K2 Base Camp & Pastore Peak Climb
- 26 Days
Description
Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Pastore Peak Expedition, a climb that takes you to one of the hidden gems of the Karakoram Range. Rising at 6,060 meters, Pastore Peak offers an exciting challenge for mountaineers seeking an exhilarating climb with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, glaciers, and valleys.
Located in the rugged and remote regions of the Karakoram, the journey to Pastore Peak begins with a trek through alpine meadows, glacier moraines, and steep ridgelines, providing trekkers with incredible views of some of the range’s most iconic summits, including Rakaposhi, Diran, and Ultar Sar. The approach to the peak is demanding, yet the rewards are immense, with a landscape that feels truly untouched by time.
The climb itself is technical and requires a good level of mountaineering experience. The ascent involves glacier travel, crevasse navigation, and mixed rock and ice climbing, making it an ideal choice for climbers looking to push their limits while surrounded by pristine beauty. Reaching the summit of Pastore Peak offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Karakoram Range, leaving climbers with a profound sense of accomplishment and awe.
The Pastore Peak Expedition is perfect for seasoned mountaineers who are looking to explore a less-traveled route and experience the raw beauty of Pakistan’s high mountains. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to one of the Karakoram’s most magnificent yet lesser-known peaks.
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)
- Base Camps of K2 and Broad Peak
- Concordia - Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
- Trek up to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier (5th longest and world’s largest outside polar region)
- Gilkey memorial
- View 8,000 m peaks including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m) from Goro II, Concordia & base camps
- Views of other peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak etc.
- Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more), glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
- Indus, Panmah and Braldu rivers
- Valleys of Skardu and Shigar
- Balti porter life, Askole jeep safari etc
- Meet mountaineers at base camps
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad