Khosar Gang Expeditions 6401-M
The name Khosar gang peak 6400m in the balti language
means Ice pumpkin. The glacier feeds the part of Shigar Valley situated on the
left bank of Braldo river,near to kashmal village,sildi village,or yuno
village,an hour plus drive from
skardu.khosar gang peak is an easy climbing peak , giving you opportunity to
start your first high altitude experience in karakoram,involve crossing of ice
which is mixed with little Rock present intermediate difficult.
A Valley that is 45 kms ride away from Skardu city. The first successful expedition was led by an American couple (Fanny & William bullock-workman) in 1899, which at that time was a world altitude record for women mountaineers. Offering breathtaking views of Spantik, Nanga Parbat, and other peaks above 5,000 meters.Our Service Start from the Capital city of Pakistan Islamabad TO Islamabad. Visiting the colorful bazaars in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Driving through the Karakorum Highway, the eighth wonder of the world
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Days |
Trip
Itinerary |
Accommodation |
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Day
01 |
Islamabad
(500 –M) Arrival International Airport at Islamabad &
transfer to hotel, official procedures. Welcome reception, and rest day at hotel . |
Hotel
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Day
02 |
Islamabad
(500 –M) to Chilas 1200 -M ) Domestic
flight Islamabad to Skardu PK-451
(Flight is subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to Incase of cancellation of flight (13-14 hrs) drive by coach to
Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway.(by air 45 minutes takes from Islamabad
to Skardu ) |
Hotel |
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Day
03 |
Chilas
/ (1200-M) To Skardu (a) free day at Skardu & transfer to
hotel. (b) If you are driving, complete road journey (10-11 hrs) to Skardu
(275 km) En-route has good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at junction of Indus
River and the rapids and fall of Indus River. (c) Official
procedures. Welcome reception(briefing) at Ministry of
Tourism at Skardu for briefing |
Hotel |
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Day
04/10 |
Drive
from Skardu to Shigar sildi village and continue trek to Khosar gang Peak (ACCLIMATIZATION
AND CLIMBING DAY 04 . |
Camp |
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Day
11 |
Drive to Skardu |
Camp |
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Day
12 |
Islamabad/Chilas Fly to Islamabad PK-451(Subject to weather). Upon arrival
transfer to hotel. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. Overnight
at hotel. |
Hotel |
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Day
13 |
Islamabad : Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. In case of driving,
complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad. Overnight at hotel. |
Hotel |
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Day
14 |
Islamabad : Transfer to airport for your return flight to home. |
On board |
Services Included
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas – Skardu - Kanday
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Three nights in Skardu with full board.
- Local staff Wages, insurance, food and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 50kg each climbing members.
- Way down 25kg each climbing members.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
- Low Porters Equipment’s.
- Documentation fee
Services Not Included
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable after deduction of service charge U$D 300/-) it is now US$15000/-
- Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- 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
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- Any unforeseen expenses (such as road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will pay according to the number of days spent at Base Camp.
- Trekking members and climbing members will come together. If any/some member split during the period then extra expenses will be charged according to normal price.
- JACKETS - Polar fleece jacket (wool sweater may be used but not recommended). Windproof / waterproof breathable jacket Gore tex or similar. Down jacket (optional but may be very useful during the cold nights and for trekking or mountaineering trips).
- PANTS - Regular pants (better if they can transform to shorts). Polar fleece pants (optional but may be useful during the cold nights and for trekking or mountaineering trips).
- UNDERWEAR - Long top and bottom (synthetic mid weight thermal underwear better).
- SOCKS - Regular cotton socks. Thick wool socks recommended for trekking or mountaineering trips.
- SHIRT - Long sleeve shirts recommended; in the highlands prevent from sunburn (also helpful when traveling to the jungle to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes).
- FOOT WEAR - Lightweight boots or shoes for regular traveling.
- HAT - Polar fleece headband, wool hat, or balaclava for the night, and sun hat with brim for the day.
- GLOVES - Thin gloves for regular traveling. Other clothing. Bathing suit and bandanas are optional but may be useful.
- PLASTIC BOOTS - Recommended for mountaineering trips on glaciers and above 6,000m (20,000ft), make sure they fit your crampons and do not hurt your feet.
- LEATHER BOOTS - Recommended for short mountaineering trips usually below 6,000m (20,000ft). They are also good for "Trekking peak" trips to high volcanoes.
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