Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad Arrival
A company representative meets you at Islamabad airport holding a sign with the company logo and your name. From there, you'll transfer to your hotel where you can rest and recover from your journey.
- Start point
- Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (gilgit airport main entrance)
- Day 2
Islamabad to Gilgit
Early morning flight to Gilgit where a guide picks you up at the airport. After checking into your hotel and grabbing lunch, you'll sort out trekking logistics and prepare for the drive to Sassi the following day.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Flight to Gilgit
- Airport pick-up at Gilgit
- Day 3
Gilgit to Haramosh
A 3-hour jeep ride takes you to Sassi. From there, you start trekking through alpine forest, head through Sassi village, and make your way to Haramosh resort, which sits about 30 minutes from Kutwal Lake.
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Sassi
- Trek through alpine forest and Sassi village to Haramosh resort
Landmarks/POIs Kutwal Lake Sassi Village - Day 4
Haramosh Trek to Basecamp
Trek from Haramosh Hotel, crossing beautiful Kutwal Lake with views of Haramosh peak, its glacier, and Laila Peak. After passing a summer settlement, you'll approach Haramosh pass where the real climbing starts. By evening, you'll camp and rest at basecamp.
Included Activities
- Trek from Haramosh Hotel to basecamp
- Views of Kutwal Lake, Haramosh peak, glacier, and Laila Peak
- Approach to Haramosh pass
Landmarks/POIs Kutwal Lake Haramosh Peak Laila Peak Haramosh Pass - Day 5
Basecamp to Chogolungma Glacier
Expect the trek's toughest day as the climb begins in earnest. Helmets and harnesses are essential due to technical terrain and rock fall risk. The ascent runs 4 to 6 hours, and near the summit you might hit snow requiring crampons and ropes. Later, trek toward Chogolungma glacier and camp on the glacier moraine.
Included Activities
- Technical rock climbing with helmet and harness
- Trek to Chogolungma glacier
Landmarks/POIs Chogolungma Glacier - Day 6
Chogolungma Glacier Traverse
Travel downstream along Chogolungma Glacier, carefully navigating massive crevasses where route-finding matters. You'll get to see Spantik (Golden Peak, 7,027m) with its spectacular views. After exiting onto the lateral moraine, you'll set up camp there for the night.
Included Activities
- Glacier traverse of Chogolungma Glacier
- Views of Spantik (Golden Peak)
Landmarks/POIs Chogolungma Glacier Spantik (Golden Peak) - Day 7
Glacier Exit to Shepherd's Hut
Trek to the end of the glacier system and reconnect with shepherd trails. The ground becomes more stable now as you head toward camp near a shepherd's hut.
Included Activities
- Trek to end of glacier system
- Reconnect with shepherd trails
- Day 8
Descent to Arandu Valley
Start descending into beautiful green valley terrain as you get closer to Arandu Valley. You'll walk through pine forests and remote villages, possibly encountering local shepherds along the route. Spend your final night in or near Arandu village.
Included Activities
- Descent through pine forests to Arandu Valley
- Trek through remote villages
Landmarks/POIs Arandu Valley - Day 9
Arandu Valley to Skardu
Settle in for a long jeep ride from Arandu Valley, heading downstream along the Basha River all the way to Skardu. This journey typically takes 8 to 10 hours depending on road conditions.
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Skardu along Basha River
Landmarks/POIs Basha River - Day 10
Skardu Rest Day
Rest in Skardu after your long and adventurous trek. Mark the occasion with a group dinner to celebrate completing the expedition.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Group dinner
- Day 11
Skardu to Islamabad
Check out from your hotel and transfer to Gilgit Airport for your flight to Islamabad. Once there, you'll check out Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Lok Virsa. After that, transfer to your hotel in Islamabad and have dinner before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Gilgit to Islamabad
- Visit Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Lok Virsa
Landmarks/POIs Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Lok Virsa - Day 12
Islamabad Departure
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel, then transfer to Islamabad Airport if needed. You have the option to extend your stay if you arrange it ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
