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Name: TRANGO TOWER EXPEDITION PAKISTAN
Brand: Trango Adventure
SKU: 1557
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock
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The Trango Tower expedition is the ultimate mountaineering journey. Trango Tower is a 6,286-meter-high mountain, which is located north of Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram Mountains range of Pakistan. Trango Tower offers some of the largest cliffs and most challenging rock climbing, every year several expeditions from around the world visit the Karakoram to climb this difficult granite.

Expedition highlights

Explore Islamabad, the green capital city of Pakistan.
Enjoy the mountain view flight to Skardu
One of the world’s top Climbing Adventure
Walking holiday to Karakoram
Experience the picturesque Skardu and Shigar Valley in Pakistan.
Stunning wild and remote scenery through
Climb the ultimate climbing wall of the Karakoram.

Expedition Overview

Trango Tower expedition registration is now open. Trango Towers are a family of Solid rock towers in Pakistan. These towers at an Elevation of 6,286 meters offer some of the largest cliffs and most challenging rock climbing in the world. Climbing Trango Tower is considered to be tough due to the combination of altitude, total height of the routes, and the steepness of the rock. All climbing routes are highly technical.

Trango Adventures operates a 35-45-day-long Trango Tower expedition. We offer all-inclusive logistic services until the Trango Tower base camp. The Climbing duration may be longer or shorter depending on the client’s experience and ability.

Our Trango Tower Expedition starts from Islamabad. Islamabad is the purpose-built capital city of Pakistan. Our representative will meet and greet you at the Islamabad International Airport. We will transfer you to the hotel and have a group briefing in the afternoon about the Trango Tower expedition. (Subject to Weather) The next day, you will catch the (45-minute) spectacular mountain view flights to Skardu. On route, you will have the first glimpse of the great Nanga Parbat, K2 and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Mountain Peaks.

After checking into the Hotel, the rest of the day is for sightseeing and preparation for the Expedition. Skardu is the Capital of Baltistan, and it is the gateway to Trango Tower, Pakistan, K2, Deosai Plateau, Mashabrum Peaks and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. In Skardu, Trekkers and Climbers usually do their Finale purchasing and top-ups for their journeys. After a day of final preparation and briefing at the Tourism Department of Gilgit Baltistan, you will be driving to Askole (3,000m), along the Mighty Indus, Shigar and Braldu Rivers to reach Askoli.

Askoli is the last village of the valley before entering the wilderness of the Karakorum. After spending your first night in the tent under the starry canvas, you will begin your first day of walking towards Trango Tower Base Camp. At the snout of the Baltoro Glacier, the trail divides. You will take the left branch to the Base Camp of Trango Tower. En route, you will enjoy spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama including Paiyu Peak (6,660 m), Uli Biaho Tower (6,417m), Lillie, Urdukas Peak, Gasherbrum IV (7,925m), Mitre Peak (6025m) and many more.

The amphitheatre provides an ideal venue to appreciate some of the world’s most inspiring and unique mountain vistas. After a few days of trekking, you will arrive at the base camp, where you will spend one month acclimatising and climbing. Your Trango Tower Expedition climbing session will officially start from here onwards. Our staff will be based at the base camp throughout the Trango Tower climbing period. We will be giving you full backup support. After completing the climbing session of the “Trango Tower expedition”, you will follow the same routes back to Islamabad. You will spend one night in Islamabad and then take a flight to your home country.

Brief Expedition Itinerary

D-1

Arrival Day In Islamabad, Pakistan:

D-2

Islamabad to Skardu flight (2,230m), 45 minutes:

D-3

Sightseeing & Preparation Day, Skardu:

D-4

Drive To Johla Via Askoli (3,100 m), 8 Hours drive :

D-5

Trek To Paiju (3,380m), 6 Hours walking):

D-6

Trek To Trango Tower Base Camp (4,900m), 7-8 Hours Walking:

7-32

Acclimatisation & Climbing Period:

D-33

Trek Back To Paiju (3,380m), 5-6 Hours Walking:

D-34

Trek Back To Jhola, (3,170m), 7 Hours Walking:

D-35

Drive Back To Skardu Via Shigar Valey, 8 Hours Drive:

D-36

Fly Back To Islamabad,

D-37

Contingency day in case of delays - Islamabad:

D-38

Fly Back Home:

Map and itinerary of the Trango Tower Expedition in Pakistan.

