Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to a hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 02

Travel from Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

Catch an early morning flight to Skardu (subject to weather conditions). If flying isn’t possible, we’ll depart for Skardu by road, stopping for an overnight stay in Chilas. Enjoy another overnight stay in a Skardu hotel.

Day 03

Journey from Chilas to Skardu

If the flight operates, we’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Skardu. If not, we’ll travel overland from Chilas to Skardu (a total drive of 22 – 24 hours from Islamabad). Another overnight stay in a Skardu hotel.

Day 04

Rest Day in Skardu

Take the day to explore Skardu and finalize preparations for the expedition.

Day 05

Skardu to Askole Journey

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a full-day jeep ride to Askole – the last settlement before reaching the Great Glaciers. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 06

Trek from Askole to Jhula

Trek to the Dumurdo river crossing at Jhula. Originally supported by a wire rope bridge called Jhula, a wooden bridge is now available for crossing. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 07

Journey from Jhula to Paiju

Continue the trek along the Braldu River to reach a lush oasis beneath the towering Paiju Peak at 6611 meters. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 08

Rest and Acclimatization Day at Paiju

Take a rest and acclimatization day at Paiju. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 09

Trek from Paiju to Urdukas

Start the trek after an early breakfast. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 10

Trek from Urdukas to Goro II

Embark on a long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 11

Trek from Goro II to Concordia

Start the day with an early breakfast and continue the trek on the Baltoro Glacier to reach Concordia, a significant convergence point of Baltoro, Abruzzi, & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 12

Trek from Concordia to Chogholisa Base Camp

After breakfast, embark on a trek to Chogholisa Base Camp. (Accommodation in tents)

Days 13 to 36

Climbing Activities

Allocate 24 days for acclimatization and summit scaling activities. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 37

Chogholisa Base Camp to Ali Camp

After lunch, depart from Chogholisa Base Camp to Ali Camp. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 38

Ali Camp – Cross Gondogoro Pass – Khuspang

Commence early, around 2 or 3 a.m., to cross the Gondogoro La pass and reach Khuspang. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 39

Khuspang to Shaicho

After a brief walk, we’ll navigate across the glacier to reach Shaicho camping site. Walking duration: 06 – 07 hours, Difficulty level: Easy, Altitude: 3800 meters. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 40

Shaicho to Hushe

Continue along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon reaching Hushe, camp near the village fields. (Accommodation in tents)

Day 41

Hushe to Skardu

Embark on a full-day jeep ride to Skardu. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay. (Accommodation in a hotel at Skardu)

Day 42

Skardu to Chilas

Start early for the drive to Chilas. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay. (Accommodation in a hotel at Chilas)

Day 43

Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, depart for Islamabad via the Babusar Pass. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay. (Accommodation in a hotel in Islamabad)

Day 44

Day in Islamabad

Participate in a debriefing session at the Alpine Club. In the afternoon, explore Islamabad on a city tour. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 45

Flight out from Islamabad

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Kindly be aware that flights to Gilgit Baltistan may be affected by weather conditions and potential backlog. Should a flight cancellation occur, we will proceed with travel by road instead. In such an event, one night’s stay in Islamabad will be incorporated into the overland journey.