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Snow Lake & Hispar La

This trek visits a remote region of the Pakistan Karakoram mountains to Snow Lake and over the Hispar La to Hunza.

A unique journey crossing the longest glacial system in the Karakoram which has the greatest concentration of glacial systems outside Antartica. The route connects Baltistan with Hunza valley by traversing the huge Biafo and Hispar glacial systems passing Snow Lake and over the Hispar La pass. This area was described by the famous mountaineer explorer Eric Shipton as ’the last blank on the map’.

The journey starts with a flight to Skardu with spectacular views of the Karakoram range including Nanga Parbat and after several nights in Skardu we take jeep transport to the road head at Askole. Once leaving Askole we will be a self contained expedition for the next two weeks. This is a challenging trek in a remote mountain environment with the route passing over glaciers and moraine where roped glacier travel will be required for several days.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Pakistan
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 25 days from Islamabad
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter FRGS
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2010 - £2,145 (US$3,530)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight from Islamabad to Skardu and from Gilgit to Islamabad
  • All internal transport and transfers including airport collections
  • Twin share room at private guesthouse in Islamabad and at K2 Motel in Skardu
  • Breakfast only in Islamabad, all meals included in Skardu and on trek
  • Twin share domed tents while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, Western and Pakistani guides and porters
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Pakistan Trek Information" notes

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Islamabad (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £88)
  • Pakistan visa at £55 (obtain before departure)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Islamabad
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips to local trekking crew
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • July 7th to 31st 2011
  • July 5th to 29th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Islamabad 
  • Day 2Fly to Skardu 
  • Day 3Fly to Skardu (if we flew to Skardu yesterday then we explore the town today) 
  • Day 4Buffer day 
  • Day 5Jeeps to Askole (3,048m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Namla (3,566m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Mango (3,639m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Baintha (4,227m)  
  • Day 9Rest and acclimatisation day 
  • Day 10Trek to Morfogoro (4,300m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Karfogoro (4,590m) 
  • Day 12Hispar La (5,151m) 
  • Day 13Descend from Hispar La and trek to Khani Basa (4,649m) 
  • Day 14Trek to Hugura Shanga (4,305m)  
  • Day 15Rest day at Hugura Shanga 
  • Day 16Trek to Shigam Baris (4,120m) 
  • Day 17Trek to Bitanmall (3,835m) 
  • Day 18Trek to Falolingkish (3,353m) 
  • Day 19Trek to Hispar village (2,302m) 
  • Day 20Finish the trek, drive to Karimabad (2,438m) 
  • Day 21At leisure in Karimabad 
  • Day 22 Drive to Gilgit 
  • Day 23Fly to Islamabad 
  • Day 24At leisure in Islamabad 
  • Day 25Fly back home 
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