13-Day Bargon Choi Peak Climbing Expedition in the Karakoram

13 Days Round trip from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Venture into a lesser-known corner of the Karakoram surrounded by towering peaks and dramatic glaciers
  • 02 Trek from Arandu through Wakhot to Base Camp in a remote high-altitude setting
  • 03 Take on a challenging mountaineering objective with glacier travel, steep snow and ice, and rock sections
  • 04 Experience remote valleys and traditional mountain communities on the approach to Bargon Choi Peak
  • 05 Explore raw alpine terrain suited to adventurous ski mountaineering in northern Pakistan

Bargon Choi Peak is an exciting mountaineering objective in the spectacular Karakoram of northern Pakistan, offering a challenging and rewarding experience for experienced climbers and adventure seekers. This 13-day expedition combines wilderness trekking, remote mountain communities, glaciers, and dramatic high-altitude terrain as you travel from Islamabad and Skardu to Base Camp via Arandu and Wakhot. Designed for experienced mountaineers with strong technical skills and previous high-altitude experience, the climb may involve glacier travel, steep snow and ice, rock sections, and technical climbing in a lesser-known corner of the Karakoram.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Islamabad, Skardu, Concordia (Karakoram)

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly to Islamabad

  • Flight: Board your international flight bound for Islamabad, Pakistan.

2
Day 02

Arrival in Islamabad

  • Arrival: Arrive at Islamabad airport.

  • Transfer: Transfer to your hotel.

  • Leisure: Rest or enjoy leisure time in the capital.

3
Day 03

Mountain Flight to Skardu

  • Flight: Catch the spectacular morning mountain flight to Skardu, weather permitting.

  • Hotel: Check in to your hotel.

4
Day 04

Preparation and Acclimatization in Skardu

  • Free day: Spend a free day in Skardu organizing gear, checking climbing provisions, and acclimatizing to the altitude.

5
Day 05

Jeep Drive from Skardu to Arandu

  • Drive: Embark on an adventurous jeep drive from Skardu to the remote village of Arandu.

  • Camp: Set up camp.

6
Day 06

Trek from Arandu to Wakhot

  • Trek: Begin your wilderness trekking phase, hiking from Arandu through rugged terrain to reach Wakhot.

7
Day 07

Trek to Bargancho Base Camp

  • Trek: Continue your trek up toward the glacier.

  • Base Camp: Establish Bargon Choi (Bargancho) Base Camp in a dramatic high-altitude setting.

8
Day 08

Base Camp Acclimatization and Gear Review

  • Rest: Rest.

  • Gear: Review technical gear.

  • Acclimatization: Conduct acclimatization hikes around Base Camp to prepare for the summit attempt.

9
Day 09

Summit Bargon Choi Peak and Return

  • Summit push: Launch the pre-dawn summit push, tackling snow, ice, or rock sections.

  • Return: Return safely back down to Base Camp.

10
Day 10

Trek from Base Camp to Arandu

  • Trek: Pack up camp and trek back down through the valleys to reach the village of Arandu.

11
Day 11

Drive Back to Skardu

  • Drive: Take a jeep drive from Arandu back to Skardu.

  • Hotel: Enjoy a comfortable night at a hotel.

12
Day 12

Return Flight to Islamabad

  • Flight: Fly back from Skardu to Islamabad.

  • Note: A backup road journey is available if flights are affected by weather.

13
Day 13

Departure from Islamabad

  • Transfer: Transfer to the international airport for your departure flight home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) 3 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation: Transportation by flight and land.

  • Hotel accommodation: Hotel accommodation.

  • Hotel meals: Hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

  • Guide: English-speaking local guide.

  • Entry fees: Entry fees for museums, forts, and tourist resorts.

  • Taxes/fees: Toll taxes and parking fees.

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets.

  • Personal refreshments.

  • Medical kit and any medicines.

  • Any extra weight for domestic flights.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arrival hall at Islamabad International Airport, just outside the international arrival gates.
Tour start
Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
End of the journey

Your 13 days run from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).

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