MASHERBRUM (7,821 M) EXPEDITION

 

Masherbrum is one of the magnificent peaks of the Karakoram Range, Pakistan. In 1856 this peak was named for the first time by a British survey team. The stunning ice and rock make this peak very magnificent. Masherbrum is located south of the Baltoro Glacier. The peaks vertical north face is a great pyramid with narrow vertical ridges. Masherbrum peak demonstrates to be a thrilling climb climbers. In 1960 George Bell and Willie Unsoeld, the member of the American-Pakistani expedition, first climbed. The approach route to Gasherbrum base camp starts from Skardu, and the approach trek starts from the Hushe village on the Masherbrum glacier.

Itinerary:

Days

Areas

Overnight

01 Arrival at Islamabad Airport and transfer to the hotel. 
Overnight in hotel.
Hotel
02 Briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan and departure for Chilas via Silk Rout, sight seeing all along the rout with the company of Indus river the longest river of Pakistan It flows from Tibet northwest across the Indian-controlled portion of Jammu and Kashmir, passing between the western extremity of the Himalayas and the northern extremity of the Hindu Kush mountain range; it then courses generally south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. Overnight in Chilas. Hotel
03 Drive to Skardu, over night in hotel. (8 hours drive). Hotel
04 Day for final preparation for the expedition. Hotel
05 Drive to Hushe. Hotel
06 Trek to Brumbrama. During the trek we will cross Hushe and Aling River. En route the views of Cathedral Peak, overnight in hotel. Camp
07 Trek to Masherbrum Base camp for 2 to 3 hours via Masherbrum Glacier. Camp
08-39 Climbing activities. Length of climbing days depends on fitness of climber. Camp
40 Trek to Hushe via Gondogoro La. Camp
41 Drive to Skardu. Camp
42 Drive to Besham. Camp
43 Drive to Islamabad. Over night in Hotel. Camp
44 Debriefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan, Islamabad. Camp
45 Transfer to Benazir International Airport Islamabad for your onward destination. Camp
Masherbrum Peak 7,821 M Baltistan, Pakistan
Masherbrum Peak 7,821 M Baltistan, Pakistan
Masherbrum Peak 7,821 M Baltistan, Pakistan

 


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