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Sample Itinerary
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| Day 01 |
Arrival in Pakistan: Welcome in Pakistan at Islamabad and transfer
to hotel for rest. In the morning, we will visit ministry of tourism for
a briefing session for permit formalities In the afternoon we will make
a city sightseeing tour of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, which offers a great
contrast of culture, archaeology and planning. Rawalpindi is an old city
with narrow lanes and bustling bazaars while Islamabad is a modern and
mapped serving as the capital of the state. Raja Bazaar, Murree Road, Lok
Virsa Museum and Shah Faisal Mosque are the places of tourist interest
included in the tour.
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| Day 02 |
Islamabad – Chilas : We depart from Islamabad and arrive at Besham
crossing the famous towns of Abbottabad and Mansehra. Later on following
upstream course of River Indus, we will make photo stops at Shatial rocks
with ancient graffiti’s. After a long day aboard, we arrive at Chilas and
transfer to hotel for overnight.
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| Day 03 |
Chilas – Lake Kachura – Skardu : We keep on following the course
of River Indus, and make a brief stop at Chilas rock carvings. Our next
stop is at Nanga Parbat viewpoint which offers breathtaking views of the
huge massif of Nanga Parbat. Before entering the narrow gorge of River
Indus, we make another stop at the unique point where three mountain ranges,
Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush meet near the confluence of Indus and
Gilgit Rivers.Onwards journey is through narrow and barren gorge of Indus
and the scenery changes at Kachura, a picturesque lake of Baltistan, where
we make a brief stop and later drive on to Skardu town to stay overnight.
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| Day 04 |
Skardu – Excursion Lake Satpara : Today we will make trip to Satpara,
another vast and picturesque lake of Baltistan. En route, we will make
a brief de tour to watch ancient rock carved figure of Buddha on a boulder.
In the evening visit Khorpocho Fort, perched on a high cliff overlooking
Skardu Town.
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| Day 05 |
Skardu – Askole : We depart by jeeps from Skardu and enter the Shigar
Valley across River Indus. From Shigar, we continue our drive along Shigar
and Braldu Rivers to the legendary village, Askole, a kick point for expeditions
and trekking parties for most of the famous mountains in Baltistan.At Askole
our stay and meals will be in tents.
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| Day 06 |
TREKKING / CAMPING
Askole – Bardumal : We start our trekking from Askole and making
a stop at Korofon, a green campsite and crossing Domurdo River we arrive
at campsite of Bardumal. A full day's walk mostly on flat ground helps
us to acclimatize.
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| Day 07 |
Bardumal – Paiyu : Another full day’s walk with tough portion of
crossing river by Jhola, the flying fox. Later on we arrive at Paiyu for
overnight.
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| Day 08 |
Paiyu - Day Free: Paiyu is a traditional rest spot before climbing
on Baltoro Glacier and the last place to find trees of the region. Our
campsite is under the Paiyu Peak which is not visible from campsite. In
local language Paiyu stands for salt.Porters enjoy a feast here as we provide
them with meat. They prepare their food for next few days and enjoy a bonfire
with dancing and beating drums. A memorable night in the far flung place,
deep in the mountains.
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| Day 09 |
Paiyu – Khaburse : We start our trekking on the glacier and make
a traverse on Baltoro Glacier, the source of Braldu River to arrive at
Liligo campsite. Walking onwards along the glacier, we arrive at campsite
of Khaburse for overnight.
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| Day 10 |
Khaburse – Goro I: Our onwards walk, stay and everything is on the
glacier for next few days. We cross Urdukas, the last place to grow grass
and alpine flowers. Superb view of Paiyu Peak and Uli Biaho tower is on
our back. Walking in the heart of glacier, Gasherbrum IV – 7929m is visible
in her full glory. We pass by the Masherbrum Peak ( K-1 ) – 7821m and view
Baltoro Cathedrals across the glacier. Today our camp will be on the debris
of Baltoro Glacier so be prepared for a chilly cold night.
