Nangma Valley Rock Climbing

Nangma Valley Rock Climbing

Nangma Valley stands out as a premier rock climbing destination in Karakoram Baltistan, offering an array of superb climbing opportunities spanning from moderate to high altitudes. Among its notable attractions are the renowned Amin Brakk (5850 meters) and the impressive 5800-meter Great Towers. Our program has been meticulously crafted to maximize peak-scaling opportunities. We achieve this by handpicking independent objectives and establishing our base camp at a breathtaking grassy site nestled amidst towering granite spires.

Departure/Return Location International Airport, Islamabad
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 5850m Best Time: June to End-August
Duration:  29 Days Zone: Open

01: Arrival Islamabad

Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

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.

03: Chilas to Skardu

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.

04: Skardu

The day is to finalize the expedition arrangements. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

05: Drive to Kandy

We drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok valleys before turning northwards up the Kandy valley to reach the road head at the little Village of Kandy. (Tent)

06: Trek to Amin Brak base camp

Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Kandy. For the remaining portion of our journey, we will rely on our local team to carry our food and equipment and sustain our expedition. (Tent)  

07: to 25: Climbing Activities

We have 19 days for Rock Climbing of Amin Brakk (rock climbing of other peaks by selecting independent objectives). (Tent)  

26: Trek back to Kandy and drive to Skardu

After breakfast, we will Trek back to Kandy and then embark jeeps for a ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

27: Skardu to Chilas

Early morning drive to Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.

28: Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

29: Islamabad to Flight out

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.

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Services included as following    

Hotels:

  • 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 01 night in Hotel Naran (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Transport:                

  • Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Islamabad
  • Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu
  • Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
  • Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 x 4 Jeeps:

  • Jeeps from Skardu- Kandy Village -Skardu

Trekking Food:

  • Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)

Porters:

  • Carry on member’s personal equipment, foodstuff, camping crew, etc. All porters insurance
  • 16 Kg porter facility for members’ gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from the member on the spot, as per Porter rate per Kg)

Staffs: 

  • Guide Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and insurance

Camping Equipment:

  • Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

  • Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

  • Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
  • Fess: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
  • International flights tickets re-confirmations
  • Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in the given price

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
  • Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be paid according to the number of days bases.