Chogolisa Peak 7,665 meters (25,148 feet)👉Khosar Gang Adventure

Details

Chogolisa Peak is often referred to as K12. Ghogolisa Peak is a high peak situated close to the Baltoro Glacier in Pakistan's Karakoram Range. The higher peak Chogolisa I height is 7,665 meters (25,148 feet) but the lower peak Chogolisa II has an elevation of 7,654 meters (25,098 feet). Chogolisa was first climbed in 1975 by an Italian expedition led by Reinhold Messner which included his brother Gunther Messner who unfortunately died on the descent. After that, there have been several successful ascents of the peak by different expeditions although it is still considered a challenging and technically difficult climb. Climbers typically face bad weather conditions, at high elevations, and the risk of avalanches due to its steep and icy slopes. The peak continues to attract experienced mountaineers from across the world despite the challenges they face because of its amazing scenery and the feeling of adventure that comes with climbing such a difficult peak.

Itinerary

Day 1

arrival at airport and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.

Day 2

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather), if unable to fly we will depart for Skardu by road with overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.

Day 3

In case of flight has operated we will go for sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case no flight, the day will be used for over land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.

Day 4

Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.

Day 5

After breakfast we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)

Day 6

Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire Rope-Bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)

Day 7

We will resume trek along the BralduRiver to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)

Day 8

Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)

Day 9

Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)

Day 10

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)

Day 11

After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters.(Tent)

Day 12

After Breakfast then trek to Chogholisa Base camp (Tent)

Day 13 - 36

We have 24 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)

Day 37

After lunch we will leave the Chogholisa base camp for Ali Camp. (Tent)

Day 38

A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)

Day 39

After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m.(Tent)

Day 40

After breakfast we will continue walk along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe we will camp near the fields in Hushe village.(Tent)

Day 41

After breakfast we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check in.Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.

Day 42

Early morning drive for Chilas. On arrival transfer to hotel and check in.Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.

Day 43

After breakfast we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. On arrival transfer to hotel, overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.

Day 44

We will proceed for de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go for city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.

Day 45

Transfer to airport for flight back home.

Incase

Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.