20-Day Trek & Climb: Hushe, Ghondogoro, K6 and K7
20-Day Trek & Climb: Hushe, Ghondogoro, K6 and K7
About this trek
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
20 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experience local guides
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A 20-day high-altitude trekking and mountaineering expedition through the Hushe Valley — one of the most concentrated collections of extreme peaks on Earth. The itinerary covers four distinct objectiv...
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Highlights
Laila Peak Basecamp (6,095m), one of the most dramatically shaped peaks in the Karakoram- Summit of Ghondogoro Peak (5,750m) with a 360-degree panorama of Laila, K6, K7 and Masherbrum
- K6 (7,282m) and K7 (6,934m) Basecamp via the remote Charuksa Glacier — rarely visited
- Masherbrum Basecamp (7,822m), one of the most technically demanding peaks in the world
- Full climbing equipment and rope fixing included for the Ghondogoro ascent
- All permits arranged including liaison with the Ministry of Tourism
- Complete camping setup with cook, guide and porter support throughout
- Hushe Valley, one of the most concentrated high-altitude mountain corridors on Earth
- Return domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu included
What's Included
Visa invitation letter and liaison with the Ministry of Tourism for all permitsReturn domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu (20kg luggage and 7kg hand carry)Private transport in Islamabad and Skardu to Hushe and backHotel accommodation in Islamabad and Skardu on double sharing basisAll meals during travel and throughout the trek and basecamp staysSleeping tents, mattresses, mess tent and kitchen tentKitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery and fuelClimbing equipment and rope fixing for the Ghondogoro Peak ascentItinerary
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to hotel. Islamabad city tour if flight timings allow. Overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad.
Breakfast at the hotel then checkout and transfer to Islamabad Airport. Domestic flight to Skardu. On arrival, transfer to hotel and explore Skardu city in the afternoon. Overnight stay at GreenPak Hotel and Resort, Skardu.
Breakfast at the hotel and checkout. Drive to Hushe Valley with sightseeing stops along the way through the Saltoro Valley. Arrive in Hushe and check in to the guesthouse. Overnight stay in Hushe.
Breakfast and begin the expedition trek from Saicho, the trailhead above Hushe. The trail climbs steadily into the upper valley through glacier moraines and high pastures. Overnight camping at Dalchampa.
Breakfast at camp. Continue the trek towards Laila Peak Basecamp (6,095m) for close-up views of one of the most dramatically shaped peaks in the Karakoram, its perfect triangular profile towering above the glacier. Continue to Khuspang campsite. Overnight camping at Khuspang.
Breakfast at camp. Two days are allocated for the ascent of Ghondogoro Peak (5,750m), an accessible trekking peak with one of the finest 360-degree panoramas in the Karakoram — Laila Peak, K6, K7, Masherbrum and dozens of other peaks spread across the horizon. Climbing equipment and rope fixing are included for this section. The summit day typically requires an early start. Overnight camping at high camp and back at Khuspang.
Breakfast at camp. Trek back from the Ghondogoro area to Saicho campsite. Overnight camping at Saicho.
Breakfast at camp. Continue trekking towards Spangsar, repositioning for the approach into the K6 and K7 corridor. Overnight camping at Spangsar.
Breakfast at camp. Over two days, trek from Spangsar into the K6 and K7 Basecamp via the Charuksa Glacier. K6 (7,282m) and K7 (6,934m) are two of the most technically demanding peaks in the entire Karakoram, rarely climbed and rarely visited. The approach through the Charuksa Glacier is raw, remote and exceptional. Overnight camping at K6 and K7 Basecamp.
Breakfast at camp. A full rest day at K6 and K7 Basecamp. Explore the surroundings, photograph the peaks and recover before the long trek out. Overnight camping at basecamp.
Helpful answers
The trek starts and ends in Islamabad. Book both arrival and departure flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Return domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu are included.
This is rated medium to advanced. The Ghondogoro Peak summit at 5,750m requires basic mountaineering skills including crampons and rope use. The K6 and K7 approach via the Charuksa Glacier involves glaciated terrain. Prior high-altitude trekking experience is required.
No. Weather conditions, snow conditions and individual fitness on the day all determine viability. Two days are allocated to maximise the chance of a successful summit. The guide makes the final call on safety.
Yes. All required permits for the route and peaks, including Ministry of Tourism liaison and processing, are arranged and included by the operator.
Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance with high-altitude mountaineering and helicopter evacuation cover is mandatory. Helicopter rescue is not covered by the operator and costs in this remote area are very high.
What to know
- Medium to advanced level mountaineering expedition. Strong prior trekking experience required
- Ghondogoro Peak summit (5,750m) requires basic mountaineering skills
- K6 and K7 Basecamp involves glacier travel. Experience on glaciated terrain recommended
- All permits arranged by operator including Ministry of Tourism liaison
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover is mandatory
- Skardu flight is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation
- Personal porter hire not included, personal luggage must be carried by trekker
- Mobile network unavailable throughout Hushe Valley. Satellite communicator recommended
- Operates June through September only due to snow conditions
- Staff insurance included but helicopter rescue for participants is not
- Travellers with no prior mountaineering or high-altitude trekking experience
- Those without travel insurance covering helicopter evacuation
- Anyone with altitude-related health conditions: Several camps exceed 5,000m
- Travellers expecting comfortable accommodation: all nights beyond Hushe are in tents
- Solo travellers looking for a guided group: this is a private charter expedition
- Original passport with valid Pakistan visa
- Travel insurance with high-altitude mountaineering and helicopter evacuation cover
- Sleeping bag rated to at least minus 15 degrees Celsius
- Mountaineering boots suitable for crampons
- Crampons and ice axe (required for Ghondogoro summit)
- Warm down jacket and insulated trousers rated for extreme cold
- Waterproof outer shell jacket and trousers
- Thermal base layers (multiple sets)
- Warm gloves, liner gloves, woollen hat and balaclava
- Trekking poles and gaiters
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