Machulu Laa k2 View Point Trek
The Machulu Laa K2 Viewpoint Trek is a hidden gem in northern Pakistan, offering an extraordinary vantage point to view the majestic K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. This trek is becoming increasingly popular among trekkers who wish to witness the breathtaking beauty of K2 without undertaking the rigorous and longer expeditions to Concordia or the Baltoro Glacier.
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Day |
TRIP ITINEARY |
ALTITUDE |
HOTEL/CAMP |
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01 |
Arrival Islamabad International
Airport |
500-M |
Hotel |
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02 |
Fly
To Skardu Via PK451 Or Drive From Islamabad - Chilas ( Flight Subject
To Weather Condition) |
1200-M |
Hotel |
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03 |
Skardu
Sightseeing or
Drive from Chilas to Skardu |
2400-M |
Hotel |
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04 |
Drive from Skardu To Machulu |
2600-M |
Hotel |
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05 |
Trek form Machulu to Camp I (
Khadi Broq) |
3800-M |
Camp |
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06 |
Hike from Camp I to Camp II (Qouli
Brangsa) |
4150-M |
Camp |
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07-08 |
Trek
to Machulu La K2 View Point and back to Camp II |
5150-M |
Camp |
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09 |
Trek
down to Machulu and Drive to Skardu |
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Hotel |
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10 |
Fly To Islamabad /Drive to Chilas |
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Hotel |
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11 |
Transfer to Islamabad airport for
International flight |
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On board |
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Services Included
- Airport/road transfer in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car.
- All road transfers by chartered private vehicles.
- Best tourist class hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis)
- Locally sourced fresh meals during trek including tea and coffee.
- Morning bed tea on trek
- Some supplementary snacks on trek
- Evening fill of your water bottle with boiled drinking water.
- Sleeping tents (twin sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs.
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear.
- Services of experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters.
- Staff food, insurance and equipment
- 10kg of personal baggage during trek.
- Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
- Central Karakoram National Park Entrance fee
- Camping sites fee, Bridges crossing fee
- Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff.
- Safety rope and basic necessary gear.
- First Aid Kit with necessary medicines
Services Not Included
- International airfare.
- All meals in hotels.
- Excess weight.
- Excess days beyond the itinerary
- Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment.
- Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls.
- Satellite phone with solar charger (can hire).
- Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc.
- Hire of sleeping bags/gloves and down jackets.
- Tips.
- Airport and departure taxes.
- Hotels- early check-in and late check-out.
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond control of BALTISTAN AVENTURE.
- Cost incurred from early leaving the trip.
- Travel Insurance of member.
- Visa.
- Any other service not mentioned above.
- Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons - 1 PIECE
- Small backpack for day trips - 1 PIECE
- Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees, lightweight compression bag) - 1 PIECE
- Warm jacket or parka - 1 PIECE
- Outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet) - 3 PAIRS
- Warm sweaters - 1-2 PIECES
- Woolen socks - 2-4 PAIRS
- T-shirts, shirts, hats, or caps - 2-3 PIECES
- Warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts - 1 SET
- Hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in") - 1 PAIR
- Light shoes (runners or sneakers) - 1 PAIR
- Light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination - 1 SET
- Water bottle with a 1-liter capacity - 1 PIECE
- Pocket-knife or hunting knife - 1 PIECE
- Flashlight - 1 PIECE
- Sun glasses - 1 PAIR (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip sun cream - 1 PIECE EACH (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Personal medications - 1 SET
- Underwear, personal items, and toiletries - 1 SET
- Fleece pants - 1 PAIR
- Wool or fleece hat - 1 PIECE
- Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets) - 1 PIECE
- Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots) - 1 PAIR
- Gore-Tex shell gloves - 1 PAIR
- Optional Trekking poles - 1 PAIR (Recommended)
- Thermarest sleeping pad - 1 PIECE
- Camera and film - 1 SET
- Journal and pens - 1 SET
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