Diran/ Rakaposhi BC Trek & Hunza Tour

Diran/ Rakaposhi BC Trek & Hunza Tour

Most visitors only see the Bagrot valley's broad alluvial fan across the Gilgit River. 15 km downstream from Gilgit. Its narrow, lower reaches are desolate, but above Sinakkar it's a cultivated and settled valley. From Bagrot, the stunning south faces of Rakaposhi (7788m) and Diran ( 7266m) peaks, as well as the lovely twin summits of Bilchar Dobani (6134m) are visible. Phuparash (6785m), Malubiting (7458m), Laila (6986m) and Haramosh (7409m) peaks tower over the Haramosh valley, which lies east of Bagrot and branches north from the Indus River. Treks in these valleys, seldom on trekker's itineraries, are readily accessible by road with mostly easy trails and superb views.

ITINERARY

Day 01 Islamabad.
Day 02 Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas in case of flight cancellation.
Day 03 Drive to Minapin.
Day 04 Trek to Hapakun.
Day 05 Trek to Tagaphari.
Day 06 Trek to Diran BC.
Day 07 Free day.
Day 08 Trek down to Minapin and drive to Hunza.
Day 09 Free day.
Day 10 Drive to Gilgit.
Day 11 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham.
Day 12 Free day or complete road journey.
Day 13 Fly out.

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Nanga Parbat BC & Hunza

Nanga Parbat Base Camp & Hunza

Within just 2 weeks, we do the gentle trek (two different routes) to the base camp of Nanga Parbat (8125m. /26650ft), the world's ninth highest peak and 2nd highest in the Himalayan range of Pakistan. After driving from Islamabad to Chilas on the amazing Karakoram Highway, we transfer by 4x4 jeeps to the villages of Tato and make the short walk to our next camp. Camping beneath Nanga Parbat “The sleeping beauty” is an unforgettable experience. We have time to trek to the mountains base camp and nearby viewpoints. The second half of our journey is based around the picturesque old Hunza capital of Karimabad, where our selection of day hikes and excursions includes an amazing variety of sights, such as the Utar Icefall and the bustling bazaar at Gilgit.
The trekking that we will be undertaking on these trips is all on good trails. Walking up to Fairy Meadows is very straightforward, but the optional day hike up to Nanga Parbat base camp does involve a relatively long day of trekking. Similarly, there is another longish trekking day on our hike above Karimabad to the meadows below Ultar. This is a steep climb and will provide the most challenging day's walk of the trip. Generally, however, this is not a sustained trek and we do have lots of time to rest and to enjoy the scenery between trekking days.


ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Islamabad
Day 02: Rawalpindi - Chilas
Day 03: Drive to Tato,
Day 04: Free day
Day 05: Trek to Nanga
Day 06: Return Trek to Tato, Drive to Karimabad
Day 07: Drive to Khunjerab Top and back to Sost. Day 08: Drive to Karimabad. Visit Altit & Baltit forts
Day 09: Hike to the high meadows below Ultar icefall for views of Diran Peak and of Rakaposhi
Day 10: Drive to Gilgit. (Sightseeing Gilgit-Town)
Day 11: Drive to Islamabad
Day 12: A full in Islamabad gives us a last change for sightseeing
Day 13: Departure to Home

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Baltoro, Gondogoro & K-7 Trek

Baltoro, Gondogoro and K7 BC Trek 

The opening of the 5450m high Gondogoro La adds a new dimension to the magnificent K2 Trek, making it possible to return via the beautiful Hushe Valley. Given a little luck with weather the view from the Gondogoro La pass is just incomparable, anywhere in the world. From no other place on earth can one see such incredible views of K2 (8611m) the second highest peak in the world, and world's most beautiful high pyramid, Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrums I to 6, Golden Throne (7240m), Chogolisa (7665m), and the entire upper Baltoro Massif. This trek requires a good degree of physical fitness, as the variable weather conditions make the crossing of pass quite challenging, but more rewarding too. It is recommended that the trek may be started from, Askole as group can reach up to Concordia being able to see major Baltoro Peaks and, return the same route in case of extreme snow conditions and unkind weather situations. We also recommend that the embers should take crampons and ice axe.

