Question 1

Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 540 mOur guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon you will be transferred to hotels. On this day, our participants can relax and recover from their long journey.Pickup informationIt is very easy to spot our guide, holding orange placards with our company’s logo and your name on it. You must arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. International flights normally arrive at midnight or in the afternoon. You must give us the details of your flights, both inbound and outbound at least five days prior to your arrival in Pakistan. Our staff/guide will receive you at the gates of international arrivals unless you are taking a connecting flight from another city of Pakistan. The guide/staff will transfer you to our partner hotel. In case you do not require airport transfer, please inform us in advance.After lunch and some rest at the hotel (ideally if you are arriving in the morning between 9am to 12pm), our guide/representative will pickup all our guests around 6pm for briefing and remaining payments at our office followed by a dinner. If you are coming late, we will manage remaining payments and briefing in Skardu.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 2

Day 02: Fly to Skardu, Karakoram

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,498 mParticipants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if clouds allow. After arrival in Skardu, the day is free. Incase of flight cancellation, overnight stay in Chilas.Skardu

Accommodation

(see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." >Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Chilas

Accommodation

(see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Shangrila Raikot (see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas." >Twin-sharing room at Shangrila Raikot (see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 3

Day 03: Spend free day in Skardu

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,498 mAfter breakfast, the participants will walk to Kharpocho fort in Skardu, which is located up on a mountain. The Kharpocho fort gives a splendid view of the Indus and Skardu town. The participants will also have an option to take a tour to Sadpara Lake followed by free shopping time in Skardu Bazaar.During sightseeing, our staff will take care of further government documentation required in Skardu. This can sometimes take two days. We have contingency days towards the end of the trek incase of any delays.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." >Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 4

Day 04: Drive to Askole village (3.015)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 3,015 mThe participants will begin the jeep safari towards Daso, the passage will go through the Shigar valley. The journey will be followed on the sides of Braldu river which extends to Askole. Askole will be the last village on our route; the participants will start walking after leaving jeeps behind. However at times the participants may begin their walk before arrival in Askole but it depends on the road conditions. Overall it will take you between six hours to eight hours in covering the distance.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 5

Day 05: Trek to Namla (3,571m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 3,571mTime: 7-8 hoursThe trek starts by following the K2 Base Camp trail and then turns west onto the Biafo Glacier. The trail ascends over a shoulder to reach the left moraine and descends on to the glacier then back on to the left bank where the grassy camping site called Namla is located behind a lateral moraine.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 6

Day 06: Trek to Mango (3,715m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 3,715mTime: 5-6 hoursAfter crossing a fracture zone on the glacier we reach the centre of the glacier where we follow moraine ridges, underfoot there is loose rock making this a challenging day. We set up camp on the left bank of the Biafo in a grassy area.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 7

Day 07: Trek to Baintha (4,041m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,041mTime: 5-6 hoursThe route continues up the centre of the glacier on a broad highway of ice making the walking easier than yesterday. We cross to the right and come off the glacier to a grassy area where Baintha camp is located.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 8

Day 08: Acclimatization and rest (4,041m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,041mThis is a rest day for you and the porters in order to help with acclimatization to the high altitude. You can relax in camp or if feeling energetic walk up a ridge behind camp with fine views of Latok group and The Ogre. Look out for Ibex that can often be seen grassy slopes above.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 9

Day 09: Trek to Morfogoro (4,298m)

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,298mTime: 5-6 hoursThe trail is steep and loose to get onto the glacier however once there we follow the flat glacier making relatively straightforward walking. Further along the glacier there are some crevasses to be aware of where depending on the conditions we might rope up to safeguard our passage. There are superb views of many peak including The Ogre (7,813m) and also we will get the first views of the Hispar La and Snow Lake.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 10

Day 10: Trek to Hispar La Base Camp (4,585m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,585mTime: 5-6 hoursToday we walk to the south end of a large snowy flat area known as Snow Lake finding our way through a network of crevasses. Snow Lake is a high altitude glacial basin over 16km wide at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Martin Conway, the first foreign visitor, gave Snow Lake the name in 1892 and described this area as "beyond all comparison the finest view of mountains it has ever been my lot to behold, nor do I believe the world can hold a finer.”

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 11

Day 11: Cross Snow Lake and trek to Hispar La (5,149m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 5,149mTime: 5-6 hoursToday we traverse across the vast Snow Lake area and make the ascent to Hispar La. The climb to Hispar La is not too steep although it always feels quite strenuous at this altitude, we also have to be aware of the crevasses in this area. The views at Hispar La are fantastic looking down Biafo glacier to Snow Lake and The Ogre and other side down Hispar glacier to peaks in Hunza.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 12

Day 12: Trek to Kani Basa (4,468m)

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,468mTime: 6-8 hoursAfter an early start we descend from Hispar La crossing a crevassed area and then later on the glacier flattens out. We have to cross Kani Basa glacier which is facture zone where the two glaciers collide. Shortly afterwards we reach our camp located in a grassy ablation valley with good views of Kanjut Sar (7,760m).

