Range: Karakoram
Altitude: 5809m
Zone: Open
Duration: 21 Days
Best Time: June – September
A brief Introduction:
This is the mountain often called ‘K2’ by the village people of Korphe. One cross a vine bridge from Askole and walk across the summer pastures. beyond Korphe to reach base came at 3300m. A british women expedition attempted in 1978 but didn’t reach the summit.
Itinerary:
Day 01 Islamabad:
Arrival in Islamabad. Drive for briefing and Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 02 Islamabad/Chilas/Skardu:
Skardu/Chilas Fly to Skardu.(Flight is subject to weather) Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight. In case of cancellation of flight (10-12 hrs) drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 Chilas – Skardu:
Chilas/Skardu Day free at Skardu If your are driving, complete road journey (07-08 hrs) to Skardu (275 km) En-route have good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at junction of Indus river and the rapids and fall of Indus river, night hotel.
Day 04 Skardu – Askole:
Askole/Teste (3000m) By jeeps drive to Askole/Teste (7-8 hrs). The villagers grow their own cereals, vegetable and fruit and own large herds of sheep’s, goats, yaks and dzos, night camp.
Day 05 Askole – bakhor Das Peak BC:
Bakhor Das BC (3200m) Trek to BC 7-8 hrs while crossing a stream on the way. Overnight camp.
Day 06-16 11 days for acclimatization and climbing.
Day 17 Trek back to Teste. Overnight camp.
Day 18 Drive by jeeps to Skardu. Overnight hotel.
Day 19 Skardu – Chilas- Islamabad:
Islamabad/Chilas Fly to Islamabad(subject to weather conditions). Upon arrival transfer to hotel. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. Overnight hotel.
Day 20 Islamabad:
Leisure day at Islamabad. In case of driving, complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad. Overnight hotel.
Day 21 Islamabad:
After Debriefing Transfer to airport for your return flight home.
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