Panmah Glacier Sim Pass Trek
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
- Activity: Arrive in Islamabad. You can fly same day of your arrival between 3 am to 6 am to Skardu
- Stay: Hotel in Islamabad.
Day 2: Islamabad to Skardu
- Activity: Fly to Skardu (1-hour flight, weather permitting) or begin a 2-day drive via the Karakoram Highway.
- Stay: Hotel in Skardu.
Day 3: Skardu Exploration
- Activity: Explore local landmarks (e.g., Satpara Lake, Kharpacho Fort) and finalize supplies.
- Stay: Hotel or lodge in Skardu.
Day 4: Skardu to Askole
- Activity: Drive to Askole (6–8 hours). Meet the local porter's team for the trek.
- Stay: Campsite in Askole.
Day 5: Trek from Askole to Jhola
- Activity: Begin the trek (6–7 hours) along the Braldu River.
- Stay: Campsite at Jhola.
Day 6: Jhola to Panmah Glacier
- Activity: Cross rocky terrain and moraine to reach the Panmah Glacier (7–8 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Panmah Glacier.
Day 7: Panmah Glacier to Lami Duksa
- Activity: Navigate glacier terrain and icy stretches to reach Lami Duksa (6–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Lami Duksa.
Day 8: Rest Day at Lami Duksa
- Activity: Rest and acclimatize to higher altitudes. Optional short hike around the area.
- Stay: Campsite at Lami Duksa.
Day 9: Lami Duksa to Shinchapbi Biana
- Activity: Trek through challenging glacier terrain (6–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Shinchapbi Biana.
Day 10: Shinchapbi Biana to Skinmang
- Activity: Continue trekking to Skinmang (6–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Skinmang.
Day 11: Skinmang to Drenmang
- Activity: Trek toward Drenmang, crossing icy paths and moraine fields (7–8 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Drenmang.
Day 12: Rest Day at Drenmang
- Activity: Take a rest day to acclimatize and prepare for higher altitude trekking.
- Stay: Campsite at Drenmang.
Day 13: Drenmang to Nobande Sobande Glacier
- Activity: Cross glacier sections to reach Nobande Sobande Glacier (6–8 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Nobande Sobande Glacier.
Day 14: Nobande Sobande Glacier to High Camp
- Activity: Ascend to High Camp, preparing for Sim Pass crossing (5–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at High Camp.
Day 15: Cross Sim Pass
- Activity: Cross the challenging Sim Pass (5,800 meters) with stunning views and descend to Sim Gang Glacier (7–8 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Sim Gang Glacier.
Day 16: Sim Gang Glacier to Snow Lake
- Activity: Trek to Snow Lake, a massive glacial basin known for its surreal beauty (6–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Snow Lake.
Day 17: Snow Lake to Biafo Glacier Biantha Camp
- Activity: Start the return journey by trekking to Biafo Glacier (6–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite along the Biafo Glacier.
Day 18: Biafo Glacier Biantha camp to Namla
- Activity: Continue trekking along Biafo Glacier toward Namla (6–7 hours).
- Stay: Campsite at Namla.
Day 19: Namla to Askole
- Activity: Complete the trek by reaching Askole (7–8 hours).
- Stay: Campsite in Askole.
Day 20: Askole to Skardu
- Activity: Drive back to Skardu via jeep (6–8 hours). Celebrate the trek’s success.
- Stay: Hotel or lodge in Skardu.
Day 21: Skardu to Islamabad
- Activity: Fly to Islamabad (weather permitting) or begin the road journey (additional driving day required if by road).
- Stay: Hotel in Islamabad.
Day 22: Departure from Islamabad
- Activity: Spend the day in Islamabad for rest or sightseeing before departure.
- Stay: N/A (End of trip).