Map and Itinerary of  Broad Peak Expedition, Pakistan

Introduction

Trango Adventure has a long track record of organising the Broad Peak Expedition in Pakistan. We have had groups successfully climb Broad Peak on previous occasions. We designed our itinerary based on over 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatisation, safety and enjoyment.

We plan to keep to the day-by-day itinerary detailed below, but there might be some flexibility due to local conditions or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case, the trek leader will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary to minimise your inconvenience.

Adventure travel requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather, and last-minute changes to the itinerary that are beyond our control. The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of all of our trips.

Detailed Expedition Itinerary

Broad Peak Expedition Cost and Dates 2027

Private Groups – Choose Your Dates

Broad Peak Expedition start and finishes in Islamabad-Domestic Flight Inc

Services

Introduction

Royalty Fees, Liaison officer fees and high-altitude climbers’ Fees are included in our Full board service. However, these fees and services are not included if you are booking our Basecamp service only. Royalty fees and liaison officer fees are mandatory and set by the local authorities, so they will be added to your invoice. Liaison officer fees are approximately USD 4,000 for the entire expedition group, which will be shared among the participants. This means this fee will be divided among the members. Please check our Pakistan royalty fees page for the mountain royalty fees information. Royalty Fees need to be paid to the government of Pakistan in advance to secure a climbing permit.

High-altitude climbers/Sherpas are not mandatory. We can provide High-altitude climbers if you need them. High-altitude climber salaries will depend on their experience and the number of mountains they climb. The approximate cost of an experienced high-altitude porter is USD 5,000.

Prices are for the itinerary based on Islamabad to Islamabad. International flights from most cities arrive in Islamabad in the morning, and the return flights will depart from Islamabad International Airport on the last day of the itinerary.

Our staff will meet you at the International Airport, stay with you throughout the journey, and see you off at Islamabad Airport at the end of the Broad Peak Expedition. Please be aware that several pieces of documentation are to be completed to get the permits to climb a mountain in Pakistan. We recommend that you secure your place as early as possible, especially during peak times. Please note that we may ask you to pay the Royalty fees in advance to obtain the climbing permits before you arrive in Pakistan.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE

The price of our holidays can change depending on many factors. However, unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventure has undertaken to guarantee that the Land Only price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. 

The price shown on our website when you book the holiday is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases. Trango Adventure is a government-licensed Company, and we are bound to follow the strict Regulations set up by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.

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Broad Peak Expedition Pakistan 2027 information.

Climbing A Mountain In Pakistan

Pakistan occupies about 880,000 square kilometres of land, and 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 mightiest mountain ranges meet: the Karakoram, the Hindukush 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) also has 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.

Royalty Fees

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 the 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.

Helicopter Rescue Bond

You need to have an insurance policy that must cover high altitude rescue and medical costs. Our staff will collect your insurance policy details and the insurance company’s 24/7 emergency contact number at the beginning of the expedition. We will arrange the helicopter rescue if needed in case of an emergency.

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 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’s Included

• ✔ Arrival & Departure: Pick and drop service – Airport ↔ Hotel ↔ Airport
• ✔ Accommodation: 5 nights’ stay in Islamabad and Skardu (Twin-sharing basis)
• ✔ Meals: All Meals throughout the trip
• ✔ Permits & Fees: Liaison officer fee, Expedition royalty and permit from the Pakistan Government
• ✔ Transportation: All required transportation for staff and members as per the itinerary
• ✔ Domestic Flights: Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad
• ✔ Satellite phone for emergency usage.
• ✔ Porters & Staff Support: Personal porters for each member from Askole to Base Camp. Includes all staff and porters’ wages, equipment, food, clothing, and personal insurance
• ✔ Insurance: insurance for all staff
• ✔ High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: One climbing Sherpa per member
• ✔ Oxygen for Broad Peak: O2 cylinder: 3 oxygen (O2) cylinders for each Member and 2 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa
• Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of masks for each member and a high-altitude Sherpa
• ✔ Mask & Regulator: One Set of masks for each member and a high-altitude Sherpa
• ✔ Medical Support: Comprehensive medical kit for members and staff
• ✔ Solar panels/Generator for lights and to charge electronic devices
• ✔ 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.

Royalty Fees, High Altitude Sherpa and Liason Officer costs are not included if you are taking the Base Camp Service option.

What’s Not Included

• ✘ International fights
• ✘ Pakistan visa fee
• ✘ Skardu/Islamabad sightseeing
• ✘ Extra nights in Islamabad and Skardu (if you arrive early, leave late, or return early from the expedition for any reason)
• ✘ Travel insurance, high-altitude insurance, accident, medical, or emergency evacuation coverage
• ✘ Personal expenses like phone calls, internet, laundry, alcoholic drinks, shopping, and personal equipment
• ✘ Tips for Basecamp staff and porters (please plan to give some)
• ✘ Sherpa summit bonus for Broad Peak (minimum USD 1500)
• ✘ Full set of personal climbing gear and clothing
• ✘ Emergency rescue evacuation costs, if needed, and any other personal expenses
• ✘ Anything else not listed in the “What’s Included” section.

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 trek. Accommodation at each of these hotels is a twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. Whilst on trek, there will be a share-based 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 that 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.

INSURANCE

Mountain Guide & Support Staff

Hiring Additional Sherpa Support.

We provide high-altitude climbers if required. The 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.

The 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

Passport & Visas

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 trek, 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