11-Day Nangma Valley and Mashabrum Basecamp Trek in Baltistan
About This Tour
Embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure through the spectacular landscapes of Baltistan in North Pakistan. This 11-day journey takes you from Islamabad to...
Duration: 11 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Islamabad, Skardu, Masherbrum · Languages: English
About Islamabad
Islamabad
The old and the new collide in Islamabad; a sprawling megacity that’s home to mosques and muezzin calls, shimmering new shopping malls and skyscrapers, not to mention some top quality local guides!
What's Included
- Invitation letter required for visa processing
- Private transport as per itinerary in Islamabad and from Skardu to Hushe and back
- Return domestic flight tickets between Islamabad - Skardu - Islamabad (20 kg luggage and 7 kg hand carry)
- Hotel accommodation (double sharing) in Islamabad and Skardu with breakfast
- All meals during travel and trek as per itinerary
- Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess/kitchen tent, and related camping gear
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear
- Services of an expert cook, guide, and low-altitude porters to carry food and camping gear
- Road tolls and parking fees during road travel
- Permit fee for Mashabrum Basecamp
- 12.5 kg porter facility during the trek
Not Included
- Meals during hotel stays except breakfast
- Medication, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges of any kind
- Room service, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills, and items of a personal nature
- Insurance liability of member(s) and other costs under force majeure conditions
- Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and clearing agent's charges
- Tips for field staff, drivers, and porters
- Any other service not mentioned in the included services section
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Islamabad and Hotel Transfer
Welcome at Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. An Islamabad city tour depends on flight timings. Overnight stay at Grace Botique Hotel, Islamabad.
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2Day 02
Fly to Skardu and Drive to Khaplu
Breakfast at the hotel and check out, followed by departure for Islamabad Airport. Fly to Skardu. Arrival in Skardu and drive to Khaplu. Arrival in Khaplu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Serena Khaplu Palace.
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3Day 03
Drive to Kanday Village and Trek to Mingulo Broq
Breakfast at the hotel. 4x4 jeep drive to Kanday Village, approximately 2 to 3 hours. Arrival at Kanday and start the trek to Mingulo Broq, approximately 3 to 4 hours of moderate hiking. Camp setup in a green pasture surrounded by granite towers. Dinner and overnight camping.
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4Day 04
Trek to Nangma Valley Base Camp
Breakfast at the campsite. Trek deeper into Nangma Valley for approximately 4 to 5 hours. Arrival at Amin Brakk Base Camp. Enjoy stunning views of Amin Brakk, 5850 metres, and the surrounding rock spires. Free time for photography and exploration. Overnight camping at Nangma Valley.
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5Day 05
Explore Nangma Valley
Breakfast at the campsite. Rest and exploration day in the valley. Short hikes to viewpoints, a glacial stream, and rock formations famous among climbers. Optional hike towards Nangma Glacier moraine. Overnight camping.
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6Day 06
Trek Back to Kanday and Drive to Hushe
Breakfast at the campsite. Trek back to Kanday village. Drive towards Hushe by jeep. Arrival in Hushe and transfer to the guesthouse. Overnight stay in Hushe.
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7Day 07
Trek Towards Mashabrum
Breakfast at the campsite. Trek towards Mashabrum, 7822 metres. Overnight in camps.
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8Day 08
Trek to Mashabrum Basecamp and Return
Breakfast at the campsite. Trek to Mashabrum Basecamp. Trek back to Brumbruma campsite. Overnight in camps.
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9Day 09
Return to Hushe and Drive to Skardu
Breakfast at the campsite. Trek back to Hushe and drive to Skardu. Arrival in Skardu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Zhule by Roomy, Skardu.
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10Day 10
Fly to Islamabad and Enjoy Leisure Time
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Skardu Airport. Fly to Islamabad. Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore the city. Overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad.
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11Day 11
Departure from Islamabad
Drop at the airport for your onward flight.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Islamabad Airport Road, Islamabad Gandhara International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan · Tour start: Islamabad, Pakistan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
