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K2 Circular:
PILGRIMAGE TO HIGH HEAVENS
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Range: |
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Karakoram |
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Altitude: |
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Min: 600m - Max: 5650m |
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Zone: |
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Restricted, with permit issued by Ministry of Tourism |
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Duration: |
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22 Days |
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Grade: |
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Technical |
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Fixed Dep. Dates: |
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JUNE 17th , JULY 1st , 15th, AUGUST 10th , 22nd |
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Closing date for booking: |
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One week before schedule fixed departure date |
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Trip price: |
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Available on request |
TRIP ITINERARY:
 Day 01
Islamabad
Arrive
Islamabad. Transfer to hotel. Welcome reception (briefing)
at Alpine Club of Pakistan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Skardu / Chilas
a) Fly to Skardu PK-451 (09:30 – 10:30). (Flight
is subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.
b) In case of cancellation of flight (12-14
hrs) drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Chilas/Skardu
a) Day free at Skardu
b) If your are driving, complete road journey (08–09
hrs) to Skardu (275 km) En-route has good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at
junction of Indus River and the rapids and fall of Indus River. Overnight at
hotel
Day 04 Askole: (3000m)
By jeeps drive to Askole (6-7 hrs). The last village of
about 50 houses. The villagers grow their own cereals, vegetable and fruit and
own large herds of sheep’s, goats, yaks and dzos. Overnight in tent.
Day 05 Jhola: (3200m)
 Start 3 hours, walk across wasteland and traverse Biafo
Glacier, a tortured Ocean of moving boulders and crevasses 2 km wide. Cross the
glacier and after a lunch break continue to Jhola (5 hrs). Cross-Dumardo River
Bridge and camp at rather dusty campsite surrounded by a few bushes with a side
stream. Overnight in tent
Day 06 Paiyu: (3600m)
Start on a relatively easy trail for 2 hrs. Crossing
Bardumal campsites along a 2-km stretch of sandy River beach. After a lunch
break continue towards Paiyu for another 3 hrs. trail climbs to a Vantage Point
providing view of the Snout of Baltoro. And in the far distance a magnificent
Panorama of Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 to the left for the first time.
Paiyu is a crowded campsite. Overnight in tent.
Day 07 Paiyu: (3600m)
Rest day at Paiyu. Overnight at tent.
Day 08 Khuburtze: (4000m)
 Gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on the southern edge.
After about two hours the path divides at the snout of Baltoro glacier where the
left branch goes to the BC of Trango Tower and the Sarpo Lago pass. Continue to
the right climbing up on to the glacier that stretches up the valley 62 km long
and 2 km wide. Further 2-3 hours steady climb on a long diagonal to the other
side. Follow the southern edge to Liliwa and onward to Khuburtze for about 90
minutes to the campsite and with clear water. Overnight at tent.
Day 09 Urdukas: (4200m)
3 hours walk mostly along the crest of
lateral moraine with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango
Towers and so on. Urdukas is a spectacular campsite. However like Paiyu this
site is over used and polluted. Overnight at tent.
Day 10 Goro II: (4500m)
The first hour walk is across difficult side
crevasses, however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue for 2-3
hours to Goro-I opposite of Yermanendo Glacier falling down from the
Mashebrum pass. For the next 3-4 hrs continue east up the Baltoro glacier.
Following telephone wire from army HQ Goro to Gasherbrum IV. Goro-II campsite is
pitched on the rough stones and ice in the center of the glacier with water from
the glacier melt. Overnight at tent.
Day 11 Concordia (4700m)
 5-6
hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama,
including Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K-2. Camp at
Concordia named by Martin Conway after the place De La Concordia in Paris.
Overnight at tent.
Day 12-13 at Concordia: (4700m)
02 days free for optional excursion to K2 BC.
Overnight at Tent.
