Gondogoro Base Camp Trek

GONDOGORO PEAK
FROM/TO ISLAMABAD - 16 DAYS

SUMMARY: From Islamabad we fly over Kaghan valley, Nanga Parbat and the Karakorams to Skardu - the district head quarters of Baltistan and a gateway to the great Monoliths of Pakistan (Flight is subject to weather). Perched at a height of 7500 feet, Skardu is located amidst an impressive landscape, towering mountains, deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, creeping glaciers and quiet lakes. Skardu is in the heart of a towering frontier land. To its north lies the Sinkiang province of China, to the south Kashmir, to the West Gilgit and to the east the district of Ladakh in India. Skardu is the trekker and mountain climber?s paradise. Nowhere can you find such a collection of lofty peaks and glaciers.

Note: we have design this program in a way that one can have both the apportunary to see KKH and chance of flying over Karakoram too. So either at the time of going up or coming down to Islamabad we try over best to fly one way.

After sightseeing the mountain desert, tranquil lakes, bustling Skardu bazaar and a 16th century Khorpocho Fort, for a day, We set off by jeep to Askole - the last inhabited village and commence our exuberant trek with dozens of porters on the trails to the incredible wilderness of ice, rock and sky for over two weeks.

Although on the entire trek we are in absolute wilderness, we will take a colourful part of the Karakoram Culture with us. Our scores of lively Baltis who are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard day's work. We will be invited to join in. There will be many memorable evenings listening to their songs and watching their dances.

16 DAY ITINERARY

Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt restrictions, & all other unforseen exigencies.

DAY 01 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI

Upon arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest drive to Islamabad for trek briefing at Ministry of Tourism and obtain trekking permit. Overnight hotel.

DAY 02 RAWALPINDI/SKARDU

Fly to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu, spending a night in Chilas.

Note: The cost of flight To/From Skardu or drive To/From Skardu is not included in our price and it will be given as separate or additional price. Overnight hotel.

DAY 03 SKARDU

Emergency day in case, flight does not operate on day 02 this day will be use to transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. Overnight hotel.

DAY 04 SKARDU

Rest day in Skardu for final arrangement for trek. Overnight hotel.

DAY 05 SKARDU -TO- HUSHE

AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Hushe - 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. All meals served by camp staff.

Distance 96 Km, Drive 07-08 Hrs. Altitude 3050 M.

Note :-The road to Hushe comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed quite oftenly. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to Hushe on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).

DAY 06 HUSHEY ?TO-GONDOGORO BROQ
An easy day will bring you to Gondogoro Broq. Overnight in tent. All meals inclusive.

DAY 07 GONDOGORO BROQ ? TO- DALSANGPA
After an early breakfast trek 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. Overnight in tent. All meals inclusive.

DAY 08 DALSANGPA ?TO- KHUSPANG

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 Khuspang. Overnight camping.

DAY 09 KHUSPANG TO GONDOGORO PEAK- KHUSPANG

A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning toward the top of the Gondogoro Peak and return to Khuspang. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 10 - 11 hrs,  Grade : Strenuous,  Altitude : 5700 M

DAY 10 KHUSPANG

A free day at Khuspang.

DAY 11 KHUSPANG -TO- GONDOGORO BROQ OR SHAICHO

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.

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 All meals served by camp staff.  Walk : 08 - 09 hrs, Grade : Easy, Altitude :  M,

DAY 12 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY & HUSHEY -TO- KANDAY
An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents.

AM : Embark by jeeps for a one hours ride on a winding jeep trail to Kanday. Upon arrival transfer to your choosen hotel. All meals included.

DAY 13 KANDAY TO SKARDU

AM : Embark by jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your choosen hotel. All meals included.

DAY 14 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI

Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.

DAY 15 RAWALPINDI

Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.
If unable to fly on day 14th. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.

DAY 16 RAWALPINDI

De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad. End of our services