K6 Base Camp Trek

Charakusa Valley, Hushe | K6 Base Camp Trek

The K6 Base Camp Trek, Charakusa Valley Trek is one of the Karakorum’s shorter, simpler, and more fascinating hikes. The well-known summits K-7 and K-6 are situated in the Chakarusa valley glacier in Hushe. Laila Peak, the most stunning peak in the Karakoram, is located in Gandogoro Valley, whereas K6, sometimes referred to as Baltistan Peak, is located in the Masherbrum region of the Karakorum Mountains.

The two trekking routes are moderately difficult. Quite difficult, nevertheless, compared to the Masherbrum Peak base camp hike. The most popular route to reach K6 Base Camp is via Hushe Valley, which you may reach via the K-6 Charakusa Valley Trek. Due to the basecamp is on the northwest border of the Nangmah glacier. Compared to the Laila Peak base camp trip, the K-6-7 route is calmer and less travelling.

For both trips, the first day’s climb up to Shaicho Camp is the same. Because the right path leads to K6 and K7, and the left way goes to the Gondogoro valley for the Khiuspang Laila Peak location. Laila Peak & K1, can be seen at closed quarters when trekking up to Khiuspang.

The Gandogoro Pass base camp on the Hushe side is located in Khiuspang. Trekking K6 and K7 will also let you to observe the peaks of Ling Sar, Drifica, and Kapora. K6 Charakusa Valley trek is affordable and more engaging comparing to Baltoro and other base camp treks, because the towering granite walls that encircle the valley appear to meet in the sky and this location is so beautiful.

Detailed Trip Itinerary

Day 01 (Islamabad Arrival)

• Greetings from Pakistan. You’re going to the Islamabad International Airport today.
• After a friendly greeting at the airport, our representative will transport you to your Islamabad hotel.
• As a welcome beverage, the hotel will serve you tea or coffee. Take this chance to socialize with other trekkers.
• Take a nap to recuperate from your lengthy flight after the drink. We will get together over dinner to go over specifics regarding your trek to K6 base camp.
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 02 (Islamabad – Skardu & Kachura) (7,316 ft.) (45 Minutes flight)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Drop guests at Islamabad Airport
• Pick Guests from Skardu Airport
• Head towards Kachura to explore
• Shangrila Resort
• Kachura Valley
• Upper Kachura Lake
• Xoq Valley
• Return to Skardu
• Transfer to hotel for night stay

In Case of flight Cancellation we will head towards Skardu via Karakoram High way to reach Skardu (14-16 Hours’ Drive)

Day 03 (Sight-seeing in Skardu)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• You will hike up to the ruins of the early 1700s Kharpocho Fort in the morning, which overlooks the town and offers a breathtaking view of the Indus River.
• This is the ideal spot, if you enjoy photography, to capture images of Skardu Town at dawn or dusk.
• Next, on foot, we will arrive at Organic Village, a tiny village where all of the crops are grown organically. You can explore during the afternoon.
• You will also take a Jeep tour to Satpara Lake
• Visit Local bazar
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 04 (Skardu – Hushe)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• We’re taking a jeep to Hushe.
• Travel time from Skardu to Hushe is around six hours. We will pass by the 700-year-old mosque, the fish farm, the Shyok and Hushe River, Machulo Village, and Khaplu Fort.
• Reaches Hushe & transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 05 (Hushe – Saicho)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• We are about to depart from Hushe, the final village to be inhabited.
• We will rely on our local team to carry our food and equipment and keep our Trek going for the remainder of the route.
• We reach the beautiful campsite at Shaicho after a quick hike of two to three hours.
• Night stay at Saicho camp site

Day 06 (Saicho – Spangsar)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Today we will cross the Charakusa glacier and travel through Wali Changkhalil today.
• There are breathtaking views.
• Night stay at Spangsar camp site

Day 07 (Spangsar – K6/K7 Base Camp)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Trek to the K-6/K-7 Base Camp after breakfast
• Down to the glacier, our route around the ice river, at times taking us across moraine and at other times across snow and ice.
• We got our first glimpses of the magnificent Naiza peak spire, K-6/K-7.
• Night stay at K6/K7 Base Camp, camp site

