Khosar Gang
The trip will take you to the trekking peak in the Shigar Valley. The name Khosar Gang in the Balti language means Ice Pumpkin.
- 13 Days
- Extreme
- June – September
At a glance
Overview
Range: Karakoram
Altitude: 6055 mtr
Zone: Open
Duration: 13 Days
Best Time: June – September
A brief Introduction:
The trip will take you to the trekking peak in the Shigar Valley. The name Khosar Gang in the Balti language means Ice Pumpkin. The glacier feeds the part of Shigar Valley situated on the left bank of the Braldu River. Many supernatural myths and fairy tales are associated with the peaks of the local people. Technically it is an easy climb. However, crossing the ice which is mixed with little rocks presents intermediate difficulties. The ideal time for the expedition is July to August which can be extended up to mid-September depending on weather conditions.
Itinerary
13 stages over 13 days, starting and finishing in Islamabad. Routes can be shortened, extended or privately dated.
Arrive at Islamabad
Fligh to skardu (1 hrs) 2300 mtr
Rest day in Skardu
Skardu to BC ( 1:30 hrs drive for sildi 2500 mtr 4 hrs Trek to BC from sildi 3800 mtr
Rest day at BC 3800 MTR
BC to C1( 5 hrs) 4800 mtr
C1 to C2( 3 hrs) 5260 mtr
C2 to summit ( 8hrs )6055 back to C2
C2 to BC ( 5 hrs)
BC to sildi village +2 hrs ) then 1:30 drive to Skardu
What’s included
Included
- All ground transport in Pakistan as per itinerary
- Experienced native English-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation on the road sections
- Full camping equipment and kitchen crew on trek
- All meals during the trekking / climbing period
- Porters for group and personal equipment (within weight limit)
- Trekking / climbing permits and national park fees
- Government liaison officer where required
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Personal travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Personal climbing and trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Any expenses of a personal nature
These are the standard inclusions for our expedition programmes and are confirmed in writing on your final itinerary before any payment is taken.
Questions about this trip
This is graded extreme. It is a full mountaineering objective — we ask about your climbing history and previous altitude experience before confirming a place. If you tell us your recent hill days we will give you an honest answer.
The reliable window is June – September. Outside that, conditions on the route make it either unsafe or not worth the money. We can run private departures on any dates inside that window.
2 – 8 climbers. Smaller and private groups are available and often cost less per head than you would expect — ask us for a quote on your own dates.
Because the honest number depends on group size, dates, hotel standard and how much of the route you cover. We quote one all-in figure for your actual group rather than a headline price that grows later.