ITINERARY
Day 01 Islamabad
Day 02 Islamabad - Skardu or Chilas if no flight.
Day 03 Chilas - Skardu.
Day 04 Skardu - Askoli
Day 05 Askoli –jula
Day 06 jula - paiju
Day 07 Rest at Paiju.
Day 08 Paiju - Khuburche
Day 09 Khuburche -Urdukas
Day 10 Urdukas -Goro
Day 11 Goro - Concordia
Day 12 Concordia rest day
Day 13 Excursion K-2 base camp
Day 14 Concordia- Ali camp.
Day 15 Ali camp-Gondogoro pass
Day 16 Khispang -Shayechu
Day 17 Shayechu- k-7base camp
Day 18 k-7 bc- Hushe
Day 19 Hushe - Skardu.
Day 20 Skardu-Islamabad or Chilas if no flight.
Day 21 Chilas - Islamabad .
Day 22 Islamabad .
Day 23Flight to destination. Baltoro, Gondogoro and K7 BC Trek

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Spantik BC Trek

Spantik Base camp Trek

In the Haramosh region of the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, Spantik Peak, known also as Golden Peak, 7030 metres above sea level and forms a part of the Rakaposhi and Haramosh.
Spantik Peak Base Camp is a popular playground for mountaineers attempting their first 7,000-meter peak in Karakorams. We undertake a 08-day strenuous trek in the heart of Karakorams, approaching the base camp of this beautiful peak on forth day of our trek. Very few adventurers visit this part of Karakorams so we have the opportunity to experience the romantic wilderness of Karakorams in its prime form.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Islamabad
Day 02: Fly to Skardu
Day 03: Drive to Arandu
Day 04: Arandu to Chogo Brangsa
Day 05: Chogo Brangsa to Bolocho
Day 06: Bolocho to Base Camp
Day 07-08: Exploration at Base Camp
Day 09-10 Descend to Bolocho and Arandu
Day 11: Arandu to Skardu
Day 12: Skardu to Islamabad
Day 13: Free day in Islamabad
Day 14: Fly to next destination

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Gondogoro La Trek

          Gondogoro La Trek

K-2 Gondogoro la trek gives one of the greatest and loveliest mountain panoramas on earth. In a small are there are four peaks above 8000 meters are nestled beside hundreds of peaks of varying altitude and beauty. The scenery here truly cannot be matched anywhere else in the world. By a spectacular flight or drive along the KKH from Islamabad we will reach Skardu from where a seven hours jeep drive takes to Askoli for two weeks onward trek over the panoramic Gondogoro La (5850m) to Hushe village. Optional rest days at Concordia, the meeting point of Baltoro, Goodwin Austin and Vigin Glaciers, will take us in close contact to great peaks including K-2, Broad Peak Gasherbrum II & I. The climax of the trek is the crossing of the Gondogoro La to enter the Hushe valley to take the return road journey to Islamabad. With the logistic support of Balti porters the trek becomes a mixture of nature and cultural splendors. For a magical experience let experience this trek.

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Islamabad
Day 02: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism
Day 03: Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas
Day 04: Free day or Drive from Chilas to Skardu
Day 05: Drive to Askoli
Day 06: Trek to Jula
Day 07: Trek to Paiju
Day 08: Rest day at Paiju
Day 09: Trek to Khobursay
Day 10: Trek to Urdokas
Day 11: Trek to Goro-I
Day 12: Trek to Concordia
Day 13: Free day at Concordia
Day 14: Trek to Ali camp
Day 15: Trek to Khuspang over Gondogoro Pass
Day 16: Free day at Khuspang
Day 17: Trek to Shaischo
Day 18: Trek to Hushe
Day 19: Drive to Skardu
Day 20: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas
Day 21: Free day or drive to Islamabad
Day 22: Fly onwards destination

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Eight Thousand Base camps Trek

