Overviews

The K6 & K7 Basecamp Trek is a challenging and exhilarating adventure in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. It takes you deep into the heart of the Hushe Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, offering a remarkable journey through rugged terrain, picturesque landscapes, and breathtaking mountain vistas. The trek begins in the scenic village of Hushe, where you'll start your ascent towards the basecamp of K6 & K7, a majestic peak standing at an elevation of K6 (7,282 meters (or 25,659ft)) and K7 (6,934 meters (22,749 feet)). The trail meanders through diverse terrain, including rocky paths, alpine meadows, and glacial moraines, providing a unique and ever-changing backdrop. As you make your way towards the basecamp, you'll be surrounded by towering mountains, including K6 & K7 itself. The peak is renowned for its steep and challenging climbing routes, attracting experienced mountaineers from around the world. The sight of K6 & K7's majestic presence against the backdrop of the Karakoram Range is truly awe-inspiring.

Tour Itinarary

Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to comfortable centrally located hotel. Reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recovered from long flight to Pakistan. in the after noon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other member of group. Overnight stay at hotel.

4 hours, 8.5km, 670m ascent Head east from Shaishcho into the ablation valley north of the Tsarak Tsa Glacier. The sharp spires of K7 and Link Sar are visible ahead. Tikchumik (small spring), which is in the ablation valley at the base of the ridge west of the Chogolisa Glacier, has good water. Continue along the base of the ridge to the Chogolisa Glacier’s west margin. Cross this glacier to the green and flowered Spangser above the confluence of the Chogolisa and Tsarak Tsa glaciers. Spangser (4000m) is the highest pasture and is used mid-July to mid-August. Granite slabs rise above Spangser (in Balti spang means ‘meadows’; ser, a ‘place to walk about’) and Namika (6325m) towers across the Tsarak Tsa Glacier.

Drive 11-12 hrs on famous Karakorum Highway to Chilas. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Chatar or Besham. O/N stay in hotel.

After Break fast drive 9-10 hrs to Skardu, en route stop at “junction Point of World great Mountain Ranges” Himalaya, Karakorum & Hindukush and view point of Killer mountain “Nanga Parbat”. O/N Stay in hotel.

Hire porters and purchase supplies in Skardu and free time for sightseeing. O/N stay in hotel.

Today we will embark our full day jeep drive 7-8 hrs through winding trial and beautiful villages to Hushe, the last inhabitant on our way to the K7 base camp. O/N Stay in camp.

4 hours very easy trek lead us to Saicho. Saicho is center point to go to high heaven Gondogoro la and Masherbrum base camp etc. O/N stay in camp.

Today we will turn right side and have trek of 4-5 hours to our camp side Spangser. From where you will embark K6 & K7 and link Sar just ahead of you. O/N stay in camp.

4-5 hours trek to K6 & K7 base camp.

Rest day and exploration at K6 & K7 base camp.

Drive by jeeps back to Skardu. O/N stay in the hotel.

Commence return journey via the same route to Islamabad, upon arrival drive to concern department for debriefing.

Transfer to Islamabad international airport for the onward flight (End of services).

Services

Pollution fees

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

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

02 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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

Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu

Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion

Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

Jeeps from Skardu to Hushe

Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)

Carry on member personal equipment, foods stuffs and camping crew etc. All porters insurance

16 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)

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

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

Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

Member international flight tickets

Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature

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

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.

And all the services which are not mentioned above list.