This specially designed trip explores the remote wilderness of Eastern Baltistan, featuring an easy trek to the foot of the majestic Masherbrum (7821m) towering over Hushe Valley. The trek includes a free day for enjoying excellent views and local exploration. This pleasant 5-6 day trek to the Masherbrum base camp and back to Hushe village requires a trekking permit from the Gilgit Baltistan Council in Islamabad. The best season for this route is from May to the end of October.
Starting with a jeep ride from Khaplu Town, a bridge near Saling provides access to the Hushe Valley route. Approximately 20km from Saling, the road reaches Macholu village, offering spectacular views of Masherbrum Peak. Continuing through several villages and crossing numerous small streams, the road extends to the small town of Hushe (3250m), about 37km from Macholu. Hushe village is the last human settlement before trekking up to several glaciers and the bases of famous Karakoram peaks, including Masherbrum, Chogolisa, K-6, K-7, and the Masherbrum, Gondogoro, Chogolisa, and Charakusa Glaciers.
| Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
| Elevation: 4200m | Best Time: June to End-September |
| Duration: 16 Days | Zone: Permitted |
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
In case of flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
The day is to finalize the trek arrangements. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
After breakfast, we drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok valleys before turning northwards up the Hushe valley to reach the road head at the little Village of Hushe. (Tent)
After breakfast, trek to Farbesang. Today, we leave the last inhabited village Hushe. Porters are assembled to carry our luggage for the next section of the journey. We rely on our porters, who have our food and equipment and sustain our grand trek for the remaining portion of our trip. After an easy and scenic walk, crossing the Hushe, Homborok, and Aling Rivers takes us to Farbesang, a beautiful spot on the edge of the tamarisk wood forest. En route, the views of Shabas Peak and Aling, valley, etc. (Tent)
After breakfast, resume the trek from Farbesang by walking through the dense tamarisk jungle and later cross a bit difficult glacial moraine to arrive at the campsite. Willow bushes and other wildflowers surround the campsite. (Tent)
After breakfast, trek via Masherbrum Glacier and arrive at the small grassy patch below the cliff face, which serves as the base camp for Masherbrum Peak. (Tent)
Today is a rest day at Masherbrum Base Camp to enjoy and photograph the beauty of the surrounding mountains. This rest stop also allows the porters to bake a supply of Balti bread and chapattis, and, at night, our potters arrange Balti local music night and bonfire. (Tent)
After breakfast, trek back to Dumsum, a beautiful lash green campsite in front of Aling glacier view. (Tent)
After breakfast, we will trek back to hushe village. After lunch, we will meet Little Karim and other mountain lions. After the meeting, we will also visit hushe Village. Overnight stay in hotel at Hushe
After breakfast, we will depart for Skardu. En route, lunch will stop at Khaplu. Will also visit Khaplu fort and Chaqchen mosque; the Mir Syed Ali Hamadai founded the mosque in the 17th century. Afternoon drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
After breakfast, we will drive for a full day on the Skardu route and KKH arrival in Chilas transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at
After breakfast, we will drive via Babusar pass to Islamabad. We start early in the morning to cover the 12 hours-long drive. Short stay in Naran for lunch; we shall reach Islamabad by evening. Overnight stay at Islamabad.
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.
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Services not included in the given price