Thalle La Trek
The expansive and verdant Thalle Lungma valley extends northwest from the Shyok River, 15 km west of Khaplu and 85 km east of Skardu. The upper valley splits into two branches: the north branch leads to the seldom-crossed Tusserpo La 5084m, while the south branch leads to the easier Thalle La 4572m. Both passes connect to the Bauma Lungma valley, which runs southwest to Shigar. Between 1891 and 1947, the British preferred the Thalle La route between Skardu and Khaplu for its ample grazing for pack animals.
Thalle La, one of the few non-glaciated passes and among the easiest in Baltistan, is ideal for backpacking. It can be traversed in either direction, with the Shigar trailhead easily accessible from Skardu. Many trekkers use the Thalle La as a return route from Hushe or Khaplu, so the following description is from east to west. Early in the season, expect significant snow on Thalle La’s east side, and even more on Tusserpo La.
Detailed Itinerary Thalle La 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
Driving along the right bank of River Shyok, we turn towards Thalle Valley from Doghoni and drive up to Tunsa
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek from Thalle valley to Dubla Khan camp.
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Thalle La, within two hours we will reach the top of the Thalle La (4572 M). From the top of the pass can be seen the Masherbrum range and Mango Gusor (6288 m). The view is overwhelming and majestic. After a short stay we will start trekking towards Deserpa, which is an ideal campsite and summer pasture.
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free day in Deserpa to explore the summer pasture.
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Shigar, after refreshment continue drive to Skardu.
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excursion to Deosai Pleatu, evening drive back to SKardu.
• Accommodation: Camping
• 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)
- 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.