Khurdopin pass trek is one of the world’s most challenging treks, offers the adventure trekker one of the most rewarding mountain experiences in the world and takes one to the center of the Karakoram Range along the Biafo Glacier and Khurdopin Glacier. Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly known as The Northern Areas Pakistan) is home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, thriving cities, colorful markets, and warm hospitality peoples Gilgit-Baltistan;
The trek starts by following the K2 Base Camp trail and then turns west onto the snow lake Biafo Glacier, the Braldu River, we cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier. Our route then swings north up the valley of the Dumordo River where. The Panmah Glacier and then conditions permitting and explore the head of the Chiring Glacier and climbing up to the west Mustagh pass to gain our first good views of the high Karakoram including K2 itself. Then we head west up the Choktoi passing by one of the most spectacular clusters of mountains in the world – the Latok and Ogre (Baintha Brak) groups.
In 1937, at the end of the historic Shaksgam expedition, Shipton had crossed the Lupke la and walked out down the Braldu glacier and out over the Shimshal pass. In 1987 Dick was busy guiding in Sinkiang. However, it is an expedition-style trek, this strenuous trek has covered an area of 41 square kilometers, and the great world explorers have mentioned the area in their accounts while Tillman claimed to witness the presence of a mythical creature. We will then explore the possibility of crossing either the Sim La or another subsidiary taking us into the head of the Nobande Sobande glacier to cross the Skam La and on to Snow Lake at the head of the Biafo glacier. we will be trek across the longest glaciers outside of the polar regions in the vicinity of several 8000m peaks and over 35 peaks over 7000m.
Finally, we turn north crossing the Khurdopin Pass and travel down the Khurdopin Glacier eventually arriving at the village of Shimshal. Khurdopin pass trek is one of the most spectacular in the world and most difficult and challenging trek, you should have previous high altitude trekking and climbing experience, to participate in this trip you must be a very fit and active winter-walker-climber in good health. Prior to joining, please see your doctor and obtain the necessary permission and advice. We also ask our clients to be extremely patient as they might witness long periods of bad weather conditions and sometimes delays due to autocratic issues.
For more information on the K2 Base-Camp & Concordia Trek and the treks that we run there, contact us via:
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We will spend the day in Islamabad finalizing trekking permits with the Ministry of Tourism and visiting the deputy chief of operations for a briefing on the trek.
Evening free.
Dinner at food street, Overnight stay.
Pickup from the hotel and drive for Islamabad International airport for Gilgit flight, The flight is subject to clear condition in Gligit and if the flight is canceled we make the two days along the Karakuram highway (KKH) which is sometimes known as the eighth wonder of the world.
If we drive we will stay overnight at Chilas on the banks of the Indus – the Lion River. ( One-hour flight or a 12-hour drive on KKH).
Dinner Overnight stay.
Breakfast & drive to Hunza Valle, Stopover at Old Silk
Route & Rakaposhi view point.
Arrive Hunza & soft hike to the 700 years old Baltit Fort. Guided tour of the fort & we drive to another 1000 years old fort Altit Fort.
Guided tour of the fort & we take a lunch break at Khabasi café which run by only female.
Drive to Duiker for bird eye view of Hunza & Nagar Valley, Golden Peak, and Rusk Lake & Rakaposhi view.
After Sunset we will drive back to the hotel for dinner & night stay.
Dinner & night stay.
Breakfast & drive to Shimshal Valley. The most remote area of Gilgit Baltistan.
Enjoy 53 km Jeep road to reach the village stop at Malangudi glacier view point.
Arrive at Shimshal Valley. Lunch & visit the village.
Dinner & night stay.
Breakfast & drive to Aminabad soft trek to Shimshal village view point & White Horn Peak view point.
Meet the locals. Go to local house and see the leaving style of the locals.
Dinner & night.
Break and trek towards Chagchagh Lunch at Past Yazban, After lunch trek continue to Chagchage.
Arrive at campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (07)hrs
Early breakfast & towards trek to Pasth Halga.
Today we cross Khurdopin Glacier.
Lunch at glacier.
Arrive Pasth Halga Campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (06) hrs.
Breakfast and early trek start for Chirereen.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at Cherireen Campsite for night stay.(05) hrs.
Early breakfast and towards trek to Joshi Camp.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at Abdul Joshi Campsite, free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (06) hrs.
Breakfast and trek towards Qudrat Ali camp.
This day the trek is a little tough.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at Qudrat campsite, free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (7-8)hrs.
Breakfast and trek towards Khurdopin BC.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at Khurdopin BC, free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (6-7)hrs
Early morning breakfast and final push for Khurdopin Pass crossing (5790m).
After crossing and camp to Khurdopin Top.
Arrive campsite and set campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (09)hrs.
Breakfast and start descending down to BC.
Arrive Campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (08)hrs.
Breakfast and trek down to Snow Lake.
Lunch is on the way.
Arrive Campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight. (06)hrs.
Late breakfast and free time to relax.
Lunch at campsite.
Dinner Overnight stay.
Breakfast and trek to Karfoghro.
Lunch is on the way.
Arrive at the Campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (05)hrs.
Breakfast and trek to Biantha.
Lunch is on the way.
Arrive at the campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (6-7) hrs.
Breakfast and trek to Namla.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at campsite free time.
Dinner Overnight stay. (6)hrs.
Breakfast and trek to Askoli Village, and transfer to 4×4 jeeps for Skardu City.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at Skardu check-in free time to fresh up.
Dinner with all team members at restaurant and good bye to all staff.(12)hrs.
Breakfast and drive to Skardu airpot or drive to Naran, if the flight is canceled then drive to Naran.
Lunch on route.
Arrive Naran check-in free time to visit Naran Bazar.
Dinner Overnight stay. (12) hrs.
Breakfast and drive to Islamabad Via Naran Khaghan.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive at Islamabad and drop to Islamabad International airport for departure. (7) hrs .
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