Overview
Kondus valley located the Ghanche province northern area Baltistan Pakistan. The valley followed two boundaries China north side and India east side. The valley current population is approximately 6500 peoples. There is also Lachit valley which is some parts with Siachen Glaicer.
Kondus valley have numerous rock and ice coverd peaks to climb like Saltoro Kangri (7740m) Sherpi Kangri (7100m) Linksar (7041m) K6 (7281m) K7 (6934m) Chogolisa I-II 7654m and many more unclimbed peaks.Summit Karakoram offering to climb this region with his most densely gained walls along with summer clustered peaks. There are Karmading Peak, Saltoro Kangri 7705mm Chogolisa 7668m, Sherpi Kangri 7380m, Linksar 7041m, K6 7280m, K7 6935m, Dumsum Peak 6600m, Khor Kangri 6263m, And many more no name and un climb peaks.
Itinerary
Depart from your own destination, arriving Islamabad the next day and transfer to the hotel for a few hours’ sleep. After an early breakfast we return to the airport for the flight to Skardu, which usually departs mid-morning. Given good weather this is perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain in the world. The flight however will not operate in poor weather, and you must be prepared for a wait in Islamabad if the flight is cancelled
In case of cancellation of flight (13-14 hrs) 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.
Complete road journey (10-11 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.
Full day for official formalities and final preparation of Expedition at Skardu.
Drive from Skardu to Kondus Khor Kondu (3300m), we continue our journey by comfortable Jeep, Toyota's to bring us spectacular Indus River and Shyok River. while our jeep ride we crossed various village, each of them them have unique culture however the language are same. En route we cross number of Nallahs which fed by melt waters and some point have spring water as well.
Three to four hours trek through summer pastures and shepherd huts and along the Kondus melt river bring us the beautiful atmosphere ,;we decided to establish our base camp in a small morainal valley.
Four to five driving we reach to Skardu city, final farewell dinner and repacking for your homeland departure.
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.
Free day in Islamabad or drive to Islamabad from Chilas for 12 hours.
Transfer to Islamabad international airport and onward to your own destination.
Maps
Equipment List
- Climbing Shoes
- Cash Pad
- Snacks
- Chalk Bag & Chalk
- Harness
- Locking & Non Locking Carbiners
- 10.5mm Ropes
- Ropes Bag
- Climbing Helmet
- Belay Device
- Mid Weight Fleece Jacket
- Rain Jacket
- Wind Proof Pants
- Fleece Hat
- Running Shoes / Light Hiking Boot
- Water Bottle
- Sun Block & Lip Balm
- Sun Glass / Goggles
- Energy Snakes