nature's
version of a highway interchange where several glaciers merge into the
Baltoro.
Hidden Peak is one of four 8000-meter peaks located in a tight cluster in the upper reaches of the Baltoro Glacier, the principle access to that part of the Karakoram. It is also known as Gasherbrum I. Like its bigger sister K2 (located only 20 kilometers west), Hidden Peak displays a classic paramedic shape. Base camp for Hidden Peak is the same as for its busier neighbor, Gasherbrum II, a day and a half east from Concordia, a prominent trekking destination where several glaciers merge into the Baltoro. Your base camp lies directly below the Conway Saddle, which was the first route, used to reach the major Karakoram peaks. Expeditions to the Karakoram now invariably start from Islamabad (capital of Pakistan) and its twin city of Rawalpindi (Pindi to its friends). Once the formalities with the government have been completed, you will continue on to Skardu, located in the district of Baltistan. This trip is made by one of two methods. Often preferred is the air route (when the weather permits), not only because the flight is only an hour, but also because you fly past Nanga Parbat on the way. Alternately, you may take a bus along the Indus River, first following the Karakoram Highway, then branching through the spectacular Indus River gorge as you approach Skardu. The latter is long, but recommended at least once during multiple visits to the region.
From Skardu, you will jeep to Askoli, the last village on the trek. A couple long days bring you to Paiju and the tongue of the Baltoro. Here you will take a rest day as the porters prepare their food for the glacier. Your next stop is Urdukas, a grassy knoll located immediately opposite the Trango Towers and Uli Biaho. Two regular days and a final short day bring you to Base Camp.
Gasherbrum 2 has the reputation of being one of the easier 8000-meter peaks. Its larger namesake, however, is far more technically challenging. Base Camp is at 5200 meters. Camp 1 is at 5900 meters after crossing the treacherous Gasherbrum Ice Fall. Camp 2 is at the Gasherbrum La, about 6400 meters. Camp 3 is at about 7200 meters above a steep couloir’s, although the location is highly variable since it is cut from the steep snow slopes. From the summit, you will see the entire Karakoram, including Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Chogolisa, and of course K2. Depending on the weather, Hidden Peak can be completed in as little as six weeks (Pindi-Pindi) or as long as nine weeks.
The return trip is often over the 6000 meter Gondogoro La and the beautifully green Hushe Valley from which you return to Skardu.
ITINERARY
Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt. restrictions, & all other unforeseen exigencies.
Hidden Peak is one of four 8000-meter peaks located in a tight cluster in the upper reaches of the Baltoro Glacier, the principle access to that part of the Karakoram. It is also known as Gasherbrum I. Like its bigger sister K2 (located only 20 kilometers west), Hidden Peak displays a classic paramedic shape. Base camp for Hidden Peak is the same as for its busier neighbor, Gasherbrum II, a day and a half east from Concordia, a prominent trekking destination where several glaciers merge into the Baltoro. Your base camp lies directly below the Conway Saddle, which was the first route, used to reach the major Karakoram peaks. Expeditions to the Karakoram now invariably start from Islamabad (capital of Pakistan) and its twin city of Rawalpindi (Pindi to its friends). Once the formalities with the government have been completed, you will continue on to Skardu, located in the district of Baltistan. This trip is made by one of two methods. Often preferred is the air route (when the weather permits), not only because the flight is only an hour, but also because you fly past Nanga Parbat on the way. Alternately, you may take a bus along the Indus River, first following the Karakoram Highway, then branching through the spectacular Indus River gorge as you approach Skardu. The latter is long, but recommended at least once during multiple visits to the region.
From Skardu, you will jeep to Askoli, the last village on the trek. A couple long days bring you to Paiju and the tongue of the Baltoro. Here you will take a rest day as the porters prepare their food for the glacier. Your next stop is Urdukas, a grassy knoll located immediately opposite the Trango Towers and Uli Biaho. Two regular days and a final short day bring you to Base Camp.
