DATES FOR 2004
July
20 and August 15
KARAKURUM 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
GOLDEN
PEAK TREK
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 2 | Fly from Islamabad to Gilgit which takes approx 1 hour 45 minutes. This is one of the most spectacular flight that one can take in this world. During this flight, you will have a chance to view Nanga Parbat (the Killer mountain) very closely. Overnight at hotel. In case of flight cancellation due to weather conditions, or non-availability of seats in the flight, this day will be utilized by driving from Islamabad to Besham along the spectacular Karakurum Highway. Overnight at hotel in Besham. |
| Day 3 | A free day in Gilgit for excursion to Kargah Nallah to view the ancient Buddhist manuscripts or drive from Besham to Gilgit. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 | Drive from Gilgit to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, Visit to Altit and Baltit forts. The Baltit fort which dates back to 700 years, has recently been preserved by the Aga Khan Foundation at a cost of 2 million dollars. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 | Drive from Karimabad to Hopar and begin trek to Shishkin. Today will be our first day of trek and we will begin it with the hiring of considerable number of porters. Overnight camping. |
| Day 6 | We will now have our first view of the Barpu glacier and follow its path till we reach our camp site at Barpu Gram. |
| Day 7 | Today will be a strenuous day as we will trek for longer than usual till we reach our camp site Phai Phari. overnight camping. |
| Day 8 | Trek
from Phai Phari to Chukutans at the base of Barpu glacier. Overnight camping.
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| Day 9 | Trek to Girgindi. The elevation at this lace is 3,877 meters. Overnight camping. |
| Day 10 | Trek to Maqpan Phari. overnight camping. |
| Day 11-12 | Our excitement seems to mount as we approach the base camp of Golden. This scenery truly cannot be matched any where in this world. Overnight camp |
| Day 13 | A free day at the base camp for exploration. Overnight camping. |
| Day 14-16 | We now descend and retrace our steps to Phai Phari. Overnight camping. |
| Day 17 | Return to Hopar where our jeeps will be waiting for us on the 18th day. Overnight camping. |
| Day 18 | Drive to Chilas. overnight at hotel. |
| Day 19 | Drive to Rawalpindi. on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight. |
| Day 21 | Fly to onward destination. |
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TREKS
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