Introduction.

Trango Adventure has a long track record of organising the Trango Tower Expedition in Pakistan. We have had groups successfully climb Trango Tower 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 intend to keep to the day-by-day itinerary detailed below, although 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 beyond our control. The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of all of our trips.

Detailed Expedition Itinerary

D-1

Arrival Day in Islamabad, Pakistan:

Most of the international flights arrive at Islamabad International Airport in the mornings. Your Guide will meet and greet you at the airport, then you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the days are free to recover from your journey. Later in the day, when everyone has arrived, we will have a group briefing about the Trango Tower Pakistan Expedition. Depending on the time available to us, there may be an option to do some sightseeing in Islamabad, A purpose-built City in 1961 as the new capital of Pakistan

ACCOMMODATION
Hill View Hotel or similar
MEALS
Dinner.

D-2

Islamabad to Skardu flight, (2,230m) 45 minutes:

If the flight is cancelled, we will drive on KKH to Chilas, Isb to Chilas, 461km. 8-9 H-Drive

Today we travel to Islamabad Airport to take a spectacular flight (weather permitting) across the mountains to Skardu, the Capital of Baltistan. It’s a 45-minute flight which offers Spectacular Mountains views of the Himalayas & Karakoram mountain range. You can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the world’s 9th-highest peak, Nanga Parbat (8126m). If the weather is clear, then we might be able to see K2 and Gondogoro Pass as well. Check in to the Hotel, the rest of the day will be spent visiting the local Bazar, historical forts, and scenic lakes or visiting ancient rock inscriptions, one of which is of 8th century Manthal Lord Buddha Rock that shows traces of Buddhist monks and pilgrims who influenced the area before Islam.

ACCOMMODATION
Summit Hotel or similar
MEALS
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

D-3

Sightseeing & Preparation Day, Skardu:

In the morning, you will walk up to the remains of Kharpocho Fort (built in the early 1700s), which overlooks the town and has a great view of the Indus River. If you are into photography, then this is a perfect location to take photos of Skaradu Town at sunrise or sunset. (We can arrange this for you. We will then walk to a small village, called Organic Village, which grows all its crops organically. The afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps you would like to take an optional jeep tour to Satpara Lake or explore the bazaar.

ACCOMMODATION
Summit Hotel or similar
MEALS
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

D-4

Drive To Johla Via Askoli (3,100m), 8 Hours drive:

Following day, you will drive along the Mighty Indus, Shigar and Braldu River to the lush green Shigar Valley towards Askoli. Askoli is the last village before entering the heart of Karakoram. We will spend 1-2 hours in Askoli, which is high above the thundering Braldu River. Askole is a single street of wooden houses, backed by irrigated fields of corn, potatoes and groves of apricot trees. We wind our way through the lanes and fields of Askole, which will be the last settlement that we will encounter on our trek to Concordia. Watching the local people go about their daily business is a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the hardy Balti people.

In Askole, you will meet some of your porters. After meeting our porters, we will continue our Trango Tower Expedition towards Johla camp.

The valley opens out to reveal the Biafo Glaciers, we have our first taste of moraine, we cross the snout of the glacier and descend to the green spot beside the river at Korofong. Korfong is located along the banks of the Braldu River.

From Korofong, we continue our journey by following the road up a side valley to do a detour to cross the fast-flowing river by a bridge. We then drive for another five minutes or so to reach the Jhola Camp. The views are impressive with Bakhor Das (5,809m) and Paiju Peak’s needles in the distance.

ACCOMMODATION
Full-service camping
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

D-5

Trek To Paiju (3,380m) 6 Hours:

Today will be your first walking day of the Trango Tower Expedition. After organising all the equipment and supplies, our porters load up for the journey ahead towards Paiju. The path runs for a while at the very edge of the river, before climbing to higher ground and allowing us excellent views of the impressive Paiju Peak. We have to negotiate a couple of streams today, and depending on the melting of the glaciers above, we may have to ford these (sports sandals or old trainers are useful). Paiju is a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak (6,611m). From this camp, we have the first views of the immense Baltoro Glacier, and granite peaks of the Trango and Cathedral groups, and if the weather is clear, then we might see a glimpse of K2.

ACCOMMODATION
Full-service camping
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

D-6

Trek To Trango Tower Base Camp (4,900m), 8 Hours Walk:

From our camp at Paiju, a walk of approximately one hour brings us to the snout of the Baltoro Glacier. After viewing the outpouring of meltwater from the ice, we now climb up onto the back of this great beast. At this point, the ice of the glacier is completely covered by rubble and rocks, and although we are following a trail used by many expeditions, the going here can be quite tough. The trail undulated as we climbed over the swells of the flowing glacier, and it is fascinating to think that the stones underfoot could have come from the summit of Broad Peak, Gasherbrum or K2. Gradually, we work our way across the glacier to its south side, where we can use a path along the lateral moraine. Heading roughly east, we continue, sometimes on the moraine and sometimes down beside the glacier, until we reach a side valley. At the snout of the Baltoro Glacier, the trail divides. We will take the left branch to reach the Trango Tower base camp. En route, we will enjoy spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama including Paiyu Peak (6660m), Uli Biaho Tower (6417m), Liligo, Urdukas Peak, Gasherbrum IV (7,925m), Mitre Peak (6025m), etc. The amphitheatre provides an ideal venue to appreciate some of the most inspiring and unique mountain vistas in the world. Finally, we are at the Base Camp of Great Trango Tower and hard work has paid off with sensational views of the Cathedral Towers, the Trango Group and the striking rock tower of Uli Biaho.

ACCOMMODATION
Full-service camping
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7-32

Acclimatisation & Climbing Period:

Non-guided climbing of Trango Tower will start from today onwards. During the climbing period of Trango Tower, our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you.

ACCOMMODATION
Full-service camping
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

D-33

Trek Back To Paju (3,380m), 6 Hours Walk:

After the climbing period of Trango Tower, we will head back towards Islamabad by following the same itinerary backwards. Today, we will trek on the Baltoro Glacier with spectacular views of the Trango Towers towards Paiju. As we approach, we have to detour to the south to cross the Liligo Glacier. This glacier defies world trends in that it is steadily growing. Twenty years ago, its snout was half a mile up the valley, and now it has collided with the main Baltoro Glacier, with the result that the churning forces have made it impossible to cross without the detour.

Having made the detour and returned to the main Baltoro Glacier, we now cross to its north side, climbing over the huge swells of the glacier towards the ramparts of Uli Biaho. On the other side, we then work our way down to the valley where we pick up the main trail and pass by the snout where the underground river, which flows through the length of the glacier, erupts out in a cascade to become the Braldu. The last hour of the day is an easy walk on a good path, although there is a final uphill pull to reach the campsite. On our first arrival here, we relished the prospect of a cooler climate ahead. Now we will welcome its warmth! We will spend our night at the green oasis of Paiju.

ACCOMMODATION
Full-service camping
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

D-34

Trek Back To Jhola, (3,170m), 7 Hours Walk:

This will be our final walking day of the Trango Tower Expedition. Now we are off the glacier and at a lower elevation, it is considerably warmer, and we may make an early start to use the cool of the morning. Leaving Paiju, we walk on a good trail down the valley. Once again, it is surprising how different the experience is compared to our ascent. The trail rises and falls as we cross several alluvial fans. We have to cross some side streams today, mostly using makeshift bridges or stepping-stones, but it may be necessary also to wade across, especially later in the day. The source of all these streams is meltwater, and so they grow bigger as the day gets warmer. At one point, the trail passes close to the river beside walls of conglomerate, and it is possible to feel its tremendous power. We follow the main Braldu River downstream to its confluence with the Panma River, where we turn north-east to reach a camping place beside the toll bridge at the place known as Jhola.

