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Welcome: Pakistan
Trekking
Masherbrum Base Camp Trekking Pakistan
Trekking Itinerary:
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| Day 1 |
ARRIVE ISLAMABAD- trek briefing at Ministry of
Tourism about Masherbrum route. Overnight at hotel for Masherbrum
Tour. |
| Day 2 |
FLY TO SKARDU- we go to the domestic terminal at the airport
from where we take the spectacular flight weather permitting) across the
mountains to Skardu. If does not operate , we will have to drive from
Rawalpindi to Skardu, a long tiring journey, compensated for by the
spectacular scenery. The rest of the day is free. Over-night at hotel. In
case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. |
| Day 3 |
AT LEISURE IN SKARDU- another day in Skardu(or en route if
the flight is cancelled and we have to reach Skardu by road). There are
several excursions which can be made- to the Satpara Lake about 4 miles away
or a climb to the top of the Skardu rock to see the remains of the fortress
built there some 150 years ago, from where there are superb views of the
Shigar and Indus valleys. Overnight at hotel at Skardu. |
| Day 4 |
DRIVE TO HUSHE- we drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok
valleys before turning northwards up the Hushe valley to reach the road head
at the little Village of Hushe(10,500 ft). The roads in this area are
subject to landslides and broken bridges so we may have to start walking
before Hushe. Overnight camping. |
| Day 5 |
TREK TO SAISCHO- we begin walking towards the huge bulk of
Masherbrum before turning east to reach our camp at Saischo(11,250 ft.),
situated at the confluence of the Gondogoro and Sarassa valleys. There is
plenty of time to bathe in refreshing mountain streams or to admire the
rugged peaks which tower above the Sarassa glacier. Overnight camping. |
| Day 6 |
EXCURSION TO BOLDUMPA- to aid our acclimatization, we spend
a day exploring the area around the Sarassa glacier, with an excursion to
the summer pastures at Boldumpa, where we enjoy spectacular views of the
rock pinnacles and snow domes which form jagged ridges beneath the summits
of K7 , K6 and Nameka Peak. Overnight camping. |
| Day 7, 8 |
TREK TO DALSANG PA- we head up the Gondogoro glacier to the
summer hamlets and pastures at Gondogoro(12,800 ft) following the often
steep moraine ridge. Descending on to glacier itself, we soon reach the
lakeside camp at Dalsangpa(13,500 ft) surrounded by rocky summits including
the huge mass of Masherbrum itself. Overnight camping. |
| Day 9 |
TREK TO GONDOGORO BASE CAMP- a more difficult day as we walk
up the glacier to Gondogoro base camp, sometimes on moraine and sometimes on
ice, all the time beneath the impressive spire of Laila peak. We make time
in the afternoon to give those who need it a certain amount of practice in
the use of ice axes and crampons. Overnight camping. |
| Day 10 |
SUMMIT OF GONDOGORO PEAK: starting in same hours, those of
the group who are suitably fit and acclimatized can attempt the submit of
Gondogoro Peak. We leave the base camp (15, 550 ft) and climb over rocky
ground to ascend the headwall of the valley. The snow field which leads to
submit (18, 700 ft) progress in a series of steeps which may require ropes
to sage guard the ascent from summit there are incredible views of
Masherbrum and Laila peaks to the west. Overnight camping. |
| Day11, 13 |
TREK TO HUSHE - We have spare day to either enable a second
attempt on the peak or retrace our steps down the glacier and have a free
day on or around Hushe. There is time to explore this primitive Baltii
settlement, bid farewell to our friendly porters and may make a steep ascent
of the Humbru valley above our camp site to enjoy magnificent panoramas of
Tarcahen and Dara peaks. Overnight Camping. |
| Day 14, 15 |
DRIVE TO SKARDU. Fly back to Islamabad and transfer to
hotel. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. |
| Day 16 |
FLY TO ISLAMABAD. Fly back to Islamabad and transfer to
hotel. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. |
| Day 17 |
ISLAMABAD. Debriefing at Ministry of Tourism |
| Day18 |
FLY TO ONWARDS DESTINATION. End of our services. |
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