The Karakoram > Broad Peak > Additions and Corrections
The Karakoram > Broad Peak > Additions and Corrections
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Hasn't voted | ITINERARY DAY 01 & 02 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD Arrival and transfer to hotel. DAY 02 RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD Briefing at Ministry of Tourism and meeting with Liaison Officer.AfternoonCity tour of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Tour includes the exciting Capital of Pakistan and the low hills of Margalla where spectacular views of the twin cities are available. Overnight in Hotel. DAY 03 RAWALPINDI/CHILAS Flight to Skardu, If the flight cancelled due to bad weather same day departure for Chilas via Silk Rout, sight seeing all along the rout with the company of Indus river the longest river of Pakistan It flows from Tibet northwest across the Indian-controlled portion of Jammu and Kashmir, passing between the western extremity of the Himalayas and the northern extremity of the Hindu Kush mountain range; it then courses generally south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. Check in hotel. Overnight in Chilas. DAY 04 CHILAS / SKARDU Arrival in Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. DAY 05 SKARDU Day at leisure. while staff will make final arrangement for the expedition. DAY 06 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole. The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. Overnight in tents. Distance 96 km Drive 07-08 hrs Altitude 3050 m DAY 07 ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier and camp beside its snout at korophone. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows East into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Kms east of Askole. Overnight in tents. Walk : 03 - 04 hrs Grade : Easy Altitude : 3100 M DAY 08 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire rope bridge with a hanging wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas. Walk : 03-04 hrs Grade : Strenuous Altitude : 3150 M DAY 09 JHULA -TO- PAIJU Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Paiju - is a Balti word which means "SALT". Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents. Walk : 05-06 hrs Grade : Moderate Altitude : 3480 M. DAY 10 PAIJU - Rest Day Rest & acclimatization day at Piaju. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. DAY 11 PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents. Walk : 06-07 hrs Grade : Moderate Altitude : 4130 M DAY 12 URDUKAS -TO- GORO A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. Walk : 06-07 hrs Grade : Strenuous Altitude : 4500 M. DAY 13 GORO TO CONCORDIA Early morning resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia.A a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters . Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters, including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents. Walk : 05 - 06 hrs Grade : strenuous Altitude : 4720 M. DAY 14 CONCORDIA REST DAY Final day of trek to Broad Peak base. A 2 hrs trek will bring you to the base of Broad Peak. Overnight in tents. Walk : 04-06 hrs Grade : strenuous Altitude : 4650 M DAY 15 to DAY 56 CLIMBING Climbing start towards Summit. Length of Climbing period depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climber. DAY 57 TREKKING BACK TO ALI CAMP After an early breakfast leave the base camp and we will cross Concordia and several side glacier to reach our right path. After 4-5 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition. Overnight in tents.. DAY 58 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock does in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. Overnight in tents. Walk : 10 - 11 hrs Grade : Strenuous Altitude : 5700 M DAY 59 KHUSPANG -TO- SHAICHO After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning 'field of flowers', lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 meters, set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water. Resume trek along the path, Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders poised above, ready to fall. Continue your trek along the path goes down hill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large shepherds settlement with its won mosque, now here you can find a hotel and mountaineering equipment shop. This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply. Walk : 07-08 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude . DAY 60 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY After breakfast continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village. An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents. DAY 61 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. DAY 62 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI Flight to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Gilgit. Overnight in hotel. DAY 63 RAWALPINDI Arrival and transfer to hotel. Evening sightseeing. DAY 64 RAWALPINDI De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. DAY 65 FLY BACK HOME Transfer to airport for your onward flight. End of our services | |
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