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 13

Day 13: Trek to Jutmal (4,168m)

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On this day

Altitude: 4,168mTime: 6-7hoursThis is a challenging day as we have to find our way through a series of moraine ridges; climb a loose scree slope then cross several glacial streams. Jutmal camp is on a grassy area along the side of the glacier.


Accommodation	(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)
Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 14

Day 14: Trek to Bitanmal (3,765m)

Accepted Answer

On this Day

Altitude: 3,765mTime: 7-8 hoursAfter an hour we descend down a steep bank to cross another side glacier then back to the valley as before where the walking is good. Camp at Bitanmal is in a large meadow often used by herders from Hispar village.


Accommodation	(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)
Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 15

Day 15: Trek to Falaling Chhish (3,605m)

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On this Day

Altitude: 3,605mTime: 4 hoursWe make the last side glacier crossing over the Kunyang Glacier, then walk up by a steep path and cross a stream to get to the meadows at Falaling Chhish.


Accommodation	(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)
Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 16

Day 16: Trek to Hispar Village (2,297m)

Accepted Answer

On this Day

Altitude: 2,297mFrom our camp at Falaling Chhish we cross a bridge to reach Hispar village. You will certainly notice the vibrant green of the orchards and terraced fields after the black and white scenery of the Hispar Glacier. Depending on the condition of the road we may meet our jeeps in the village if the road is broken then we have a further walk followed by a short drive to our last camp on this trek.


Accommodation	(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)
Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 17

Day 17: Drive to Karimabad (2,440m)

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataWe take a jeep for a couple of hours to Nagar village along a rather narrow track before reaching the Karakoram Highway. We drive up the road to Karimabad where we check into a hotel and the rest of the day is free to wash up, relax and explore the town.

Accommodation

(see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza." >Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 18

Day 18: Contingency day/sightseeing

Accepted Answer

On this Day

This day is allocated for any potential delays during trekking. We do not want our guests to miss their domestic flight due to delays. These delays can be caused by multiple factors including (but not limited to) road blocks. This time can be utilised for sightseeing of Hunza valley.Hunza valley is very beautiful and today we have the chance to explore Karimabad, it is an interesting town spectacularly situated on a hillside to the north of the road with views of the fertile valley below (due to their extensive irrigation system) and a glimpses of snowy mountains. We will visit the forts of Alti and Baltit dating from the 13th century the Baltit fort, once the home of the ruling Mir, guards the valley and is now a museum and the Alti fort is even more dramatic perched above the Hunzariver. In the afternoon we drive to Gilgit.


Accommodation	(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)
Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 19

Day 19: Fly to Islamabad

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 538 mOn this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Gilgit to Islamabad airport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad.The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. In case of flight cancellation, you will drive to Naran or Besham for overnight. It takes eight hours by a vehicle.Islamabad

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Naran

Accommodation

(see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Parhena Cottages (see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran." >Twin-sharing room at Parhena Cottages (see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Besham

Accommodation

(see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham." data-order="Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Besham Hilton Hotel (see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham." >Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Besham Hilton Hotel (see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 20

Day 20: Contingency day for flight cancellations

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 538 mThis day is allocated for any potential delays in case the domestic flight does not operate the previous day. Our guests will depart early morning from Chilas to Islamabad which can take up to ten hours. However it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic flight. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 21

Day 21: Fly to home country

Accepted Answer

On this Day

Meals included: BreakfastOur staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.

Tour tag: Mountain Passes

Kalash Valley Chitral Trek (12 Days)

Laspur to Mahodand via Katchi Khani Pass

Shimshal Pass Trek (Pamirs) - 19 Days

Snow Lake Trek - Pakistan

Shimshal Pass & Chafchingol Pass Trek

Rakaposhi, Ultar and Hon Pass (Hiking in Hunza)

K2 Gondogoro La Circuit

K2 and Gondogoro La Trek

Gurdwara Panja Sahib Tour (Day Trip)

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Peshawar City Tour - 2 Days

K2 Base Camp Trek - TREK ONLY

Hunza Valley Tour (9 Days)

Murree Tour (Day Trip from Islamabad)

Tour of Lahore - 3 Days

Taxila Tour (Day Trip from Islamabad)

K2 Base Camp & Hunza Valley Tour

Five 8,000m Base Camps - TREK ONLY

Four 8,000m Base Camps - TREK ONLY

Kalash Valley Chitral Trek (12 Days)

Laspur to Mahodand via Katchi Khani Pass

Shimshal Pass Trek (Pamirs) - 19 Days

Snow Lake Trek - Pakistan

Shimshal Pass & Chafchingol Pass Trek

Rakaposhi, Ultar and Hon Pass (Hiking in Hunza)

K2 Gondogoro La Circuit

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