As the Government of Pakistan made open (free) to climb the peaks up to 6500M altitude without climbing permit (without paying royalty of peak), in order to promote the trekking and mountaineering in Pakistan. These peaks are below 6500M and good opportunity to climb these spectacular peaks in the Karakorum. You need only a trekking permit to enter the Baltoro region and briefing, de-briefing at the Tourism Department or Alpine Club. You do not need the climbing permit, royalty fee, liaison officer etc. The approach route to the Base Camp is from Skardu town, which is connected with Islamabad by road and by air. There is Jeep road from Skardu up to beginning of the trek Thongal or Askoli, which is the last village on the trek to Baltoro Glacier.
Itinerary:
Day 01 |
Arrive Islamabad |
Day 02 |
Fly to Skardu Drive to Skardu via KKH |
Day 03 |
Free Day at Skardu. |
Day 04 |
Drive to Askole. |
Day 05 |
Trek to Jhula |
Day 06 |
Trek to Paiju |
Day 07 |
Trek to Base Camp. |
Day 08-28 |
Climbing Activities |
Day 29 |
Trek back to pajju. |
Day 30 |
Trek back to Jhula. |
Day 31 |
Trek to Askoli and drive to Skardu |
Day 32 |
Free day at Skardu |
Day 33 |
Drive to Islamabad |
Day 34 |
Fly back to your onwards |