Much of the climbing & trekking happens on the giant Baltoro. In contrast, not far away, the superb valley of Charakusa is growing with isolated towers and superb granite spires that remain out of the world. A challenging trek leads into the heart of one of Earth's most isolated and pristine mountain valleys.
Nestled at the head of the Charakusa glacier, hidden from the giants of the Baltoro, lies one of the most impressive areas in Karakoram. Here rise fairytale mountains, the sort most people only dream of. Perfect granite, massive rock walls, and easy access combine to produce one of the greatest mountain showcases on the planet.
Arrive at Islamabad International airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 540 m
Driving duration: 40mins
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Start point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 2250m/7380 ft
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Driving duration: 2 hours
After breakfast at hotel, we will leave the last inhabited village of Hushe & trek to Saitcho campsite (3400m). An easy and short trek with free time in the afternoon for natural exploration.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 3400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking Mileage: 9.5 km/5.9 miles
Hiking Elevation gain: 450 m/ 1476 ft.
Activity duration: 4 hours
After breakfast at hotel, we will leave the last inhabited village of Hushe & trek to Saitcho campsite (3400m). An easy and short trek with free time in the afternoon for natural exploration.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 3400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking Mileage: 9.5 km/5.9 miles
Hiking Elevation gain: 450 m/ 1476 ft.
Activity duration: 4 hours
After breakfast at campsite, trek to Spangsar (3850m). Today we will traverse through the Wali Changkhalil and cross the Charakusa glacier.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 3850m/ 12628 ft.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking Mileage: 7km/ 4.4 miles
Hiking Elevation Gain: 520 m/ 1705 ft.
Activity duration: 4-5 hours
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.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 4350 m/ 14270 ft.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking Mileage: 7 km/4.4 miles
Hiking Elevation Gain: 500m/1640 ft.
Activity Duration: 4 hours
Free Day at K7 Base Camp (4550m) to explore the area. You can enjoy the splendid view of K-7 and many other peaks.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 4350m/14270 ft.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trek back to Saitcho (3400m) from K-7 Base Camp.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 3400m/11150 ft.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking Mileage: 13.5 km/ 8.4 miles
Hiking Elevation loss: 950 m/3116 ft.
Activity Duration: 6 hours
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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 2300m/7544 ft.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking Mileage: 9.5km/5.9miles
Hiking Elevation loss: 450 m/1476 ft.
Activity duration: 4 hours
Drive from Shigar to Skardu airport (1 hour) and fly to Islamabad (1 hour). Transfer to hotel and sightseeing after lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 540 m
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Driving duration: 1 hour
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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: 540 m
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.
Altitude: 540 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Driving duration: 40 mins
End point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Beyond the Valley reserves the right to cancel any trip because of any reasons including but not limited to inadequate signups, loss of staff due to illness or injury, significant loss/damage to the inventory. If BTV cancels a trip, a refund of total amount will be paid including the deposit.
If a trip is cancelled due to reasons beyond control of BTV including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest, land closure, health emergencies, a full refund including the deposit will be paid.
Transfer Policy:
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel or leave trip for any reason:
Payment Schedule:
A 25% deposit per person is required at the time of booking.
Remaining payment is to be made 60 days prior of the trip start date.
Ful payment is to be made if booking is made 60 days prior of the trip.
The group will spend three nights in Islamabad during the holidays at an excellent standard hotel. The group will also spend two nights in a tourist-class hotel in Skardu and one night in Hushe. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. Whilst on the trek, five nights will be spent camping in a comfy two-person alpine tent. If you are travelling by yourself, you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single tent while on a trek for an additional cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. In case of flight cancellation, the group will be accommodated in a tourist-class hotel (the best available option) on the way. Rooms will be twin sharing basis, and the single room will be available at a supplementary cost.
Airport transfers (on the first and last day in Islamabad)
All land transport involved in the itinerary
Internal flights and associated airport transfers.
Skardu airport is weather-depended. Since high mountains surround the valley, the plans only land here in good visibility. The plans do fly more than not, but cancellations can occur, and in these circumstances, we will travel by road.
Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Implementation of all sustainable tourism protocols
All entry tickets (forts, parks if any in the itinerary)
All meals throughout the holidays
Licensed professional local guide
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