Muztagh Tower (7 273 m) Expedition – Pakistan Karakoram Adventure

Autumn Season, Tours Spring Season, Tour Experience the striking and technical challenge of Muztagh Tower in the heart of Karakoram.

DAYS	ITINERARY	SEE LEVEL	RESIDENCE
01	Arriving in Pakistan, Islamabad		HOTEL
02	Flight to Skardu, Overnight stay at Chilas (Depending on weather conditions)		HOTEL
03	Drive Chilas to Skardu (Leisure day)		HOTEL
04	Expedition briefing		CAMP
05	Drive to Askoli		CAMP
06	Trek Askoli to Jhola (3140m)	3140m	CAMP
07	Trek Jhola to Paju (3450m)	3450m	CAMP
08	Rest day at Paju	3450m	CAMP
09	Trek to Urdukas (4050m)	4050m	CAMP
10	Trek Urdukas to Goro II (4380m)	4380m	CAMP
11	Trek to Muztagh Tower Base Camp		CAMP
12–35	Climbing Period		CAMP
36	Base Camp to Goro II	4380m	CAMP
37	Trek back to Paju	3450m	CAMP
38	Trek to Korofong		CAMP
39	Trek from Korofong to Askoli		CAMP
40	Askoli to Skardu		HOTEL
41	Skardu to Chilas		HOTEL
42	Chilas to Islamabad		HOTEL
43	Islamabad		HOTEL
44	Flight Home — Fly Out		HOME

Help with the Islamabad trekking permit application process (in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism).
Fee for a trekking permit (as per the rules of the Government of Pakistan).
A letter of invitation for a visa and any necessary supporting documentation.
Transfers by 4x4 Jeep: Skardu to Jhola to Skardu, then back via Hushe.
All government taxes are included in the domestic airfare (depending on availability) from Islamabad to Skardu to Islamabad.
If a flight is canceled, private road transportation will be arranged for two days between Islamabad and Skardu, with one night spent in transit.
Accommodations in hotels and guest houses in Skardu and Islamabad.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek prepared by our field kitchen.
15 kg of luggage per hiker (carried by a porter). Extra bags can be stored at the hotel/office in Skardu.
Sleeping arrangements include a toilet tent for small groups and mess/kitchen tents. Larger groups will have separate dining tents, mess tents, tables, and chairs.
Fuel, crockery, kitchenware, and communal equipment provided.
Pay and basic equipment for local staff including assistants, porters, cooks, and guides.
Experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
Sightseeing in Islamabad, including transport and English-speaking guide.
Bridge & campsite fees where applicable.
Gondogoro La rescue fee.
Insurance for field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
Transportation at airports, toll taxes & parking fees.

Airport taxes, excess baggage fees, and international airfare.
Islamabad hotel stay not included in the itinerary.
Meals in Islamabad (apart from hotel breakfasts).
Charges for helicopter rescue and evacuation (customers must have travel insurance that covers this).
Room service, minibar, laundry, drinks, internet and phone bills, shopping, etc. — all personal expenses.
Liability insurance: customers are responsible for arranging their own health, travel, and accident insurance. (5K Adventure is not responsible for theft, illness, accidents, or loss of personal belongings.)
Tipping local staff and porters (at the discretion of the client).
Any unanticipated expenses due to landslides, natural disasters, political unrest, canceled flights, or other external circumstances.
Any service not specifically listed in the "What's Included" section.

Muztagh Tower Expedition