Overview
The village of Hushe is the last village where jeep road ends. It is 140km east of Skardu and the starting point for expeditions and trekking to various summer pastures and five glaciers.
Following the Charakusa River and passing through Shepherd’s summer camp and Gondogoro pass Top the junction of the Gondogoro and Charakusa Rivers, we will cross a wooden bridge to reach Shaieshcho, which is a large shepherd’s settlement with a Mosque. The next day we will trek to Dalchanpa, which means “field of flowers”. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4150m, which lies between two lakes with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflecting in the still water.
Itinerary
| Day01 | Itinerary Arrival in Islamabad, briefing and transfer to hotel Residence Hotel | |
| Day02 | Itinerary Fly to Skardu (1 hr) and transfer to hotel. If flight is canceled, drive to Chilas (480 km), overnight at hotel Residence Hotel | |
| Day03 | Itinerary Free day in Skardu. Drive to Skardu in the morning (7–8 hrs). Views of Nanga Parbat (8125m). Overnight hotel Residence Hotel | |
| Day04 | Itinerary Drive from Skardu to Hushe village (3050m), passing Kande and the Hushe-Shyok Rivers. Overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day05 | Itinerary Trek to Shaicho (3330m), 4–5 hrs on lateral moraine through rose and gooseberry bushes. Overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day06 | Itinerary Trek to Gondogoro Camp (3950m), 2–3 hrs through ablation valley. Overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day07 | Itinerary Trek to Dalzampa (4300m) on Baltoro Glacier. Overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day08 | Itinerary Trek to Khuspang (4680m), 4–5 hrs along moraine and glacier. Overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day09 | Itinerary Trek to Base Camp of Gondogoro Peak, overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day10 | Itinerary Walk back to Dalzampa Camp, overnight at camp Residence Camp | |
| Day11 | Itinerary Trek to Shaicho, 6–7 hrs along lateral moraine. Overnight camp Residence Camp | |
| Day12 | Itinerary Trek Hushe – Skardu (2–3 hrs trek + 5–6 hrs drive via Khaplu). Overnight hotel Residence Hotel | |
| Day13 | Itinerary Fly to Islamabad/Chilas (subject to weather). Transfer to hotel or drive if flight canceled. Overnight hotel Residence Hotel | |
| Day14 | Itinerary Leisure day in Islamabad. Complete road journey if needed. Overnight hotel Residence Hotel | |
| Day15 | Itinerary Farewell meeting (debriefing), sightseeing in Islamabad. Evening transfer to airport for your home flight |
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Three nights in Islamabad Hotel with full board.
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 75kg each climbing member.
- Way down 50kg each climbing member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low porters' equipment.
- Documentation & climbing permit.
- CKNP west management fee
- Royalty fee and additional member fee
- Liaison officer kit allowance, food, flight fare.
- Electric generator / solar system at base camp.
- Heating system at base camp.
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently US$9000/-)
- Members' climbing gear
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (e.g., roadblocks, extra hotel stays, or additional days at Base Camp)
- If trekking and climbing members split during the period, extra expenses will be charged accordingly.
- 1 PIECE - DOWN SUITS
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT SHOES (CLIMBING BOOT)
- 1 PAIR - TREKKING SHOES (WALKING SHOES)
- 1 PIECE - SLEEPING BAG
- 1 PAIR - CRAMPONS
- 1 PIECE - SUMMIT SNOW GOGGLES
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT GLOVES
- 2 PAIR - NORMAL GLOVES
- 2 PIECE - SUN GLASS
- 1 SET - ICE AXE
- 1 SET - HARNESS
- 1 PIECE - JUMAR
- 2 PIECE - LOCKING CARBINEERS
- 1 PIECE - DOWN FILLED MATTRESS (AIR MATTRESS)
- 2 PAIRS - SUMMIT SOCKS
- 1 PIECE - CLIMBING BAG 40 LTR
- 1 PIECE - HELMET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN JACKET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - FIGURE OF 8 (DESCENDER)
- 1 PIECE - HEAD LAMP
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX JACKET
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - WIND PROOF JACKET
- 2 PIECE - FLEECE JACKET
- 1 PIECE - FLEECE TROUSER
- 1 PAIR - FLEECE INNER GLOVES
- 1 PIECE - NON LOCKING CARABINEER
- 1 PIECE - WATER BOTTLE
- 1 PIECE - TAB SLING
- 2 PAIRS - LIGHT TREKKING PANTS
- 2 PIECE - NECK WARMERS
- 1 PIECE - SUN PROTECT CREAM
- 1 PIECE - LIP GUARD
- 2 PIECE - DUFFEL BAGS
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— Nouman Khan, Italy
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