Eight Thousand Base camps Trek

Nanga Parbat is the only Himalayan Peak situated apart from the other 4 in Karakorams, clustered around Concordia, the famous place on Baltoro Glacier. Concordia trek is one of the most demanding but rewarding treks in the world. Serving as the basic point for the 4 giants of Karakorams i.e. Gasherbrum II ( 8035m ), Broad Peak ( 8047m ) and Hidden Peak or Gasherbrum I ( 8068m ) dominated by the king of the mountains, K-2 ( 8611m ), Concordia is the junction of Baltoro and Godwin Austin Glaciers with several other tributaries. We drive from Skardu to Askole, the last permanent village at the head of jeep road and visit base camp of all 4 eight thousanders in days to follow. Completing the trek at Hushe across the Ghondoghoro Pass (5,750m), we drive to Gilgit and go onwards to one of the most scenic places, Fairy Meadows, which offers a superb view of Nanga Parbat (8125m), the ninth highest in the world. After visiting Concordia and crossing Ghondoghoro La, a trek to base camp of Nanga Parbat is a soft adventure. A night in tents or in log cabins at Fairy Meadows is a wonderful experience before returning to the busting towns with daily busy routine life. This is an adventure beyond your imagination.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Islamabad
Day 02: free islamabad
Day 03: Drive to Chilas
Day 04: Skardu
Day 05 Skardu
Day 06. Askoli
Day 07. Juela
Day 08. Paiyu
Day 09. Rest Day
Day 10. Khaburse
Day 11 Goro
Day 12 Concordia
Day 13 Excursion K2 base Camp
Day 14 Rest Day
Day 15. Gashabrum BC
Day 16 Ali Camp
Day 17 Kheuspang
Day 18 Dalsang pa
Day 19 Hushe
Day 20 Skardu
Day 21 Gilgit
Day 22 Excursion Hunza Valley
Day 23 Fairy Meadows
Day 24 Excursion Basecamp
Day 25 Besham
Day 26 Islamabad

Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek

Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek

Biafo Glacier and Hispar glacier with total length of 126 km and longest out side the Polar Regions. They meet at the 5,150 meters high Hispar pass. This immense high way of ice and stones connects- the antique kingdoms of Nagar in west and Askoli (little Tibet) in east.
This route was extensively used to connect silk route with Indian sub continent, China and Tibet. Mr. H.W Tilman an English trekker claimed in 1937 that he had seen the foot prints of yeti on the glacier. The same way used to serve for people of Hunza to invade Askoli, which latter served as a more progressive way between Hunza and Askoli as the people of Hunza come over to Askoli to play POLO with the people of Askoli.
This life-long experience ends at the beautiful Hunza Valley; the Valley of Eternal Youth & home of the most progressive people as compared to other parts of Northern Areas. In Karimabad, we visit Altit and Baltit Forts and enjoy the view from the roof-top of the Baltit fort which is an unforgettable experience. The people of Hunza are known for their longevity in the world. Glaciologists after conducting tests on the snow lake confirmed that the thickness of snow is one mile deep. Here one can observe the rare species of animals in abundance like snow leopards, Himalayan bears, Ibex, Markhore and some times the Marco polo Sheep.

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Rawalpindi
Day 02: Rawalpindi - Chilas
Day 03: Chilas - Skardu
Day 04: Skardu - Askoli
Day 05: Askoli - Namla
Day 06: Namla – Mango
Day 07: Mango - Biantha
Day 08: Biantha rest day
Day 09: Biantha - Marfogoro
Day 10: Marfogoro – Snow Lake
Day 11: Snow lake rest day
Day 12: Snow lake-Hispar base
Day 13: Hispar la – Hispar base
Day 14: Hispar base – khani base
Day 15: Khani base - Yutmaru
Day 16: Yutmaru – Pumari Chhish
Day 17: Pumari Chhish – Bitanmal
Day 18: Bitanmal – Hispar
Day 19: Hispar village - Karimabad
Day 20: Karimabad – Gilgit
Day 21: Gilgit – Basham
Day 22: Basham – Islamabad
Day 23: Fly to next destination