Day 14 Vigne Glacier: (4800m)
5 hours continue walk on Vigne Glacier, proving superb
views of Chogolisa, and Mitre Peak, A rare mountain panorama and camp just below
pass. Overnight at tent.
Day 15 Gondogoro-La (5650m) / Khuspang (4680m)
6 hrs Start very early in the morning
for the strenuous and steep ascend to Gondogoro la (high pass), descend to the
high camp (Khuspang) on the other side. Also BC for Gondogoro Peak. Overnight in
tent.
Day 16 Dalzampa: (4300m)
4-5 hours easy descends glacier Moraine to beautiful
campsite of Dalzampa “field of flower”. A climb to the lateral Moraine provides
spectacular views of glacier and jagged spires. Overnight in tent.
Day 17 Shaieshcho: (3600m)
Another 3 hours walk on the lateral moraine
through wild roses, gooseberry cedar and Tamarisk bushes. The Charksa valley
joins the Gondogoro at Shaieshcho and the route leads towards the base camp of
K6 and K7. Overnight in tent.
Day 18 Hushe: (3300m)
3-4 hours the last day of the trek
follow the east bank of Hushe River on an easy path through the field and camp
out side the village.
Day 19 Skardu: (2340m)
By
jeep drive to Skardu via Khaplu 5 hrs. The second largest kingdom in the old
Baltistan guarding the trade route to Ladakh along Shyok River. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 20 Islamabad /
Chilas
a) Fly to
Islamabad PK-452 (11:20 – 12:20). (Subject to
weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
b) In case of flight cancellation
drive to Chilas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 21 Islamabad
a)
Leisure day at Islamabad
b)
In case of driving, complete road journey
from Chilas to Islamabad. Overnight at hotel.
Day 22 Islamabad
Morning de-briefing at Alpine Club
of Pakistan and transfer to airport for your return flight to home destination.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Ø
Airport/hotel transfers in AC coach and four
wheels drive jeep from Skardu/Askole/ Hushe/Skardu.
Ø
Hotel accommodation at tourist class hotels
on bed/breakfast basis.
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All meals during trek.
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Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tent,
toilet tent, mess tent with tables/chairs and camping fees.
Ø
Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel and
related camping gear.
Ø
Services of English speaking guide, cook and
low altitude porters.
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15 kg per person of personal baggage during
trek.
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Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes
and parking fee etc.
Ø
Trekking fee (US$ 50 per person) and permit
process.
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Safety rope, basic necessary gear and
Gondogoro crossing fee for rescue team.
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Insurance of our field staff and porters.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ø
International & domestic airfare and airport
tax. Excess weight.
Ø
Surface transfer to Skardu in AC coach in
case of flight cancellation.
Ø
Sleeping bags and personal nature
clothing/equipment.
Ø
Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone
calls.
Ø
Insurance liability and other under force
majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.
Ø
Any other services not mentioned above.
K2 Classic: The Valley of Mountain Gods
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Range: |
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Karakoram |
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Altitude: |
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Min: 600m - Max: 4700m |
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Zone: |
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Restricted, with permit issued by Ministry of Tourism |
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Duration: |
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22 Days |
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Standard |
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Demanding |
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Fixed Dep. Dates: |
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JUNE 1st , JULY 6th ,
20th, AUGUST 17th , 28th , SEPTEMBER 7th , 22nd |
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Closing date for booking |
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One week before schedule fixed departure date |
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Trip price |
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Available on request |
TRIP
ITINERARY:
Day 01
Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel.
Welcome reception (briefing)
at Alpine Club of Pakistan.
Overnight stay.
Day 02
Skardu / Chilas
 a)
Fly to
Skardu PK-451 @ 0930 hrs. (Flight is subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer
to hotel for overnight.
b) In case of cancellation of flight (12-14
hrs) drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
Chilas/Skardu
a) Day free at Skardu
b) Continue road journey
from Chilas to
Skardu (275 km/ 08–09 hrs). En-route have good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at
junction of Indus river and the rapids and fall of Indus river. Overnight at
hotel.