Gasherbrum 2 has the reputation of being one of the easier 8000-meter peaks. Its larger namesake, however, is far more technically challenging. Base Camp is at 5200 meters. Camp 1 is at 5900 meters after crossing the treacherous Gasherbrum Ice Fall. Camp 2 is at the Gasherbrum La, about 6400 meters. Camp 3 is at about 7200 meters above a steep couloir’s, although the location is highly variable since it is cut from the steep snow slopes. From the summit, you will see the entire Karakoram, including Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Chogolisa, and of course K2. Depending on the weather, Hidden Peak can be completed in as little as six weeks (Pindi-Pindi) or as long as nine weeks.
The return trip is often over the 6000 meter Gondogoro La and the beautifully green Hushe Valley from which you return to Skardu.
ITINERARY
Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt. restrictions, & all other unforeseen exigencies.
DAY 01 & 02 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Upon
arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short
rest drive to Islamabad, Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary
formalities and obtain climbing permit.
DAY 03 RAWALPINDI/SKARDU
Fly to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu 2300m, spending a night in Chilas.
DAKY 04 SKARDU
Emergency
day in case, flight does not operate on day 03 this day will be use to
transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time
from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours.
DAY 05 SKARDU
Day at leisure. while staff will make final arrangement for the expedition.
DAY 06 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE
Embark
jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole 3050m - The
last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the
region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow
stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of
the fertile terraces. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp
staff. Distance 96 Km, Drive 07-08 Hrs. Altitude 3050 M.
Note
:-The road to Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed
quite oftenly. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to
Askole on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).
DAY 07 ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE
Today
we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our
journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and
sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across
what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross
the Biafo glacier and camp beside its snout at korophone. The Biafo Glacier
is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks
of the Karakoram & flows East into the Braldu Valley at a point
about 10 Kms east of Askole. Overnight in tents All meals served by camp
staff. Walk : 03 - 04 hrs, Grade : Easy, Altitude : 3100 M,
DAY 08 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA
Trek
to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire rope bridge
sported by a wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it &
camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas. Walk : 03-04 hrs, Grade :
Strenuous, Altitude : 3150 M
DAY 09 JHULA -TO- PAIJU
Resume
trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju
Peak 6611 M. Paiju - is a Balti word which means "SALT". Since there
are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe
that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge
deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the
first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents. Walk
: 05-06 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude : 3480 M.
DAY 10 PAIJU - Rest Day
Rest & acclimatization day at Piaju. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
DAY 11 PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS
Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below
Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of
rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over
two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering
splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in
tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 06-07 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude : 4130 M
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 06-07 hrs, Grade : Strenuous, Altitude : 4500 M.
DAY 13 GORO TO CONCORDIA
After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters . Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters. including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 05 - 06 hrs, Grade : strenuous, Altitude : 4720 M.
DAY 14 CONCORDIA REST DAY
Final
day of trek to Gasherbrum base. A 4-6 hrs trek will bring you to the
base of Gasherbrum, here you will say good bye to your porters for about
5 weeks. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk :
04-06 hrs, Grade : strenuous, Altitude : 4650 M.
DAY 15 CLIMBING
DAY 56 CLIMBING
41
days of non guided climb will start from today. During the climbing
period our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you.
After
an early breakfast leave the K2 base camp and we will cross Concordia
and several side glacier to reach our right path. After 4-5 hours we
will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne
glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right
side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition. Overnight in
tents..
DAY 58 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock does in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the
Gondogoro Pass 5700 meters is that in the morning snow will be soft and
you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as sun get
strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and
stones, also the chance of ice falls or avalanches. Overnight in tents.
All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 10 - 11 hrs, Grade :
Strenuous, Altitude : 5700 M
DAY 59 KHUSPANG -TO- SHAICHO
After
a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You
pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the
glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning 'field of flowers', lives
up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 meters, set
between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier
cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water. Resume
trek along the path, Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral
moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant
scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders
poised above, ready to fall.
DAY 60 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY
After
breakfast continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path.
Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village. An easy day will
bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents.
DAY 61 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU
AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. All meals included.
DAY 62 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI
Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.
