K6 Peak (also known as Baltistan Peak) is a peak in the Masherbrum Mountains range of the mighty Karakoram of Pakistan. It is 7,282 meters (or 25,659ft) high. It is ranked at 89th highest in the world and 40th highest in Pakistan. It is part of the Masherbrum Mountains which also includes mountains such as Masherbrum, Chogholisa and Baltoro Kangri.
K6 Peak (Baltistan Peak) lies in the Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan near the famous Baltoro Glacier. This region is famous amongst climbers for the vast range of high glaciers and peaks. K6 Peak is the highest peak in the area surrounding the Charakusa Glacier near the Hushe Valley.
The Karakoram Mountain Range is a massive chain of mountains across Pakistan and China that hosts one of the greatest mountains of the world, including including K2 and Gasherbrum. It is 500km long and 200km wide and connects with Hindu Kush and Himalaya Mountains at few points. It is now home to many different valleys and people across the region including Skardu, Hunza and Gilgit.
Two different routes can be taken to K6 Peak, one through the Gondogoro Pass and the other through Askole.
Askole is recommended because it helps with acclimatized and the Gondogoro Pass is used by climbers on the way back as it is at almost 5600m high.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
| 3 | Elevation: 7,282m | Best Time: Mid-May to End-August |
| 4 | Duration: 30 Days | Zone: Permitted |
Services Include:
| Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
| Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
| All internal/domestic transport |
| All domestic flights |
| 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
| All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
| Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
| Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
| Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
| Experienced cook from Pakistan |
| Kitchen staff |
| Porters for all expedition supplies |
| Solar power at base camp |
| Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
| International airfare |
| Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
| Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
| Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
| Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
| Lodging and meals above base camp |
| Any service above base camp |
| Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
| Weather reports |
| Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
| Meals in Islamabad |
| Extra hotel nights after the climb |
| Trip cancellation insurance |
| All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
| Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure) |
| Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |
