Gondgoro Peak
The village of Hushe is the last village where jeep road ends. It is 140km east of Skardu and the starting point for expeditions and trekking to various summer pastures and five glaciers.
Following the Charakusa River and passing through Shepherd’s summer camp and Gondogoro pass Top the junction of the Gondogoro and Charakusa Rivers, we will cross a wooden bridge to reach Shaieshcho, which is a large shepherd’s settlement with a Mosque. The next day we will trek to Dalchanpa, which means “field of flowers”. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4150m, which lies between two lakes with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflecting in the still water.
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Range: |
Karakoram |
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Altitude: |
5650m |
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Zone: |
Permitted |
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Duration: |
15 Days |
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Best Time: |
June – September |
| Days | Activities |
| 1 | Islamabad:Arrival in Islamabad briefing and Transfer to hotel |
| 2 | Islamabad – Skardu/Chilas:Fly to Skardu (1hrs) and transfer to hotel. Skardu is now the administrative Group Members Descending the Gondoghoro La center of the District and also transportation and commercial hub of Baltistan In case of flight cancellation, drive to Chilas (480km) night hotel. |
| 3 | Skardu:Free day in Skardu. Drive to Skardu in the morning, which takes (7 – 8 hrs.). The journey brings to view Nanga Parbat (8125m) at the junction of Indus River, Overnight hotel. |
| 4 | Skardu – Hushe: From Dalsangpa down Hushe (3050m) Start early for the drive to Hushe (3050m) passing by Kande and leaving behind the junction of the Hushe and Shyok Rivers. Overnight camp. |
| 5 | Hushe – Shaicho:Shaieshcho (3330m) Scenic walk of 4-5 hrs. on the lateral moraine through rose and gooseberry bushes takes you to Shaieshcho (3330m) at the junction of the Charakusa Valley and Gondogoro. The route to the BC of K6 and K7 bifurcates from here. Overnight camp |
| 6 | Shaieshcho – Gondogoro Peak: Khiuspang (Gondoghoro BC)Gondogoro Camp (3950m) Walk 2-3 hrs through the ablation valley on the Gondogoro Glacier’s east side. Continue gradually through the ablation valley leaving biehind the flat grassy expanse of water, willows and junipers to the Gondogoro Camp (3950m). Overnight camp. |
| 7 | Gondogoro Peak – Dalzampa:Heading towards Goro-II on Baltoro Glacier Dalzampa (4300m) Next day follow a good trail to Golong, a nice lunch spot marked by a large boulder and a stream coming from Golong Peak. At the end of the flat area, drop to the glacier’s edge and continue over rubble for an hour. Watch for rock fall. Climb a hill side to a pasture. Continue 30 to 45 minutes to lovely Dalzampa, sheltered in an ablation valley, night camp. |
| 8 | Dalzampa – Khuspang Khuspang (4680m) Trek to Khuspang along the moraine and glacial trail to the next camp (4-5 hours). Overnight camp |
| 9 | Khuspang – Base Camp: Base Camp Trek to the higher base camp of Gondogoro Peak, night camp. |
| 10 | Base Camp – Dalzampa:Walk back to Dalzanpa camp. Overnight at camp. |
| 11 | Dalzampa – Shaicho:Shaieshcho 6-7 hours walk on the lateral moraine through wild roses, gooseberry cedar and Tamarisk bushes. The Charksa valley joins the Gondogoro at Shaieshcho from where the route leads to the Charakusa Glacier. Overnight camp. |
| 12 | Shaicho – Hushe – Skardu:Hushe/Skardu 2-3 hrs trek to Hushe and drive to Skardu (5-6 hrs) via Khaplu. The second largest kingdom in the old Baltistan guarding the trade route to Ladakh along Shyok River. Overnight hotel |
| 13 | Skardu – Islamabad/Chilas:Islamabad/Chilas Fly toIslamabad. (Subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. night hotel. |
| 14 | Islamabad:Islamabad Leisure day at Islamabad. In case of driving, complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad. Overnight hotel. |
| 15 | Islamabad:Farewell meeting (debriefing) and sightseeing of Islamabad. In the evening transfer to airport for your home flight |
Included services:
1. Liaison with the ministry of tourism in Islamabad for permit process and measurement of Liaison officer.
2. The process of import and export permit from the ministry of tourism.
3. Clearance of cargo before the arrival of the team and its storage.
4. Welcome reception and meeting at Alpine Club of Pakistan in Islamabad.
5. Hotel accommodation and meals as per given hotels in the itinerary.
6. All meals during Trek and at base camp.
7. All road transfers. And sightseeing as per itinerary. Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. To B.C and 50 kg per person on return from base camp.
8. Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables, chair and camping ground fee.
9. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
10. Wages and basic kit of the guide, Sardar, cook, and assistant.
11. Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
12. Mail handling/ forwarding to BC.
13. Reconfirmation of the air ticket.
14. All expenses of Liaison officer.
15. Pollution fee 200 $
16. CKNP fee 68 $ per person.
Not included services:
1. International air ticket and airport taxes.
2. Visa fee to Pakistan and personal insurance of the client.
3. Cargo fee and customs charges for import and export.
4. Sleeping bags, personal clothing and climbing gear of any kind beyond base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.
5. Room services, laundry, beverages, personal phone calls, and soft drinks.
6. Medications ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges ( ca, 10,000 $) etc.
7. Food above base camp for members and high altitude porters etc.
8. Porters and staff tips.
9. Any other services which are not mentioned in given Services include.
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