DAY 63 RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.
If unable to fly on day 62. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.
DAY 64 RAWALPINDI
De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening free
DAY 65 FLY BACK HOME
Transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.
K2 Broad Peak double Header
K2 - CHOGORI 8611m EXPEDITION
Abruzzi ridge route,
70 days, Ex-Islamabad, Non-guided climb
K2 has the reputation of being one of the hardest 8000-meter peaks. All its route are technically challenging, it is not a mountain to be taken lightly since the route crosses prominent avalanche terrain. It took more lives while people coming down after the summit. Therefore K2 is also called " The Savage Mountain". Base Camp is at 4500 meters. From the summit, you will see the entire Karakoram, including the Gasherbrums (I‑VII), Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower and Chogolisa.
Depending on the weather, K2 Peak can be completed in as little as eight weeks (From/To Pindi) or as long as twelve weeks or more. The return trip is often over the 6000 meter Gondogoro La and the beautifully green Hushe Valley from which you return to Skardu.
Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt. restrictions, & all other unforeseen exigencies. ITINERARY:
DAY 01 & 02 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Upon
arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short
rest drive to Islamabad, Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary
formalities and obtain climbing permit.
DAY 03 RAWALPINDI/SKARDU
Fly to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu 2300m, spending a night in Chilas.
DAY 04 SKARDU
Emergency
day in case, flight does not operate on day 03 this day will be use to
transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time
from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours.
DAY 05 SKARDU
Day at leisure. while staff will make final arrangement for the expedition.
DAY 06 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE
Embark
jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole 3050m - The
last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Overnight in tents.
All meals served by camp staff. Distance 96 Km, Drive 07-08 Hrs.
Altitude 3050 M.
Note
:-The road to Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed
quite oftenly. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to
Askole on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).
DAY 07 ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE
Today
we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our
journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and
sustain our expedition. Overnight in tents All meals served by camp
staff. Walk : 03 - 04 hrs, Grade : Easy, Altitude : 3100 M,
DAY 08 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA
Trek
to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire rope bridge
sported by a wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it &
camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas. Walk : 03-04 hrs, Grade :
Strenuous, Altitude : 3150 M
DAY 09 JHULA -TO- PAIJU
Resume
trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju
Peak 6611 M. Overnight in tents. Walk : 05-06 hrs, Grade : Moderate,
Altitude : 3480 M.
DAY 10 PAIJU - Rest Day
Rest & acclimatization day at Piaju. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
DAY 11 PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS
Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 06-07 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude : 4130 M
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 06-07 hrs, Grade : Strenuous, Altitude : 4500 M.
DAY 13 GORO TO CONCORDIA
After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters . Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 05 - 06 hrs, Grade : strenuous, Altitude : 4720 M.
DAY 14 CONCORDIA REST DAY
Final
day of trek to K2 base. A 4-hrs trek will bring you to the base of K2,
here you will say good bye to your porters for about 6 weeks. Overnight
in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 04 hrs, Grade :
strenuous, Altitude : 4650 M.
DAY 15 CLIMBING
DAY 61 CLIMBING
Non guided climb will start from today. During the climbing period our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you.
DAY 62 TREKKING BACK TO ALI CAMP
After
an early breakfast leave the K2 base camp and we will cross Concordia
and several side glacier to reach our right path. After 4-5 hours we
will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne
glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right
side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition. Overnight in
tents..
DAY 63 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock does in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 10 - 11 hrs, Grade : Strenuous, Altitude : 5700 M
DAY 64 KHUSPANG -TO- SHAICHO
After
a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You
pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the
glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, Continue your trek along the path goes down hill to the summer settlement called Shaicho,
a large shepherds settlement with its won mosque, now here you can find
a hotel and mountaineering equipment shop. This is the traditional camp
among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes
of wild roses and a good water supply. Walk : 07-08 hrs, Grade :
Moderate, Altitude :.
DAY 65 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY
After
breakfast continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path.
Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village. An easy day will
bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents.
DAY 66 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU
AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. All meals included.
DAY 67 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI
Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.
DAY 68 RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.
If unable to fly on day 62. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.
DAY 69 RAWALPINDI
De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening free
DAY 70 FLY BACK HOME
Transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.
End of our services K2 Gondogoro La Trek
GONDOGORO LA CONCORDIA K-2 BASE CAMP TREK
FROM/TO ISLAMABAD - 23 DAYS
CONFIRMED FIXED DEPARTURES
June 1, 3, 8, 19, 21, and 28 July 1, 16 and 21 August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1
2013 WINTER CONFIRMED FIXED DEPARTURES
January 5, 12 and 19
THE GREATEST MUSEUM OF SHAPE & FORM ON EARTH...FOSCO MARAIN - Only the superlatives can define the beauty and grandeur witnessed on this "sublime sanctuary of nature". Known as the most spectacular trek in the world, the traditional expedition route to K-2 (Chogori) 8611 M - the second highest mountain on Earth, cuts through the greatest concentration of some of the highest peaks in the world. Not only are the mountains high, but they are the jagged and sheer than the monoliths of Nepal. 08 of the world's 30 highest peaks of the world stand around this unusual trek. The apex of this incredible trek is CONCORDIA one of the biggest Piedmont glaciers of the world. It is a spectacular junction of Godwin Austin Glacier, Abruzzi Glacier and Baltoro Glacier. It banks, 06 peaks over 25,912 ft (7900 M) within a short radius of 07 miles (11 Km). The walk to Concordia, however, is not a task to be undertaken lightly. It's a hard trek up and down the gorges, across rushing icy torrents, through broken rocks, over wire-rope bridges and through crevasse glaciers. The incentive for this strenuous walk is undoubtedly equally rewarding.
Note: please ask for details itinerary.
23 DAY ITINERARY
Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, government restrictions, & all other unforeseen exigencies.
DAY 01 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI
DAY 02 RAWALPINDI / SKARDU by air
Fly to Skardu, if unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu, spending a night in Chilas.
DAY 03 SKARDU
Emergency day in case, flight does not operate on day 02 this day will be use to transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. Overnight hotel.
DAY 04 SKARDU
Free day for rest, shopping or sightseeing.
DAY 05 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE
AM: Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole - The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers.
DAY 06 ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE
Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipments and sustain our expedition.
DAY 07 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA
Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire rope bridge sported by a wooden basket), now a days wooden bridge is made across it
DAY 08 JHULA -TO- PAIJU
Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M.
DAY 09 PAIJU - Rest Day
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.
DAY 10 PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS
Begin trek after an early breakfast.
DAY 11 URDUKAS -TO- GORO
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier.
DAY 12 GORO TO CONCORDIA
After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters.
DAY 13 CONCORDIA REST DAY
Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down)
DAY 14 CONCORDIA -TO- ALI CAMP
After an early breakfast leave the Concordia.
DAY 15 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.
DAY 16 KHUSPANG
Rest day at Khuspang.
Incase of bad weather this day will be use to make another attempt to cross the Gondogoro la.
DAY 17 KHUSPANG -TO- DALSANGPA
After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa. Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4150 M.
DAY 18 DALSANGPA -TO- SHAICHO
Resume trek along the path; Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. Walk: 06 - 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: M,
DAY 19 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY
After breakfast continue your walk along the Hushe River on a easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe camp near the fields in Hushe village. Overnight in tents all meals served by camp staff.
DAY 20 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU
AM: Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. All meals included.
DAY 21 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI
Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive six hours to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.
DAY 22 RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.
If unable to fly on day 21st. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road for about 14 to 16 hours drive. Night at the hotel.
DAY 23 RAWALPINDI
De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.End of our services
FROM/TO ISLAMABAD - 23 DAYS
2013 WINTER CONFIRMED FIXED DEPARTURES
January 5, 12 and 19
Note: please ask for details itinerary.
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.
Incase of bad weather this day will be use to make another attempt to cross the Gondogoro la.
If unable to fly on day 21st. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road for about 14 to 16 hours drive. Night at the hotel.
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