Broad-peak

Mountain System, country – Karakorum, Pakistan

Season – June-July

Dates, duration – 50 days

Difficulty of the route – Challenging

Itinerary

D-01 Islamabad. Arrive at Islamabad and transfer to hotel. Afternoon Briefing with Ministry of Tourism city tour of Rawalpindi. Meals & overnight at hotel.

D-02 Islamabad–Chilas. Drive to Chilas (11-12 hrs) Meals & O/n at hotel. Karakorum high way is 8th wonder of the world. The Karakorum Highway was constructed jointly by the Chinese and Pakistanis, begun in 1960s and finally constructed in 1976,s as a link road between Pakistan and China. It is an engineering wonder.

D-03 Chilas-Skardu. Drive to Skardu (8-9 hrs) on Karakorum highway along-with Indus River. Meals & O/n at hotel.

D-04 Rest Day in Skardu. Packing food and equipment.

D-05 Skardu-Askoli. Drive to Thongal by jeep via Shigar Valley (6-7 hrs) 3000Mtr. Meals & O/n in camp. It is spectacular drive from Skardu to Askoli; the jeep road crosses the Braldu River three times and passes the villages of Dassu, Apligon, Pakora, Hoto chongo and Thongal. There are hot Sulphur Springs just 20 minutes behind Thongal. Around the hot springs are copper colored stones known as Limpi Kiser (Kiser Fort) King Kiser was a mythical ruler with magical powers- dozens of legends tell of his exploits in Baltistan, Nagar and Hunza Valley.

D-06 Thongal-Johla. Trek to Johla (4-5 hrs). Meals & O/n in camp. Today we have panoramic view of Bakhor Das peak 5809m) also mighty Biafo Glacier. Follow the riverside trail to the confluence of the Biafo and Dumordo rivers. Cross the formidable Domordo River, which flows from the Panmah glaciers, on a cable to Jhola. Camp at Jhola at 3300m.

D-07 Johla-Paiyu. Trek to Paiyu (5-6 hrs) (3650Mrs) Meals & O/n in camp. This is an undulating walk, difficult at times, with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is a rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside the stream flowing down from Paiyu Peak, where we saw ibex tracks and fox spore. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and, in the far distance, a magnificent panorama of the Cathedral Towers and, left of them, the unmistakable triangle of K2.

D-08 Paiyu – Rest day. Free day for local exploration and Porter will prepare their food for further trek also kill the goat, driven from Askoli and sing and dance through most of the night. Meals & O/n in camp.

D-09 Paiyu –Urdukas. Trek to Urdukas (6-7-hrs) 4210 Mt. Beautiful views of Great Trango & Uli Biaho Towers. The tail traverses the glacier angling gently towards its southeast margin. Exit the glacier in to the ablation valley at Liligo. The route alternates between the lateral moraine and the glacier, heading out on the glacier to avoid the outflow from the advancing Liligo glacier. Continue trek to Urdukas, named for the obvious split boulder. Camp with its extraordinary views of Paiyu Peak (6610-m, Uli Biaho (6417-m) Great Trango Tower (6286-m), Lobsang Spire (5707-m) and the Cathedral Towers. Meals & overnight in Camp.

D-10 Urdukas-Goro-II. Trek to Goro II (5-6 hrs) 4525 Mts. A spectacular view of Masherbrum (7821m) & Muztagh Tower (7284m). Meals & O/n in Camp

D-11 Goro-II-Concordia. Trek to Concordia (5-6-hrs) 4700mt. Today it is golden opportunity to see 7000mt to above 8000mt peaks including mighty K-2 (8611m) Broad Peak 8047mt G-I 8068mt G-II 8035mt Sia Kangri 7422m Muztagh Tower 7284mt G-IV 7925m Miter Peak 6025m Golden Throne (7240m). After lunch continue trek to Broad Peak base camp.

D-12-41 Broad Peak BC- (29 Days to climb Broad Peak (8047-M). Meals & O/n in camp

D-42 Broad Peak BC-Concordia. Trek back to Concordia. Meals & overnight in camp

D-43 Concordia-Ali Camp. Full day trek from Concordia to Ali camp 4800m. Meals & overnight in camp. The first two hours of the trek are difficult as we leave the Concordia and traverse the Baltoro Glacier and its crevasses. It’s a comparatively easy and gradual walk over snow and ice, Mighty Chogolisa (25,110′) stand s guard in the south. Overnight at Ali Camp (16,600′). a combination of small rocky platforms between the cliff Face and crevasse. We turn in early, as we have a midnight wake-up call for the departure over the Ghondogoro La.

