Gondogoro Glacier Hushe Valley Trek

What You’ll Do: Arrive at Islamabad airport and settle into your hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument.

Where You’ll Sleep: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Pro Tip: Use this day to buy any last-minute gear you forgot.

What You’ll Do: Take the scenic one-hour flight to Skardu. Free afternoon to explore this mountain town.

Weather Backup: If flights cancel (happens often), you’ll drive via Babusar Pass (4,173m) – a stunning but long 461km journey.

Where You’ll Sleep: Hotel

Meals: All meals included

What You’ll Do: Preparation day. Visit Skardu Bazaar for supplies and explore Khurpucho Fort.

If Your Flight Was Cancelled: You’ll be driving 8-9 hours from Chilas today instead.

Where You’ll Sleep: Hotel

Meals: All meals included

What You’ll Do: The real adventure begins! A scenic 6-7 hour jeep ride (120km) through the Shyok River valley.

What You’ll See: Remote villages, barley fields, and your first glimpse of the big peaks.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping (your first night under the stars)

Meals: All meals included

The Trek: 4-5 hours, 9.3km from Hushe village to Saicho

What Makes It Special: Camp between two pristine alpine lakes. This is where you really feel you’ve entered the mountains.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

The Trek: 4-5 hours, 9km with nice views of Masherbrum (7,821m) and Laila Peak (6,096m)

The Wow Moment: Masherbrum dominates the skyline like a frozen giant. Laila Peak’s sharp spire looks impossible to climb.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

Heads Up: You’re gaining serious altitude now. Drink lots of water.

The Trek: 4-5 hours covering 6.8km with continued views of Laila Peak.

Why This Day Matters: You’re entering the high-altitude zone. Your body is working harder, but the views get better with every step.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

Your Options:

• Rest and recover (smart choice)
• Hike to Gondo Peak base camp (adventurous choice)

Why You Need This: Your body needs time to adjust to the thin air before the big day.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

The Challenge: Full-day excursion requiring climbing gear and a 4 AM start.

The Reward: Views of 8,000m peaks including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035m), Broad Peak (8,051m) and K2 (8,611m)

The Reality Check: This is tough. Really tough. But every step is worth it for that summit view.

Return: Trek back to Hispung for the night.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

The Trek: 5-6 hours retracing your steps.

How You’ll Feel: Relief! You’ve conquered the hardest part, and you’re heading to lower, more comfortable altitudes.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

The Trek: 4-5 hours, 9.3km with views of K6, K7, and Link Sar peaks.

The Feeling: You’re descending to the Gondogoro River, and civilization feels close again.

Where You’ll Sleep: Camping

Meals: All meals included

The Journey: Scenic return drive through agricultural villages where the Shyok and Hushe rivers meet.

Your Reward: A real bed and a hot shower after days in the mountains.

Where You’ll Sleep: Hotel

Meals: All meals included

The Plan: Morning flight back to Pakistan’s capital. Free afternoon for exploring.

Weather Backup: If flights cancel, 9-hour drive along the Indus River to Chilas

Where You’ll Sleep: Hotel

Meals: All meals included

What You’ll Do: Shopping, sightseeing, or just recovering from your mountain adventure.

If Your Flight Was Cancelled: 11-12 hour drive from Chilas via Babusar Pass.

Where You’ll Sleep: Hotel

Meals: All meals included

The End: Transfer to Islamabad airport for your international flight home.

What You’ll Take With You: Photos, memories, and stories that’ll last a lifetime.