Chogholisa Expedition
Chogholisa Expedition is located in The Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan.
Chogolisa (7,665m) is one of the Karakoram’s most beautiful mountains. It actually consists of two peaks connected by a long, nearly horizontal ridge. Chogolisa is not a particularly challenging mountain, but it is rarely climbed or even attempted.
In 1955, following the first ascent of Broad Peak, Hermann Buhl and Kurt Diemberger attempted to climb Chogolisa, but bad weather forced them to turn around. 1958 marked the first ascent of the North-East summit (7654m) by a Japanese expedition. In 1975, G. Ammerer and F. Pressl were the first to reach the South-West Summit (7,665 meters).
Our Chogholisa Expedition start in finish in Islamabad.
| Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad | ||
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram | ||
| Elevation: 7665m | Best Time: Mid-May to End-August | ||
| Duration: 45 Days | Zone: Permitted |
Chogholisa Expedition itinerary
Day
01: Arrival Islamabad
arrival at airport and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day
02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
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
03: Chilas to Skardu
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
04: Rest day at Skardu
Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.
Day
05: Skardu to Askole
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
06: Askole to Jhula
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
07: Jhula to Paiju
We will resume trek along the BralduRiver to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day
08: Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
Day
09: Paiju to Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
Day
10: Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day
Day 11: Goro II to Concordia
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: Concordia to Chogholisa Base camp
After Breakfast then trek to Chogholisa Base camp (Tent)
Day
13 to 36: Climbing Activities
We have 24 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
Day
37: Chogholisa Base camp to Ali Camp
After lunch we will leave the Chogholisa base camp for Ali Camp. (Tent)
Day
38: Ali Camp - Cross Gondogoro Pass - Khuspang
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: Khuspang to Shaicho
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: Shaicho to Hushe
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: Hushe to Skardu
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: Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive for Chilas. On arrival transfer to hotel and check in.Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.
Day
43: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. On arrival transfer to hotel, overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day
44: Islamabad
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: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Please Note: 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.
Chogholisa Expedition information
Services included as following
- Peak Royalty fees
Hotels:
- 03 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in Panorama hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- As per itinerary
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
- Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 X4 Jeeps:
Jeeps
Trekking and Base camp Food:
Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
Porters:
Carry on member personal climbing gears, foods stuffs and camping crew etc up to Base camp and return back to jeep road head. All porters insurance
Staffs: Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.
Additional information
| time | 45 Days |
|---|---|
| user | 18+ |
Chogholisa Expedition itinerary.
Day
01: Arrival Islamabad
arrival at airport and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day
02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
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
03: Chilas to Skardu
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
04: Rest day at Skardu
Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.
Day
05: Skardu to Askole
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
06: Askole to Jhula
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
07: Jhula to Paiju
We will resume trek along the BralduRiver to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day
08: Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
Day
09: Paiju to Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
Day
10: Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day
Day 11: Goro II to Concordia
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: Concordia to Chogholisa Base camp
After Breakfast then trek to Chogholisa Base camp (Tent)
Day
13 to 36: Climbing Activities
We have 24 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
Day
37: Chogholisa Base camp to Ali Camp
After lunch we will leave the Chogholisa base camp for Ali Camp. (Tent)
Day
38: Ali Camp - Cross Gondogoro Pass - Khuspang
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: Khuspang to Shaicho
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: Shaicho to Hushe
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: Hushe to Skardu
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: Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive for Chilas. On arrival transfer to hotel and check in.Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.
Day
43: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. On arrival transfer to hotel, overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day
44: Islamabad
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: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Please Note: 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.
Services included as following
- Peak Royalty fees
Hotels:
- 03 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in Panorama hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- As per itinerary
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
- Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 X4 Jeeps:
Jeeps
Trekking and Base camp Food:
Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
Porters:
Carry on member personal climbing gears, foods stuffs and camping crew etc up to Base camp and return back to jeep road head. All porters insurance
Staffs: Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.
