The Trango Towers rise above the Baltoro Glacier opposite Urdukas. The Great Trango Tower (6,286 m) has an east face of about 1,340 m, one of the biggest near vertical walls in the world. It was first climbed on 7 July 1977 by the Americans Galen Rowell, John Roskelley, Kim Schmitz, Dennis Hennek and Jim Morrissey. The Nameless Tower (6,239 m), the most famous rock spire of the Karakoram, was first climbed in 1976 by the British team of Joe Brown, Mo Anthoine, Martin Boysen and Malcolm Howells. Base Camp is on the Trango Glacier, four days from Askole.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Mountain Range: Karakoram | Region: Baltoro, Gilgit Baltistan |
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| 3 | Elevation: 6,286 m | Best Time: June to August |
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| 4 | Duration: 38 Days | Zone: Restricted |
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Day 1Arrive in Islamabad (540 m)Our team meets you at Islamabad airport and takes you to your hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2Expedition briefing in IslamabadOfficial briefing, final paperwork, gear check and last shopping. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3Fly to Skardu (2,230 m)Morning flight past Nanga Parbat to Skardu, about one hour. If the flight is cancelled, we drive the Karakoram Highway instead. Overnight in hotel.
Day 4Skardu: final preparationsRepack loads for the porters and buy fresh supplies. Spare day for flight delays. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5Jeep from Skardu to Askole (3,000 m)About 7 hours by jeep through the Shigar valley and along the Braldu river to Askole. Meet the porters. Overnight in tent.
Day 6Askole to Jhola (3,200 m)About 6 hours along the Braldu river, crossing the snout of the Biafo Glacier. Overnight in tent.
Day 7Jhola to Paiju (3,450 m)About 6 to 7 hours with the first views of the Paiju peaks and the Trango group. Overnight in tent.
Day 8Paiju to Trango Base Camp (about 4,000 m)Walk up the Baltoro and turn north onto the Trango Glacier to Base Camp below the towers. Overnight in tent.
Day 9 to 32Climbing period on the Trango TowersBig wall climbing on the Great Trango (6,286 m) or the Nameless Tower (6,239 m). Teams fix the lower pitches, haul to portaledge or high camps and push for the top in good weather.
Day 33Trek from Base Camp to PaijuClean up Base Camp and walk down. Overnight in tent.
Day 34Paiju to AskoleLong day back to Askole. Overnight in tent.
Day 35Jeep from Askole to SkarduDrive back to Skardu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 36Spare day in SkarduKept free for flight delays. Overnight in hotel.
Day 37Fly to IslamabadFlight to Islamabad. Overnight in hotel.
Day 38Fly homeTransfer to Islamabad airport for your flight home.
Services Include:| Climbing permit, registration and all government fees |
| Airport pick up and drop off in Islamabad |
| Hotel in Islamabad on bed and breakfast as per itinerary |
| Hotel in Skardu on full board as per itinerary |
| Domestic flights Islamabad to Skardu and back (road travel by private vehicle if flights are cancelled) |
| All jeep transport to and from the trek start |
| Porters to carry expedition loads to Base Camp and back |
| Experienced guide on the approach trek |
| Base Camp cook and kitchen team |
| All meals during the trek and at Base Camp |
| Base Camp tents: sleeping, dining, kitchen, toilet and shower tents with tables, chairs and mattresses |
| Gas and fuel for cooking at Base Camp |
| 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 |
| Experienced local guide and Base Camp staff |
| International flights to and from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Travel, medical and helicopter rescue insurance (mandatory) |
| Lunch and dinner in Islamabad |
| Personal climbing gear and clothing |
| Personal climbing equipment, ropes and big wall gear |
| 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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