Today, we can celebrate the success of our Trango Tower Expedition with the porters and hand out their tips as a token of our appreciation for their hard work throughout the trek. Also, we often give them any spare kit that we no longer need, which is also a way of saying thank you. Most of our porters are from this village, so later on at the campsite, we will say goodbye to our crew, who are now our friends, and we will perhaps have a final party here.

Spend your last evening under the stars in the tent at Johla camp.

ACCOMMODATION
Full-service camping
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

D-35

Drive Back To Skardu Via Shigar Valley, 8 Hours drive:

Our vehicles will already be waiting for us in Johla, so we make an early start for the return drive to Skardu. Today, we will return to civilisation after a few weeks in the wilderness. Soon we will follow a pleasant trail which leads down to the little ablation area beside the Biafo Glacier known as Korofon, surrounded by sparse grasses and tamarisk bushes.

Beyond Korofon, we first follow the glacial moraine of the Biafo and then drive beside the river that emerges from its snout until we reach a bridge which allows us to cross to its north side. The road passes through a wide flat area known locally as the ‘King’s Polo Ground’ before climbing to pass through a convenient cleft in a ridge of rock which threatens to bar further progress down the valley. Descending steeply down the other side of this ‘window’, we have a pleasant stroll through a boulder-strewn landscape before climbing once again up onto a shallow plateau. We cross several small side valleys and begin to see various signs of habitation before reaching an irrigation channel that brings meltwater to the field of Askole. We follow the channel for a while and can appreciate the tremendous skill of the local people who have harnessed the distant snows to grow their crops in a high-altitude desert. Eventually, we reach green fields and stone walls which lead us into the village. Most of our porters are from Askole and will be pleased to be home. Here, we will say goodbye to our Porters and continue our journey towards Skardu.

Crossing the Braldu on a suspension bridge, we follow the remarkable road built through the Braldu Gorge. It is not uncommon for this road to be blocked by landslides, and we may have to change vehicles if the road is blocked. If this is the case, we will retain some of our porters to transfer the bags while we walk across any landslide areas. Once we have climbed up out of the gorge at the other end, the road improves as we travel down the fertile Shigar Valley to its confluence with the Indus. Now we have a faster, smoother journey on a paved road following the great Indus River into Skardu. Arriving in the town, we will check into our hotel, and there will be time for a welcome shower and clean up before sitting down to dinner. Tonight we will enjoy the comfort of a real bed.

ACCOMMODATION
Summit Hotel or similar
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

D-36

Fly Back To Islamabad,

If the weather is clear then will take the flight to Islamabad. Skardu Airport is a 40-minute drive from the hotel along a good road lined with poplar trees. Boarding our plane, we have an exciting flight out of the valley, once again passing by Nanga Parbat before turning south for Islamabad. Arriving in the Pakistani capital after a period in the mountains is always a strange experience, and it takes a little time to get used to the hustle and bustle and especially the traffic. Our private bus will be waiting at the airport to transfer us to the group hotel and once we have settled in it will be time to take lunch (unless we have experienced unusual flight delays). After lunch, the rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing or to relax at the hotel. Your Guide will advise you on the possibilities for sightseeing. Shopping for handmade Iranian & Afghan rugs is usually a popular option. This evening we come together again for a celebratory meal at the hotel or in a local restaurant.

Skardu Airport has recently upgraded to an international airport with the latest GPS, which means the chances of flights getting cancelled are minimal.

In Case of Flight cancellation, we will drive down the Karakoram Highway. We will arrive in Chillas late afternoon.

ACCOMMODATION
Hill View Hotel or similar
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

D-37

Contingency day in case of delays, Islamabad:

If driving down the Karakoram Highway, we will arrive in Islamabad late afternoon. If we manage to fly the day before, then we will spend today sightseeing in Islamabad. In the evening, we will have a final group meal.

Skardu is a ‘weather-dependent’ airport, which means the planes will only fly here if the visibility allows a line of sight to the runway by the pilot on the approach. Fortunately, the weather is mostly clear in the Karakoram, but local weather conditions can bring clouds and rain from time to time. If we cannot fly, we will travel down to Islamabad by road along the spectacular Karakoram Highway. If we flew up to Skardu, this would be a bonus as it is a fantastic travel experience in its own right. The drive down the Indus River to Islamabad takes two days, so this is an important contingency day to allow for this. If we have flown to Islamabad, this will be a further day for sightseeing in the capital, and your leader will advise the group on the options available for today.

ACCOMMODATION
Hill View Hotel or similar
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

D-38

Fly Back Home:

After Breakfast you will be transferred to Islamabad International Airport for the flight back home.

End of “Trango Tower Expedition”.

Trango Tower Expedition cost and dates 2026

Private Groups – Choose Your Dates

Expedition starts and finishes in Islamabad – Domestic Flight Inc.

Start	End	Price	Deposit	Registration
2 June	9 July	USD 4,000	USD 170	BOOK NOW
9 June	16 July	USD 4,000	USD 170	BOOK NOW
16 June	23 July	USD 4,000	USD 170	BOOK NOW
1 July	7 Aug	USD 4,000	USD 170	BOOK NOW
14 July	20 Aug	USD 4,000	USD 170	BOOK NOW

Services

Base Camp Service $4,000 Full Board Service $8,000

Base Camp Service

Service	Details
BASE CAMP SERVICE ONLY	All the logistics from Islamabad- Base Camp – Islamabad
TREKKING PERMIT	Yes
HOTEL	3-star hotel
TRANSPORT	All transport mentioned in the itinerary
HEATER	In the Mess Tent
HOT WATER	Yes
SOLAR / GENERATOR / LIGHT	Yes
SPECIAL TENT	Individual Tent
CUPBOARD	No
ONE-TO-ONE GUIDE	No
SUMMIT BONUS	No
SATELLITE PHONE	Yes, for emergency use only
HIGH ALTITUDE PORTERS	No
LIAISON OFFICER FEES	N/A
ABOVE BASE CAMP SERVICES	No
DOMESTIC FLIGHT	Yes

Full Board Service

Service	Details
OXYGEN	1 Oxygen (extra on demand)
OXYGEN FOR GUIDE	1
SUMMIT BONUS	No
HOTEL	3 Star Hotel
TRANSPORT	All transport is mentioned in the itinerary.
HEATER IN MESS ROOM	Yes
HOT WATER	Yes
SOLAR / GENERATOR / LIGHT	Yes
SPECIAL TENT	Individual Tent
CUPBOARD	Yes
SATELLITE PHONE,	Yes, emergency usage only
ROYALTY FEES	N/A
HIGH ALTITUDE PORTERS/ONE-TO-ONE GUIDE	Yes
LIAISON OFFICER FEES	N/A
ABOVE BASE CAMP SERVICES	Yes
DOMESTIC FLIGHT	Yes

Introduction

The Trango Tower expedition Base camp service price is without the High Altitude climber’s Fees. High Altitude climbers 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 have climbed.

The above Price is for our services from Islamabad to Trango Tower Base Camp and return to Islamabad. We also provide services above the Base camp. Contact us for more information.

International flights from most cities of the world arrive in Islamabad in the morning. Return flights will depart from Islamabad International Airport on the last day of the itinerary. We recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, we will contact you with an alternative quote. Please note that you may be asked to pay for your flights in advance of your final holiday balance.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE:

The price of our Trango Tower Expedition can change depending on a variety of factors, but unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, get the best flight prices and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. Trango Adventure is a Government-licensed and bonded tour operator that follows the strict Regulations set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.

We accept Cash on arrival, Bank Transfers, PayPal, Apple Pay and all major Credit & debit Cards.

Trango Tower Expedition

Trango Tower Expedition Pakistan 2026

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. The five of the fourteen highest peaks of the world are here, the mountains of the mountain K2 (8,611), the Magnificent Nanga Parbat (8,126), 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 organizing Expeditions in the Karakoram for 40 years so we have the expertise to help you organise your next Climbing trip. 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 then please let us know in good time so we can arrange this for you.

Climbing & Trekking Permit.

Once you have decided when you want to climb Trango Tower we can start the preparations and apply for the necessary permits. A trekking permit is required to reach Trango Tower because it is in 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.

Government Clearance.

