Overview
Five Base Camp Treks: meaning we trek toward to world five 8000m Base camp. Since Summit Karakoram commence organizing the beautiful trek, which shall consist five major 8000m peaks. This popular treks fulfill all base camp in one go. Riakot Face of Nanga Parbat: Fairy Meadows is approachable by a fifteen kilometer-long jeepable trek starting from Raikot bridge on Karakoram Highway to the village Tato. Further from Tato, it takes about three to four hours hiking by a five kilometer trek to Fairy Meadows The grassland is located in the Raikot valley, at one end of the Raikhot glacier which originates from the Nanga Parbat and feeds a stream that finally falls in the River Indus. Since 1992, locals have operated camping sites in the area. Nanga Parbat:Tarishing is a village with around 200 inhabitants and a sub-division of Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is considered the gateway to Nanga Parbat. It has almost 25 shops, 1 high school for boys, 1 middle school for girls, 1 private English-medium school, two hotels and a small medical center (a 10-bed hospital is under construction). A large glacier beside the Rupal river is also a part of this village, that is situated on an altitude of about 2900 meters. Baltoro Karakoram: The Trango Towers are a family of rock towers situated in Gilgit-Baltistan, in the north of Pakistan. The Towers offer some of the largest cliffs and most challenging rock climbing in the world, and every year a number of expeditions from all corners of the globe visit Karakoram to climb the difficult granite. Karakoram Range Peaks. After completion of our Trango Tower trek, we hike toward to Concordia the junction point of four eight thousand peak include K2, Broad Peak, GI-GII and many 6000m to 7000m Peaks. Gondogoro La 5585m itself magnificent.
Itinerary
Welcome reception at Islamabad international airport and transfer to Hotel which take 40 minute, overnight in Hotel.
We drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway. Or Drive to Chilas via the Babusar Pass 4173m. Babusar Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.173 m (13,691 ft) above the sea level. The pass is the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley via the ThakNala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway. It’s one of the famous hair pinned roads in the world.
Having a breakfast in Chilas, we drive same transport to Raikot bridge where our unnecessary luggage drop and we drive by 4x4 jeep to Tato village 2900m, furthermore three hrs we reach to Beautiful Fairy Meadow 3200m overnight in Hut.
We trek toward to Beyal Nanga Parbat base camp 4hrs and 3650m altitude, where we take our lunch and small photography, Instead of our stays at Beyal we return to Fairy Meadow overnight in Hut.
After completion of our Raikot face trek we return via same route to Raikot bridge and then start for our next challenge of Rupal face of Nanga Parbat trek. We drive from Raikot - Astore valley where we take our lunch and heading toward to Tarishing village 2900m overnight in Guest House.
We take our breakfast in Tarshing guest house, our low altitude porter and mules ready to head our trekking and camping equipment's, we reach Helikofer base camp at around 1:00hrs where we established our first camping night.
Instead of our stays at Lotobu base camp, we save our one day from the trip, Our low porter along with mules return to Tarishing village, Our guide and team members heading toward to Lotubo base camp and return via same route to Tarshing village, a full day trek take 8-9hrs up and down overnight in Guest House.
Today our trip heading toward to Skardu valley, En route we take lunch at Susar lake, some photography collection at Deosai 4114m. and drive further to Sadpara Lake and we inter to Skardu city, the main gateway of four 8000m peaks include K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum I-II and many other stunning mountains in Karakoram range.
Today we go to Ministry of Tourism for briefing rest of the day client have opportunity to visit Shangrilla resort or they can hike to Kharpocho.
After a free day in Skardu, we travel by Jeep to Askole, the last village between us and K2, This journey takes about 7 hours and is on very rough narrow tracks often blocked / damaged by landslides.
We set off early to avoid the heat of the day. We follow the Braldu river valley through green pastures and after crossing the Biafo River we skirt around the base of the terminal moraines of the Glacier for lunch at Korophon. Beyond here a new path has been cut through the cliffs making the walk to camp straightforward. 5-6 hours walking.
We continue up the Braldo River, sometimes close to the raging water, sometimes taking a higher path used by pack animals. If the weather is clear we get our first glimpse of Broad Peak today. Despite the stories in old guide books and journals, much has been done in recent years to remove rubbish and human waste to leave a much cleaner environment with well managed camps.7 to 8 hours walking.
An important resting day follows when the porters will prepare their food for the trek ahead. We will make a side excursion to gain some altitude from where we can get superb views up the Baltoro Glacier.
After breakfast our trek relay with mules and low porterts to Trango Base camp, from several walking under the bolders of Baltoro Glacier, we reach and touch first glacier and trek toward to Trango which takes us 4hrs to approach; camping.
Trekking between Trango to Khobursay rarely and non common, the entire route are flexible to reach khobursay camp, we cross multiple point up & down, in fact the view of Baltoro mountains lasting in our life.
After an early breakfast 4-5 hours lovely walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine with stuning views of Paiju peak , Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on. Urdukas is a spectacular campsite. However like Paiju this site is over used and polluted. Overnight at tent. All meals served by camp staff.
A long walk on the icy Baltoro glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu glacier which flows down from Masherbrum and joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh Tower, Mitre peak Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro glacier to a point called Concordia a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi and Godwin Austin glaciers at 4000 meters. Within a short radius of 15 kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters including 04 peaks above 8000m. The view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on Earth. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 06 – 07 hrs.
Today we explore Broad Peak base camp, which takes 2.5hrs from conocordia, we break here for small tea, coffee with our climbing team and furthermore we heading to K2 base camp overnight in tent, all meal served by Summit Karakoram camp staff.
