Overviews

The Drafokhar / Drifika Peak (6647m) is located in the Charakusa Glacier, a remote and rugged area of the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. Known for its challenging terrain, Drifika is considered one of the hardest climbs among peaks below 6,500 meters in the Karakoram. The peak was first successfully summited by a Japanese expedition in 1978, led by Akiya Ishimura. Climbing Drifika requires exceptional physical fitness and a broad range of mountaineering skills. In addition to proficiency in climbing and ropework, climbers must possess extensive experience with high-altitude conditions, as well as the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing weather and snow conditions often encountered in this region. The climb is a technical challenge, with steep rock and ice sections that demand both skill and endurance. The ideal season for climbing Drifika is from June to September, when the weather conditions are more favorable, though this period can still present harsh elements. Climbers should be prepared for significant physical and mental challenges. Camping at Hushe Valley, which serves as a base for the climb, incurs a nominal camping fee. Hushe Valley is the starting point for many expeditions in the region, providing access to several peaks, including Drifika.

Tour Itinarary

• Arrive in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. • Rest day for acclimatization and briefings. • Team introductions and check gear.

Fly to Skardu, subject to weather, Drive to Chilas 12- 13hrs 1200-M Hotel

• Travel by jeep from Skardu to Hushe Valley (approximately 6-7 hours). • Set up Base Camp in Hushe Valley.

Trek to Mungoloo Broq 3-4hrs

Trek to Amin Braq Base Camp 5-6 hrs

• Begin the final ascent from Camp 2 toward the summit of Drafokhar Peak. • The climb involves steep ice and rock sections. • Reach the summit of Drafokhar Peak and enjoy the views.

Trek back to Kanday 5-6 hrs (2850-M) O/N Camp

• Depart from Skardu for onward travel to Islamabad or another destination.

Fly back to your home destinations

Basecamp Services

Peak Royalty fees

4 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

01 nights in Panorama hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

As per itinerary

Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu

Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu

Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion

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 personal climbing gears, foods stuffs and camping crew etc up to Base camp and return back to jeep road head. All porters insurance

Staffs: Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance

Camping Equipment: Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils: Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery)

Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels

Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)

International flights tickets re-confirmations

Custom clearing assistance

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’s)

EPI gas and oxygen cylinder

Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.