K7 (6934m), first climbed in 1984 by a Japanese expedition, and Link Sar (7041m) form a ridge north-east of the upper Tsarak Tsa Glacier. K7’s granite face is one of the world’s largest. K6 (7281m) is on the ridge south of the upper glacier. The area between Spangser and K7 Base Camp is a climber’s paradise, with several 5000m peaks and tons of unclimbed granite.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
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| 3 | Elevation: 4300m | Best Time: Mid-June to End-August |
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| 4 | Duration: 16 Days | Zone: Permitted |
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Day 1Islamabad/RawalpindArrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to comfortable centrally located hotel. Reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recovered from long flight to Pakistan. in the after noon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other member of group. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2Shaishcho To Spangser4 hours, 8.5km, 670m ascent Head east from Shaishcho into the ablation valley north of the Tsarak Tsa Glacier. The sharp spires of K7 and Link Sar are visible ahead. Tikchumik (small spring), which is in the ablation valley at the base of the ridge west of the Chogolisa Glacier, has good water. Continue along the base of the ridge to the Chogolisa Glacier’s west margin. Cross this glacier to the green and flowered Spangser above the confluence of the Chogolisa and Tsarak Tsa glaciers. Spangser (4000m) is the highest pasture and is used mid-July to mid-August. Granite slabs rise above Spangser (in Balti spang means ‘meadows’; ser, a ‘place to walk about’) and Namika (6325m) towers across the Tsarak Tsa Glacier.
Day 3Rawalpindi – ChilasDrive 11-12 hrs on famous Karakorum Highway to Chilas. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Chatar or Besham. O/N stay in hotel.
Day 4Chilas – Skardu: (Drive & Hotel)After Break fast drive 9-10 hrs to Skardu, en route stop at “junction Point of World great Mountain Ranges” Himalaya, Karakorum & Hindukush and view point of Killer mountain “Nanga Parbat”. O/N Stay in hotel.
Day 5Skardu: (Hotel & Sightseeing)Hire porters and purchase supplies in Skardu and free time for sightseeing. O/N stay in hotel.
Day 6Skardu – HusheToday we will embark our full day jeep drive 7-8 hrs through winding trial and beautiful villages to Hushe, the last inhabitant on our way to the K7 base camp. O/N Stay in camp.
Day 7Hushe – Saitcho4 hours very easy trek lead us to Saicho. Saicho is center point to go to high heaven Gondogoro la and Masherbrum base camp etc. O/N stay in camp.
Day 8Saitcho – SpangserToday we will turn right side and have trek of 4-5 hours to our camp side Spangser. From where you will embark K7 and link Sar just ahead of you. O/N stay in camp.
Day 9Spangser – K7 base camp4-5 hours trek to K7 base camp.
Day 10 ,11, 12K7 base campRest day and exploration at K7 base camp.
Day 13Hushe – SkarduDrive by jeeps back to Skardu. O/N stay in the hotel.
Day 14 & 15RetrunCommence return journey via the same route to Islamabad, upon arrival drive to concern department for debriefing.
Day 16Ending servicesTransfer to Islamabad international airport for the onward flight (End of services).
Services Include:| Pollution fees |
| 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) |
| 01 nights in hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) |
| 02 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) |
| Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Gilgit-Islamabad |
| Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu |
| Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion |
| Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad |
| Jeeps from Skardu to Hushe |
| Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner) |
| Carry on member personal equipment, foods stuffs and camping crew etc. All porters insurance |
| 16 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg) |
| Guide Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance |
| Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables |
| Complete kitchen utensils (crockery) |
| Member international flight tickets |
| Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature |
| Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks, |
| Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature |
| Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases. |
| And all the services which are not mentioned above list. |
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