Local conditions

When travelling to some of the destinations we offer you need to bear in mind that things won’t always work here as we’re used to them working at home. Travelling in underdeveloped and untouristed destinations requires both patience and a sense of humour. There may be problems with infrastructure, attitudes may be different, and maintenance may not be as high a standard as we would always like, but this is very much part and parcel of travelling in such a place. We aim to resolve any issues as quickly as possible, and thank you for your patience.

Travel advice

We keep a very close eye on the travel advice issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office so that we can keep you up to date with any warnings. At the time of writing the FCO does not advise against travel to Kyrgyzstan.

This relates to advice from the British government – other nationalities need to check the stance of their own governments.

Please note that the information contained above is highly susceptible to change, and while we endeavour to keep up to date we recommend that you use this as a guide only. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1. Day 1 ISLAMABAD

   Arrival at Islamabad and transfer to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Islamabad Hotel Islamabad.

2. Day 2 ISLAMABAD – SKARDU/CHILAS

   Transfer to the Airport and flight to Skardu, If the flight does not operate, due to bad weather, we will go to Skardu by road. It would take 10 hours from Rawalpindi to Chilas. In case of. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel in Chilas.

3. Day 3 CHILAS – SKARDU

   Early in the morning drive to Skardu, lunch en-route Hotel. or Morning visit tourism office for trek briefing, after lunch visit Skardu bazaar & town and explore the area. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

4. Day 4 SKARDU – ASKOLI

   In the morning leave for Askoli by Jeep, where we will set up camp for overnight. Lunch en-route restaurant. Overnight camping at Askoli.

5. Day 5 ASKOLI – JOLLA

   Leave the campsite and say ”Good By” to the last village, proceed to Jolla, in the way we will cross the Biafo Glacier which is 37 miles long. After crossing the Glacier we will have lunch at Korefong and continue our trek towards the Panma (Dumordo) river. After crossing the river by a rope bridge we will reach Jolla and set up tents for dinner and overnight

6. Day 6 JOLLA – PAYU

   Leaving the campsite behind we will again follow the Braldo River. Lunch en-route and we will camp at Paiju. A lovely green oasis surrounded by towering mountain Peak including that of Liligo (6386mts). We can see the Baltoro glacier from our campsite.

7. Day 7 PAYU

   Day free at leisure.

8. Day 8 PAIYU – URDOCUS

   Today’s trek will lead us across the famous Baltoro Glacier. En-route we will have a magnificent view of the Trango Tower group (6237mts) to (6617mts.) the Paiju Group (6601mts). After lunch, we will cross two small glaciers to reach Urdocus. Dinner and overnight camp at Urdokas at a height of 4050mts. 

9. Day 9 URDUKAS – GORO II

   Leave our lovely campsite behind we will trek along the Baltoro Glacier. To our right, we will see Yarmandu Glacier, which joins Baltoro Glacier at Byango, as well as Masherbrum Peak (7821mts) we will have lunch at Byango and then continue along the Baltoro Glacier to Goro (4380mts) where we will set up our camp for the night. From here we can see Miter Peak (6025m), Gasherbrum IV (7925mts). Overnight camping at Goro.

10. Day 10 GORO II – CONCORDIA

    Today we will trek to Concordia, at a height of 4720m. Concordia is the area that has the largest concentration of glaciers and peaks in the world. From here you will have an awe-inspiring view of some of the world’s highest peaks, including K-2 (8611m), Broad Peak (8068m), Gasherbrum IV  (7980m), Chogolingsa 7664m), and others.

11. Day 11 CONCORDIA - K-2 BASE CAMP - CONCORDIA

    Full-day hike up to K-2 Base Camp and back.

12. Day 12 K-2 B.C. – ALI CAMP

    6 hours hard trek to Ali Camp, lunch en-route, dinner, and overnight at Ali Camp.

13. Day 13 ALI CAMP – HUSPANG

    Today we will cross the famous Ghondogoro La(5900m) and descend down to Ghondogoro Base Camp. Early in the morning at 2 a.m, we have to leave the campsite. In four hours of climbing, we will reach the top (5900mts.). From here we will have an eye inspiring view of K-2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum 1, 2, 3, and 4. After taking pictures from the top, descend down to Ghondogoro base camp 4680m (Huspang), which will take 3 hours to descend down to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp. 

14. Day 14 HUSPANG – SHAISCHO

    Trek down to Shaischo follow the Ghondogoro Glacier. En-route we can have a beautiful view of Laila peak (6200m) and Mashabrum peak (7821m). Lunch en-route at Dalsanpa. Dinner and overnight camping at Shaicho. 

15. Day 15 SYESHCHO – HUSHEY–SKARDU

    3 hours trek to Hushey. After lunch continues our journey by jeeps to Skardu. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Skardu. 

16. Day 16 SKARDU – ISLAMABAD/BISHAM

    In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Islamabad. In case of non-availability of flight due to bad weather travel by road to Bisham following the Indus River. After 5 hours drive we’ll reach Jaglot from here we’ll drive along the famous Karakorum Highway which is also known as the ancient Silk Route. Lunch en-route at Chilas after lunch we will short photo stop at the ancient Buddhist Rock Carvings at Shatyal. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Bisham. 

17. Day 17 BISHAM - ISLAMABAD

    In the morning leave for Rawalpindi, lunch en-route at Abbottabad.  Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Islamabad.

18. Day 18 ISLAMABAD – Evening onward flight to abroad.

    In the morning visit Ministry of Tourism for trek de-briefing. Evening transfer to the airport for onward flight to abroad.