Day
04 Askole: (3000m)
By jeeps drive to Askole (7-8 hrs). The last village of
about 50 houses. The villagers grow their own cereals, vegetable and fruit and
own large herds of sheep’s, goats, yaks and dzos.
Overnight in tent
Day
05 Jhola: (3200m)
Start 2-3 hours, walk across
wasteland and traverse Biafo Glacier, a tortured Ocean of moving boulders and
crevasses 2 km wide. Cross the glacier and after a lunch break continue to
Jhola (4 -5 hrs). Cross-Dumardo River Bridge and camp at rather dusty campsite
surrounded by a few bushes with a side stream. Overnight in tent
Day
06 Paiyu: (3600m)
 Start
on a relatively easy trail for 3-4 hrs. Crossing Bardumal campsites along a 2-km
stretch of sandy river beach. After a lunch break continue towards Paiyu for
another 2-3 hrs. Trail climbs to a Vantage Point providing view of the Snout of
Baltoro. And in the far distance a magnificent Panorama of Cathedral Towers and
triangle of K2 to the left for the first time. Paiyu is a crowded campsite.
Overnight in tent.
Day 07
Paiyu: (3600m)
Traditional rest day at Paiyu .
Overnight at tent.
Day 08
Khuburtze: (4000m)
Start for a 5-8 hrs. Gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on
the southern edge. After about two hours the path divides at the snout of
Baltoro glacier where the left branch goes to the BC of Trango Tower and the
Sarpo Lago pass. Continue to the right climbing up on to the glacier that
stretches up the valley 62 km long and 2 km wide. Further 2-3 hours steady climb
on a long diagonal to the other side. Follow the southern edge to Liliwa and
onward to Khuburtze for about 90 minutes to the campsite and with clear water.
Overnight at tent.
Day 09
Urdukas: (4200m)
 4-5 hours walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine
with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on.
Urdukas is a spectacular campsite. However like Paiyu this site is over used and
polluted. Overnight at
tent.
Day 10
Goro II: (4500m)
6-8 hours walk on the glacier. The first hour walk is
across difficult side crevasses, however the way is smoother and easy in the
center. Continue for 2-3 hours to Goro-I opposite of Yermanendo Glacier falling
down from the Mashebrum pass. For the next 3-4 hrs continue east up the Baltoro
glacier. Following telephone wire from army HQ Goro to Gasherbrum IV. Goro-II
campsite is pitched on the rough stones and ice in the center of the glacier
with water from the glacier melt.
Overnight at tent.
Day 11
Concordia (4700m)
5-6
hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama,
including Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K-2. Camp at
Concordia named by Martin Conway after the place De La Concordia in Paris.
Overnight at tent.
Day
12-13 At Concordia: (4700m)
 02
days free for local explorations and optional excursion to K2 BC.
Overnight at tent.
Day 14 Trek back
to Beyonge. (6-7 hrs) Overnight in tent.
Day 15 Trek to
Khuburtze. (6-7 hrs) Overnight in tent.
Day 16 Trek to
Paiyu. (5-6 hrs) Overnight in tent.
Day 17 Trek to
Jhola. (5-6 hrs) Overnight in tent.
Day 18 Trek to
Askole. (6-7 hrs) Overnight in tent.
Day 19 By jeep
drives to Skardu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20
Islamabad/Chilas
a) Fly to Islamabad
PK-452 (11:20 – 12:20) (subject to
weather conditions) upon arrival transfer to hotel.
b) In case of flight
cancellation drive to Chilas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 21 Islamabad
a)
Leisure day at ISB
b)
In
case of driving, complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 22 Islamabad
Morning farewell meeting at Alpine Club of Pakistan. Afternoon for sightseeing
of Islamabad/Rawalpindi. In the evening transfer to airport for your return
flight home.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Ø
Airport/hotel transfers in AC coach and four
wheels drive jeep from Skardu/Askole/Skardu.