D-44 Ali Camp–Khursipin. Trek to Khursipin after crossing Gondogoro La Pass 5680 Mts. We leave camp at about 1:00 a.m. to climb the Gondogoro La (5680-m). For the first two hours we walk on the lateral moraine to avoid crevasses. As we get closer to the pass we shift on snow until the base of the pass. The final ascent involves a steep walk on snow and, depending on conditions, the use of fixed ropes as well as crampons and ice axe. The views from the top of the pass are unparalleled, with K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I to IV, Masherbrum, and many other mountains appearing at our level. The descent on the Hushe side is steeper, requiring god balance on the rocks. Meals & overnight in camp.

D-45 Khurspan Shaitcho. Trek to Shaitcho (5-6 hrs) via wild roses, Cedar and Tamarish Bushes to Shaitcho. Meals & O/n in camp. We gradually leave the icy landscapes and descend to the meadow and pastureland at Shaitcho (12,300 ft.). Although we’ve left the icy wilds, we still have tremendous views of the mountains, including Namika Peak and Defokhar (21,464 ft.).

D-46 Shaitcho-Hushe. Trek to Hushe along the east bank of river. Meals & O/n in camp. Hushe, Descend to the Gondogoro River, enjoying spectacular views of K6 (23,881 ft.), K7 (22,744 ft.) and Link Sar (23,094 ft.). We continue to descend, passing through small summer settlement en route to the green irrigated fields at Hushe (10,500 ft.), The Hushe Valley runs from Masherbrum Mountains (at 7821 meters) the 24th highest in the world, first climbed by the American in 1960. South to the Shyok River, opposite Khaplu. Hushe, the last village up the valley, is about 140 kilometers east of Skardu and is the starting point for treks to various summer pastures up five glaciers.

D-47 Hushe-Skardu. Drive to Skardu passing through many picturesque villages including Khaplu Village, perched on vertical rocks. Khaplu Village: This handsome village of timber-and-stone houses and precision-made dry walls climbs up a wide alluvial fan beneath an arc of sheer granite walls. Painstaking irrigation has made it a shady, fertile oasis. As you climb its twisting track, the icy peaks of the Masherbrum Range rise on the other side of the valley. It’s hard to imagine a more majestic setting near a public road anywhere in Pakistan. The main attractions are the 2600m-high village itself, the old Royal Place and even older Mosque above it at Chakchun, and the heart-stopping views. Meals & overnight at Shangri-La Resort.

D-48 Skardu –Chilas. Drive back to Chilas by Karakorum highway (8-9 hrs). Meals & overnight at hotel.

D-49 Chilas-Islamabad. Drive to Islamabad (11-12 hrs) O/n at hotel.

D-50 Islamabad (De-Briefing). Morning De-Briefing with Ministry of Tourism and afternoon free for shopping. Meals & overnight at hotel.

D-51 Fly back

Included

1. Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure.
2. Hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast in Islamabad four nights.
3. Transportation from Islamabad/Skardu/Islamabad with all expedition luggages.
4. Three nights in Skardu full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
5. Two nights in Chilas/ Besham hotel on full board.
6. Jeeps Skardu/Askoli/ Hushe/ Skardu.
7. Wages, insurance, food of cook,
8. Wages, insurance, food of Asistant cook,
9. Wages, insurance, food of Porter Sirdar
10. Porter Payment, Low altitude porters.
11. Personal Baggage, 50 kg (going time) and 35 kgs (on return) is Included in this cost.
12. Full board camp food during trek & at base camp.
13. Mess tent, Kitchen tent, table, chairs & kitchen equipment.
14. Mail delivery at the base camp.
15. Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
16. Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing of expedition members & Porters.
17. Porters Equipments.
18. Briefing and debriefing in the Ministry of tourism
19. US $ 200 for environment protection fund.
20. 1000 US$ guarantee pollution fee.
21. Fuel, Tarpaulin, food and Stove for porters.
22. L.O. insurance, Hotel, and transport.

Not included

1. Our service is up to the base camp, climbing equipment high altitude Porters are not included in our price.
2. Sleeping bags, rucksacks and personal clothing and climbing Equipment.
3. Medication, ground evacuation and helicopter rescue deposit US$6000/ charges of any kind.
4. Room services, laundry charges, beverages and items of personal nature.
5. Phone /communication bills.
6. Insurance or liability of any members.
7. Custom clearing and forwarding agent’s charge.
8. Other expenses and service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
9. Islamabad Hotel Lunch and Dinner.
10. L.O equipment
11. Royalty fee.
12. The Liaison officer Salary in the city $ 30 and on Mountain $ 15 is included in our price.

Necessary equipment

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