TINERARY
DAY 01 ARRIVAL
Briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan.Overnight in hotel.
DAY 02 RAWALPINDI/SKARDU
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 03 CHILAS/SKARDU
Arrival in Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours.
DAY 04 SKARDU
Final arrangement of the trek.
DAY 05 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE
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 06 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 07 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA
Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula., now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas.
DAY 08 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 view of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents. Walk : 05-06 hrs
Grade : Moderate
Altitude : 3480 M.
DAY 09 PAIJU - Rest Day
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. Overnight in tents.
DAY 10 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. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk : 06-07 hrs
Grade : Moderate
Altitude : 4130 M
DAY 11 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 12 GORO TO CONCORDIA
After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - 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. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk : 05 - 06 hrs
Grade : strenuous
Altitude : 4720 M
DAY 13 CONCORDIA REST DAY
Explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down) After an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp. Overnight in tents at Concordia.
Walk : 07 hrs
Grade : strenuous
Altitude : 4650 M.
DAY 14 CONCORDIA -TO- ALI CAMP
After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glacier to reach our right path. After 2 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 15 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5700 metres is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as sun get strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones, also the chance of ice falls or avalanches. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk : 10 - 11 hrs
Grade : Strenuous
Altitude : 5700 M
DAY 16 KHUSPANG
Rest day at Khuspang.
DAY 17 KHUSPANG -TO- DALSANGPA
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 metres, set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water.
Walk : 05-06 hrs
Grade : Moderate
Altitude : 4150 M.
DAY 18 DALSANGPA -TO- SHAICHO
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. After a short break continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village. Overnight in tents.
Walk : 06 - 07 hrs,
Grade : Easy
DAY 19 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY
An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents
DAY 20 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU
Drive for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
DAY 21 SKARDU - ISLAMABAD
Flight to Islamabad, if unable due to bad weather same day drive to Chilas. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 22 CHILAS / ISLAMABAD
Early morning drive to Islamabad. with the company of Mighty Indus and beautiful valleys of Himalaya.Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 23 ISLAMABAD
De-briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan Islamabad & Transfer to Benazir International Aiport Islamabad for your onward destination.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Pakistan Travel News
ExWeb Pakistan correspondent Karrar Haidri has compiled a list of expeditions who applied for a permit to climb the country’s 8000ers this summer.
The teams
Phil Crampton is climbing a GI+GII double header. So are Czech Radek Jaros and Polish Jacek Teler, each leading an 8-member team. Winter climber Artur Hajzer is back to Nanga Parbat, this time in summer leading ten fellow Poles.
The first team to sing up for K2 is Korea, under leadership of Cha Moung Kwan.
Slovak Martin Gablik will attempt Broad Peak with four climbing mates.
As for 7000ers and spires, Swede David Falt is giving Latok I a shot while Brit Luke Hunt and two climbing mates plan an ascent of Tahu Ratum.
Italians and Gerlinde
Beside the earliest teams to apply for permit, other climbers include Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, currently in Everest north face BC preparing for an alpine style attempt of the Superculoir. "If I am healthy after Everest, I will go directly to K2," Gerl told ExplorersWeb in an email yesterday.
A team of all-star Italian climbers ('Gnaro' Mondinelli among them) led by Agostino da Polenza will attempt Gasherbrum I north face, in Chinese territory.
Story updated Apr26th: FTA for K2/Broad Peak
"We are confirmed with Broad Peak and K2 for summer 2010," FTA member Stu Remensnyder told ExplorersWeb. "We have a 14 member team (including guides Fabrizio Zangrilli and Chris Szymiec) for BP with 9 of them continuing on to K2 for our 3rd effort on the mountain. We have room for a few more on each peak!"
Destination Kashmir?
Karrar also forwarded a news report from India stating that over 100 peaks have been opened to foreign climbing teams in the troubled Kashmir. Further details are expected on conditions, dates and peaks available to non-Indian climbing teams.
Porters earning a few rupees more
Porter’s wages in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, formerly known as the Northern regions, have been increased by 7%. Gilgit-Baltistan includes Skardu -the starting point for expeditions to all of Pakistan’s 8000ers and the country's most popular treks.
The raise is to be applied “to all segments of porter allowances including equipment, high pass crossing, daily wages, empty return, ration & rest allowances etc,” Pamir Times reported.
The new wages are expected to be officially confirmed before the 2010 Karakoram climbing season kicks off with further increases expected for 2011.
“2009’s porters rates per stage were 380 rupee (200 rupee + 100 rupee for empty return + 80 rupees’ ration money). In addition, porters shall be provided with meat or 150 rupee, plus one time kit (equipment) allowance of 400 rupees,” the paper stated.
The teams
Phil Crampton is climbing a GI+GII double header. So are Czech Radek Jaros and Polish Jacek Teler, each leading an 8-member team. Winter climber Artur Hajzer is back to Nanga Parbat, this time in summer leading ten fellow Poles.
The first team to sing up for K2 is Korea, under leadership of Cha Moung Kwan.
Slovak Martin Gablik will attempt Broad Peak with four climbing mates.
As for 7000ers and spires, Swede David Falt is giving Latok I a shot while Brit Luke Hunt and two climbing mates plan an ascent of Tahu Ratum.
Italians and Gerlinde
Beside the earliest teams to apply for permit, other climbers include Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, currently in Everest north face BC preparing for an alpine style attempt of the Superculoir. "If I am healthy after Everest, I will go directly to K2," Gerl told ExplorersWeb in an email yesterday.
A team of all-star Italian climbers ('Gnaro' Mondinelli among them) led by Agostino da Polenza will attempt Gasherbrum I north face, in Chinese territory.
Story updated Apr26th: FTA for K2/Broad Peak
"We are confirmed with Broad Peak and K2 for summer 2010," FTA member Stu Remensnyder told ExplorersWeb. "We have a 14 member team (including guides Fabrizio Zangrilli and Chris Szymiec) for BP with 9 of them continuing on to K2 for our 3rd effort on the mountain. We have room for a few more on each peak!"
Destination Kashmir?
Karrar also forwarded a news report from India stating that over 100 peaks have been opened to foreign climbing teams in the troubled Kashmir. Further details are expected on conditions, dates and peaks available to non-Indian climbing teams.
Porters earning a few rupees more
Porter’s wages in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, formerly known as the Northern regions, have been increased by 7%. Gilgit-Baltistan includes Skardu -the starting point for expeditions to all of Pakistan’s 8000ers and the country's most popular treks.
The raise is to be applied “to all segments of porter allowances including equipment, high pass crossing, daily wages, empty return, ration & rest allowances etc,” Pamir Times reported.
The new wages are expected to be officially confirmed before the 2010 Karakoram climbing season kicks off with further increases expected for 2011.
“2009’s porters rates per stage were 380 rupee (200 rupee + 100 rupee for empty return + 80 rupees’ ration money). In addition, porters shall be provided with meat or 150 rupee, plus one time kit (equipment) allowance of 400 rupees,” the paper stated.
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