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Cross Treacherous Crevasses And Explore The Pristine Greater Himalayas

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Jeep Safari

  • Duration

    21 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

Description

Go for 21-day Hispar trek and explore some of the remote and fascinating landscapes in the Greater Himalayas. Learn about the trade routes between the legendary kingdoms of Baltistan and Hunza, which were extensively used to connect the Silk Route with India, China and Tibet as you cross the longest non-polar glacier in the world.

  • Arrive at Islamabad airport expand_more

    • The local guide will pick you up from Islamabad Airport. Transfer to the hotel in Islamabad.

    • Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest for a while.

    • Later, visit some of the major attractions including the Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa.

    • Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Skardu town expand_more

    •  Fly to Skardu town. (if cancelled, drive to Chilas or Naran)

    • Drive for a few hours and stop for lunch mid-way.

    • Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest for a while before the guide briefs you about the trek.

    • Dinner and overnight stay.

  • Skardu sightseeing expand_more

    • After breakfast, visit the Kharpucho Fort. Considered to be the king of forts, it is located near Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. 

    • Drive to the Katpana Desert Area and explore the cold-arid desert.

    • Rest of the day is free for shopping and relaxation.

  • SKARDU TO aSKOLe expand_more

    • After an early morning breakfast, drive to Askole (3,048m). It takes 7-hours to drive from Skardu to Askoli.

    • Enjoy the fascinating journey through the traditional villages and orchards.

    • Arrive and fix the tents for an overnight stay.

  • askole to namla expand_more

    • After breakfast, distribute the luggage to the porters and start the trek along the turbulent waters of the Braldu River.

    • After the 2 hours hike, pass through the steep slope to enter into the Biafo glacier.

    • Later, arrive at the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Namla to mango expand_more

    • Today, walk on the Biafo glacier. The first stage of the trek is hard and travellers have to cross numerous boulders and gravels.

    • Keep hiking and arrive at the second part, which is comparatively easy and has several moraines and summer pastures.

    • Dinner and overnight stay.

  • mango to Baintha expand_more

    • After breakfast, start the five-hour trek and reach Biantha campsite(3892m), overlooked by the Biantha Brakk (7285m).

    • Dinner and overnight stay in camps.




  • rest day baintha expand_more

    • Acclimatization/rest day.

  • Baintha to karfogoro expand_more

    • Early morning breakfast and trek towards Karfogoro (4,300m).

    • Enjoy a scenic lunch near the glacier.

    • Upon arrival, check-in and have dinner followed by overnight stay at the camp.

  • Korfogoro to Hispar La Base Camp expand_more

    • Early morning breakfast and trek to Hisper la base camp  (4,590m).

    • Cross numerous crevasses and stop for a lunch break after four hours trek.

    • Upon arrival at the Hisper la base, have dinner and enjoy overnight stay in the camp.

  • cross hisper la expand_more

    • Wake up by 3:00 am. After breakfast, start hiking towards to Hisper la (5,151m) crevasses area.

    • After the long day, have dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

  • Hisper la to Khani Basa expand_more

    • Today, wake up early in the morning and leave after breakfast.

    • Start trekking and try to reach before sunrise.

    • Arrive at the top of Hispar Pass (5150m) and enjoy some of the finest views of the Karakorum, Ogre Peak (7285m) in the background of Snow Lake’s wide plateau and Hispar Glacier stretching as far as the eye can see, with the white pyramid of the Workman peak to its north.

    • After some refreshments and a photo-stop, proceed to another side of the pass which takes three hours to reach to the campsite at Khani Basa.

    • Most of the day walk through snow in single file with rope to avoid the hidden crevasses.

  • return expand_more

    • Return to the base camp if you cannot cross crevasses area. 

    • Dinner and overnight stay.

  • khani basa to jutmal expand_more

    • After breakfast, trek towards Jutmal (4,170m).

    • Stop for a lunch break after the four hours trek.

    • Arrive at Jutmal Campsite followed by dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

  • jutmal to Bitanmal expand_more

    • After breakfast, trek towards Bitanmal  (3,760m).

    • Stop for a lunch break after the five hours trek.

    • Arrive at Bitanmal Campsite for dinner and overnight in the camp.

  • bitanmal to Falaling Chhish expand_more

    • After breakfast, trek towards Falaling Chhish. It takes around 5 hours to hike from Bitanmal to Falaling Chhish.

    • Dinner and overnight stay in the camps.

  • falaling chhish to hisper villey expand_more

    • Go for an early morning trek towards Hisper Valley  (2,438m).

    • Stop for a lunch break after six hours trek.

    • Upon arrival, dinner and overnight stay. 

  • hisper valley to Hunza Karimabad expand_more

    • Today, after breakfast drive to Karimabad Hunza (2,438m).

    • Stop for lunch at Hunza.

    • Upon arrival, dinner at Pamir Pizza. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • hunza to gilgit expand_more

    • After breakfast, explore the Hunza area and visit the forts in this area.

