HUSHE-GHONDOGORO LA TREK & Nameka Peak Rock climb
24 days
ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrive Islamabad
On arrival, a representative of Karakorum Explorers will meet you outside the Islamabad airport and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon we visit the Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary formalities and obtain our climbing permit.
Day 2 Early morning flight to Skardu
This is a spectacular flight to the edge of the Karakoram Mountains, giving great views of Nanga Parbat and other famous peaks. This flight is weather dependent so if it is cancelled, the team will travel to Skardu by road. Overnight in the K2 hotel, c2,300m.
Day 3 Skardu
We rest and explore Skardu today, the bustling centre for expeditions visiting this region of the Karakoram. However, if the flight is not possible, and we travel by road, we arrive in Skardu today.
Day 4 Travel to Hushe
Jeeps take us eastwards along the Indus and Shyok river valleys. The road is tarmac as far as Khaplu the administrative capital of Ghanche district. From here we turn north on a dirt road following the Hushe river. Landslides can close the road up this gorge, and some walking along this section may be required. This 100Km journey often requires a full day. We camp at the edge of Hushe village c3,000m.
Day 5 Trek to Saitcho camp 3,250m
We hire local porters from the village to carry our equipment for the trek and to base camp. The first day of trekking is quite short following the river valley north to the junction of several major valleys (3-4hrs). Saitcho is the location of what could be called the only teahouse in the Karakoram "Hakim's restaurant".
Day 6 Trek to Dalzampa.
Trek to Dalsampa We climb the hill east of glacier’s snout and then walk parallel to the glacier. Later we descend down to the lateral moraine of the glacier. Undertake a steep climb to arrive on the grassy summer pasture. Walk between numerous flowers and small streams to arrive at Dalsampa at 4,265 meters, camp by a small Lake. 5/6 hours trek.
Day 7 Trek to Khiuspan
Trek to Meadow of Khuispan Enjoy views of Yermanendu Kangri (7163m), Mashabrum S (7821m). Stroll through wild flowers, descend down to glacier to traverse it. Camp at Khuispan (4700m), a level green spot that has numerous wildflowers. 5/6 hours trek.
Day 8 Trek to Gondogoro La High Camp.
Enjoy views of Laila Peak (6100m), Drangra (6325m), Tasa Peak (6614m)
Day 9 Climb to Ghondogoro La
We climb to Gondogoro Pass We leave camp at 2:00 a.m. to climb the Gondogoro La (5600m). Walking on the stony ground, first ascend gradually to approach the pass. Then ascent is steeper, requiring good balance on the rocks. The view from the top of the pass are unparalleled, with K2, Broad Peak, Gashabrum 1 to 4, Mashabrum, and many mountains appearing at our level. We then descend back to Khiuspan. Camp overnight at Khiuspan. 9 to 10 hours round trip
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Day 10 Trek to Dalzampa, camp.
Day 11 Trek back to Saitcho, Camp.
Day 12 Trek to Spansir camp 3,800m
We continue trekking along the northern edge of the Charakusa Glacier, crossing a subsidiary glacier before climbing a steep slope to reach a sheltered campsite at the junction of two glaciers (4-5hrs). Trek to Nameka Peak base camp 4050m.
Day 13 Trek to Nameka BC.
Following the glacier to its head we reach the broad plain which we be our base camp. This attractive grassy area is overlooked by the rock pinnacles of K7 and the snow covered north face of K6 (3-4 hrs).
Day 14-17 Nameka Ascent
Approach to Nameke High Camp
This a complicated trek following the glacier which flows down from the Drifica basin into the upper Charakusa glacier. The lower section contains several moraine bands and large expanses of hard ice. Further up the glacier is snow covered, and two ice falls must be negotiated. The mid way camp is located on a high moraine bank overlooking the glacier. (8-9hrs each day). We have 4 days to climb the peak. The HAP (high altitude porter) will stock a camp at the start of the technical difficulties. Members will then break trail and fix ropes on the 1,000m ridge leading to the summit. The exact style used during the summit attempt will be dictated by prevailing snow and weather conditions. It is possible that the summit climb may require 3 days from the high camp at 5,400m. Ropes would be fixed on the first day enabling a camp to be established at 6,000m. The following day the summit could be reached with the members descending to the 6,000m camp. On the third day the team would retreat to the 5,400m camp.
Day 18 Return to base camp
The trek retraces the approach route descending the Nameka basin to regain base
camp by the Charakusa glacier.
Day 19 Return back to Saitcho, camp.
Day 20 Trek to Hushe, camp.
Day 21 Drive to Skardu, transfer to hotel.
Day 22 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham, hotel
Day 23 Stay in Islamabad or drive Besham to Islamabad, hotel.
Day 24 Fly to onward destination.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Include all the ground handling services, accommodation on B/B basis, trek and base camp full board. Allow 20 Kilos equipment to carry for each member. Transportation is also included with wages of porters, cook and guide. High Altitude Porters will be extra if needed.
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