Broad Peak Expedition Pakistan 2025-26 information.
Climbing A Mountain In Pakistan
Pakistan occupies about 880,000 square kilometres of land, it stretches from the Arabian Sea to the high mountains of Central Asia. Pakistan is a country of contrasts: expansive dusty plains to the high snowy peaks of the Karakoram and the Himalayas in Gilgit Baltistan. Here the world’s three Great mightiest mountain ranges meet: the Karakoram, the Handukush and the Himalayas. This region is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking mountains. Five of the fourteen highest peaks in the world are here, the mountains of the mountain K2 (8,611), the Magnificent Nanga Parbat (8,126m), Hidden Peak(8,080 ), Broad Peak (8,047 ), and Gasherbrum II ((8,035m ). Gilgit Baltistan (northern areas) has also the largest Glaciers outside the polar glaciers. The scope for Climbing a Mountain in Pakistan is virtually unlimited. Climbing Holidays will depend on what type of climbing you would like to do, how much experience you have, Which season you would like to go, How many days you have available, etc. We have been organising Expeditions in the Karakoram for 40 years, so we have the expertise to help you organise your Broad Peak Expedition. Our expert Advisors will be happy to assist you. In Pakistan, we have to apply for climbing permits for many Peaks, so if you know which mountain you want to climb, please let us know in good time so we can arrange this for you.
Climbing & Trekking Permit.
Once you have decided which mountain you want to climb, we can start the preparations and apply for the necessary permits. A climbing permit is required to climb peaks which are above 6500 meters, and a trekking permit is required for some areas, one of which is the Central Karakoram National Park area(CKNP). We have extensive details of all peaks, permit fees, rules and regulations regarding climbing in Pakistan. We will take care of everything so you can focus on your Climbing.
At the beginning of each year, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council publishes the official royalty fees for the upcoming summer and winter climbing season. This notification is publicly available and makes a distinction in terms of the mountain, trekking and waste disposal fees for various areas and the two seasons. We have to apply for the Permits that’s why we need a deposit from you. The royalty fees of Broad Peak Expedition are paid to the Gilgit-Baltistan Government and they are not refundable. Please contact us for more details.
Government Clearance
All particulars about your Broad Peak expedition including the details of all members must be sent to us so that we can get the government clearance for the approval of your climbing permit. Additional members can still be added or changed at a later date if needed, but it is best to send everything well in advance to prevent any delays at the start of your expedition. We currently advise you to apply not later than 3 months in advance as unfortunately, we have noticed that the time for clearance is taking longer each year.
Each Broad Peak Expedition has to obtain a helicopter rescue bond of US$10,000/- from Askari Aviation www.askariaviation.com to be allowed to commence the expedition. If these rescue services are not used, the bond will be refunded after the end of the expedition minus the administration charges from Askari Aviation. We can assist with these arrangements if needed.
Liaison Officer
To all peaks between 6,500 meters to 8,611 meters, the Government of Pakistan sends Liaison officers with expeditions. All his expenses like food, accommodation and transportation are borne by the expeditions. In addition to the above-mentioned standard kit, the Liaison Officer is paid a daily allowance in Rawalpindi / Islamabad as well as in the mountains for his food. A part of his cost, sharing the cook, insurance, and provision of two porters for his stuff & food while trekking up & one porter while Trekking down is paid by us.
Environment
All expeditions are required to submit an environmental undertaking which states that they will take their garbage with them after the end of the expedition. The Liaison Officer will have to certify that the team has left the mountain clean, if this has not been done satisfactorily fines will be imposed. A separate environment waste management fee is charged to each expedition member for maintenance of the mountain environs which is non-refundable.
Expedition Cargo & Climbing Gear
We will take care of all the formalities to clear your Broad Peak Expedition cargo & safely store it before your arrival. Any charges incurred at clearance (during export or import) of your equipment will not be paid by us. All non-consumable equipment that you bring in will be duty-free if you take it back with you. You are not allowed to trade in it. The consumable goods are similarly duty-free as long as they are used for the purpose they have been brought in for. The unconsumed materials have to be re-exported. We have a selection of well-maintained climbing materials which we are renting out to expeditions and items for sale like different variations of climbing rope and gas canisters.
Base Camp Staff & High Altitude Porters
There will be a complete kitchen crew to take care of you and your Broad Peak expedition team members at Broad Peak base camp and of course on the trek to and from Base Camp. The number of staff depends on the number of climbers. However, for our normal expeditions ranging from 10-15 members, we provide one head cook, one assistant cook and one or two helpers who take care of base camp services. We are also able to arrange experienced high-altitude porters to assist you during your climb, kindly inquire well in advance so that we can hire the best High Altitude Porters for you.
Cancellation
In case you have to cancel your expedition plans or want to postpone your trip, the royalty fee will be forfeited. It cannot be carried forward to a future trip or be refunded. The royalty is refunded if the government cancels a permit for some reason. Cost related to our services will be (partially) refunded based on our Terms & Conditions.
