Broad Peak Expedition 8,051 m (26,414 ft)

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Broad Peak Expedition
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Duration

60 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English, Urdu

About this tour

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.

Highlights

  • Very competitive prices for an eight thousander peak
  • Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the mountain
  • Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and vast experience
  • Spectacular mountain vistas during the expedition
  • Apricot Tours is a fully licensed native adventure company
  • Fixed departures are normally guided by our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC)
  • Private groups are always one of our top priorities
  • We cater to both guided expeditions and non-guided (alpine style) climbing
  • We cater to both "base camp services" and "full board services"
  • Nepalese Sherpas available upon timely request (at least 6 months prior to arrival in Pakistan)
  • The following High Altitude Support available at extra cost
  • a. Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - Will carry 20 kg of personal equipment between camps
  • b. Nepalese Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) – Carries up to 20 kg (44lbs) of your personal equipment, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you every step of the way.
  • c. Personal equipment carriage service – Sherpa carries up to 10kg (22lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps

Included/Excluded

  • All meals during trek to base camp and at base-camp (B,L,D)
  • Four (4) nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
  • Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
  • Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
  • All internal/domestic transport
  • All domestic flights
  • 65kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
  • Permit & royalty fee
  • Liason officer(s) - equipment fee and allowance
  • Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
  • Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
  • Experienced cook from Pakistan
  • Kitchen staff
  • Porters for all expedition supplies
  • Solar power at base camp
  • Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
  • Communication radio (walkie talkie)
  • Weather reports from European sources
  • Personal climbing Sherpa - USD 12, 483 (includes wages, kit allowance, royalty fee, return flight fares from Nepal, meals in Pakistan, oxygen cyclinders & mask/regulator for climb, accommodation, etc)
  • Supplemental Oxygen for climbers (3 cylinders recommended) - Prices given below.
  • Oxygen Cylinders Brand New Used/Old
  • 1 Large 4litres Russian cylinder US$990 US$650
  • 2 Large 4litres Russian cylinder US$1,980 US$1,300
  • 3 Large 4litres Russian cylinder US$2,790 US$1,950
  • 4 Large 4litres Russian cylinder US$3,960 US$2,600
  • 5 Large 4litres Russian cylinder US$4,950 US$3,250
  • 6 Large 4litres Russian cylinder US$5,940 US$3,900
  • Oxygen set for climber - includes regulator, mask, hoses, carriage to high camps - USD 980
  • Summit bonus for personal Sherpa of US$ 1500
  • International airfare
  • Personal climbing equipment for any 8,000m peak, clothing & sleeping equipment
  • Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
  • Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
  • Pakistan visa fee
  • Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 490 in total
  • Meals in Islamabad
  • Extra hotel nights after the climb
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
  • Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
  • Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country

Itinerary

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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Urdu

Tour's Location

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Askole
06/10/2022

Lifelong memories

We were part of a group of 17 who quickly formed a close bond created entirely by the enthusiasm and generosity of our leader. Nothing was too much trouble Long went out of his way every day to make sure we experienced in full life in Vietnam. The trip ran like clockwork, without us feeling we were being rushed at any stage. He made it fun even when we cycled 100 k in a day taking in a very high mountain pass.
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Muhammad
06/10/2022

Good 'ole Exodus!

An interesting blend of Vietnam from north to south including an o/n sleeper train. The success and enjoyment of these trips is usually down to the blend of fellow travellers and team leader and this one was no different. The weather,early season, was mixed with a little more rain and cloud than hoped for but did not detract from the enjoyment but a little more sunshine would have enhanced the countryside. A read of the brochure and trip notes will give a very accurate picture of the breadth and variety of the trip. The daily riding distances are mainly governed by the fitness of the participants and their ability to cover the miles in a reasonable time and for the first time in my experience of 7 trips we were delayed by some participants who frankly were not cycling fit and I wonder if they had read and understood the pre - trip advice!
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Arman Askole
06/10/2022
Fantastic Trip I am a little late in posting a review. We returned from this trip in early March, right when everything started to close down due to Covid-19. I can tell you that the memories of this trip have kept me going while sheltering in place. If you are thinking this might be the trip for you, please know that it is very fast paced with moving from place to place almost every night was quite challenging. The cycling itself was challenging based on ones fitness level. My husband completed every kilometer, while I did about three-quarters of the cycling. A lot of it depends on the heat, but for a female in my early 50s, I found it very doable. We had the most fabulous guide and crew. I cannot say enough of about our guide Son - he was absolutely amazing - taking care of all the details while we enjoyed ourselves. There are plenty of water/snack stops with fresh fruit and amazing snacks (ginger/nuts/cookies). They take very good care of you.
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