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EXPEDITION PACKAGES FOR
8000 METER PEAKS
K2 / CHOGHORI (8616 M)
GASHERBRUM I (8068 M)
BROAD PEAK (8047 M)
GASHERBRUM II (8035 M)
NANGA PARBAT (8125 M)
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BROAD
PEAK
(8,047 M) - EXPEDITION PACKAGE
(Map of Broad Peak)
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Altitude
(Height)
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8,047
Meters (26,394 Feet)
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Location
(Bearings)
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N-35°.48′
– E 76°.34′
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Range
/ Group
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Karakoram
/ Baltoro Muztagh
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Region
/ Glacier
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Baltistan
/ Godwin Austin
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Permit
Zone
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Regulated
(Needs Army L.O)
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Best
Climbing Time
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Mid
May – Mid Aug
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Normal
Permit Fee
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US$
9,000 (for 07 persons)
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Discounted
Fee
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US$
4,500 (for 7 persons)
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Duration
/ Climbing
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50
Days / 30 Days
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The local name of
Broad
Peak is Falchen Kangri, however, due to the immense
and broad bulk of this peak, it’s called the
Broad
Peak
. At 8047, this is the world’s 12th highest peak and
considered as one of comparatively easier 8000 meter peaks.
Following the conventional climbing style, this peaks needs to
establish at least three camps at 6000M, 6500M, and 7200M.
The approach to
Broad
Peak
goes through the Baltoro Glacier which has been rightly reckoned as the greatest museum of shape & form
on earth by the famous Italian explorer Fosco Maraini.
There are several high peaks which rise from the world’s
largest temperate zone glacier. An incredible nineteen of these
peaks tower over 7600m while four of them are above 8000.
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
Pakistan ’s
Four
Eight
Thousand
Meter
Peaks
cuts through the greatest concentration of some of the highest peaks
in the world. Not only are the mountains high, but they are the most
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 peadmont 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 a challenging trek up and down
the gorges, across rushing icy torrents, through broken rocks, over
wire-rope bridges and through crevassed glaciers. The incentive for
this strenuous walk is undoubtedly equally rewarding. Chongo
Brakk, Mango Gusar, Sobla, Chiring, Bakhordas, Bardumal, Liligo,
Paiju, Trango Towers Group, Uli Biaho Towers, Mitre Peak, Muztagh
Tower, Gasherbrum 3, 4, 5 & 6, Broad Peak, Chogolisa, Golden Throne,
Sia Kangri, Angles, Marble Peak & the Mighty K-2 are just a
few of the innumerable mountain vistas to be witnessed on this trek
in addition to tranquil lakes, blossoming fruit orchards, meandering
rivers, tumbling water falls and undulating sand dunes with a unique
blend of the modest Balti culture marked with distinct
language, architecture and dresses. Although on the entire trek we
are in absolute wilderness, we will take a colorful part of the
Karakoram Culture with us. Our scores of lively Baltis and
Hunzakuts who are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard
day's work.
TRIP
SUMMARY:
Duration: 50 Days, Camping Nights: 41, Climbing: 30 Days, Hotels: 09
Nights, Start: Skardu/Askole, End: Hushe/Skardu, Approach March : 07
Days, Domestic Flights : 02, Jeep Drive: 02 Days
SKETCH ITINERARY :
Day 01:
Arrive
Islamabad
. Transfer to Hotel. Inspection of food & equipment. Night in Hotel.
Day 02:
Documentation & briefing
at Ministry of Tourism. Local chores & packing. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
03:
Fly to Skardu by weather permitting flight or drive to Chilas, if
unable to fly (490 km). In Hotel.
Day
04:
Local chores in Skardu or complete road journey (275 km), if
unable to fly yesterday. In Hotel.
Day 05:
Drive to Askole by jeep (7hrs, 3000m). Hire porters, distribute
loads. Overnight in camp.
Day 06-12: Trek to
Broad
Peak
Base via Korophone, Bardumal, Paiju, Liligo, Urdukas, Goro &
Concordia.
Day 13-42:
30 days for climbing. Services available only upto base camp.
All nights in camps.
Day 43-46:
Walk
back to
Hushe
Valley via
Gondogoro
Pass
and drive back to Skardu by jeep. In Hotel.
Day 47 & 48:
Fly or drive to
Islamabad
via Chilas. Local chores in
Islamabad
. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 49:
Islamabad
: De-briefing at
Ministry of Tourism. Packing for homebound flight.
Day 50:
Transfer to
Islamabad
airport & embark your home bound flight.
