Hushe Gondogoro Valley
At the head of the Hushe valley is Masherbrum (7821m) and five large glaciers; Aling, Masherbrum, Hushe Gondogoro Valley, Chogolisa and Tsarak Tsa. The popular Hushe valley offers a variety of short, easy treks, a number of not too technical mountaineering peaks, some interesting rock climbs and an exciting route to Baltoro Glacier.
The village of Hushe Gondogoro Valley is the last village where jeep road ends. It is 140km east of Skardu and the starting point for expeditions and trekking to various summer pastures and five glaciers.
Following the Charakusa River and passing through Shepherd’s summer camp and the junction of the Gondogoro and Charakusa Rivers, we will cross a wooden bridge to reach Saicho, which is a large shepherd’s settlement with a Mosque. The next day we will trek to Dalzampa, which means “field of flowers”. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4150m, which lies between two lakes with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflecting in the still water.
Highlights
- Views of K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum from the Gondogoro La
- Experience the picturesque Hushe Valley in Pakistan
- Views of Laila Peak 6096 m, Masherbrum 7821 m
- Views of other peaks between 5,000m to 8,000 m Peaks
- Views of peaks between 5,000 m to 7,000 m Peaks
Detailed Itinerary Hushe Gondogoro Valley Trek
Welcome at Islamabad airport, and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum, Rawalpindi old bazaar, Raja Bazaar.
Altitude: 540 M
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we take the short but spectacular flight to Skardu one hour. Afternoon is free to explore Skardu town.
Note: If our flight is cancelled due to bad weather, we will start the drive to Chilas via Babusar Pass 4,173 m, 461 km.
• Altitude: 2,228 M
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free/preparation day in Skardu. Today we enjoy a free day in Skardu where we can visit the Bazaar and Khurpucho Fort.
Note: If our flight canceled on day 2, we will spend 8-9 hours driving from Chilas to Skardu along with Indus River.
• Altitude: 2,228 M
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Hushe by jeeps via 6-7 hours, 120 km.
Hushe is starting point of our trek. It is a spectacular drive from Skardu to Hushe. The jeep road crosses the Shyok River and passes the villages of Khaplu, Macholo, Kanday and Khaney.
• Altitude: 3,500 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek from Hushe village to Saicho 4-5 hours, 9.3 km.
• Altitude: 3,300 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Daltsampa 4-5 hours, 9 km. Have nice view of Masherbrum 7821 m and Laila Peak 6096 m.
• Altitude: 4,300 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Hispung 4-5 hours, 6.8 km. Have a nice view of Laila peak 6096 m.
• Altitude: 4,680 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization day or excursion to Gondo Peak base camp and trek back to Hispung.
• Altitude: 4,680 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full day excursion to Gondogoro La Pass 5,650 m, and trek back to Hispung.
The ascent to Gondogoro La is higher and more difficult than that the Gondogoro Peak. It requires climbing gear and a predawn start from Gondogoro High camp. From the pass is an unforgettable view of all the giant peaks at the Baltoro Glacier’s head. This on the edge trek crosses a high glaciated pass with extraordinary views of four 8000 m peaks K2 (8611,) Broad Peak 8047 m, Gasherbrum-I 8068 m, Gasherbrum-II 8035 M, and countless other peaks.
• Altitude: 4,680 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Trek from Hispung to Saicho 5-6 hours.
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek down to Hushe 4-5 hours 9.3 km.
Descend to the Gondogoro River, enjoying spectacular views of K6 (23,881 ft.), K7 (22,744 ft.) and Link Sar (23,094 ft.). We continue to descend, passing through small summer settlement en route to the green irrigated fields at Hushe (10,500 ft.)
• Altitude: 3,050 M
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The return road journey offers amazing sightseeing starting with passage through other villages of Hushe valley displaying small agricultural lands and mountain farming activities as we move downstream. We eventually come to the confluence where Shyok river (flowing from Ladakh) meets Hushe river.
• Altitude: 2,228 M
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We fly back to Islamabad. Afternoon is free for exploring.
Note: If our flight is cancelled due to bad weather, we will start the drive to Islamabad travelling for 9 hours along with Indus River to reach Chilas.
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Islamabad for exploring, sightseeing and shopping.
Note: If our flight on day 14 cancelled we will spend 11-12 hours driving from Chilas to Islamabad via Babusar Pass 4173 m.
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight
- All domestic flights and road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation
- All camping site and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porter for personal luggage (15 kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent.
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa fee for Pakistan and personal insurance of the clients.
- Tips for drivers, porters and staff
- Single Supplement
- Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements
- Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely
- Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above.