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Askoli/Hunza to Biafo Hisper Glacier Trek

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Biafo Glacier (60 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (61 km. long) meet at the 5151 m. Hispar Pass to form one of the longest glacial systems outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms; Hunza in the west with Baltistan in the east. In olden times warriors from Hunza would use this natural pathway to invade the peoples of Askolie in Baltistan. Later, the well known sport of "Polo," a Balti word meaning ball, served as a more positive outlet for aggression between these two kingdoms and matches were played on stretches of level ground in this locality.

Because the Biafo-Hispar region is very remote it serves as the last stronghold for many animals; including Himalayan bear, ibex, markhor and the snow leopard. H.W. Tilman, an English adventurer, claimed he saw footprints of the Yeti during his trek there in 1937. At the base of Hispar Pass on its eastern flank rests Snow Lake, a basin of ice (16 km. wide) surrounded by granite pinnacles yet to be climbed. Glaciologists have conducted various experiments on the lake and have found the ice to be approximately 1.6 km. deep. Some go as far as to say that Snow Lake represents the last of the original ice cap in the earth's temperate zones.
GUIDED ACTIVITIES, STYLES & DISCIPLINES
Group Sizes 4 to 12 people
Durations 20 to 23 days
Required Skill Level   Open to All
Required Equipment Optional
Targeted Activities   Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing

Group Types
Private Groups Kids/Youth
Elderly Workshops/Seminars  

Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking Mountaineering Canyoneering
Backpacking High Altitude Caving
Camping Traversing Coasteering
Rock Climbing Aid Climbing Big Walling
Ice Climbing Free Climbing Ropes & Knots
Bouldering Solo Climbing Belaying
Indoor Climbing Lead Climbing Rappeling
Traditional Climbing Top Roping  
Avalanche Awareness Outdoor Survival First Aid
Environmental Awareness Navigation Search & Rescue
SCHEDULES & ACTIVITIES
Day 01 Arrival at Islamabad International airport meet assist and transfer to hotel dinner and over night at hotel
Day 02 Islamabad/Skardu (fly)
Incase of no flight drive to Chilas(490, 10/12 hrs)
Day 03 Chilas/ Skardu (280kM)
Day free at Skardu or Drive to Skardu (7/8 hrs)
Day 04 Skardu/Askole (2900M)
Drive to Askole (6/7 hrs) subject road .
Day 05 Askole / Namla (3690M)
Trek to Namla (5/6 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 06 Namla / Mango (3660M)
Trek to Mango (5/6 hrs) O/N at Camp.
Day 07 Mango/ Biantha (3990M)
Trek to Biantha (4/5 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 08 Full day rest to explore latok 1 & 2
Day 09 Biantha / Marpogoro(4410M)
Trek to Marpogoro(6/7 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 10 Marpogoro / Carpogoro (4680 M)
Trek to Marpogoro (4/5 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 11 Carpogoro/ Hisper La Base Camp (4770m)
Trek to Over Hisper la to Hisper base camp (7/8 hrs) O/N at Camp.
Day 12 Hisper Base Camp / Khani basa (4511M)
Trek to Khani basa (5/6 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 13 Khani Basa /Shiqam baris (4170 M)
Trek to Shiqam Baris (5/6 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 14 Shiqam Baris / Dachigan ( 3960M)
Trek to Dachigan (5/6 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 15 Dachigan/ Hisper ( 3583M)
Trek to Hisper village (6/7 hrs) O/N at Camp
Day 16 Hisper / Karimabad (Hunza)
Drive to Karimabad Hunza ( 5/6 hrs ) Subject Road. (O/N at Hotel)
Day 17 Full day rest in Hunza (O/N at Hotel)
Day 18 Hunza / Gilgit (105 km) (O/N Hotel)
Drive to Gilgit (2/3 hrs) en route stop at Rakaposhi view point.
Day 19 Gilgit/ Besham (355)
Drive to Besham (7/8 hrs) O/N at Motel
Day 20 Besham/ Islamabad (275Km)
Drive to Islamabad (6/7 hrs) O/N at Hotel
Day 21 Islamabad / Departure Transfer to airport for flight to Home.
INCLUDED SERVICES
Meals All Inclusive
Local Transport   Included
Insurance Not Included
Additional Hotels (Tourists class Hotels ***) Meals of full board basis.
Domestic flight Islamabad / Skardu one way.
Transport A/C Coach from Islamabad/Skardu /Islamabad
4x4 Jeeps Skardu/ Askole & Hushi / Skardu.
Services of English speaking Guide, Cook, porters, and assistance.
Camping equipments like two men tents, Kitchen tent, mess tent, mattresses, stools, tables, plates spoon, forks and cups.
Personal gear 12.5 kg will carry by our porters.
Food during the whole trip
Nearby Attractions   High rise mountains, valleys and lakes
PRICING & CONDITIONS
Starting Price:  
$80.00 per Person/Day
Season Availability:    May to September
Policies & Conditions    1-Flights are subject to weather in Northern areas.
2-Road conditions and weather conditions are not guaranteed
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SERVICE OVERVIEW
Activities Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City Islamabad
Gilgit
Skardu
Hunza
Chitral
State Islamabad Capital Territory
Country Pakistan
Group Size 4 to 12 people
Duration 20 to 23 days
Meals All Inclusive
Local Transport    Included
Insurance Not Included
Season May to September
Start Price   $80.00 per Person/Day
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Hisper pass snow lake
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