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EXPLORE – The Great Karakuram Traverse

Trek Reference:                 EKK/KK-05

Grade:                               D(E)

Duration of Trek                34 Days

Camping Days:                   26

Glaciers:                            HIspar, Biafor, Baltoro, Godwin Ausitn, Vigne, ,

Ghondogoro

Mountain Range:                Karakuram

Season:                             June to September

Maximum Elevation:           5600-M

 One of the most remote treks in the mountains. Starting from the Hushe valley cross the Ghondogoro Pass (5600m) to Concordia (throne room of the mountain gods). Then down to the Baltoro glacier to Askole. From Askole we walk on Biafo & Hispar glaciers, by crossing the Hispar Pass(5151m) and explore the incredible wilderness of Snow Lake situated between the two glaciers. As we finish our trek we descend down to Hunza Valley and travel on the Karakuram Highway to Islamabad.

 Itinerary:

 Day    01      Arrive Islamabad, Transfer To Hotel.

Day    02      Fly / Drive to Besham

Day    03      Drive to Gilgit, Transfer To Ptdc Motel.

Day    04      Drive to Karimabad(2800m.),Transfer To Hill Top Hotel.

Day    05      Drive in 4×4 Jeeps To Horo(3250m.). Overnight In Tents.

Day    06      Trek to Dachigan(4050m.) Camp.

Day    07      Trek to Red Star(4150m.) Camp.

Day    08      Trek to Yutmaru(4330m.) Camp.

Day    09      Trek to Khanibasa(4580m.) Camp.

Day    10      Trek to Hispar Gole. Camp.

Day    11      Trek to Hispar Pass(5151m.) Camp.

Day    12      Climb Hispar Peak(5650m.) Camp.

Day    13      Trek to Naqpo Goro(4400m.) Camp.

Day    14      Trek to Baintha(4000m.) Camp.

Day    15       Trek to Mango(3650m.) Camp.

Day    16      Trek to Korofon(3050m.) Camp.

Day    17      Trek to Jula(3100m.) Camp.

Day    18      Trek to Paiyo(3350m.) Camp.

Day    19      Trek to Khobursay(3800m.) Camp.

Day    20      Trek to Urdukas(4150m.) Camp.

Day    21      Trek to Goro(4500m.) Camp.

Day    22      Trek to Concordia(4750m.) Camp.

Day    23      Rest at Concordia

Day    24      Trek to K-2 Base Camp(5000m.) Camp.

Day    25      Trek back to Concordia.

Day    26      Trek Back to Ali Camp.

Day    27      Cross Ghondogoro Pass(5600m.) Camp at Khiyuspan.

Day    28      Trek to Dalsampa(4100m.) Camp.

Day    29      Trek to Siascho (3350m.) Camp.

Day    30      Trek to Hushe(3050m.) Camp

Day    31      Drive Jeeps to Skardu, Hotel.

Day    32      Fly /Drive to Islamabad, Hotel

Day    33      Free day In Islamabad, Or Drive Besham to Islamabad.

Day    34      Fly back home.