Trango is the group of the mountains on the Baltoro Glacier region called « Trango Group », which is one of most remarkable mountain setting on earth. The Great Trango (6286M) and Nameless Tower (6251M) offer wonderful experience for climbers wanting a taste of the best in the Himalayas without extreme altitude but only moderately technical climbing. These rock walls are very famous in Pakistan, are highest rock walls on earth.
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, Welcome reception. |
Day 02 | Drive to Skardu |
Day 03 | Free Day at Skardu. |
Day 04 | Skardu- preparations. |
Day 05 | Drive to Thongal/Askole. |
Day 06 | Trek to Korofong. |
Day 07 | Trek to Chobraqk. |
Day 08 | Trek to Paiju |
Day 09 | Trek to Base Camp. |
Day 10-30 | Climbing Activities |
Day 31 | Trek back to pajju. |
Day 32 | Trek back to Chobraqk. |
Day 33 | Trek to Askoli. |
Day 34 | Drive to Skardu. |
Day 35 | Free day at Skardu |
Day 36 | Drive to Islamabad |