All particulars about your 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.

Expedition Cargo & Climbing Gear.

We will take care of all the formalities to clear your 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

There will be a complete kitchen team to take care of Trango Tower expedition members at your 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 climbing permit fee will be forfeited. It cannot be carried forward to a future trip or be refunded. The climbing permit/ trekking fee 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?

Trango Adventure includes everything in all our Pakistan Holidays so you can sit back and enjoy your climbing. We do not charge any extra, for meal packages or exclude meal packages on the arrival or departure days in Islamabad.

Clearance from the customs /Airport cargo items (if any) and storage before you arrive in Pakistan.
Apply and arrange all the permits
Provide all the documents to apply for the Pakistan visa
Airport picks up and drops off To and from ISB and Skardu Airports.
Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu
Hotel and tent accommodation on a sharing basis, two people in two-bed hotel rooms and tents
One English-speaking and licensed Mountain Guide (Government Requirement).
Flight/Road transfer Islamabad-Skardu-Askole-Islamabad
Arrange an Official Briefing/Debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism office in Skardu.
Provide Porters, and Chef, all their food and wages.
Insurance for Guide, Porters, chef
Three times a day meals, from Islamabad to Islamabad, during the trek, and at the Base camp as per itinerary
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.
Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes, and parking fees
Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.
Flight to and from Skardu
4by4 transfer to and from Juhla
Staff at the Base camp

What’s not included

International Flights
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 others under force majeure conditions by the Government of Pakistan

Meal Plan

Fully inclusive of all meals throughout, from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on departure day.

Accommodation

During this trip, the group will spend 2-3 nights in Islamabad at a good 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 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.

Internal flights

SKARDU FLIGHTS

Skardu is a weather-dependent airport. Since the valley is surrounded by high mountains, planes can only land here in good visibility and this means flights to and from Skardu are never guaranteed. The planes do fly more often than not, but cancellations can and do occur and in these circumstances, we will travel by road. If we did not do this groups would risk being stranded in Islamabad and you should beware of companies that say they will only fly to Skardu as this may mean you have no possibility of trekking. See our ‘Important Note’ about travel on the Karakoram Highway for more details.

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. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. 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, you should also have a dentist check-up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

INSURANCE

We highly recommend that you have adequate travel insurance for your 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 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 holiday.

It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all deposits (Royalty Fees etc, if applicable) for Expedition are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Suggested insurance companies include:

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HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC Tel: +1-800 605 2282
Travelex Insurance Services Tel: +1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Snowcard Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
The B.M.C. Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
World Nomads (up to 6000m)
Insure for Less (Australians only)

Treks only:

Campbell Irvine Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
Rothwell & Towler Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
J S Insurance Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500

Group Leader & Support Staff

The group will be led by an experienced Mountain Guide. During the trek, the group will be accompanied by a full support crew, an assistant Guide a cook and a kitchen crew, as well as porters to carry all equipment and personal trek bags.

Altitude

Trango Tower Expedition takes you to a very high altitude. During your trip, you will be spending at least one night above 4,000 metres and/or trekking to 5,000 metres or above. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but we must follow some simple rules to acclimatize successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude on our website which can be viewed via the link below. Unless you have previous experience of trekking above 4000 metres you should consult one of our trekking experts before embarking on this holiday.

Climate

From mid-June to August, we can 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 Gondogoro 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.

Books

Trekking in Pakistan. Isobel Shaw
Karakoram Highway. King
In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Galen Rowell
K2 Triumph and Tragedy. Jim Curran

Passport & Visas

A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. 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. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.

VISA PAKISTAN

All nationalities require a visa to visit Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately $100 and you must apply for it before departure. 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 some treks, you will also be required to submit a copy of the group ‘Restricted Area’ permit which will be provided by Trango. Visa applications can be made ONLINE or in person at the Pakistan consulate/Embassy in your home country. For more information about the visa please visit our Blog & News section.

Equipment List

We will send you a detailed list of items close to your Holiday departure. 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 left at the group hotel in Islamabad or Skardu.

If you would like to more about the “Trango Tower Pakistan Expedition” then Please contact our advisers at info@trangoadventure.com