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| Day 11 |
Goro I – Concordia: We are walking in a gorge of high mountains
i.e. Gasherbrum, Masherbrum, Cathedrals and Mustagh etc. Mustagh Tower
is an eye catching peak on the route. We finally arrive at Concordia, the
world famous and legendary place and camp under Mitre Peak.
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| Day 12 |
Day Free at Concordia : Enjoy the superb panorama of surrounding
peaks at Concordia as one can see K-2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-IV, Baltoro
Kangri, Mitre, Crystal, Marble and Angel Peaks. Reaching at Concordia is
rewarding as the first part of the trek is complete.
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| Day 13 |
Concordia – Excursion K-2 Base Camp: Today, we will make a trip
to the base camp of K-2, crossing Broad Peak base camp en route. The walk
is through heavily crevassed glacier but trekking is safe. After photography
and having cold picnic lunch at base camp, we start walking back to Concordia,
our campsite.
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| Day 14 |
Concordia – Ali Camp : We leave Baltoro Glacier and start walking
on Vigne Glacier to arrive at Ali Camp, a famous campsite serving as the
base camp for Ghondoghoro La.
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| Day 15 |
Ali Camp – Kheuspang : A very early start to cross Ghondoghoro La
at 5650m, our main challenge of the trek where we fix ropes to cross the
crevassed slopes on both sides of the pass. Once on the top of the pass,
a clear day reveals superb panorama of the peaks all around. The Gasherbrums,
Broad Peak and K-2 are visible with their all grandeur. We start descending
down to our campsite and enjoy a relief as the hardest portion of the trek
is finished and onwards is an easy walking in Hushe Valley.
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| Day 16 |
Kheuspang – Dalsangpa : It is an easy and short walk to Dalsangpa,
meaning a field of flowers. Superb views of towering Masherbrum and other
peaks from the campsite. We enjoy almost a free day as the walking is quite
easy in comparison with previous day’s adventure.
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| Day 17 |
Dalsangpa – Hushe: Finally we are out from savage glaciers and start
walking on dry ground. We descend down to Saistcho, a campsite along riverside
with trees and greenery. Our walk finishes at green and fertile village
of Hushe, the first permanent village after leaving Askole.
END Of Trekking / Camping
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| Day 18 |
Hushe – Khaplu : We will drive by jeeps to Khaplu, a major division
of Baltistan and known for its delicious fruits. Its other attractions
include a Raja’s Palace and an old mosque.
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| Day 19 |
Khaplu – Karimabad ( Hunza Valley ): After staying in constructed
buildings and enjoying a shower after a long time, we make an early departure
for Karimabad, the capital of Hunza Valley. Initially we will follow the
course of River Indus and will turn north to drive on KKH for Hunza Valley.
Then we cross several villages of Nagar & Hunza valleys and make a
spectacular stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint, revealing the grandeur and beauty
of the mountain.
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| Day 20 |
Karimabad – Baltit Fort: At Karimabad, Ultar, Hunza Dome, Bublimating,
Spantik and Diran are famous peaks surrounding us while Rakaposhi at 7788m
dominates the whole panorama. At Karimabad, we will visit Baltit Fort Museum.
Rest of the day is free to walk in bazaar with handicrafts and souvenirs.
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| Day 21 |
Karimabad – Gilgit – Chilas: We will depart for Gilgit, the most
important commercial and strategic town. And after a brief sightseeing
in the town, we will drive for Chilas in the afternoon to arrive late in
the evening in Chilas.
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| Day 22 |
Chilas – Islamabad : We will make an early departure from Chilas
following the same route which we took while driving up and on arrival
transfer to hotel for overnight.
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| Day 23 |
Islamabad – De briefing: In the morning we will visit ministry of
tourism for de-briefing and rest of the day is free for packing, shopping
and individual’s activities.
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| Day 24 |
Departure: Our staff will provide transfer and assistance at departure
and say bon voyage.End of the Tour
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