Ø
Hotel accommodation at tourist class hotels
on bed/breakfast basis.
Ø
All meals during trek.
Ø
Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tent,
toilet tent, mess tent with tables/chairs and camping fees.
Ø
Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel and
related camping gear.
Ø
Services of English speaking guide, cook and
low altitude porters.
Ø
15 kg of personal baggage during trek.
Ø
Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes
and parking fee etc.
Ø
Trekking fee (US$ 50 per person) and permit
process.
Ø
Insurance of our field staff and porters.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ø
International & domestic airfare and airport
tax. Excess weight.
Ø
Surface transfer to Skardu in AC coach in
case of flight cancellation.
Ø
Sleeping bags and personal nature
clothing/equipment.
Ø
Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone
calls.
Ø
Insurance liability and other under force
majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.
Ø
Any other services not mentioned above.
HUNZA,
RAKAPOSHI/DIRAN AND
NANGA PARBAT FAIRY MEADOWS TREK
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Range: |
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Karakoram/Himalaya |
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Altitude: |
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Max: 4200m |
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Zone: |
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Open |
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Duration: |
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14 Days |
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Grade: |
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Easy |
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Fixed Dep. Dates: |
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MAY 19th , JUNE 9th , JULY 7th , 28th , AUGUST 18th , SEPTEMBER 8th ,
22nd , OCTOBER 2nd , 28th |
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Closing date for booking: |
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One week before schedule fixed departure date |
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Trip price |
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Available on request |
TIRP ITINERARY:
Day
01 Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad. Meet at the
airport and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day
02 Gilgit
 Fly to Gilgit 1 hr (subject
to weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.
Touched
by various invading cultures, Gilgit was an important staging point on the Silk
Route and remained a part of the Buddhist Kingdom from 3rd to 11th century.
Today Gilgit, capital town of Northern Pakistan is thriving on the Karakoram
Highway to China and alongwith Baltistan, Diamer and Ghizer forms one of the
administrative divisions of Northern Areas.
Gilgit is the key junction for
travel to Northern Area and many tourists spend some time in Gilgit whether
preparing or resting after a trek, shopping or transiting for onward
transportation. One can have a beautiful view of Rakaposhi Peak (7788m) and
Domani Peak (6143m) from here.
b.
In case of cancellation of flight drive (7-8 hrs)
by coach to Besham on Karakorum Highway. Overnight at hotel.
 The journey on the Karakoram Highway
is most exciting and thrilling. It is a monument to the engineering feast and
one of the most spectacular roads and the world’s highest metalled border
crossing. It connects Pakistan and China stretching over a distance of 1300km
between Islamabad and Kashgar, winding through three mountain ranges and
following the ancient Silk route along the Indus Valley to the Chinese border at
Khunjerab Pass. We pass through the historical town of Taxila, beautiful hill
station of Abbottabad, lush green towns of Mansehra, Shinkiari and finally meet
the great Indus on Thakot Bridge. From there onward the road snails along the
bank of the Indus with contrasting landscape after every two kilometers.
Day 03 Gilgit - Hunza (110km) or Besham – Hunza (465km)
Morning drive along KKH to
Hunza 2400m 3-4 hours one way. In case of driving from Besham it will take 11-12
hrs.
Overnight at hotel.
Despite
a prolonged history of contact with outsiders, Hunza’s perceived isolation
remains until today.
Buddhism first reached China through the Hunza valley
around 200 AD and after arrival of Islam in 11th century Turks, Mongols,
Afghan's, Taimuris, Dogras and Chinese passed through as soldiers, pilgrims,
traders and adventurers. It is the “Shangrilla" of Hilton's "Lost Horizons".
