Humbroq Peak (6,459 m) is a beautiful snow and ice pyramid rising above Humbroq, the summer pasture of Hushe village in the Ghanche District of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The name is also written Humbrok, Hombroq and Honbrok. Humbroq Peak has no recorded ascent, which makes it one of the virgin 6,000 m peaks of the Karakoram. Base Camp is only one day of walking from Hushe, and from the Humbroq viewpoint above camp you can see K2, Broad Peak, the Gasherbrums and Masherbrum. Our 18 day expedition from Islamabad is led by guides and high altitude porters from Hushe, the home of Discover Karakoram.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
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| 3 | Elevation: 6,459 m | Best Time: Mid-June to End-August |
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| 4 | Duration: 18 Days | Zone: Permitted |
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Day 1Arrive in IslamabadOur team meets you at Islamabad airport and takes you to your hotel. Evening briefing about the expedition and gear check. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2Fly to Skardu (2,230 m)Morning flight to Skardu past Nanga Parbat, about one hour. If the flight is cancelled because of weather, we drive the Karakoram Highway instead. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3Drive from Skardu to Hushe (3,050 m)About 6 hours by jeep along the Shyok river and through Khaplu into the Hushe valley. We meet our high altitude porters and camp crew in Hushe, the last village below Masherbrum. Overnight in camp.
Day 4Trek from Hushe to Humbroq Base Camp (about 4,000 m)A steep walk of about 4 to 5 hours up to Humbroq, the summer pasture of Hushe village, where families keep their yaks, cows and goats and make butter in the summer months. Base Camp is set up on the pasture with Humbroq Peak above. Overnight in tent.
Day 5Acclimatisation hike to the Humbroq K2 viewpoint (about 4,900 m)A day hike above Base Camp to the famous viewpoint where K2, Broad Peak, the Gasherbrums, Masherbrum and the Hushe peaks appear in one view. Back to Base Camp for the night. Overnight in tent.
Day 6Rest and skills training at Base CampRest day with a refresher on crampons, ice axe, fixed rope travel, abseiling and glacier safety. Final check of all climbing gear. Overnight in tent.
Day 7Carry loads to Camp 1 (about 5,000 m)Climb on moraine and glacier to Camp 1 to stock tents, food and gear, then return to Base Camp to sleep low. Overnight in tent.
Day 8Move up to Camp 1 (about 5,000 m)Climb back to Camp 1 and spend the first night at 5,000 m. Overnight in tent.
Day 9Rope fixing towards Camp 2 (about 5,600 m)Our climbing team fixes rope on the steep snow and ice towards Camp 2, with members carrying loads, then descends to Camp 1. Overnight in tent.
Day 10Descend to Base Camp for restDown to Base Camp to rest, eat well and recover before the summit push. Overnight in tent.
Day 11Base Camp to Camp 1Start the summit push with the climb to Camp 1. Overnight in tent.
Day 12Camp 1 to Camp 2 (about 5,600 m)Climb on fixed ropes to Camp 2, the high camp. Early dinner and rest before the summit night. Overnight in tent.
Day 13Summit day: Humbroq Peak (6,459 m)Leave Camp 2 around 2 am and climb the final snow slopes and ridge to the summit of Humbroq Peak. Because the peak has no recorded ascent, this could be a true first ascent. Descend to Camp 2 or Camp 1. Overnight in tent.
Day 14Spare summit day and descent to Base CampReserve day for bad weather or a second summit attempt. Once the climb is finished, we descend to Base Camp and celebrate with the team. Overnight in tent.
Day 15Trek to Hushe and drive to SkarduWalk down to Hushe in about 3 hours, then drive the same day back to Skardu, about 6 hours. Overnight in hotel.
Day 16Spare day in SkarduKept free for flight delays. If not needed, enjoy Skardu, Shigar Fort or the Sarfaranga cold desert. Overnight in hotel.
Day 17Fly from Skardu to IslamabadMorning flight to Islamabad (or the Karakoram Highway if the flight is cancelled). Overnight in hotel.
Day 18Fly homeTransfer to Islamabad airport for your flight home.
Services Include:| Expedition permit, registration and all government fees |
| Airport pick up and drop off in Islamabad |
| 2 nights hotel in Islamabad on bed and breakfast |
| 3 nights hotel in Skardu on full board |
| Domestic flights Islamabad to Skardu and back (road travel by private vehicle if flights are cancelled) |
| Jeep transport Skardu to Hushe and back |
| Experienced climbing guide from Hushe for route finding and rope fixing |
| Cook and kitchen team at Base Camp |
| Porters to carry expedition loads to Base Camp and back (up to 25 kg per member) |
| All meals at Base Camp and high altitude food for Camp 1 and Camp 2 |
| Gas and fuel for cooking at Base Camp and high camps |
| Base Camp tents: sleeping tents, dining tent, kitchen tent and toilet tent, with tables, chairs and mattresses |
| High altitude tents for Camp 1 and Camp 2 |
| Group climbing equipment: fixed ropes, snow bars and ice screws |
| Wages, food, equipment and insurance for all staff and porters |
| First aid kit at Base Camp |
| Garbage management and transport of waste back to Skardu |
| International flights to and from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Travel, medical and helicopter rescue insurance |
| Lunch and dinner in Islamabad |
| Personal climbing gear and clothing |
| Personal high altitude porter (available on request at extra cost) |
| Extra hotel nights or meals caused by early return, flight delays or road closures |
| Excess baggage on domestic flights |
| Drinks, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses |
| Summit bonus for climbing staff |
| Tips for guides, cooks and porters |
| Helicopter rescue costs |
| Anything not listed under included services |
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