ITINERARY

Day 5 Drive to Askole (3000m) approx 8 hrs
Day 6 Trek to Jhola (3200m) approx 6 hrs
Day 7 To Paiju (3450m) approx 7 - 8 hrs
Day 9 To Kurbutse (3930m) approx 7-8hrs
Day 10 Urdukus (4050m) approx 3-4 hrs
Day 11 Trekking along the Baltoro Glacier to Goro II
Day 12 To Concordia (4650m) approx 4-5hrs
Day 13-15 At Concordia - exploring
Day 16 Vigne Glacier – Ali camp (5010m)
Day 17 Ali Camp, Contingency day
Day 18 Gondogoro La (5585m) approx 8-10hrs
Day 19 Shaiescho (3330m) approx 6-7hrs
Day 20 To Hushe (3050m) approx 3-4hrs
INCLUSIONS
- 23 breakfasts, 20 lunches and 20 dinners
- good quality accommodation in Islamabad
- basic hotel/guesthouse in Skardu
- accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites
- Led by Andrew Lock, accompanied by an expert local high altitude guide and experienced local crew
- airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 24 if on group flights
- flights Islamabad/Skardu/Islamabad approx US$300
- internal transport by air or private vehicle as described
- safety equipment including portable high altitude chamber, satellite phone and expedition medical kit
- all group camping equipment and expedition services including guides, cooks, porters, two person tents, insulated mats, cooking and eating utensils, mess tent with table and stools
- crampons, climbing helmet and all required equipment for pass crossing
- 15kgs porterage of personal gear on trek
- emergency medical kit.
- all trekking and permit fees valued at US$100
- visa support letter
- porter's insurance
- use of a climbing helmet, crampons and all required equipment for pass crossing
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag
- Lunch & dinner in Islamabad
- Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- Tips
- International flights
- Airport and departure taxes, excess baggage
- Visa
- Travel Insurance