Thalle La and Deosai Trek
The Masherbrum Thalle La Trek valley connects Shigar valley with the Hushe area. The valley runs along the Park’s boundary between Khaplu and Shigar. The itinerary follows the Park boundary reaching Thalle La and passing along the Thalle valley. It is very interesting both from cultural (route 56) and trekking (trek 28) point of view. The Thalle La trekking route between Khaplu and Skardu gently ascends the attractive Thalle Lungma and cross snow-covered Pass, emerging in the dramatic expanse of the Shigar Valley. The large and green Thalle Lugma leads north-west from the Shyok River, 15km west of Khaplu and 85 km from east of Skardu. The upper valley divides, and the north branch leads over the infrequently crossed Tusserpo La (5084m) while the south branch leads over easier Thallee La (4572m). Both Passes lead to the Bauma Lungma, which runs south-west to Shigar valley. Masherbrum Thalle La Trek, one of the few non-glaciated passes and one of Baltistan’s easiest, lends itself to backpacking.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel | HOTEL | |
| 02 | Fly to Skardu in case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas 12-14hrs | HOTEL | |
| 03 | Rest day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu. Meals & overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 04 | Drive to Deosai Plateau 40km, overnight in tents | CAMP | |
| 05 | Full day explore Deosai Plains, overnight in tents | CAMP | |
| 06 | Drive back to Skardu via Satpara Lake, overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 07 | Drive to Thaly and trek to Broque 3-4hrs, overnight in tents | CAMP | |
| 08 | We cross the Thaly Pass at 4572m and descent into Shigar Valley | CAMP | |
| 09 | Free day for local exploration | HOTEL | |
| 10 | Trek to Shigar valley and drive to Skardu | HOTEL | |
| 11 | Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas 8-9hrs | HOTEL | |
| 12 | Free day in Islamabad or drive to Islamabad 11-12hrs | HOTEL | |
| 13 | Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight | HOME |
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.
- 1 Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
- 1 Small backpack for day trips
- 1 Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees, lightweight compression bag)
- 1 Warm jacket or parka
- 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
- Warm sweaters
- 2 - 4 Pairs of woolen socks
- T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
- 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
- 1 Pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in")
- 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
- 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination
- 1 Water bottle with a 1-liter capacity
- 1 Pocket-knife or hunting knife
- 1 Flashlight
- 1 Pair of sunglasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip sun cream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Personal medications
- Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
- 1 pair of fleece pants
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Camera and film
- Journal and pens
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