This scenic valley spreads along the west bank of Hunza River 110km north of
Gilgit providing rare views of a very spectacular mountain panorama and is a
starting point for climbers, trekkers, presenting great options for day hikers,
sightseeing and diversified cultural activities. En-route stop at “Rakaposhi
View point”, from where you will have magnificent views of Rakaposhi mountain
7788m (29th highest peak in the world).
Day 04
Sightseeing at Hunza
We will take you to the 987 years
old Altit Fort, and the 610 years old Baltit fort, the old residences of Mirs of
Hunza. The state of Hunza was abolished in 1974 as part of Bhutto reforms in the
Northern Area and now Hunza is one of the sub-divisions of Gilgit District. The
Baltit Fort has now been restored by the Aga Khan Foundation. The Fort lies on a
rocky outcrop at the base of the Ultar Nala. Above Hunza stand the prominent
rock spire of Bubulimating (6000m), and the Ultar peaks, which continue to turn
back climbers. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Excursion to
Duiker view point
Drive by
jeep (2.5 hrs) to Duiker. Walk around Duiker to have magnificent views of the
high mountains like Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran (7266m), Golden Peak (7027m), Ultar
(7388m) and Distaghill (7885m) can be seen from here. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Hunza-
Minapin - Hapakun (3450m)
 This morning we will drive to
Minapin and trek to Hapakun 4-5 hrs. A steep slope starts from Minapin. The
entire 4-5 hours trek is through a Juniper forest. Overnight at tent.
Day 07 Hapakun
– Tagafari (4200m)
Continue your trek under the
Juniper forest for about 3-4 hours to Tagafari. Another steep climbing day. Rest
of the day will be free to explore the area. This is also a base camp for
Rakaposhi (7788m). Overnight at tent.
Day 08 Full day free
for exploration around BC.
Day 09 Tagafari –
Minapin- Gilgit
Today we will trek down
to Minapin and take our coach to Gilgit (3 hrs).
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Gilgit –
Raikot – Fairy Meadows (3300m)
 This morning we will continue
on the Karakorum Highway from Gilgit to Raikot bridge on the east bank of
Indus and cross the river at Raikot. Our first stop will be at the junction of
Indus and Gilgit River, which is a unique place in the world where three
mountain ranges meet i.e. Karakorum, Himalayas and Hindukush.
Before Raikot we will stop at
a view point near Talich to have a view of Nanga Parbat. It was climbed on 3rd
July 1953 by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl for the first time. It is a nice view
point to take pictures with Indus and Nanga Parbat beyond in the background.
From Raikot we will change
into jeeps for a one and half hour drive to Jhel further to Tato village. From
there we will start a 2-3 hours trek to the lush green area of Fairy Meadows.
Overnight at camping site.
Day
11 Bayal Camp Excursion
(3450m)
This day we will take you
further toward the base Camp of Nanga Parbat up to Bayal, the trek will take
about one hour. You will be having free time to walk around and explore the area
by yourself. Overnight at camping site.
Day 12 Fairy
Meadows - Besham (340 km in 7/8 hours)
 Today we will trek back to
Tato and take jeeps to Raikot bridge where coach will waiting to take us to
Besham on the Karakorum Highway along the Indus, which divides the Karakorum and
Himalayas as it enters Pakistan below Ladakh. During the journey the landscape
changes almost after every 2nd mile. KKH passes through Shatial,
Komila and Dassu. There are many ancient rock inscriptions along the way left by
Chinese pilgrims and ancient travelers. Out of these sites Chilas and Shatial
is reachable easily and most of them are from 5th century A.D.
We will follow the West bank
of Indus to Besham (altitude 850 m) a small transit village fast becoming a
town. It is at the junction of Swat valley. A road goes West via scenic Shangla
Pass into the Swat valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day
13 Besham – Taxila –
Islamabad (275 km in about 7-8 hrs)
Morning drive on KKH to
Islamabad. En-route visit Taxila, 40
km north of Islamabad.
