Country (Pakistan)
Difficulty Level
(Moderate)
8 days approximately
Trekking
Per Day (Average 5-6 hours)
Altitude at Mir Shikar Base Camp (4100M)
Season (June - August)
$1,100
(Per Person)
Itinerary
Unique Value Additions
Cost Includes
Cost Excludes
Gear list
Trip Cost
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Itinerary
18th August 2024 | Arrival in Islamabad (for international members only) |
19th August 2024 | Islamabad – Gilgit – Minapin (1 hr flight & 1.5 hr drive) |
20th August 2024 | Trek to Hapakun (5 hr trek, Max altitude: 3000 m) |
21st August 2024 | Trek to Rakaposhi base camp (4 hr trek, Max altitude: 3550 m) |
22nd August 2024 | Trek to Diran base camp (6 hr trek, Max altitude: 3800 m) |
23rd August 2024 | Trek to Mir Shikar base camp (4 hr trek, Max altitude: 4100 m) |
24th August 2024 | Trek to Hapakun (5 hr trek, Max altitude: 4100 m) |
25th August 2024 | Trek to Minapin (3 hr trek, Max altitude: 3000 m) |
26th August 2024 | Gilgit to Islamabad (1 hr flight & 1.5 hr drive) |
27th August 2024 | Drop off at Islamabad airport (for international members only) |
Unique Value Additions
- Local Mountain Guide: Alongside Saad Munawar, strong and experienced local mountain guides will also lead the team. The presence of the local guides 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
- Female Mountain Guide: We believe in women empowerment and therefore, we provide opportunities to upcoming strong female mountain guides to lead the team. Many female mountain guides started working with us and now they lead their big adventure groups across the country.
- Expedition Photographer: A professional expedition photographer will accompany the team during three base camps trek. All members will receive 50+ post processed shots from the expedition within 30 days after the expedition. These shots will include personal shots, portrait shots, nature shots, etc.
- 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.
- 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 the “Cost includes” section.
Gear list
- Duffle bag
- Rucksack/Backpack
- 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 1,100
- For International members: USD 1,500
- 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 28th June): 100% refund
- 6 weeks before the start of trek (before 5th July): 75% refund
- 5 weeks before the start of trek (before 12th July): 50% refund
- 4 week before the start of trek: (before 19th July) 25% refund
- No refund after 19th July 2024.