RASH PEAK (5,098 M) EXPEDITION

Range: Karakoram
Altitude: 5098m
Zone: Open
Duration: 12 Days
Best Time: June - October

Rash Peak remains as one of the highlights of the hisper trekking region from where one is able to have a distant glimpse of K2 on a fine day. Following the fast running streams since Hoper to Rash Lake one follows the ridge behind the lake that offers superb views down into the Hisper Gorge and panorama of Golden Peak, Malubiting, Miar, all of Hunza with Ultar and Passu peaks, all of Nagar and the mountains to the north of the Hisper. With some luck with weather one can have views of K2, Broad Peak and G-IV. Nowhere else in the Karakorum can one get such magnificent views on such a short trek.

Itinerary:

Days	Areas	Overnight
01	Arrival Islamabad. Meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel.	Hotel
02	Fly to Gilgit (subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. In case of cancellation of flight drive (12-14 hrs) by coach to Chilas on Karakorum Highway.	Hotel
03	Drive on KKH through the legendary Hunza where peace and contentment prevails.	Hotel
04	Drive to Hoper and trek on Hoper glacier and will pass through Nagar valley. Trek on Hoper glacier for about 3/4 hours.	Camp
05	From Barpu Giram to Chidin Harar it is a steep climb of over 1100m. From Bericho Kor the trail rises steadily. It's a 3-4 hrs climb to the ridge top.	Camp
06	Rash Peak (5098m): Another one hour to a small pass, beyond which you cross a plateau for 30 minutes, passing the first running streams since Hoper to Rash Lake. Return to Chidin Harar.	Camp
07	Trek to Huru and drive to Karimabad.	Hotel
08	Visit the 987 years old Altit Fort, and the 610 years old Baltit fort. The Fort lies on a rocky outcrop at the base of the Ultar Nala.	Hotel
09	Drive back to Gilgit. Half day sightseeing around Gilgit.	Hotel
10	Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham (355 km) on Karakorum Highway along the Indus.	Hotel
11	Morning drive on KKH to Islamabad. En-route visit Taxila, (40 km) north of Islamabad. We will leave the Indus River at Thakot by crossing a bridge and continue through Chatar plains, Mansehra and Abbotabad.	Hotel
12	Fly out. Farewell meets. Transfer to airport for your return flight Home.	- - -

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RASH PEAK (5,098 M) EXPEDITION

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