7000M and above

Rakaposhi (7788m)

Overview
Rakaposhi (7788m) is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan.  It is situated in the middle of Nagar ValleyNagar District and Danyore and Bagrote valley approximately 100 km north of the capital city Gilgit of the Gilgit–Baltistan province of Pakistan.
Rakaposhi Trek is also known as “Minapin Trek”, has very easy access from the Karakoram Highway. This is one of the shortest and easiest treks leading to above 7000M Karakoram peak base camp with sweeping views from Rakaposhi to Diran. The Minapin Glacier sweep down from the 16km long fluted snowy ridge that connects the Rakaposhi and Diran. 

During this trip, we visit Hunza Valley, blessed with natural beauty and one of the most attractive valleys in the world. The smiling, welcoming and friendly inhabitants of Hunza truly make our stay like at home. It is also possible to take this trek by driving into Pakistan via Khujerab pass from China.

Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel) (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, visit Kargah Buddha and local Bazar. (Hotel)
Day 4Drive to Hunza, visit Altit Fort & Baltit Fort in Hunza. Afternoon to Hoper valley in Nagar and back. (Hotel)
Day 5 Drive to Sust from Tashkurgan, transfer to Gulmit. (Hotel)
Day 6Drive to Khunjarab Top. Sightseeing, overnight (Hotel)
Day 7Drive Back to Karimabad (Hotel)
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

Batura I (7785 m)

Overview
The highest peak in the Batura Range is Batura I with 7,785 meters. In 1947, RCF Schomberg explored the southern approaches to Batura from Baltar and Kukuay glaciers and found them blocked by a sheer mountain wall of a height of nearly 6,000ft. Earlier, in September 1925, a strong survey-exploratory team of Dr. Philips Christian Visser, his wife Jenny Visser-Hooft and others, after returning to Passu via Karun Pir, is stated to have explored the whole of Batura Glacier. In 1976, German Goppinger Himalayan expedition of Dr. Alexander Schlee, consisting of six persons, went to the area to climb the peak. After setting up base camp and five other camps, two of its members climbed the peak braving a very bad and cloudy day.
The other nearby peak is called Batura II or peak No.31. Some European maps show its height as 7,730m while Japanese maps show it as 7,760m and 7,710m.



Facts
Duration:                   45-50 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel) (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4-6Trekking to Base Camp. (Camp)
Day 7-40Climbing (Camp)
Day 41Trek to Passu-Karimabad
Day 42Karimabad-Besham (Hotel)
Day 43Besham - Islamabad. (Hotel)
Day 44Debriefing. (Hotel)
Day 45Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

TIRICH MIR (7708m)

Overview
Tirich Mir (Khowar/Urdu: ترچ میر‎) (alternatively Terich Mir, Terichmir and Turch Mir) is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, and the highest mountain in the world outside of the Himalayas-Karakoram range, located in Chitral-District of Pakistan. The mountain was first climbed in 1950 by a Norwegian expedition consisting of Arne Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and Tony Streather. Tirich Mir overlooks Chitral town, and can be easily seen from the main bazaar.
The last village in Chitral before reaching Tirich Mir is the village of Tirich. It is located in Mulkow. The people there speak the Khowar language. The residents are available for hire as porters and tourist guides and will lead trekkers part way up the mountain, but there is a point beyond which they will not go.

Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel) (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit,Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

Chogolisa (7665 m)

Overview
 Baltoro Glacier in the Concordia region which is home to some of the highest peaks of the world. Chogolisa has several peaks; the highest on the SW face (Chogolisa-I) rises to 7,665 meters (25,147 ft). The second highest at 7,654 meters on the NE side (Chogolisa-II) is the one named Bride Peak by Martin Conway in 1892.

In 1909, a party led by Duke of the Abruzzi reached 7,498m from a base camp located on the northern side and a high camp on the Chogolisa saddle at 6,335m. Bad weather stopped the party from ascending further.
Hermann Buhl and Kurt Diemberger attempted Chogolisa in 1957 after they had successfully summitted Broad Peak behind Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller a few weeks earlier. On June 25 they left camp-I and camped in a saddle at 6,706m on the SW ridge. Bad weather forced them to retreat and on June 27, Buhl fell through a cornice and disappeared. His body has never been found.
In 1958, a Japanese expedition from Kyoto University led by T. Kawabara made the first ascent of Chogolisa-II, placing M. Fujihira and K. Hirai on top.
The first ascent of Chogolisa-I was made on August 2, 1975 by Fred Pressl and Gustav Ammerer of an Austrian expedition led by Eduard Koblmuller. Koblmuller almost suffered the same fate as Buhl, as he also fell through a cornice on the ascent; fortunately, he was roped and team members were able to pull him to safety
Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel) (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan.
Day 4Local sight seeing.
Day 5-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

