The Haramosh Pass connects the Haramosh Glacier with the Chogo Lungma glacier which lies in the North East. Spantik Peak Base Camp is a popular playground for mountaineers attempting their first 7,000-meter peak in the Karakorum. It is surrounded by Laila Peak (6986m), Mani peak (6685m), and Haramosh Peak (7409mIt is also known as Golden Peak & Ghenish Chhish. We undertake a 12-day strenuous round trek in the heart of Karakorum, approaching the base camp of this beautiful peak on the fourth day of our trek. The fairy-tale lake of “Kutwal”, 3300 meters in altitude is one of the highlights of this trek. It shimmers under the shadows of Haramosh Peak 7409 Mt. Kutwal Lake is situated at Haramosh Peak (also known as Haramosh or Peak 58) is a mountain located in the Karakorum Range of the Northern Areas Very few adventurers visit this part of Karakorum so we have the opportunity to experience the romantic wilderness of Karakorum in its prime form.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
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| 3 | Elevation: 4800m | Best Time: July to Mid September |
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| 4 | Duration: 14 Days | Zone: Open |
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Day 1IslamabadArrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Day 2Islamabad To Skardu (By Air)Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather), if unable to fly we will depart for Skardu by road with overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 3SkarduIn case of flight has operated we will go for sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case no flight, the day will be used for over land travel from Chilas to Skardu. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 4Skardu To AranduAfter breakfast we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Arandu. The last inhabitance on our way to the Chogo lungma Glacier. (Tent)
Day 5Arandu To Chogo BrangsaAfter breakfast trek to Chogo Brangsa. Today we will leave the last inhabited village of Arandu. For the remaining portion of our journey we will rely on our local team who will carry our food and equipment. The first day of trekking is quite short following the grassy valley on the northern side of the Chogo lungma Glacier. (Tent)
Day 6Chogo Brangsa To BolochoAfter breakfast trek to Bolocho. A longer day of trekking. We continue along the northern edge of the Chogo lungma Glacier, crossing two subsidiary glaciers to the Bolocho. (Tent)
Day 7Bolucho To Laila Base CampAfter breakfast trek to Laila bace camp. Today we will cross Chogo Lungma Glacier. (Tent)
Day 8Laila Base Camp To SharingAfter breakfast trek to Sharing. We will walk up the Haramosh Glacier with views of the pass. (Tent)
Day 9Sharing To Haramosh PassAfter breakfast trek to Haramosh pass. Today we will walk on the glacier, need to be aware of avalanches. We will have good view of Haramosh 7409m, Laila Peak and after a short climb up to the right Rakaposhi. (Tent)
Day 10Haramosh Pass To Kutwal LakeAfter breakfast trek to Kutwal Lake. We will be needed rope to get down the steep snow slope.
Day 11Kutwal Lake To Sassi (Haramosh)After breakfast trek to Sassi. We will walk down from the lake through green pastures to Sassi. (Tent)
Day 12Sassi To ChilasAfter breakfast and drive to Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.
Day 13Chilas To IslamabadEarly morning we will depart for Islamabad, vis Babusar pass. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day 14Islamabad To Flight OutTransfer to airport for flight back home
Noted:Please Note:Skardu/ Gilgit – Islamabad – Skardu/ Gilgit flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.
Services Include:| Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels |
| Fess: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping) |
| International flights tickets re-confirmations |
| Custom clearing assistance |
| 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 Arandu |
| 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 |
| Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears |
| Member personal insurance |
| 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 |
| Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s) |
| 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. |
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