Taxila ranks among the great archaeological finds of the
world. Conquered by Alexander the Great in 327 BC, it progressed under the
Mauryans and the Great Kushans and became a learning centre. Destroyed by the
White Huns it finally fell to the first great Muslim conqueror, Mahmud of Ghazni
in 1000 AD.
We will leave the Indus River
at Thakot by crossing a bridge and continue through Chatar plains, Mansehra and
Abbotabad. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Transfer
to airport for your return flight
home.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Ø
Airport/hotel transfer in AC coach and four
wheels drive jeep in hilly areas as per itinerary.
Ø
Hotel accommodation at tourist class hotels
on bed/breakfast.
Ø
Meals during trek.
Ø
Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tent,
toilet tent, mess tent with tables/chairs and camping
fees.
Ø
Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel and
related camping gear.
Ø
Services of English speaking guide, cook,
and low altitude porters.
Ø
15 kg per person of personal baggage during
trek.
Ø
Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes
and parking fee etc.
Ø
Insurance of our field staff and porters.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ø
International and domestic airfare and
airport tax. Excess weight.
Ø
Surface transfer to Skardu in AC coach in
case of flight cancellation.
Ø
Sleeping bags and personal nature
clothing/equipment.
Ø
Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone
calls.
Ø
Personal insurance, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.
BIAFO/SNOW
LAKE/HISPAR LA TREK
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Range: |
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Karakoram |
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Altitude: |
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Min:
600m - Max: 5151m |
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Zone: |
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Open |
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Duration: |
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24 Days |
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Grade: |
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Demanding |
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Fixed Dep. Dates: |
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JUNE
25th , JULY 7th , 22nd , AUGUST 7th
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Closing date for booking: |
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One week before schedule fixed departure date |
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Trip price |
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Available on request |
TIRP ITINERARY:
Day
1
Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad and transfer
to hotel for overnight.
Day 2
Skardu / Chilas
a) Fly to Skardu PK-451 (09:30 – 10:30). (Flight
is subject to weather) Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.
b) In case of cancellation of flight (11-12
hours) drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway. Overnight at
hotel
Day 3
Chilas / Skardu
a) Day free at Skardu
b) If your are driving, complete road journey (07–08
hours) to Skardu (275 km) En-route have good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at
junction of Indus river and the rapids and fall of Indus river. Overnight at
hotel
Day 4
Askole: (3090m)
By jeeps drive to Askole (8-9 hours). The last village of
about 50 houses. The villagers grow their own cereals, vegetable and fruit and
own large herds of sheep’s, goats, yaks and dzos.
Overnight in tent
Day 5
Namla: (3400m)
6-7
hours walk providing panoramic views down on to the boulder strewn Biafo Glacier
stretching Northwest. Campsite is a flatfish place beside a side stream with
willow bushes. Overnight in tent.
Day 6
Mango: (3650m)
5-6 hours
A
gentle climb for a couple of hours on unstable boulders with view of Latoks
Peaks ahead then cross the crevasses to the green campsite at a side stream with
grass and willow bushes. Overnight in tent.
Day 7
Baintha: (4020m)
5-6
hours, first walk along the valley than heading out across the lateral crevasse
to the smooth White Center of the Biafo glacier. Baintha is also known as
Conway’s camp as Sir. W.Martin Conway campeo here n 1892. Baintha is a grassy
area with clear stream flowing through deans willow shrubs surrounded by
flowers. Overnight in tent.
Day 8
Traditional rest day. Overnight in tent.
Day 9
Napina: (4410m)
4-5
hours gentle ascends along the Ablation valley and then crossing over crevasses
out to the easy white ice. A green camp with fresh water. It is also known as
Marpogoro. Overnight in tent.
Day 10
Karpogoro: (4680m)
4-5
hours constant breezing makes the ascent colder and more thrilling. The glacier
broadens as the Sim and Biafo glacier meet. Ascent is gradual. Measurements here
show the ice to be almost 1.5-km in depth. Therefore, gaiters are needed and
rope is mandatory. Camp at the eastern margin of the glacier, where the Sim and
Biafo glaciers meet. It is guarded by a crevasse field and must be approached
carefully. Overnight in tent.
