Broad Peak is named for the immense bulk of its peak. It has a strong presence in its environs. Its local name is 'Falchan Kangri'.
Upon arriving in Islamabad, we then fly to a mountain town called Skardu or if the weather is inclement we travel by road through the Indus gorge to Skardu and the parting point from civilization.
Jeeps take us to the road end at Askole, the last village in the valley.
Askole is the beginning of the trek to base camp and each night we camp out as we travel up the valley with our Balti porters providing entertainment and colour to the otherwise stark and barren countryside
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad & Transfer to the Hotel
Day 02: Rest day in Islamabad (585m)
Day 03: Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m)
Day 04: Rest Day in Skardu : Expedition briefing and preparation
Day 05: Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) : Camping
Day 06: Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) : Camping
Day 07: Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) : Camping
Day 08: Rest day in Paiyu : Camping
Day 09: Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) : Camping
Day 10 : Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) : Camping
Day 11: Trek from Goro II to Broad Peak Basecamp (4,572m) : Camping
Day 12 - 42 : Climbing Period [Basecamp - Broad Peak Summit (8047m)- Basecamp]
Day 43: Cleaning Up Basecamp : Preparation for descending back
Day 44: Trek from Basecamp to Goro II : Camping
Day 45: Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze : Camping
Day 46: Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung : Camping
Day 47: Trek from Mundung to Askole : Camping
Day 48: Drive from Askole to Skardu
Day 49: Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel
Day 50: Leisure day in Islamabad
