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Masherbrum Peak 7821-M (also known as k-1) is the 22nd highest in the world and the 11th highest in Pakistan. It is the highest peak of the Masherbrum range, a subrange of the Karakorum mountains. It is suited the Masherbrum range lies to the south of the Baltoro glacier and the main range of the Karakorum lies to the north of the Baltoro.
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Arrive at Islamabad airport transfer to hotel, afternoon city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad.
Fly to Skardu, the flight from Islamabad to Skardu is subject to weather, incase of flight cancellation for any reason the group will depart for Skardu by road, fly to Skardu flight No pk.451 upon arrival transfer to hotel overnight for stay.
Drive to Jhola 7/8 hrs via Askoli- Braldu river-Dassu village-Apligon-Pakora to Jhola campsite. After long drive arrival Askoli valley and continue drive to Jhola campsite, Askoli to Jhola drive 1-2 hrs 12.6km. Altitude 3,200m. Overnight in tent
Driving along the Braldu River. It takes 1 to 2 hrs from Askoli to Korofoung and Jhola. After lunch continue to drive to Jhola (1-2 hrs) you have a panoramic view of Bakhor Das peak 5809m also mighty Biafo Glacier. Follow the riverside trail to confluence of the Biafo and Dumordo rivers. Cross the formidable Domordo River at Jhola for established camp for overnight stay at tent.
Trek to paiyu 6-7 hrs 16.6km Altitude 3450m overnight in a tent.
The early morning light finds us beginning our Masherbrum expedition as the loads are distributed among the porters. This is an undulating walk, difficult at time with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside lunch, the stream flowing down from paiyu peak, where we saw ibex tracks. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and in the far distance of magnificent panorama of the cathedral and Trango Towers and left of them the unmistakable triangle of k-2, arrival camp at paiyu for overnight stay in tent.
Trek to Urdukas 5-6 hrs 10.34km. Altitude 4,100m. Overnight in tent
Start 2-3 hours, walk across wasteland and traverse Biafo Glacier, a tortured ocean of moving boulders and crevasses 2 km wide. Cross the glacier and enter a bunch break continue to Jhola (4-5 hrs) cross Dumurdo River Bridge and camp at rather dusty campsite surrounded by a few bushes with a side stream at Urdukas for established camp for overnight stay at tent.
Trek to Masherbrum Base Camp 4-5 hrs overnight in a tent. Final day of trek to Masherbrum base camp. A trek 4-6 hrs. will bring you to the base of Masherbrum peak main basecamp. Here you will say good bye to your approach porters for about some weeks. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staffs.
Base Camp Climbing Time Period;
30days climbing and acclimiztation period of Masherbrum peak
Trek back to Urdukas camp overnight stay at tent
Trek back Urdukas basecamp ovenight stay at tent
Trek back to Jula campsite overnight stay at tent
Drive back to Skardu city for overnight stay
Fly pk 451 to Islamabad 1- hrs flight time from Skardu to Islamabad. Arrive and transfer to hotel overnight Islamabad. After lunch visit sightseeing Taxila, Rawal Pindi and Islamabad city.
Transfer to airport for return flight back to home country.