Masherbrum, the 22nd highest peak in the world and the 11th tallest in Pakistan, has an elevation of approximately 2450 meters. It is located in the Hushe district of Ghanche Baltistan, an area renowned for hosting many of the tallest peaks in the Karakoram range. Standing at 7821 meters, Masherbrum is the highest peak of the Masherbrum range, a sub-range of the Karakoram, which also includes Chogolisa (7665m) and K6 (7281m) situated on the region’s southern crest.
First observed by Thomas Montgomerie in 1856, who referred to it as K1, Masherbrum is no longer commonly known by that designation. The massif of Masherbrum comprises two main summits: the North summit, or main summit, at 7821 meters, and the South West peak at 7806 meters. Both summits have been climbed, with the central peak first ascended by Willi Unsoeld and George Bell during an American expedition in 1960 via the southwest route.
| Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
| Elevation: 7821m | Best Time: June to End-August |
| Duration: 50 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 reaching 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, we were taken 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, 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)
We have more than five weeks of acclimatization and scaling the main summit of Masherbrum.
After breakfast, we will trek back to Hushe village. After Lunch, we will meet Little Karim and other mountaineers. After the meeting, we will also visit the Village. Overnight stay in hotel at Hushe
After breakfast, we will depart for Skardu en route to the lunch stop at Khaplu. We will also visit Khaplu fort and Chaqchen mosque. The Mir Syed Ali Hamadai founded the mosque in 17century. 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.
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. By evening, we shall reach Islamabad. Overnight stay at Islamabad.
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.
Services included as following
Hotels:
Transport:
4 X4 Jeeps:
Jeeps
Trekking and Base Camp Food:
Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Porters:
Carry on member’s climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance
Staff: Guide / Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
Services not included in the given price