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No. of Days: 22days
Elevation: Aprx. 5200M.
Grade: Strenuous
Best Season: June to August
One of the best wilderness treks in the world. The Biafo and Hisper glaciers with a combined length of 75 miles, provide an unlikely natural highway that cuts through the Karakoram range.
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Arrive Islamabad (overnight hotel)
Drive to Chilas or fly to Skardu (overnight hotel)
Drive to Skardu (overnight hotel)
Rest day at Skardu (overnight hotel)
Skardu to Askole – 5 to 7 hours jeep drive (overnight camp)
Askole to Namla – 5 to 6 hours trek (overnight camp)
Namla to Mango – 5 to 6 hours trek (overnight camp)
Mango to Baintha – 7 to 8 hours trek (overnight camp)
Baintha to Marphogoro – 6 to 7 hours trek (overnight camp)
Marphogoro to Snow Lake – 6 to 7 hours trek (overnight camp)
Snow lake to Hisper pass – 7 to 9 hours (5200m) (overnight camp)
Hisper pass to Khanibas (overnight camp)
Khanibas to Yutmaru – 5 to 6 hours trek (overnight camp)
Yutmaru to Shigam Baris – 6 to 7 hours trek (overnight camp)
Shigam Baris to Dachigan – 6 to 7 hours trek (overnight camp)
Dachigan to Bitanmal – 7 to 8 hours trek (overnight camp)
Bitanmal to Hisper village – 8 to 9 hours trek (overnight camp)
Hisper village to Hunza (Karimabad)- 5 to 6 hours jeep drive (overnight hotel)
Hunza to Gilgit – 3 hours drive (overnight hotel)
Gilgit to Besham – 8 to 9 hours drive on KKH (overnight hotel)
Besham to Islamabad – 7 to 8 hours drive (overnight hotel)
Fly to destination
These expeditions are within extreme high altitude environments, with differing requirements when it comes to the ability needed. Due to the nature of the elements involved, you must provide concise, honest descriptions of relevant experience and current fitness levels. Upon receipt, we will review your experience and respond accordingly. At this point, if we consider there to be any shortfalls, we can collectively discuss the opportunities and/or provide a training support plan to achieve your goals.
Yes. We guarantee a 1:1 guide to client ratio on every expedition, with four additional climbing Sherpas acting as reserves, ready to chip in if needed. This helps ensure the highest safety standards.
We can provide full office facilities at basecamp, including Wi-Fi. Satellite phones are also available throughout the expedition for emergency and essential comms.
All communal equipment is included ie. high quality ropes, stoves, tents etc. You are responsible for personal gear and clothing, eg. harness, crampons, helmet, ice axes etc. A full essentials list and advice (if required) will be provided at time of booking.