Day 08 (Spare trek day)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Free day at K6/K7 Base Camp to explore surroundings
• You can sit and watch K6, K7 and many other peaks.
• Night stay at K6/K7 Base Camp, camp site

Day 09 (K6/K7 Base Camp – Saicho)

• After breakfast trek back to Saicho.
• Trek about 3 to 4 hrs takes us to the campsite.
• Night stay at Saicho camp site

Day 10 (Saicho – Machulu Valley)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Upon departing Saicho, we were greeted with breathtaking vistas of the 3000-meter-high Hushe Valley on all sides, marking our return to human civilization. Here, we will spend our lunch.
• We travel for one to two hours to reach Machulo Valley after lunch. The K2 View Point Trek begins in Machulo Village.
• This is the cheapest, simplest, and fastest hike to view all five of Pakistan’s 8000-meter peaks.
• This is a breathtaking viewpoint that requires a two to three day hike to reach.
• The Old Mosque in this community is situated in between the homes. The vista of the verdant meadows and Haldi cones in the background is breathtaking.
• One of the best places for visitors to explore and interact with locals is the Machulo village’s canal stroll.
• Night stay in Machulu Valley

Day 11 (Machulu Valley – Skardu)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• We will board jeeps for a full day of travel on Skardu’s twisting jeep roads after breakfast.
• Reaches Skardu
• Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay

Day 12 (Skardu – Islamabad) (45 Minutes flight)

• Breakfast at early in the morning
• Drop Guests at Skardu Airport
• Reaches Islamabad

OR

• In the event that inclement weather forces the cancellation of the flight, you will proceed from Juglot Skardu Road till you reach Juglot and from Juglot till Hazara Motorway, you will move by Karakoram Highway to Islamabad via road.
• With Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters), the ninth-highest mountain in the world, as your backdrop, you can travel with an amazing view.
• After a while, continue on the Karakoram Highway and pass through the Kaghan Valley and Babusar Pass (4,067 meters) to reach Mansehra City.
• Rejoining the Karakoram Highway from Mansehra, you will travel through the historically significant and culturally rich cities of Hassan Abdal, Taxila, and Abbottabad before arriving in Islamabad.
• It will be late afternoon when you arrive.

Day 13 (Spare Day in Islamabad)

• Breakfast at early in the morning
• You have the entire day to explore the green capital city of Islamabad if you were able to catch a flight there yesterday.
• See the Islamabad Monument, Parliament Square, and the Faisal Mosque before traveling to the nearby city of Rawalpindi.
• The historical and traditional city of Rawalpindi will introduce you to the flavors of southern Pakistan. Situated on the Pothohar Plateau, which is well-known for its long history of Buddhism, particularly in the nearby town of Taxila.
• Enjoy a local Pakistani curry at the Magnificent Food Streets for your final meal in Pakistan after a full day of sightseeing.
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 14 (Departure | Fly Back Home)

• Breakfast at early in the morning
• You will be taken to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home after breakfast. “K6 Base Camp Trek Pakistan” has ended.

Services Included

• All internal (Domestic) air tickets and related airport transfers
• English-speaking guide
• Private transport with driver
• Accommodations (Hotels and Camps)
• All Meal (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• All camping ground fees, Mess tents, sleeping tents, Kitchen tents with chairs,
• All fees associated with trekking permits, royalty, toll taxes, entry tickets, parking fees etc.
• Every piece of kitchenware, including cutlery, crockery, fuel, and other associated
• All Wages and basic kits of guide, sirdar, Porter’s cook and assistants
• Insurance for crew members such as porters and guides (except helicopter rescue)
• Satellite phones
• Solar Panel or generator

Service not included

• International Flight tickets
• Travel Insurance
• Pakistan Visa Fee
• Photography & Videography
• Personal Nature Expense
• Items which are not mentioned in “Services Include”

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PYARA SKARDU ADVENTURE CLUB & TRAVEL AGENCY