Baltoro Kangri Expedition
Baltoro Kangri is a peak in the Karakoram mountains in Pakistan’s northern province of Gilgit-Baltistan. Baltoro Kangri is a 7,312 meter (or 23,990ft) high mountain that is near the Gasherbrum Massif and Chogolisa Peak 7,665m, and is in the far end of the largest non-polar glacier in the world, the Baltoro Glacier. It is also known as the Golden Throne for its spectacular cones.
The Karakorum Mountain Range is a massive chain of mountains across Pakistan and China that hosts one of the greatest mountains of the world including K2. It is 500km long and 200km wide and connects with Hindukush and Himalaya Mountains at few points. The Range also hosts many different rivers including the Hunza River and the Indus River. It is now home to many different valleys and people across the region including Skardu, Hunza and Gilgit.
The first successful expedition to the summit was carried out by the Tokyo University Alpine Club in 1963. It was led by Seiho Kato.
Baltoro Kangri Expedition is a journey through the Karakorum Mountains of Pakistan with mesmerizing views of the mighty mountains and huge glaciers which are also one of the largest in the world. The services of such a trip include hotel booking, government permits because it is a peak higher than 7000m, domestic flights, chefs, tour guides, visa assistance, porters, camping equipment, daily food, kitchen equipment & tools etc.
Itinerary – Baltoro Kangri Peak Expedition
- Day 1 Islamabad
- Day 2 Islamabad to Skardu
- Day 3 free day at Skardu
- Day 4 Skardu to Jula camp by jeep
- Day 5 Jula to paju trek
- Day 6 paju to Urdukas trek
- Day 7 free day at Urdukas
- Day 8 Urdukas to Goro 2 trek
- Day 9 Goro 2 to shama trek
- Day 10 shama to base camp
- 20 days climbing on mountain
- Day 31 base camp to Goro 2
- Day 32 Goro 2 to khubusy
- Day 33 khubusy to moonjon camp
- Day 34 moonjon to Skardu
- Day 35 Skardu to Islamabad
- Day 36 free day at Islamabad
- Day 37 departure from
Highlights – Baltoro Kangri Peak Expedition – Highlights
- Competitive prices for a seven thousand peaks in the wild mountains of Pakistan
- Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the mountain
- Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and vast experience
- Spectacular mountain vistas during the expedition
- Apricot tours is a fully licensed native adventure company
- Fixed departures are normally guided by our Pakistani high altitude climber(s) (hac)
- Private groups are always one of our top priorities
- We cater to both guided expeditions and non-guided (alpine style) climbing
- we cater to both "base camp services" and "full board services"
- Nepalese Sherpas available upon timely request (at least 6 months prior to arrival in Pakistan )
- The following high altitude support available at extra cost
a. Pakistani high altitude porter (hap) - will carry 20 kg of personal equipment between camps
b. Nepalese private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) - carries up to 20 kg (44lbs) of your personal equipment, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you every step of the way.
c. Personal equipment carriage service - Sherpa carries up to 10kg (22lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps
- All domestic flights and road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All Expedition accommodation
- All camping site and bridge fees
- All Expedition logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government Expedition permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porter for personal luggage (40 kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent.
- Personal travel insurance (suggestions only)
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 49 per night
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)