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K-7 TREK

The beautiful small valley of the sharp spires K 6, K 7 and Link Sar which is situated at the Charakusa Glacier, It is the most amazing alpine area. The area between Sapingser and K 6, K7 base camp is A climbing paradise, K6 which is the culminating point of the well known Kondus Towers hes been seriously attempted three time before in 1969 form kondus valley by the Berlin Karakurum Expedition, in 1961 by the British R.A.F. Expedition and 1969 by an Italian Expedition. with ascents possible on several peaks and many rock walls, Head east into the ablation valley north of large Charakusa Glacier, (Charakusa means a Small Spring), The variety of objectives the valley mostly filled with rock and laden glacier, and lush part of the moraine, covered in wildflowers, most of the peak are under 6500 meters, that is certainly offer best technical climb you ever have, get a Trekking permit, no peak permit is require, Travel with your friends and have a life Experience
   

 

K-7 This peak is situated in the nearby glaciers are Kaberi and Charakhusa. Its height as 6,935m.It was in 1955 that members of Harvard Mountaineering Club Karakoram expedition examined K-7 peak with a view to climbing it. In 1976, an eight-member strong party of Fukuoka Climbing Club expedition from Japan tried its luck on the peak. It, failed because of shortage of time. In1977, the Japan Asia University Karakoram expedition, led by Nobue Sakamoto, attempted the peak from its west face through Charakhusa glacier but was unsuccessful. The party consisted of 12 persons. Its climbing leader was Hiroshi Ishikawa. In 1982, another Japanese party called Hosho expedition, led by Masayoki Hoshina, attempted the peak again from Charakhusa glacier. The six-member party could reach 6,096m. Again in 1984, an Australian expedition of Roddy Mackenzie, which consisted of four persons, tried its luck on this peak, but could not climb it.In the same year the Japan Ski Alpine Club expedition of T. Nagata, which consisted of eight persons, also tried to climb the peak. Three of its members reached the top on the 8th August. Next day, the leader and two other members also reached thepeak. Earlier, the party set up five camps and a base camp on Charakhusa glacier.

Climbing K 7 Valley Itinerary

Day 1- Arrival ISLAMABAD, briefing at Ministry of Tourism about K 7 Charakusa valleys Trek, Overnight at hotel.
Day -2 FLY TO SKARDU PK-451 (0930 AM) Flight is subject to weather - we go to the domestic terminal at the airport from where we take the spectacular flight weather permitting across the mountains to Skardu If does not operate, And then we will have to drive from Rawalpindi to Skardu, a long journey compensated for by the spectacular scenery. The rest of the day is free. Over night at hotel, In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas

Day 3- AT LEISURE IN SKARDU, another day in Skardu (or en route if the flight is cancelled and we have to reach Skardu by road), There are several excursions which can be made- to the Satpara Lake about 4 miles away or a climb to the top of the Skardu rock to see the remains of the fortress built there some 150 years ago, from where there are superb views of the Indus valleys. Overnight at hotel at Skardu,

Day 4- DRIVE TO HUSHE- We drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok valleys before turning northwards up the Hushe valley to reach the road head at the little Village of Hushe(10,500 ft). The roads in this area are subject to landslides and broken bridges so we may have to start walking before Hushe. Overnight camping,

Day 5- TREK TO SAISCHO- we begin walking towards the huge bulk of Masherbrum before turning east to reach our camp at Saischo (11,250 ft.), situated at the confluence of the Gondogoro and Charakusa valleys. There is plenty of time to bathe in refreshing mountain streams or to admire the rugged peaks which tower above the Charakusa glacier. Overnight camping,
Day 6- We spend a full day to walking from Saischo to K-7 base camp. We enjoy spectacular views of the rock pinnacles and snow domes which form jagged ridges beneath the summits of K-7, K-6, Nazayar Peak, Dafi ka peak, Nameka peak and many more. Overnight camping,

Day 7- DAY 8/23, ACCLIMATIZATION AND CLIMBING,

Day 24- Trek back to Saischo, overnight camping,

Day 25- Drive to Skardu transfer to hotel,


Day 26- Fly back to Islamabad and transfer to hotel,
In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas,

Day 27 –ISLAMABAD, Debriefing at Ministry of Tourism,

Day 28- FLY TO ONWARDS DESTINATION. End of our services.