Itinerary

Unique Value Additions

• Local Shimshali Mountain Guide: Alongside Saad Munawar, a strong and experienced mountain guide will also lead the team. The presence of a local guide will allow our clients to understand the local culture which makes the overall experience much better. It also provides an opportunity to establish a deeper connection with the area and the people.
• High Altitude Porters: Porters will be provided not only on the trek but also on the climb. Usually porters are either not provided on the climb or their remuneration is charged separately. 
• Electricity Generator: Electricity will be available every evening for 2 hours so that the clients can charge their mobile phones and cameras.
• Thuraya Phone: Satellite phone will be available throughout the expedition.
• Sustainability: This expedition is designed to take care of mother nature and to promote sustainable tourism at multiple levels.

Cost Includes

• Airport transfer for international clients only (both arrival and departure)
• Hotel accommodation in Islamabad for international clients only (1 night on arrival and 1 night upon return from trek)
• Domestic flights (Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad)
• Obtaining NOC from the local government/administration
• Lodging and food during the trek 
• Services of professional guides and team leaders
• Wages for guide, cook, kitchen crew, porters, etc.
• High altitude food, fuel, cooking utensils, etc
• Team climbing gear (Ropes, Snow bars, Ice screw, etc)
• Technical Mountaineering Equipment charges
• Equipment, fuel and food charges for porters
• Porter weight 10 kg per person  
• All tolls, environmental fee, etc.
• Value additions as mentioned previously

Cost Excludes

• International flights  
• Meals at the hotel in Islamabad (for international clients)
• Any extra nights at the hotel in Islamabad (for international clients)
• Ground evacuation or helicopter rescue charges of any kind
• Personal snacks, energy bars, energy gels, sweets, etc.
• Insurance liability of member(s)
• Personal equipment like sleeping bag, sleeping mat, rucksack, trekking shoes, etc.
• Porter weight above 10 kg
• Tips for guide, kitchen staff and porters
• Any other item or services not listed in “Cost includes” section.

Gear list

• Duffle bag
• Rucksack/Backpack
• Climbing shoes 
• Personal Climbing Equipment 
• Trekking shoes (2 pairs)
• Gaiters
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat
• Thermal inner suit
• Down jacket(s)
• Fleece jacket
• Wind breaker waterproof jacket (Goretex jacket)
• Waterproof trouser(s)
• Waterproof gloves
• Warm clothes
• Woolen cap
• Sun Cap/hat
• Trekking/Climbing socks 
• Warm socks
• Warm gloves
• Slippers
• Comfortable trekking clothes
• Trekking poles (sticks)
• Head torch
• Extra batteries for head torch
• Water bottle
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm / Vaseline
• Neck gaiter / Buff 
• Personal hygiene kit (Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, all toiletries, etc.)
• Electronics (Power banks, earphones, etc.)
• Personal medicines

Trip Cost

• For Pakistani members: USD 1,700
• For International members: USD 2,100
• To confirm your place, you must transfer 50% advance by 15th March, 2024. 
• The remaining 50% must be paid by 1st August, 2024.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• 7 weeks before the start of trek (before 14th June): 100% refund

• 6 weeks before the start of trek (before 21st June): 75% refund

• 5 weeks before the start of trek (before 28th June): 50% refund

• 4 week before the start of trek: (before 5th July) 25% refund

• No refund after 5th July 2024.