Itinerary

1. Fly Islamabad - Skardu - Chilas

   • Morning transfer to airport for flight to Skardu and then transfer to resort. (This flight is subject to good weather conditions, so if the flight is cancelled we will drive by road to Chilas or Narran.)

   Meals and overnight at hotel.

2. Skardu Free day in Skardu.

   • If we are traveling by road, we will make the journey from Chilas, Narran to Skardu.

   Hotel for meals and overnight.

3. Jeep Ride to Askoli

   • Take soft-top 4x4 jeeps for a bumpy ride to trek head.

   • Enjoy exciting views of Mango Gusor (6208m) and Bakhor Das (5809m) peaks.

   • Camp at 2950m at Thongol. (145 km, 5-6 hours.)

4. Askoli - Thongol - Namla

   • Begin our trek, as our luggage is distributed among our team of porters, by walking across an incredible wilderness of rock, ice and sky.

   • After walking alongside Braldu River for about an hour, we reach the village of Askole. This is the last permanent settlement along our trekking route.

   • Another three hours’ walk brings us to the Biafo Glacier, two kilometers wide at this point, which is to be our companion for half of the trek.

   • After setting foot on the glacier, and scrambling across the lateral moraine for about three hours, we arrive at Namla campsite at 3400m. (6-7 hour trek)

5. Namla - Biantha

   • Back on the glacier, we cross an area of crevasses where extreme care is needed. It’s important to follow our guide closely.

   • Once across the crevasses, we make a gentle ascent of the glacier, enjoying spectacular views of Latok 1 (7145m), Latok 2 (7108m) along the trek.

   • The track follows the ablation valley past a small lake, then heads out across the lateral crevasses to the smooth white centre of the Biafo Glacier.

   • Our campsite is at Biantha at 4025m on a grassy area with a clear stream flowing through dense willows and alpine flowers. (6-7 hour trek)

6. Biantha - Karfogoro - SHufang

   • The first hour of the trek is a lovely walk along the valley, crossing many small lakes surrounded by willows and wildflowers. This area is the habitat of bears and Himalayan ibex.

   • Once on the glacier, we make a gradual climb over smooth ice. If there is fresh snow on the glacier we must rope up and walk using a flying belay while enjoying stunning views of Sosbun Brakk (6418m).

   • Camp at 4025m. (7-8 hour trek)

7. Karfogoro - Shufang - Snow Lake

   • Make a pre-dawn departure from the camp so that we can walk safely over the soft snow on the medial moraine.

   • After two hours of steady plodding, we arrive at the intersection of the Sim-gang glacier with Snow Lake.

   • Camp at around 4780m close to the Hispar Pass. (2-3 hour trek)

8. Snow lake - Lukpe la BC

   • Today our trek start toward the high pass. Walk around 6 hrs to reach the Base camp.

   • Arrive at Base camp.

   • Set camp at around 4780m close to the Lukpe La Pass. (6-8 hour trek)

9. lukpe la bc - Cross Pass - Baraldu BC

   • Today our trek start early morning to cross the high pass 5700m, descending toward Baraldu Glacier.

   • Short stay on the top to enjoy the view of simyang Skamla Simla Glaciers.

   • Walk around 6 hrs to reach the Baraldu base camp.

   • Arrive at base camp. (6-8 hour trek)

10. Baraldu bc - Hameed Camp

    • Today our trek descending toward Baraldu Glacier.

    • Walk around 6 hrs to reach the Baraldu base camp.

    • Arrive at base camp. (7-8hour trek)

11. Hameed Camp - Karavan C

    • Today our trek descending toward Baraldu Glacier.

    • Walk around 6 hrs to reach the Baraldu base camp.

    • Arrive at base camp. (6-8 hour trek)

12. Karavan Camp - Wasim Camp

    • Start our trek on the same glacier toward Wasim Nala; difficult trek on rocky mountains.

    • Arrive at camp. (6-7 hrs trek)

    Overnight stay at camp.

13. Wasim Nala - Chikor

    • A lovely, relaxing walk through green pastures past willows and cedars and among herds of goats, sheep, cattle and yak.

    • Cross Baraldu River depending on the weather condition. Good weather could make it easier for crossing the river to save one more day. 

    • After spending some time here, walk for another hour to our camp close to a roaring river at Chikor. (5-6 hour trek)

14. Chikor - Shimshal Pass Shuwarth

    • Chikor - Shuwart East. Walk in the wide open valley running east to west, with two lakes located just before the Shimshal Pass. In summer, we find yaks, goats and sheep who roam the green pastures. In the afternoon, one could walk over to Shuwart summer settlement, consisting of 60 houses. Inevitably, we might get invited for dinner, a great chance to visit local houses and also to taste energetic nomad food made from yak’s cheese, butter, and wheat flour.

    • Camp overnight. (4/5 hours, 4735 m)

15. Shuwart - Arbab Parian

    • Same trek we have passed through on our way to Shuwart. But it will take us a very short time because of the continues gradual descend of the trek.

    • Camp overnight. (5/6 hours)

16. Arbab Parian - Pasth Furzain

    • Follow a stream flowing from Shuwart to Pasth Furzain. There are many summer settlements.

    • Pitch our tents at a small settlement having only two houses. It is a beautiful valley, and water is easily accessible here.

    • Camp overnight. (4/5 hours)

17. Pasth Furzain - Shimshal

    • Cross one small river in this days trek which will be great fun and adventurous as the water level goes up.

    • Camp/ GH overnight. (5/6 hours)

18. Shimshal Rest Days

    • Full day for village visit, or extra for trek.

19. Shimshal - Karimabad Hunza

    • Jeep ride to Karimabad Hunza.

    • Reach Hunza and spend rest of the day at leisure.

    Overnight at the hotel. (7/8 hours trek +2/ 3 hours drive)

20. Hunza - Besham - Narran

    • Early morning drive via air-conditioned transport on the Karakoram Highway towards Besham/ Narran. Lunch on way.

    • Proceed towards Besham / Narran.

    • Arrive Islamabad. Departure for next destination.

    Overnight at Motel. (11/12 hours)