Masherbrum Peak, also known as K1, stands majestically at 7,821 meters 25,659 feet above sea level, making it the 22nd highest mountain in the world and the 11th highest in Pakistan.
Located in the Karakoram Range, specifically within the Masherbrum subrange, this peak commands attention with its sheer size and stunning beauty. Masherbrum Peak is often overshadowed by its neighboring 8000-meter giants like K2 and Gasherbrum I, yet it possesses its own allure and challenges for climbers.
Historically, Masherbrum has drawn adventurers and climbers. In 1856, British Royal Engineers lieutenant Thomas Montgomery identified the peak and designated it K1. Several attempts were made to summit Masherbrum, with notable efforts in 1938, 1955, and 1957 falling short of reaching the peak’s summit.
It wasn’t until 1960 that Masherbrum was successfully climbed. George Irving Bell and Willi Unsoeld, part of an American-Pakistani expedition led by Nick Clinch, conquered the peak via the challenging southeast face route.
Since then, Masherbrum has continued to attract climbers seeking to test their skills and endurance against its formidable slopes. Its location south of the Baltoro Glacier offers stunning views and adds to the allure of this impressive mountain in the heart of the Karakoram.
| Masherbrum EXPEDITION | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
| Masherbrum Expedition (40 Days) – | US$ 3,840 | € 3,630 |
| Masherbrum Expedition (45 Days) – | US$ 4,090 | € 3,880 |
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: 540m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Naran 6-7 hours 239 km, after lunch continue drive to Chilas 3-4 hours 113.3 km via Babusar Pass 4,173 m.
Babusar Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,173 m (13,691 ft) above the sea level. The pass is the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakorum Highway. It’s one of the famous hair pinned roads in the world.
Altitude: 1,265m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Skardu along with Indus River 8-9 hours, 290 km. En-route stop at junction point of three great mountain ranges meet, the Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush and stop at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126 m.
Altitude: 2,228m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we take the spectacular drive by jeeps to Jhola Camp 8-9 hours via Askoli village.
It is a spectacular drive from Skardu to Jhola; the jeep road crosses the Braldu River three times and passes the villages of Dassu, Apligon, Pakora, Hoto Chongo, Thongal and Askoli.
Altitude: 3,100m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hours 16.6 km.
This is an undulating walk, difficult at times, with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is a rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside the stream flowing down from Paiyu Peak, where we saw ibex tracks and fox spore. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and, in the far distance, a magnificent panorama of the Cathedral and Trango Towers and left of them, the unmistakable triangle of K2 .
Altitude: 3,450m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Urdukas 15.9 km, 7-8 hours. Another stunning day on our journey to K2 Base Camp. View of Paiyu Peak 6,610 m, Uli Biaho 6,417 m, Great Trango Tower 6,286 m, Lobsang Spire 5,707 m and the Cathedral Towers.
Altitude: 4,050m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free day for local exploration and Porter will prepare their food for further trek. We enjoy a slow start today taking in our stunning surroundings. We take a short acclimatization trek during the day and in the evening sing and dance with the porters.
Altitude: 4,050m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Masherbrum base camp 7-8 hours. Have a spectacular view of Masherbrum 7,821 m.
Altitude: 4,500m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
30 days in Masherbrum base camp for climbing)
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3 Days trekking down to Jhola from Masherbrum Base Camp.
Accommodation: Camping:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Skardu 8-9 hours.
Altitude: 2,228m:
Accommodation: Hotel:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we fly 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 hrs along with Indus River to reach Chilas.
Altitude: 540m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Islamabad for exploring, sightseeing and shopping. Note: If our flight on day 18 cancelled we will spend 11-12 hours driving from Chilas to Islamabad via Babusar Pass 4173 m.
Altitude: 540m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight.
- All domestic flights and road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation during trek and at base camp
- All camping site and bridge fees
- Arrangement of Official Briefing/Debriefing.
- Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permits and documentation
- Assist import/export permit from Ministry of Tourism.
- Cargo handling and storage in Hunza office.
- Electricity generator
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent and store tent.
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Royalty Fee/Climbing permit 2000 U$ per person.
- Waste management Fee 110 U$ per person.
- 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.