Trip Details
The Valley is
located at the south of the great-glaciated region of Baltoro. This is the
approach route to the south faces of the Karakorum wall. The provide
unique opportunity to climb rock and ice pinnacles in the heart of Karakoram.
Some of the fascinating treks we have combined in one program to give full
spectrum. Walking for a day or two will take you to the bases of the higher
mountains, from where you will be offered to make walking excursions or taste
light climbing in the vicinity to the higher altitudes.
K6 Mountain Altitude 7,282m
K7 Mountain Altitude 6,935m
|
Trip Name |
K6/K7 Trek |
|
Altitude |
4100-M |
|
Range |
Karakoram |
|
Location |
Kanday/Hushey Baltistan |
|
Ideal Time |
June-September |
|
Duration |
15 to 17 days |
|
Ideal Group Size |
06 |
|
Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
|
1 |
Welcome
to Pakistan (Islamabad) 500-M |
Hotel |
|
2 |
Flight
to Skardu subject to weather drive in Chilas 12-13hr 1200-M |
Hotel |
|
3 |
Drive
from Chilas to Skardu 8-9hrs 2450-M |
Hotel |
|
4 |
Free
day /Preparation & sightseeing |
Hotel |
|
5 |
Drive
from Skardu to Hushey 5-6hrs 3050-m |
Camp |
|
6 |
Trek
to Shaicho
3-4hrs 3200-M |
Camp |
|
7 |
Trek
to Spangser 4-5hrs 4000-M |
Camp |
|
8 |
Trek
to K6/K7 Base camp 4100-M
|
Camp |
|
9 |
Free
day/Photography |
Camp |
|
10 |
Trek
back to Saicho
6-7hrs 3200-M |
Camp |
|
11 |
Trek
to Hushey 3-4hrs 3050-M |
Camp |
|
12 |
Drive
to Skardu by jeep 5-6hrs |
Hotel |
|
13 |
Fly
to Islamabad subject to weather, Drive to Chilas 12-13hrs |
Hotel |
|
14 |
Drive
from Chilas to Islamabad 8-9hrs |
Hotel |
|
15 |
Onward
to your own Destinations |
INCLUDED: | |
1. | Airport/road transfer in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car. |
2. | All road transfers by chartered private vehicles. |
3. | Best tourist class hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis) |
4. | Locally sourced fresh meals during trek including tea and coffee. |
5. | Morning bed tea on trek |
6. | Some supplementary snacks on trek |
7. | Evening fill of your water bottle with boiled drinking water. |
8. | Sleeping tents (twin sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs. Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear. |
9. | Services of experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters. |
10. | Staff food, insurance and equipment |
11. | 10kg of personal baggage during trek. Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc. |
12. | Central Karakoram National Park Entrance fee, Camping sites fee, Bridges crossing fee, Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff. |
13. | Safety rope and basic necessary gear. |
14. | First Aid Kit with necessary medicines. |
EXCLUDED: | |
1. | International airfare. |
2. | All meals in hotels. |
3. | Excess weight. |
4. | Excess days beyond the itinerary |
5. | Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment. |
6. | Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls. |
7. | Satellite phone with solar charger (can hire). Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc. |
8. | Hire of sleeping bags/gloves and down jackets. |
9. | Tips. |
10. | Airport and departure taxes. |
11. | Hotels- early check-in and late check-out. Charges incurred due to delays beyond control of Global Expedition Operator. |
12. | Cost incurred from early leaving the trip. |
13. | Travel Insurance of member. |
14. | Any other service not mentioned above. |