Day 11
Hispar B.C: (4770m)
4-5
hours walks on snow (covered ice) with danger of crevasses. Cross intersection
with Sim Gang Glacier and Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) with one and half km thick ice
flowing at bout 300m a year. Camp at snow. Overnight in tent.
Day 12
Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo): (4770m)
Day
free to optionally exploration of Snow Lake. Snow Lake was first explore in 1892
by W Martin Conway, who estimated the area at 777 square km. This was than
confirmed by Eric Shipton who visited in 1937 but he measured it 700 square km.
Overnight in tent.
Day 13
Hispar Pass: (5151m)
4-5
hours start very early in the morning for a steady climb (20-30 degree) to the
top of Hispar Pass. The route wends gently up the center with giant crevasses.
The top provides spectacular views on all sides. Camp on the wide flat top of
the pass. Overnight in tent.
Day 14
KhaniBasa: (4580 m)
5-6
hours descend with hidden crevasses, on boulders, scree and moraine, near to the
junction of KhaniBasa Glacier. The Hispar glacier side of the pass is more
crevassed than the Biafo side. Have a view oh Kanjut Sar (7760m), the 29th
highest peak of the world at the head of the KhaniBasa glacier. Overnight in
tent.
Day 15
Traditional rest day. Overnight in tent.
Day 16
Yutmaru Glacier: (4350m)
5-6
hours traverse KhaniBasa glacier relatively easy going with fine views of Kanjut
Sar (7760). Camp near Yutmaru glacier in a flat sheltered field. Overnight in
tent.
Day 17
Dachigan: (4050m)
5-6 hours hard walk of boulder hopping, with last views
of Hispar Pass top, from the middle of Hispar Glacier. Continue to the north
where Ablation valley widens into a sheltered grassy pasture. Overnight in tent.
Day 18
Hispar Village: (3000m)
5-6
hours easy cross of Kunyang glacier and continue on a gentle walk to Hispar
Village after crossing Hispar River on a wire pulley. Small village of about 120
houses with school, small clinic and a wooden mosque. Overnight in tent.
Day 19
Hunza (2600m)
Drive
by jeep to Karimabad (4-5 hrs) and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day
20 Hunza
(2600m)
We will take you to the 600 year old Baltit Fort, the
old residence of Mir of Hunza, built on a
rocky outcrop at the base of the Ultar Nala. You will also visit the Altit Fort
which is 200 years older than Baltit Fort. Evening you can spend your time
walking in the Karimabad Bazaar and enjoy view of Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran
(7266m), Golden Peak (7027m), Ultar (7388m), Distaghill (7885m) etc.
Day 21 Karimabad-Gilgit:
Drive
to Gilgit–100 km. (3 hours) and transfer to hotel for overnight. Afternoon visit
bazaar and Kargah to see the Budgha carvings.
Touched
by various invading cultures, Gilgit was an important staging point on the Silk
Route and remained a part of the Buddhist Kingdom from 3rd to 11th century.
Today Gilgit, capital town of Northern Pakistan is thriving on the Karakorum
Highway to China and along with Baltistan, Diamer and Ghizer forms one of the
administrative divisions of Northern Areas.
Day 22 Islamabad
/Besham
a) Fly to Islamabad (subject to weather) and transfer to hotel for overnight.
b)
In case of cancellation of flight drive to
Besham 345 km (9-10 hrs).
Day 23 Islamabad
a)
Leisure day. Overnight at hotel.
b) In case of
cancellation of flight drive from Besham – Taxila – Islamabad (275 km in about
7-8 hrs). Overnight at hotel.
Day 24 Transfer to airport
for your homebound flight.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
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Airport/road transfer in AC coach and four
wheels drive jeep.
