![]() ![]() Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4130 MĪ long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. All meals served by camp staff.īegin trek after an early breakfast. Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3480 M. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. Paiju - is a Balti word which means "SALT". Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Walk: 03-04 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 3150 M After lunch at Korofong Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire Rope Bridge sported by a wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows east into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Kms east of Askole. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier and camp beside it's snout at korophone. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipments and sustain our expedition. Today we leave the last inhabited village. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to Askole on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).ĭAY 05-ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE TO JHULA (CAMP) Note:-The road to Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed quite often. All meals served by camp staff.ĭistance 96 Km, Drive 07-08 Hrs. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. While staff will make final arrangement for the trekĮmbark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole - The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Overnight hotel in Masherbrum Hotel :All meals is included. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. Overnight in hotel all meals is included.įly to Skardu, if unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu, spending a night in Chilas Panorama Hotel.Įmergency day in case, flight does not operate on day 02 this day will be use to transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. After a short rest drive to Islamabad for trek briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Upon arrival at air port met our representative for a brief representation and transfer to your 3*Hotel in Islamabad/Rawalpindi. ![]()
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