Masherbrum Base Camp Trek in Pakistan

Upon arriving at Islamabad International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you will have some leisure time to relax and recover from your journey. You can explore the hotel grounds, take a nap, or go for a walk around the city.

On Day 2, you will fly from Islamabad Airport to Skardu (a 1-hour scenic flight). After arriving in Skardu, you will have a free day to explore the city and do some shopping. You can visit the Manthal Rock Buddha, the Kharpocho Fort, the Organic Village, and the Skardu Bazar. If the flight is cancelled due to weather, you will drive from Islamabad via the Karakoram Highway, stopping at various tourist attractions along the way.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Hushe Valley. Along the way, we will pass through small villages and witness the diverse cultural heritage of the Ganche District. We will make short stops at the meeting point of the Shayok and Indus Rivers, Thorong La Pass, and the Sailung Glacier. We will check into our hotel in Hushe in the evening and have some free time.

Start the trek from Hushe village, passing through the beautiful Hushe Valley. Set up camp in Dumsum (3400m). In the afternoon, go for an optional hike to the Aling glacier (1-2 hours). Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the natural surroundings. Overnight in camps.

Trek through the remote, mountainous terrain parallel to the Masherbrum Glacier.

After breakfast at the campsite, start the trek to Masherbrum Base Camp (4200m) through a beautiful trail, parallel to the Masherbrum Glacier. In the afternoon, have free time to visit the base camp lake and nearby viewpoints.

Return to Dumsum while making brief pauses for photography along the way.

Hike back to Hushe, then proceed with a drive to Khaplu. Relish a delightful lunch at Khaplu Fort before continuing the journey to Skardu, where you will check in to your hotel.

Take a flight from Skardu to Islamabad, and upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. After enjoying lunch, embark on a sightseeing tour.

If the flight from Skardu to Islamabad is cancelled due to weather, we will travel by road. If the flight is not cancelled, we will have some sightseeing options in Islamabad, such as visiting the Taxila Museum and archaeological sites. Your leader will advise you on the best option based on your interests and the weather conditions.

Following breakfast, we'll arrange the transportation from the hotel to the airport for your international flights.