10-Day Khusar Gung Peak Climbing Expedition from Skardu

10 Days Round trip from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 A genuine 6,000-metre Karakoram summit in Shigar Valley
02 Excellent introduction to high-altitude mountaineering
03 Climb with crampons, ice axe, and fixed ropes on snow and glacier terrain
04 Relatively short approach from Skardu to Base Camp
05 Magnificent summit views of K2, Broad Peak, Masherbrum, and other Baltoro peaks
06 Opportunity to experience Balti culture and hospitality
07 Excellent preparation for higher peaks such as Spantik and other 7,000-metre objectives

Khusar Gung Peak (6400m), also known as Khosar Gang, is a high-altitude climbing objective in Shigar Valley, Skardu, with a relatively short approach that allows you to reach Base Camp from Skardu in a single day. This moderate climb is suited to experienced trekkers and climbers who know how to use climbing equipment and have high-altitude experience, good physical fitness, and proper acclimatization. The route involves rocky scrambling mixed with snow, glacier travel, and a snow-ice climb on a 45-degree slope, with magnificent summit views of K2, Broad Peak, Masherbrum, and other Baltoro peaks. Climbing is generally best from July to August, with possible departures until October depending on weather conditions.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Skardu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Flight to Islamabad

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

Day 02

Arrival in Islamabad and City Sightseeing

Arrival: Arrive in Islamabad.
Meet: Meet your mountain guide.
Hotel: Check into your hotel.
Sightseeing: Enjoy afternoon sightseeing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Day 03

Scenic Flight to Skardu

Flight: Take the scenic morning flight over the mountains to Skardu, weather permitting.
Hotel: Check in to your hotel.

Day 04

Acclimatization and Preparation in Skardu

Acclimatization: Spend a free day in Skardu organizing climbing gear, making final preparations, and acclimatizing to the altitude.

Day 05

Drive to Shigar Valley and Trek to Base Camp

Drive: Take a 2-hour drive to Shigar Valley.
Trek: Follow this with a 4-hour trek to establish Base Camp.

Day 06

Ascent to Advance Camp

Trek: Trek upward from Base Camp to Advance Camp to position yourselves for the summit push.

Day 07

Summit Push and Return to Base Camp

Summit: Push for the 6,400M summit of Khusar Gung.
Descent: Descend safely back down to Base Camp.

Day 08

Trek to Shigar and Drive Back to Skardu

Trek: Trek 3 hours down to Shigar.
Drive: Enjoy a 2-hour drive back to the comfort of your hotel in Skardu.

Day 09

Return Flight to Islamabad

Flight: Catch the return flight from Skardu to Islamabad, with a backup road day buffer if flights are grounded.

Day 10

International Departure

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) 3 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation by flight/land
Hotel accommodation
Hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
English-speaking local guide
Entry fees for museums, forts, and tourist resorts
Toll taxes and parking fees

What's Not Included

International flight tickets
Personal refreshments
Medical kit and any medicine
Any extra weight for domestic flights

What to bring

crampons
gather
ice-axe
snow shoes
rope

Know before you go

It is in an open zone where you do not require any permit or formalities and may go there directly.
Please keep in mind that you should be well acclimatized beforehand because the time to the summit is very short. Although it is shown on maps as 6400M, do not think it is that high; it is around 6100M. Anyway, we follow the mapped figure.

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