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GASHERBRUM
I (8,068
M) - EXPEDITION PACKAGE
(Map of Gasherbrum 1)
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Altitude
(Height)
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8,068
Meters (26,463 Feet)
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Location
(Bearings)
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N-35°.43′
– E 76°.42′
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Range
/ Group
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Karakoram
/
Gasherbrum
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Region
/ Glaciers
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Baltistan
/ Baltoro
& Abruzzi
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Best
Climbing Time
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Mid
May – Mid Aug
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Permit
Zone
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Regulated
(Needs Army L.O)
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Normal
Permit Fee
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US$
9,000 (for 07 persons)
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Discounted
Fee
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US$
4,500 (for 07 persons)
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Duration
/ Climbing
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60
Days / 40 Days
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The
conventional climbing route to the summit of this spectacular peak
is from the plateau on the Gasherbrum Glacier, however, another more
popular route in the recent years has been the
Gasherbrum
Pass
upto the Japanese Culvert along the north ridge. Yet another route
is from the west ridge which is technically less difficult but takes
longer time due to longer distance between camp 1 and its summit.
While the lower part imparts some technical difficulties, the upper
snow face also threatens danger of avalanches,
 especially
after fresh snow falls.
TRIP
SUMMARY:
Duration: 60 Days, Camping Nights: 51, Climbing: 40 Days, Hotels: 07
Nights, Start: Skardu/Askole, End: Hushe/Skardu, Approach March: 07
Days, Domestic Flights: 02, Jeep Drive: 02 Days
SKETCH
ITINERARY :
Day
01:
Arrive
Islamabad
. Transfer to Hotel. Inspection of food & equipment. Overnight
in Hotel.
Day
02:
Documentation & briefing
at Ministry of Tourism. Local chores & packing. Overnight in
Hotel.
Day
03:
Fly to Skardu by weather permitting flight or drive to Chilas, if
unable to fly (490 km). In Hotel.
Day
04:
Local chores in Skardu or complete road journey (275 km), if
unable to fly yesterday. In Hotel.
Day
05:
Drive to Askole by jeep (7hrs, 3000m). Hire porters, distribute
loads. Overnight in camp.
Day
06-12: Trek to G-1 Base Camp. Via Korophone, Bardumal, Paiju, Liligo, Urdukas,
Goro & Concordia.
Day 13-52:
40 days for climbing. Our services will be available only
upto base camp. All nights in camps.
Day
53-56:
Walk back
to
Hushe
Valley
via
Gondogoro
Pass
and drive back to Skardu by jeep.
Day
57 & 58:
Fly or drive to
Islamabad
via Chilas. Local chores in
Islamabad
. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 59: In
Islamabad
: De-briefing at
Ministry of Tourism. Packing for homebound flight. Night in Hotel.
Day
60:
Transfer to
Islamabad
airport. Fly home. End of our services.
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GASHERBRUM
II (8,035
M) - EXPEDITION PACKAGE
(Map of Gasherbrum II)
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Altitude
(Height)
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8,035
Meters (26,355 Feet)
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Bearings
/ Location
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N-35°.45′
– E 76°.39′
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Range
/ Group
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Karakoram
/
Gasherbrum
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Region
/ Glaciers
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Baltistan
/ Baltoro & Abruzzi
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Permit
Zone
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Regulated
(Needs Army LO)
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Best
Climbing Time
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Mid
May – Mid Aug
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Normal
Permit Fee
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US$
9,000 (for 07 persons)
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Discounted
Fee
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US$
4500 (for 07 persons)
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Duration
/ Climbing
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60
Days / 40 Days
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Mountaineers
have reckoned the approach march to the base camp of this beautiful
peak as the most spectacular trek in the world. Though, smallest in
the family of 8000ders in
Pakistan
, its climb happens to be inspiring and rewarding. Gasherbrum II
stands in the vicinity of K-2 with a panorama of many other
spectacular peaks around Concordia, such as
Broad
Peak
, Gahserbrum1, Sia Kangri, Baltoro Kangri etc.
After
tramping the heavily crevassed glacier, the snow faced South-West
Ridge which is studded with mixed faces is quite challenging with
substantial difficulties, whereas, some of its sections are very
steep. One may continue climbing a series of ridges from above the
elongated ridge and reach a platform where is ideal for setting up
camp 2. From this point
onward, two ice pitches and up you go steeper before one reaches the
shoulder. Camp 3 is made at 7490M and after three pitches from here,
one climbs diagonally across the face. A traverse leads to the base
of its summit on he Eastern Ridge. The wide open expanse offers a
straight climb with a few steep sections before one reaches the
narrow summit ridge.
TRIP
SUMMARY:
Duration: 60 Days, Camping Nights: 51, Climbing: 40 Days, Hotels: 07
Nights, Start: Skardu/Askole, End: Hushe/Skardu, Approach March: 07
Days, Domestic Flights: 02, Jeep Drive: 02 Days
SKETCH
ITINERARY :
Day
01:
Arrive
Islamabad
. Transfer to Hotel. Local chores. Inspection of food &
equipment.
Day
02:
Documentation & briefing
at Ministry of Tourism. Local chores & packing. Overnight in
Hotel.
Day
03:
Fly to Skardu by weather permitting flight or drive to Chilas, if
unable to fly (490 km). In Hotel.
Day
04:
Local chores in Skardu or complete road journey (275 km), if
unable to fly yesterday. In Hotel.
Day
05:
Drive to Askole by jeep (7hrs, 3000m). Hire porters, distribute
loads. Overnight in camp.
