A specially designed trip to the remote wilderness in Eastern Baltistan. An easy trek to the foot of the majestic Masherbrum (7821m) towering over Hushe Valley with a free day for excellent views and local explores. An easy trek lovely route of 5-6 days the base camp of the Masherbrum peak and back to Hushe village. and trekking permit is required from Gilgit Baltistan Council, Islamabad. The best season for this route is from the month of May to the end of October each year.
| 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: June to End-September |
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| 4 | Duration: 16 Days | Zone: Permitted |
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Day 1Arrival IslamabadArrival at airport and transfer to hotel.Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
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 Chilas.
Day 3Chilas to SkarduIn 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 (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 4Skarduthe day is to finalize the trek arrangements. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 5Skardu to HusheAfter breakfast we drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok valleys before turning northwards up the Hushe valley to reach the road head at the little Village of Hushe. (Tent)
Day 6Hushe to FarbesangAfter breakfast trek to Farbesang. Today we leave the last inhabited village Hushe. Porters are assembled to carry our luggage for the next section of the journey. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment and sustain our grand trek.After an easy and scenic walk crossing Hushe,Homborok and Aling Rivers takes us to Farbesang, a beautiful spot on the edge of tamarisk wood forest. En route the views of Shabas Peak and Aling, valley etc. (Tent)
Day 7Farbesang to BurmbarmmaAfter breakfast trek via Masherbrum Glacier and arrive at the small grassy patch below the cliff face, which serves as the base camp for Masherbrum Peak. (Tent)
Day 8Burmbarmma to Masherbrum Base campAfter breakfast resume trek from Farbesang, by walking through the dense tamarisk jungle and later cross a bit difficult glacial moraine to arrive at campsite. The campsite is surrounded by willow bushes and other wild flowers. (Tent)
Day 9Rest day at Masherbrum Base campToday is a rest day at Masherbrum base camp to enjoy and photograph the beauty of surrounding mountains. This rest stop also allows the porters the opportunity to bake a supply of Balti bread, chapattis and in the night our potters arrange Balti local music night and bonfire. (Tent)
Day 10Masherbrum Base camp to DumsumAfter breakfast trek back to Dumsum a beautiful lash green campsite in front of Aling glacier view. (Tent)
Day 11Dumsum to HusheAftre breakfast we will trek back to hushe village. After Lunch we will meet Little Karim and other Mountainair’s after meeting we will visit also hushe Village. Overnight stay in hotel at Hushe
Day 12Hushe to SkarduAfter breakfast we will depart for Skardu, en route lunch stop at Khaplu, will also to visit Khaplu fort and Chaqchen mosque, the mosque is founded by the Mir Syed Ali Hamadai in 17century. Afternoon drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 13Skardu to ChilasAfter breakfast we will drive for full day on Skardu route and KKH arrival in Chilas transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel
Day 14Chilas to IslamabadAfter breakfast we will drive via Babusar pass to Islamabad. We start early in the morning, to cover the 12 hours long drive. Short stay in Naran for lunch, by evening we shall reach Islamabad. Overnight stay at Islamabad.
Day 15Rest day at IslamabadAfter breakfast we will full day sightseeing of twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Rest of time reserve for shopping.
Day 16Islamabad to Flight outTransfer to airport for flight back home.
Noted:Please Note:Gilgit Baltistan 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:| 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 |
| 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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