Поход в долину Чаракуса (поход в базовый лагерь K7)

Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day.

Fly from Islamabad airport to Skardu (1-hour scenic flight). Free day for sightseeing and necessary purchasing from Skardu Bazar. We will visit Manthal Rock Budha, Kharpocho fort, Organic village and Skardu Bazar.

Or In case of flight cancellation due to weather, drive from Islamabad via Karakoram Highway with short stops at various touristic spots.

After breakfast at hotel we will drive to Hushe valley. Passing through small villages and witness diverse cultural heritage of the Ganche district. We will have short stops at the meeting point of Shayok & Indus Rivers, Thorgo Pari, and Sailing. Check into the hotel and have free time in the evening.

After breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Hushe valley. Passing through small villages and witness diverse cultural heritage of the Ganche district. We will have short stops at the meeting point of Shayok & Indus Rivers, Thorgo Pari, and Sailing. Check into the hotel and have free time in the evening.

After breakfast at campsite, trek to Spangsar (3850m). Today we will traverse through the Wali Changkhalil and cross the Charakusa glacier.

Down onto the glacier, our path follows the center of the ice river, sometimes walking on moraine and sometimes on snow and ice. We get our first views of the K-7 and the stunning spire of Nayser Brakk.

Free Day at K7 Base Camp (4550m) to explore the area. You can enjoy the splendid view of K-7 and many other peaks

Trek back to Saitcho (3400m) from K-7 Base Camp.

Trek back from Saitcho to Hushe and then drive to Shigar valley for overnight stay. Check into the hotel in Shigar and have free time in the afternoon. A visit to Shigar fort and fort museum in the late afternoon.

Drive from Shigar to Skardu airport (1 hour) and fly to Islamabad (1 hour). Transfer to hotel and sightseeing after lunch.

If we cannot fly due to the weather, we will travel down to Islamabad by road. If we fly from Skardu to Islamabad, there are plenty of sightseeing & cultural attractions in the capital region. The leader will advise on the options available, e.g. day excursion to the Taxila museum and archaeological sites or a visit to the famous Raja Bazar.

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.