The Popular Hushe Valley offers variety of short, easy treks, a number of not-too-technical mountaineering peaks, some interesting rock climbs, and an exciting route to Baltoro Glacier.
The way to K6/K7 base camp follows the north side of the Saraksa River, and the area between Spangsar and K7 BC is called the climbers’ paradise with many peaks and impressive rock walls offering themselves for thrilling climbs. Hushe (3050m) is the highest village in one extremely remote improvised valley.
The villagers are environmentally conscious and work to keep their area nice. Hushe is no longer the poorest of villages, and its popularity as a trekking and climbing destination constantly to grow.
Daily Walking
6-8 hours
Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Best time
June – Early September
Maximum Altitude
4300m
Duration
15-17 Days
Itinerary
- Day 01: Islamabad/Rawalpindi: Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to the comfortable centrally located hotel. A reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recover from the long flight to Pakistan. in the afternoon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and the bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other members of the group. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Day 02 Rawalpindi – Chilas: Drive 11-12 hrs on famous Karakorum Highway to Chilas. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Chatar or Besham. O/N stay in hotel.
- Day 03: Chilas – Skardu: (Drive & Hotel). After Break fast drive 9-10 hrs to Skardu, en route stop at “junction Point of World great Mountain Ranges” Himalaya, Karakorum & Hindukush and view point of Killer mountain “Nanga Parbat”. O/N Stay in hotel.
- Day 04: Skardu: (Hotel & Sightseeing). Hire porters and purchase supplies in Skardu and free time for sightseeing. O/N stay in hotel.
- Day 04 Skardu – Hushe: Today we will embark our full day jeep drive 7-8 hrs through winding trial and beautiful villages to Hushe, the last inhabitant on our way to the K7 base camp. O/N Stay in camp.
- Day 05: Hushe – Saitcho: 4 hours very easy trek lead us to Saicho. Saicho is center point to go to high heaven Gondogoro la and Masherbrum base camp etc. O/N stay in camp.
- Day 06: Saitcho – Spangser: Today we will turn right side and have trek of 4-5 hours to our camp side Spangser. From where you will embark K7 and link Sar just ahead of you. O/N stay in camp.
- Day 07: Spangser – K7 base camp: 4-5 hours trek to K7 base camp.
- Day 09: K7 base camp: Rest day and exploration at K7 base camp.
- Day 10 & 11: K7 base camp – saitcho – Hushe: Return back Hushe. O/N in camp.
- Day 13: Hushe – Skardu: Drive by jeeps back to Skardu. O/N stay in the hotel.
- Day 14- 15: Commence return journey via the same route to Islamabad, upon arrival drive to concern department for debriefing.
- Day 16: Fly back✈: Transfer to Islamabad international airport for the onward flight (End of services).
