DATES FOR 2004

Joining Dates in Islamabad

June 1, June 15, July 15

KARAKORAM TREKS & TOURS
21-B, Hotel Metropolitan, G-9 Markaz, P.O. Box 2803, Islamabad - Pakistan
Telephone : +92-51-2264876, 2250317, Fax : +92-51-2264192, 2653196
E-Mail : karakurm@isb.comsats.net.pk

Skardu Office: Hotel Yurt & Yak, Link Road, Skardu
Telephone: +92-5831-52856

United Kingdom Office
Mobile: +447884305742

50% Discount on Climbing Fee in 2004

Day 1 1	Arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel.
Day 2	Islamabad- Trek briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3	Fly to Skardu. Today we take the hour long flight to Skardu, which at 7,500 ft above sea level, is the capital of Baltistan province. This is a very spectacular flight and passes close to the world's ninth highest mountain Nanga Parbat (26,661 ft/8126 meter). We may also see Broad Peak and K2. Arrive and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon have a look around Skardu bazaar and the Kharpocho (the Fort) which is worthwhile visiting. In case of flight cancellation Drive to Chilas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4	Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5	Drive to Thongal/Askole. overnight camping.
Day 6, 7	Soon after leaving Askole we scramble over the Biafo glacier whose snout reaches right down to the Braldu river. After crossing the Panmah River, either by wading or on a cable bridge, we continue along the bank of Braldu river to Bardumal and Paiju. There are a couple of awkward spots to negotiate along the way, but we are rewarded by our first views of Baltoro glacier and its surrounding peaks. overnight camping.
Day 8	We have a rest day at Paiju for relaxation and acclimatization.
Day 9, 10	We climb onto the snout of the Baltoro glacier, and cross over to the southern side of the glacier from Paiju, Biafo and Tango round to Grand Cathedral. Following the edge of the Baltoro for a while, we cross two small side glaciers, and eventually we can see the Tango Towers soaring up on the north side of the valley. We then strike out onto the middle of the glacier and following medial moraine, getting our first views of Masherbrum (25,600 ft) to the south, we camp at Goro, the junction of Young Husband glacier to Muztagh Tower. overnight camping.
Day 11	Our final approach day, and our goal is in sight- Concordia. As we continue up the moraine to arrive there, more and more of the big peaks come into view, culminating in appearance of K2 just before we reach our campsite.
Day 12, 13	Two free days to enjoy the scenery. The views all around are tremendous: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Chogolisa and Sia Kangri are all prominent, as well as dozens of smaller peaks. Anyone energetic can trek up the Godwin Austin glacier to K2 base camp, or make the shorter trip to Broad Peak base camp It is also well worth continuing up the Baltoro for views of Chogolisa and the panorama back down the glacier towards Concordia and K2. This scenery truly cannot be matched anywhere else in the world
Day 14, 18	Trek back to Askole, overnight camping.
Day 19	Drive to Skardu. overnight at hotel.
Day 20	Fly to Islamabad, transfer to hotel. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 21	Islamabad or drive from Chilas to Islamabad.
Day 22	Islamabad - debriefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 23	Fly to onward destination. End of our services.

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