Masherbrum 7,821m

Masherbrum is the 22nd highest peak on earth and the 11th tallest in our country, with an eminence of around 2450m. It is situated in the Hushe district of Ganache Baltistan, home to most of the most towering peaks in the Karakorum range of Pakistan. Masherbrum 7821m is the highest of the Masherbrum range Mountains, which is a sub-range of Karakorum, including Chogolisa, which is 7665m, and K6, which stands tall at 7281m situated on the southern crest of the region.

Masherbrum was first observed by the military of the subcontinent by Thomas Montgomerie in 1856, who indicated it as the tallest in the range of K1. However, Masherbrum is rarely addressed as K1 today. The massif of the peak comprises two main summits. The North summit, or the main summit, stands at 7821m, whereas the South West peak lies at 7806m. These two summits have been climbed, whereas the central height was initially scaled by Willi Unsoeld and George Bell, who were a part of the American expedition in 1960. The journey preferred the southwest route at that time.

	Departure/Return Location		Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
	Departure Time		Mountain Range: Karakoram
	Elevation: 7,821m		Best Time: June to End-August
	Duration: 50 Days		Zone: Permitted

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Day 01: Arrival Islamabad

Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.

Day 03: Chilas to Skardu

In case of flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

Day 04: Skardu

The day is to finalize the trek arrangements. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

Day 05: Skardu to Hushe

After breakfast, we drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok valleys before turning northwards up the Hushe valley to reaching the road head at the little Village of Hushe. (Tent)

Day 06: Hushe to Farbesang

After breakfast, trek to Farbesang. Today, we leave the last inhabited Village, Hushe. Porters are assembled to carry our luggage for the next section of the journey. We rely on our porters, who have our food and equipment and sustain our grand trek for the remaining portion of our trip. After an easy and scenic walk crossing the Hushe, Homborok, and Aling Rivers, we were taken to Farbesang, a beautiful spot on the edge of the tamarisk wood forest. En route, the views of Shabas Peak and Aling, valley, etc. (Tent)

Day 07: Burmbarmma to Masherbrum Base camp

After breakfast, trek via Masherbrum Glacier and arrive at the small grassy patch below the cliff face, which serves as the base camp for Masherbrum Peak. (Tent)

Day 08 to 45: Climbing activities

We have more than five weeks of acclimatization and scaling the main summit of Masherbrum.

Day 46: Base camp to Hushe

After breakfast, we will trek back to Hushe village. After Lunch, we will meet Little Karim and other mountaineers. After the meeting, we will also visit the Village. Overnight stay in hotel at Hushe

Day 47: Hushe to Skardu

After breakfast, we will depart for Skardu en route to the lunch stop at Khaplu. We will also visit Khaplu fort and Chaqchen mosque. The Mir Syed Ali Hamadai founded the mosque in 17century. Afternoon drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

Day 48: Skardu to Chilas

After breakfast, we will drive for a full day on the Skardu route and KKH arrival in Chilas transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 49: Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, we will drive via Babusar pass to Islamabad. We start early in the morning to cover the 12 hours-long drive. Short stay in Naran for Lunch. By evening, we shall reach Islamabad. Overnight stay at Islamabad.

50: Islamabad to Flight out

Transfer to airport for flight back home.

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Services included as following

Peak Royalty fees

Hotels:

03 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
01 night in Panorama Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
As per itinerary

Transport:

Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 X4 Jeeps:

Jeeps

Trekking and Base Camp Food:

Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

Porters:

Carry on member’s climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance

Staff: Guide / Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and their insurance

Camping Equipment:

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
International flights tickets re-confirmations
Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in the given price

Member international flight tickets
Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
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 (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be paid according to the number of days bases.

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