Khosar Gang Peak
- 15 Days
Hidden Gem of the Karokaram
Discover the untouched beauty and adventure of Khosar Gang Peak, a stunning, lesser-known summit in the Karakoram Range. Standing at 5,850 meters, Khosar Gang offers a unique and challenging climb, perfect for mountaineers seeking a rewarding yet less crowded alternative to some of the more famous peaks in the region.
The journey to Khosar Gang takes you through pristine alpine landscapes, glacial moraines, and rocky ridgelines, offering breathtaking views of surrounding giants like Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar, and Diran Peak. As you ascend, you’ll experience the rugged wilderness of the Karakoram, where nature remains largely untouched and the vistas seem endless.
Khosar Gang Peak itself provides an exciting technical climb, with a combination of glacier traversing and steep rock faces, making it an ideal challenge for experienced climbers. Reaching the summit offers a rare and panoramic view of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and glaciers, rewarding climbers with a sense of achievement in one of the most beautiful and remote parts of the world.
For those looking to test their skills in a less-explored region of the Karakoram, the Khosar Gang Peak Expedition offers a perfect blend of adventure, technical climbing, and natural beauty. Join us on this extraordinary journey to one of Pakistan’s hidden mountaineering gems!
Included
- All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
- All road transfers including airport transfers
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters - personal luggage (14kgs)
- Storage service for baggage in Skardu (for leaving a bag behind in Skardu before going on the trek)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 67 per night
- Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 11 per kg
- Storage service for baggage in Islamabad: USD 28 per bag/piece
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
- Costs due to Force Majeure (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)
- Climb an easy trekking peak (6,000m plus) in Karakorams, Pakistan - a unique offering by Apricot Tours
- View of all five 8,000m peaks from the summit on a clear day, including, K2, G1, G2, Broad Peak and Nanga Parbat.
- View of 7000m peaks including Rakaposhi, Haramosh, Spantik, Baintha Brak 1, Latoks and many more
- Flora & Fauna (including Eagles, Vultures and many other species of birds)
- Experience the Balti Shepherd life at the Base Camp
- Flexibility of resting at base camp in case participant doesn't feel like climbing
- View of Bradlu River