60 Days
Specific Tour
12 people
English, Urdu
Broad Peak is a mountain in the Karakoram on the border of Pakistan and China, the twelfth-highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) above sea level. It was first ascended in June 1957 by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition.
Karakorum Expeditions is all set to make your expedition to Broad Peak as seamless as possible. We have 50 days itinerary for Broad Peak expedition that starts with your arrival in Islamabad. We will take care of your comfort and safety throughout your time with us. The ideal climbing season for Broad Peak starts in June and ends in September.
We have a highly dedicated and professional team of expert climbers, mountaineering instructors, high altitude guides, professional cooks, and high altitude porters. We can even provide our expert opinions on things whenever you may need any.
Arrive at the airport in Islamabad, where our driver will meet you and transport you to the hotel so you can relax and freshen yourself.
Participants will fly from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport this morning. If the clouds allow, you will be able to view Nanga Parbat. The day after arriving in Skardu is free. ISLAMABAD TO SKARDU FLIGHT (45 minuets), 2,230 m/7,316ft
After checking into our accommodation, we'll spend the day exploring Bazar, historical forts, gorgeous lakes, or old rock inscriptions, one of which is the 8th century Manthal Buddha Rock, which exhibits evidence of Buddhist monks and pilgrims who had influence in the area before to Islam. In the east of Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region at around 2,230 meters altitude lies Skardu.
We will begin our 7-hour jeep adventure to Askole village by first traveling the chilly desert to Shigar valley. However, it is dependent on the road conditions. The distance will take you between six and eight hours to complete. As of 2021, the road into the national park has been expanded, allowing us to begin the walk from Jhula camp rather than Askole, saving us a day of hot, dusty trekking on the road.. We will eat lunch in route.
On this Day Accommodation: Camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner GPS Data Trekking distance: 20km Altitude gain/loss: 283 m up Camp elevation: 3,383 m early start and a 5- to 7-hour hike. again largely level, with minor ascents and descents, and a brief river crossing.
On this Day Accommodation: Camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner GPS Data Distance: 14.7 km Time: 8-9 hours Average Pace: 38 min/km Elevation Gain/Loss: 641m/221m Min/Max Elevation: 3,379m/3,909m
Trekking distance: 6.75 km Altitude gain/loss: 564 m up Camp elevation: 4,130 m Easy day, finishing after about 6.75 kilometers (2-4 hours). As we gain altitude, we are mindful not to push ourselves too hard or sleep too high too fast.
he advantages of spending an extra night here are very Helpful. It helps the acclimatization process and has proved to be more effective than a rest day at Paiju.
Leaving Urdukas behind, you follow the moraine edge eastwards until it is possible to climb up onto the broad back of the glacier. The trail on the Baltoro goes past the Yermanandu glacier, which flows from Masherbrum, and there are views of Muztagh (7,270m), Masherbrum (7,800m) and Gasherbrum IV at the head of the Baltoro and Concordia.
On this day of the Broad Peak Expedition, the participants will reach Concordia after continuously walking up the moraine, on the way more and more high snowcapped peaks will appear, the culmination for the sighting of K2 will be experienced on this day. Other peaks that can be seen include Broad Peak, Mitre Peak, Gasherbrum, Sia Kangri and many more
On this day we will continue walk towards Broad Peak Base Camp. On this day the trekking will be a bit tough as the moraine and terrain are very hard. We can go easy and rest at the base camp of Broad Peak.
Your climbing session of Broad Peak Expedition will start from today onwards. During the climbing period, our Guide, Chef and other staff will be staying at the base camp to help and assist you. Our professional Chef will make delicious and nutritious food which will play a great role in climbing a mountain.
After the climbing season of the Expedition, you will start descending on Baltoro Glacier by following the same itinerary backwards.
Continue your trek on the Baltoro Glacier with spectacular views of the Trango Towers towards Paiju. On our approach, we have to detour to the south in order to cross the Liligo Glacier
Now you 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.
This will be our final trekking day of Broad Peak Expedition and our return to civilisation after two 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. This will be our final trekking day of Broad Peak Expedition and our return to civilisation after two 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.
Our vehicles will already be waiting for us in Askoli so we make an early start for the return drive back to Skardu. Crossing the Braldu on a suspension bridge we follow the remarkable road built through the Braldu Gorge.
GPS Data Altitude: 538 m On this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Skardu to Islamabad aiport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad. The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. Incase of flight cancellation, you will drive to Chilas for overnight. It takes eight to ten hours by a vehicle.
We booked in an extra day in Islamabad in case of travel complications getting back from Skardu. Since you have just completed the most epic hike of your life, we do not want to add any group stress by making the departure window tight. Today will be a free day in the city with group breakfast and dinner included. After a final meal together, our epic journey of a lifetime has come to an end and the time has come to say goodbye.
After Breakfast you will be transfer to Islamabad International airport for your return flight. End of “Broad Peak Expedition”.
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