PASSU PEAK (7478m)

Overview
Gulmit Passu Peak & Glacier
Passu peak is situated at the extreme west of Batura Muztagh in upper Hunza beyond Passu village. At a distance of about one hundred kilometers from Chinese border and 150 kilometers from Gilgit, it is clearly visible on theKarakoram Highway. It was first climbed in 1978 by joint Pakistan Japanese expedition and one of their members Mr. Toshio Takahashi lost his life by felling into a crevasse on the lower glacier at c5800M. Passu, a long but gently angled climb from the Passu Glacier to the east has so far have a number of ascents. The surrounding peaks are Batura-I 7885m, Shishper 619m, Balter Peak7400m and Kampir Deyor Peak7611m.




Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5 Trekking
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

Muztagh Tower (7273m)

Overview
 The 1881 treaty between Russia and China provided complete freedom of commerce between two countries. As a result,  Russian caravans started bringing goods into eastern Turkistan. British Empire was not lagging behind in the war of shadows.
Young husband was sent to Kashgar to take stock of the situation. On his way back to India in 1887, he chose to cross the Karakoram Range by Muztag East Pass5,422m which had never been crossed before by a European.
In 1947, R.C.F. Schomberg visited Sarpo Laggo Glacier and after crossing east Muztagh Pass, entered Baltoro Glacier. The first successful expedition reached to the summit of Muztagh Tower West on July 6, 1954 and North East Ridgeon July 7, 1954.



Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5 Trekking
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

K6 (6935m)

Overview

 In 1988, members of Harvard Mountaineering Club Karakoram expedition, while exploring Hushe valley, examined K6 peak. In 1961, the 15 member Royal Air Force Karakoram expedition, which also included Squadron Lead Shah Khan, Flight Lieutnent Beg of Pakistan Air Force and Sahib Shah of the Survey of Pakistan entered Hushe Valley to survey and climb K6 Peak from Nangmah valley. But it gave the mission later. A survey party was, however left behind to map Chogolisa, Gondokhoro and Masherbrum glaciers. The party the climbed smaller peaks like Hunch Back, Etwar and Mitre (different from famous Mitre Peak near Concordia).
In 1964, the Germans from Berlin Mountaineering expedition tried to climb K-6 from Kondus Galcier. The party could go up to 6,706m before it gave up the attempt because of bad weather. In 1969 italian expedition also failed to scale this peak because of bad weather after going up to height of about 7,010m.
K6 is a beautiful peak from the Karakoram range and is situated is Saltoro and Masherbrum ranges. The nearby glaciers are lahit, Charakusa and Nangmah. Some foreign maps show its height as 7, 282m while other maps show it as 7,281m.



Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5 Trekking
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

Diran (7272m)

Overview
Diran is situated between Rakaposhi & Haramosh Massif of Karakoram Range, one of the most beautiful mountain in Nagar valley with easy climb of its snow dome.

This peak has a reputation for its treacherous storms and avalanches. Sitting beside the Rakaposhi and Haramosh high peaks which surrounded by Minapin Barpu Boulter glacier, it offers a panoramic view of the Hunza valley. Accessible from Gilgit on KKH to Minapin-Gutens-Hapakun-BC to the pasture land on a beautiful meadow with Extraordinary views of the green land of Nagar valley, the down hill of villages gives the picturesque view of agricultural fields and orchard.

In 1968 three members of Austrian Expedition climbed Diran. They found Hidden crevasses and high snow Domes on the Northwest ridge.

In 1964 another Austrian Expedition tried to get on the summit from Northwest face but couldn't succeed, due to bad weather.

Technically it is known to be difficult because of ice walls and hidden crevasses and its soft snow fields. Approach Gilgit- Minapin - Hapaken. Gullies base camp Boulter Glacier.



Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5 Trekking
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

Latok 1 (7145 m)

Overview

Beautiful and difficult rock peaks in the Panmah Muztagh, part of the central Karakoram.They lie just to the east of the Ogre group, dominated by Baintha Brakk. To the immediate south of the Latok group lies the Baintha Lukpar Glacier, a small tributary of the Biafo Glacier, one of the main glaciers of the Karakoram.The group comprises four main summits,Latok I, north-central, 7,145 m, climbed 1979,Latok II, west, 7,108 m, climbed 1977,Latok III, east, 6,949 m, climbed 1979,Latok IV, southeast, 6,456 m, climbed 1980All of the summits are notable for their extreme technical difficulty, and they have been the scene of some of the hardest climbing done at high altitude anywhere in the world. The shortest route is from Biafo Glacier. Latok peaks are both ice and rock climbing.
 Facts

Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5 Trekking
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

Spantik (7027m)

Overview

 Spantik Peak is known by various names all depicting different aspects of its beauty and grandeur. The northwestern face on the Nagar side with its bright red color of golden pillar is also called "Ghenish Chhish", which in Brushaski language means Golden Mountain. Ghinesh in Broshaski also means Queen. The peak is so majestic and beautiful that the local people call it Queen Mountain. Conway named it as Golden Parri, which means Golden Fairy and some call it Pyramid Mountain too. The peak is located in the Rakaposhi and Haramosh massif near Barpu and Garumbar glaciers. 

The first attempt to climb the peak was made in 1903 via the Southeast ridge by Dr. and Mrs. Workman. They ascended up to within 330 meters of the summit. The same route was used by five German climbers headed by Kramer when they made the first ascent in 1955. Some teams have used snowshoes to cross the flat and huge plateau higher up. British climbers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders climbed the Northwest golden pillar of Spantik in 1987, but they returned via the prominent Southwest spur. 

Most recently Spantik (7027m) has been a favorite of climbers for training themselves for higher objectives. Lying to the south of the great Hispar glacier and standing above upper Chogolungma, Spantik offers an attractive climb. The approach path to the beautiful campsites along the Chogolungma Glacier offers vistas of mountain scenery with innumerable high peaks. The climb along the Southeast ridge is easily achievable amongst 7000m summits in the Karakorum. The ridge rises 2700m over its 8-km length affording the several safe campsites. It is a straight ascent with a gradient of 30º to 45º with a mixture of some tough and easy patches. The Southwest route also goes along a snow ridge of moderate angularity. The summit on clear days presents grand views of neighboring Rakaposhi, Diran, Malubiting, Ultars, Battura Group, Haramosh, the entire Shimshal Mountains, and K2 far beyond and many more. The view is absolutely breathtaking. 

Although technically easy but Spantik is for mountaineers who have the experience of climbing as independent roped parties on snow and glaciers and at least have been on some smaller peaks of AD level. High altitude experience and an excellent physical condition as well as regular practice are required to be on this expedition.


Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel) (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, visit Kargah Buddha and local Bazar. (Hotel)
Day 4Drive to Hunza, visit Altit Fort & Baltit Fort in Hunza. Afternoon to Hoper valley in Nagar and back. (Hotel)
Day 5 Drive to Sust from Tashkurgan, transfer to Gulmit. (Hotel)
Day 6Drive to Khunjarab Top. Sightseeing, overnight (Hotel)
Day 7Drive Back to Karimabad (Hotel)
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

K7 PEAK (6935m)

Overview
 It was first attempt by Japanese in 1984 consisting of 08 members, but only four could made success among  08.It was in 1955 that members of Harvard Mountaineering Club Karakorum Expedition examined K-7 peak with a view to climbing it.In 1976, an eight member strong expedition of Fukuoka Climbing Club expedition from Japan tried their. Hushe valley is located at the south of the great-glaciated region of Baltoro. Hushe is the approach route to the south faces of the Karakorum wall. The area offers various opportunities to trek to the base camps and climbing to the trekking peaks. Charakusa  (Saraksa) Glacier is located in area of splendid mountains just a few kilometers from Hushe. In addition to this valley. There are series of mountains like K6 7281m) K7 6930m) Link sar 7040m) Kapura peak 6530m) Niza Peak 6330m ,Drifika Peak 6447m etc… 
The provide unique opportunity to climb rock and ice pinnacles in the heart of Karakoram .There are also many of the peaks are less  then 6000m 5000m meters ,which means no permit fee and no liaison  officer , and with just a three day walk from the end of the road makes an affordable expeditions in Karakorum region . Once can enjoy the unspoiled and pollution free natural beauty of the land.



Facts
Duration:                   22-25 Days
Altitude:                     Min 610m - Max 5,098m
Zone:                          Open
Trip Nature:              Soft Adventure
Level:                         Professional
Best Time:                  May - September

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1Arrival Islamabad (Hotel).
Day 2Drive to Besham, overnight. (Hotel) (Hotel)
Day 3Drive to Gilgit, Baltistan. (Hotel)
Day 4 Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 5 Local Sight Seeing. (Hotel)
Day 6Trekking
Day 7Trekking
Day 8-20Trekking
Day 21Drive to Islamabad, En route visit Taxila. (Hotel)
Day 22Fly to homeland, end of Tour.

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