What is Included
- Liaison with the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for the climbing permit process, providing measurements of the appointed Liaison officer for his prescribed kit
- Process of import/export permit from the Ministry of Tourism
- Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage
- Assistance upon arrival/departure. Official Briefing/Debriefing
- Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu
- All meals during the trek and at B.C. as per itinerary (BC service). Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 50 kg per person on return from BC
- Road transfers between the airport/hotel and within the city as per itinerary
- Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear
- Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook and assistant(s)
- Insurance of our field staff and low-altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
- Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes parking fees etc
- Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except for postage charges
- Reconfirmation of domestic air tickets
- Hiring of HAPs, liaison officer, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement
- The team arranges the wages and kit.
What’s not included?
- International, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
- Surface transfers in case of flight cancellations to the kick-off point.
- Liaison Officer kit and equipment, allowances, travel, hotels, meals and insurance and his expenses of any kind.
- High altitude porters/any crew above BC.
- Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond
- base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.
- Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.
- Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of a personal nature.
- Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions.
- Climbing Permit, Pollution and Environmental fees or any other fee requirement
- by the Government of Pakistan.
- Clearing agent charges.
- High altitude porter
- Pakistan Visa Fee
Meal Plan
Fully inclusive of all meals throughout, from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day of the itinerary.
Accommodation
During this trip, the group will spend 2-3 nights in Islamabad at a good international tourist standard hotel. The group will also have a night in a tourist standard hotel in Skardu before and after the trekking. Accommodation at each of these hotels is at twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. Whilst on trek there will be a share base camping in 2-person tents. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single tent while on trek for an additional cost. Please note single tent hire does not include single rooms in hotels. For the hotel nights, single rooms are available for a supplementary cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. For hotel prices and single supplement costs please contact our Advisers. Hotel rooms are subject to availability and prices may vary.
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specifically require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad. However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. In Skardu and the mountains, there is no malaria risk. On holidays to more remote areas of Pakistan, you should also have a dentist check-up.
Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you
take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
INSURANCE
It is essential to have valid travel insurance for your Broad Peak Expedition trip with Trango Adventure Pakistan. We recognise the complexity and variety of choices in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your preferred insurer or have annual multi-trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Trango Adventure Broad Peak Expedition itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.
Trango Adventure does not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is highly recommended that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your Broad Peak Expedition.
It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all Royalty Fees for Expeditions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Expeditions or Treks
Treks & Toursonly:
Mountain Guide & Support Staff
Your group will be led by an experienced and government-licensed English-speaking Mountain Guide. During the trek, you will be accompanied by a supporting crew, an assistant Guide, a cook and kitchen staff, as well as porters to carry all equipment and personal trek and expedition bags.
Hiring Additional Sherpa Support.
We provide high-altitude climbers if required. High altitude guide will carry your gear on ‘camp moving’ days, so all you have to take is your jacket, water bottle and items required for the day. This option is popular with those who have difficulty recovering after carrying a heavy load at altitude.
Personal Sherpa
This option provides you with the assistance of a very experienced and dedicated Sherpa who will support you above Broad Peak Base Camp. Your Personal Sherpa will climb with you each day as your climbing partner and generally assist you throughout the expedition to the summit. When on the mountain, you would share a tent with your Personal Sherpa, and he would supervise cooking duties. Our Sherpa guides are highly experienced, with multiple ascents of Broad Peak and other peaks in the Karakoram region.
Broad Peak Expedition involves going to a very high altitude. During your trip, you will spend at least one night above 6,000 metres and/or trekking to 5,000 metres or above. You must have previous mountaineering experience of climbing a 6,000-meter peak and knowledge of High altitude. Unless you have previous experience of trekking And climbing above 4,000 metres you should consult one of our trekking and climbing experts before embarking on this holiday.
Climate
From mid-June to August, we expect to encounter temperatures as high as 30°C at Skardu and 25°C at Hushe and Askole. In June and early July, there will be a good covering of snow on the slopes leading to and from the Gondoro la and we may also encounter snow on the upper part of the Baltoro. Above 4,000 metres snow can fall at any time of the year. At any time of the season, the night-time temperature above 4000 metres is likely to drop to freezing or below and at our highest camps may reach minus 10 or 15°C. The weather is generally good throughout the summer season, with clear skies and little rain or snow. However, weather in mountainous areas is difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time of the year.
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Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to Pakistan. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice.
All nationalities require a visa to enter Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately $80. To obtain a visa for Pakistan you will require a letter of introduction from an approved agency which will be provided by Trango Adventure. For expeditions and treks in the Baltoro region, you will also required to submit a copy of the group ‘Restricted Area’ permit which will be provided by Trango Adventure. Visa applications can be made online or in person at the Pakistan consulate/Embassy in your home country. For more information about Pakistan Visa, please check our Holiday info section.
Equipment List
We will send you a detailed list of items close to your holiday. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. Anything not required on the trek can be put in the expedition luggage. Please note that your mountaineering equipment will be packed into additional communal kitbags at the start of the trekking, and this equipment will not be part of your weight limit.
If you would like to know more about “Broad Peak Expedition” then please contact our advisers at info@trangoadventure.com
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So price is $6000 USD Plus additional fees from the government? So its actually more like 8000?
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