Muztagh Ata means “Father of Ice Mountains” in the local languages Kazakh and Uigur, which are Turkish dialects. The massif of Muztagh Ata lies in the Kunlun Shan range on the high plateau in Western China, where nomadic herders line and tend their roving flocks. It is a vast mountain-massive, consisting of two summits; one is 7546m high, and the other is 7130m. The distance between them is 2 km. This program gives the possibility to ascent both summits from the same Base Camp of Muztagh Ata. According to the professional level of participants, it takes 15-20 days to reach the main summit. It is the second-highest peak in this range, and the world’s most accessible peak is above 7500 meters. Trek to the Base Camp sets us up for the climb and allows us to experience the diversity of the landscape and its people.
Mustagh Ata is one of the 50 highest peaks on earth and occupies an isolated location on the western edge of China’s Xinjiang Province. The approach to the mountain is by crossing the Khunjerab Pass. With the standard route following the gently angled southwest slopes, the mountain presents no tremendous technical problems, and success will depend on suitable weather conditions and a good acclimatization program. It’s not just a mountaineering expedition but also an epic journey into Central Asia, including a visit to Kashgar. This is the perfect trip for those who want to test themselves at altitude.
| Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
| Elevation: 7546m | Best Time: Mid-May to End-August |
| Duration: Days | Zone: Permitted |
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Early morning drive for Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
We will embark on Jeeps for Bunar and then onward trekking to Diamer base camp (Tent).
We have 40 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
Trek down to Bunar and drive back to Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
Early morning drive back to Islamabad.via Babusar pass Overnight stay in hotel.
Alpine Club will hold a farewell meeting at Alpine Club.
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
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)