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Skam La – return via Sim La Pass (2025-26)

Skam La Trek (return via Sim La Pass) is a long duration trekking holiday in our extreme/challenging category treks in northern Pakistan. It is a holiday in one of the isolated valleys for trekkers offered by Apricot Tours. Given below are the details of this holiday.

Brief Itinerary – Skam La Trek (return via Sim La Pass) – 28 days

Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Day 02: Fly to Skardu, Karakoram
Day 03: Spend free day in Skardu
Day 04: Drive to Jhola via Askole (3.050m)
Day 05: Trek to Shingrsa – Camp
Day 06: Trek to Panmah – Camp
Day 07: Trek to Lami Duksa – Camp
Day 08: Rest day/ excursion to Choktoi glacier – Camp
Day 09: Trek to Shinchapbi Biana – Camping
Day 10: Trek to Skinmang – Camp
Day 11: Trek to Drenmang – Camp
Day 12: Rest day – Camp
Day 13: Trek to Nobande-Sobande glacier – Camp
Day 14: Trek to High camp (East Face)- Camp
Day 15: Trek over Skam La Pass to Sim Gang Glacier – Camp
Day 16: Contingency day for delays – camp
Day 17: Trek to Sim La High Camp (West Face) – Camp
Day 18: Trek over Sim La Pass to Sim La BC (East) – Camp
Day 19: Trek to Latok Base Camp along Choktoi glacier – Camp
Day 20: Trek to Dremi Baf – Camp
Day 21: Trek to Lami Duksa – Camp
Day 22: Rest day/Contingency day for delays
Day 23: Trek to Panmah
Day 24: Trek to Jhola
Day 25: Drive to Skardu
Day 26: Fly Islamabad or drive to Chilas – Hotel
Day 27: Contingency day for flight cancellation
Day 28: Fly to home country

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Holiday Information

  • All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
  • All road transfers including airport transfers
  • All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
  • All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
  • All camping site fees and bridge fees
  • All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
  • Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
  • Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
  • Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
  • Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
  • Waste management fees (government requirement)
  • City/town tours (if time allows) including all entry fees
  • Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
  • Porters - personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (8kgs)
  • First aid medicine kit (very basic)
  • Satellite phone for emergencies
  • Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
  • Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: Global Rescue)
  • Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
  • International airfare
  • Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
  • Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
  • Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 67 per night
  • Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 11 per kg
  • Storage service for baggage in Islamabad: USD 18 per bag/piece
  • Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
  • Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
  • Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
  • Costs due to Force Majure (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)

Why Register Early?

1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season. 

2. Limited Flight Seats: Domestic flight seats to the Karakorams and Himalayas are sold out way ahead of time because there are only two daily flights during peak season. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.

3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.

4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 2 years. 

6. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:

  • 1st October: USD 190
  • 1st November: USD 290
  • 1st January: USD 350
  • 15th February: USD 400
  • 1st March: USD 450
  • 1st May: USD 490

Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.

Refund Policy for All

Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 2 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. 

Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.

Currency

All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Single Supplement

Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 290. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival.

Separate tents (single tent) will cost an additional USD 180. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should also be made with the balance in Pakistan.

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