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Hotel accommodation at tourist class hotels
on bed/breakfast.
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All meals during trek.
Ø
Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tent,
toilet tent and mess tent with tables/chairs.
Ø
Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel and
related camping gear.
Ø
Services of English speaking guide, cook,
and low altitude porters.
Ø
15 kg of personal baggage during trek.
Ø
Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes
and parking fee etc.
Ø
Insurance of our field staff and porters.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ø
International & domestic airfare and airport
tax. Excess weight.
Ø
Sleeping bags and personal nature
clothing/equipment.
Ø
Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone
calls.
Ø
Insurance liability and other under force
majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.
Ø
Any other services not mentioned above.
SHANDUR POLO FESTIVAL
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Range: |
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Hindukush |
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Altitude: |
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Min: 600m - Max: 3734m |
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Duration: |
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10 Days |
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Grade: |
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Demanding |
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Fixed Dep. Dates: |
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July 3rd |
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Closing date for booking: |
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One week before schedule fixed departure date |
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Trip price |
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Available on request |
TIRP ITINERARY:
Day 1 3rdJuly
AM. Arrival at Islamabad. Check in at designated.
PM. City tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Day 2 4thJuly
Drive to Besham enroute visit Taxila. 35 kms from Islamabad.
For over one thousand year Taxila remained famous as a centre of
Learning Gandhara art of sculpture, architecture, education and
Buddhism. Over night at Besham.
Day 3 5thJuly
Drive to Gilgit on KKH, passing through Dassu, Komila Shatial and
Chilas with many rock carvings and inscriptions along the way left by
The Chinese pilgrims and ancient travelers. Most of the sites are from 5th
Century AD. Overnight stay at Gilgit.
Day 4 6th July
Switch over into 4x4 vehicles drive to Phander. Nine hours drive.
There
Are a two beautiful lakes one at Phander and the another further west
up
A side valley called Handrab Lake. Both the lakes offer excellent trout
Fishing. Overnight stay at Phander.
Day 5 7thJuly
Leave for Shandur top and stay in tents.
Day 6 8th July
Enjoy the Polo matches and spend the day in a beautiful and
unspoiled
Environment near the big turquoise blue Shandur lake. One can also go
For trout fishing in nearby Langer river. Enjoy the evening with
Traditional dances, music in Chitral and Gilgit camps. Overnight stay in
Tents.
Day 7 9th July
Witness the final Match between Arch rivals Gilgit and Chitral.
Immediately after the match proceed to Chitral.
Day 8 10th July
Drive to Bamburat, 40 km from Chitral. The largest and the most
Picturesque valley of the Kalash (wearers of Balck robes), a primative
Pagan tribe. Spend the day by strolling around the valley and meet the
Traditionally dressed up Kalaash people. Enjoy their customs and
Dancing. Overnight stay at Bamburat.
Day 9 11th July
Drive back to Chitral in the afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 12th
July Fly to Islamabad in the morning (subject to weather). Check in at
hotel.
Departure for home destination.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
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Airport/road transfer in AC
coach and four wheels drive jeep.
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Hotel accommodation at
tourist class hotels on bed/breakfast and tent accommodation at Shandur with all
meals.
Ø
Sleeping tents, mattresses,
kitchen tent, toilet tent and mess tent with tables/chairs at Shandur.
Ø
Kitchen equipment,
crockery, fuel and related camping gear.
Ø
Services of English
speaking guide, cook and assistant cook.
Ø
Porterage at airport and
hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
Ø
Insurance of our field
staff.
NOT INCLUDED:
Ø
International & domestic
airfare (Chitral/Islamabad) and airport tax. Excess weight.
Ø
Sleeping bags and personal
nature clothing/equipment.
Ø
Extras at hotels like
drinks, laundry, phone calls.
Ø
Insurance liability and
other under force majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue
coverage etc.
Ø
Any other services not
mentioned above.
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