Day
06-12: Trek to G-II Base Camp. Via Korophone, Bardumal, Paiju, Liligo, Urdukas,
Goro & Concordia.
Day 13-52:
40 days for climbing. Our services will be available only
upto base camp. All nights in camps.
Day
53-56:
Walk back
to
Hushe
Valley
via
Gondogoro
Pass
and drive back to Skardu by jeep.
Day
57 & 58:
Fly or drive to
Islamabad
via Chilas. Local chores in
Islamabad
. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 59: De-briefing
at Ministry of Tourism in
Islamabad
. Packing for homebound flight. Night in Hotel.
Day
60:
Transfer to
Islamabad
airport. Fly home. End of our services.
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K2
/ CHOGHORI (8,616 M) - EXPEDITION PACKAGE
(Map of K-2)
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Altitude (Height)
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8,616 Meters (28,260 Feet)
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Location (Bearings)
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N 35°.53′ – E 76°.31′
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Range / Group
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Karakoram / Baltoro Muztagh
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Region / Glacier
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Baltistan / Godwin Austin
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Permit Zone
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Regulated (Needs Army L.O)
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Best Climbing Time
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Mid May – Mid Aug
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Normal Permit Fee
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US$ 12,000 (for 07 persons)
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Discounted
Fee
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US$ 6,000 (for 07 persons)
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Duration / Climbing
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80 Days / 60 Days
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K2 is the second highest
mountain of the world and the highest in the
Karakoram range . Its original name is
Chogori in Balti language, which means the great mountain.
Karakoram means Back Rock in Turkish. K-2 was first discovered by a
British Army Officer - Capt. Montgomery while surveying a number of peaks in the region in
1856. He found a thick cluster of high peaks and named them K1, K2,
K3 upto K 37 using the prefix K as
Karakorum
. In 1861, this area was once again surveyed by Col. Godwin Austin who reckoned K2 as the highest peak of the
Karakoram range at 8619 meters, only three meters higher
than its correct height 8616 which was measured with most modern
scientific equipment in 1986. This great mountain is located on the
Godwin Austin and Concordia Glaciers. It
was first climbed by Italians in 1954.
The approach to
K2 goes through the Baltoro Glacier which has been
rightly reckoned as the greatest museum of shape & form
on earth by the famous Italian explorer Fosco Maraini.
There are several high peaks which rise from the world’s
largest temperate zone glacier. An incredible nineteen of these
peaks tower over 7600m while four of them are above 8000.
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) 8616 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 most 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 peadmont 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 a challenging trek up and down
the gorges, across rushing icy torrents, through broken rocks, over
wire-rope bridges and through crevassed glaciers. The incentive for
this strenuous walk is undoubtedly equally rewarding. Chongo
Brakk, Mango Gusar, Sobla, Chiring, Bakhordas, Bardumal, Liligo,
Paiju, Trango Towers Group, Uli Biaho Towers, Mitre Peak, Muztagh
Tower, Gasherbrum 3, 4, 5 & 6, Broad Peak, Chogolisa, Golden Throne,
Sia Kangri, Angles, Marble Peak & the Mighty K-2 are just a
few of the innumerable mountain vistas to be witnessed on this trek
in addition to tranquil lakes, blossoming fruit orchards, meandering
rivers, tumbling water falls and undulating sand dunes with a unique
blend of the modest Balti culture marked with distinct
language, architecture and dresses. Although on the entire trek we
are in absolute wilderness, we will take a colorful part of the
Karakoram Culture with us. Our scores of lively Baltis and
Hunzakuts who are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard
day's work. We will be invited to join in. There will be many
memorable evenings listening to their songs and watching their
dances.
TRIP
SUMMARY:
Duration: 80 Days, Camping Nights: 70, Climbing: 60 Days, Hotels: 07
Nights, Start: Skardu/Askole, End: Hushe/Skardu, Approach March : 07
Days, Domestic Flights : 02, Jeep Drive: 02 Days
SKETCH ITINERARY :
Day 01:
Arrive
Islamabad
. Transfer to Hotel. Local chores. Inspection of food & equipment.
Day 02:
Documentation & briefing
at Ministry of Tourism. Local chores & packing. Night in Hotel.
Day
03:
Fly to Skardu by weather permitting flight or drive to
Chilas, if unable to fly (490 km).
Day
04:
Local chores in Skardu or complete road journey (275 km), if
unable to fly yesterday. Hotel.
Day 05:
Drive to Askole by jeep (7hrs, 3000m). Hire porters, distribute
loads. Overnight in camp.
Day 06-12: Trek to
K2 Base Camp. Via Korophone, Bardumal, Paiju, Liligo,
Urdukas, Goro & Concordia.
Day 13-72:
60 days for climbing. Our services will be available only
upto base camp. All nights in camps.
Day 73-76:
Walk
back to
Hushe
Valley via
Gondogoro
Pass
and drive back to Skardu by jeep.
Day 78 & 79:
Fly or drive to
Islamabad
via Chilas. Local chores in
Islamabad
. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 80: In
Islamabad
: De-briefing at
Ministry of Tourism. In evening fly home.
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