    • Drive to Gilgit in the afternoon. Stop for a lunch break at Rakaposhi viewpoint.

    • Dinner and overnight stay in Gilgit. 

  • gilgit to islamabad expand_more

    • Fly to Islamabad. (If cancelled, drive to Islamabad.)

  • islamabad expand_more

    • Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for transfer.

What's Included

  • Government trekking permit fees/paperwork.

  • Licensed professional guide. (government requirement)

  • High altitude porters. 

  • Low porters.

  • Cook and cook helper.

  • Airport transfers on the first and last day.

  • All domestic flights and transfers.

  • Road transport in Pakistan.

  • 4x4 Jeeps from Skardu to Askoli and from Hisper to Hunza- Gilgit.

  • Hotel accommodation in Pakistan. (twin sharing rooms)

  • Trekking accommodation in Pakistan. (twin sharing tents)

  • Hotel meals in Pakistan. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • Trekking meals in Pakistan. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • All camping site fees and bridge fees.

  • Invitation letter for visa process.

  • Trekking logistics. (tents, non-personal equipment's and tools)

  • Support staff. (cook, assistant(s) etc)

  • Porters for trekking, equipment, kitchen supplies, tools, crockery, gas and personal luggage.

What's Excluded

  • Travel Insurance. (recommendations only)

  • Visa to Pakistan. (supporting documents offered)

  • International airfare.

  • Personal equipment. (list provided on registration or request)

  • Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc.

  • Staff Insurance 

  • Miscellaneous. (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)

  • Covid19 PCR test.

Know before you go

  • Trekking Gear and Clothing:

    • While on an organized trek, it is best to pack all items for your trip in one large piece. The large piece must be a duffel bag (weighing not more than 12.5 Kg.) because duffels are easier for porters to carry. A small day-pack is suggested as a carry-on to keep items that you will use during the trek or while on the bus or jeep.

    • Luggage: Large duffel bag with a lock. It is not recommended to put your stuff in backpacks as the straps might get damaged while being transferred from bus to jeeps, jeeps to campsites and during loading and unloading by porters each day. A small padlock that fits through the zipper of your duffel bag is recommended.

    • Day Pack: Large enough for camera gear, cap, sunglasses, water bottle, jacket and other items you may like to use while on the trek.

    • Extra carry-on: For storing city clothes in Skardu.

    • Money Belt: A small fanny pack, money belt or around the neck passport bag is suggested for keeping safe your passport, travel documents and money.

  • Packing list for your Duffel:

    • Sleeping Bag.

    • Trekking Boots and thermal socks.

    • Camp Shoes.

    • Crampons.

    • Liner Socks.

    • Polyester Fleece/Pile Jacket or Pullover. 

    • Polyester Fleece Pants.

    • Rain gear.

    • Wicking Long innerwear (tops and bottoms).

    • Ski Hat.

    • Mittens or Gloves.

    • Brimmed Sun Hat.

    • Bathing Suit.

    • Toiletries.

  • Clothing:

    • With your knowledge of Pakistani culture, you are well aware of precautions to be taken while travelling through remote areas. Clothes for the trek should be durable, comfortable and easy to wash and dry. In good weather, you will spend much of your time in a T-shirt or medium shirt and outdoor trousers. You will need warmer clothes for the evening in the camps. Temperature falls rapidly as soon as the sun goes down.

    • Men could wear shorts once we are through the populated areas, i.e, the third day of the trek. Women are advised to use cotton salwar kameez (loose long shirts and baggy trousers), the traditional Pakistani dress, as these are comfortable in the warm conditions and also appreciated and respected by the locals.

  • Check List:

    • Headgear.

    • Parka.

    • Wool shirt and trousers.

    • Sweater.

    • Cotton shirt and pants.

    • Gloves and Mittens.

    • Rain/wind suit.

    • Cotton and Wool inner garments.

    • Socks. (Cotton and Wool/synthetic)

    • Boots.

    • Belt.

    • Down Jacket.

    • Shalwar Kameez. (Cotton)

    • Spare laces for boots.

    • Miscellaneous Items.

    • Sunglasses.

    • Towel.

    • Washcloth.

    • Bandanna/Scarf for covering your mouth while riding in a jeep.

    • Water bottle with a durable screw top.

    • Sunscreen.

    • Headlamp with flashlight + extra batteries and bulb.

    • Insect repellent.

    • Swiss Army knife or a similar one.

    • Nylon cord for a clothesline.

    • Personal Medical Kit.

    • Pocket size sewing kit.

    • Lighter or matches for general use.

    • Wrist Watch.

    • Optional Items.

    • Thermarest. 

    • Stuff sacks of various sizes for storing your used clothes.

    • Toilet paper or travel pack of tissues.

    • An interesting book.

    • Notebook and pen for a journal.

    • Snacks.

    • Binoculars.

    • Camera, film, extra batteries, cleaning supplies and extra lenses.

    • Sports gear. (playing cards/Frisbee)

    • Water purification tablets.

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Adult
2 To 7 USD 4500 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 USD 0 Per Person

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