After breakfast we further explore K2 memorial, a lasting memory who went missing and fond on death while ascending and descending on mountain K2, as we called that K2 climbing is harder than other 8000m peaks, we return to Concordia for overnight.
A early wake up call from camp staff bring us the beautiful view of Broad Peak, K2 and Gasherbrum V itself adorable. The sun rising scenery around the Baltoro Karakoram mountains a memorial in our life and we captured the scenes in our memory. after breakfast we trek straight to Gasherbrum base camp, which takes full day hike around 9hrs include lunch break to reach base camp. overnight in tent all meal served by team Summit Karakoram camp staff.
We leave GI-GII base camp and traverse towards Gondogoro La. The portion is difficult with crevasses. Once on the Vigne Glacier it is a comparatively easy and gradual walk over snow and ice up to the camp. We will sleep early to wake up very early tomorrow.
We leave Ali Camp at midnight to climb the Gondogoro La with crisp snow. In the first hours we will walk on the lateral moraines to avoid the crevasses and with near to the pass walk on snow up to the pass using fixed ropes as well as crampons and ice axes. With sun rising we will be at the top of the pass. 5650m high Gondogoro La offers breathtaking mountain panorama including K-2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrums, Mashabrum and many more. After 8 to 9 hours we will reach at Khuispang, a grassy spot embellished with the views of Laila Peak (6063m)
Three to four hours descend onto the Gondogoro Glacier and lovely stroll through wild flowers, with striking views of Yermandu Kangri (7555m), Mashabrum (7821m), and the glaciers flowing down. Campsite is pleasant with wildflowers and streams.
Three to four hours trek through summer pastures and shepherd huts and along the Gondogoro River, enjoying spectacular views of K6 (7282m), K7 (6934m), and Linksar (7041m) we reach Hushe village. Overnight and meal in Hotel.
5-6 hours jeep ride will take us to Skardu along the Shyok and Indus Rivers. Afternoon de-briefing at Ministry of Tourism, Skardu. Meals and overnight at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to Islamabad if the flight operates otherwise drive (9 hours) to Chilas along the Karakorum Highway. Meals and overnight at hotel.
If we able by flight on day 27 than we sightseeing to Islamabad city down town, we have opportunity to spend our full day for shopping either rest in Hotel room. If we come by land then we drive from Chilas - Islamabad via Babusar top or via KKH 9-10hrs .
Transfer to Islamabad international airport to onward your own destination.
Costs
The Cost Include
- All airports pick & Drops on arrival and departures.
- Air condition Transportation for Briefing & De-briefing in Alpine club of Pakistan / Ministry of Tourism.
- air condition bus/ mini bus / car between Islamabad - Chilas - Riakot Bridge.
- 4x4 Jeep between Raikot Bridge - Tato village Both Ways.
- Transportation from Raikot bridge - Astor - Tarishing village.
- Transportation from Tarishing village - Deosai and Skardu.
- Transportation for sightseeing/ local Bazar if require.
- 4x4 Jeep / Toyotas between Skardu – Askoli.
- Transportation from Hushe - Khaplu - Skardu.
- One way domestic flight fare from Skardu - Islamabad.
- Air condition bus/ mini bus/ car from Skardu - Chilas - Islamabad.
- Two nights in Islamabad 3*/4* Hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast.
- Two nights in Chilas best standard Hotel accommodation with full board.
- Two nights in Fairy Meadow Hut with full board.
- Two nights in Tarishing Guest House with full board.
- Three nights in Skardu best standard Hotel accommodation with full board.
- One night in Huse village Hotel accommodation with full board.
- Documentation.
- Trekking Permit
- Visa facilitation letter.
- Professional guide included for trekking from Islamabad - Islamabad.
- Way Up & down 25kg allow in our services.
- While ascending any pass above 5000m 15kg allow in our services.
- Necessary base camp staff (base camp manager, Chief, Cook, and Assistance & Waiters.
- Three meals a day and tea – coffee – snacks during the trek.
- Comfortable foam / mattress while trekking and base camp.
- A north face tent provide as individual member.
- Hot shower and toilet tents.
- Comfortable chairs and table while trekking and base camp stays.
- Complete camping setup with dinning & kitchen tents while trekking and base camp.
- Imported and local foods during trekking and base camp stay.
- Medical first aid kit for group and staff.
- Satellite phone for emergency calling.
- All camping and bridge crossing fee.
- CKNP west management fee and Gondogoro La rescue fee.
- Assistance for international tickets reconfirmation.
- Farewell dinner will served in Skardu / Islamabad.
The cost doesn't include
- Member international flight tickets. Members any personal / trekking gears. Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks, Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature. Staff tips, We recommend you to give small bonus for our local staff. Mini bars while staying in hotels / travelling. Member personal insurance. RECOMMENDATION:- We recommend our clients to deposit helicopter rescue aviation deposit in advance $5000/- the entire money is refundable if not use. In case any emergency happen on remote mountain range then we fly helicopter on time to save life. TRAVEL INSURANCE:- It is a strongly recommend that while booking treks and tours with us that travelers/trekkers must be protected by insurance themselves that covers cancellation, accidents, health, emergency evacuation, and loss of items, or damage to baggage and personal effects.
Equipment List
- 1 Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
- 1 Small backpack for day trips
- Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees, lightweight compression bag)
- 1 Warm jacket or parka
- 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
- Warm sweaters
- 2 – 4 Pairs of woolen socks
- T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
- 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
- 1 Pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are “broken-in”)
- 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
- 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination (1 Water bottle with a 1 litre capacity
- 1 Pocket-knife or hunting knife
- 1 Flashlight
- 1 Pair of sun glasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip suncream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Personal medications
- Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
- 1 pair of fleece pants
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Camera and film
- Journal and pens