Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Shishper peak 7611m Hunza

Introduction:

Shispar Peak is one of the highest  peak of the Batura Muztagh, which is the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range. Its height is 7,611m/24,970ft.Shispar lies east of the Batura Wall, which is the highest part of the Batura Muztagh. The Hunza River curves around the southwest, west, and northwest sides of the Batura Muztagh, and Shispare towers above the western bank of the river

Naran-Kaghan valley

Introduction:

Naran is a medium sized town situated in upper kaghan valley which is a part of Khyber Pakhtun khwa province of Pakistan. It is one of the most beautiful part of northern areas in pakistan which is elevated 2500 meters above sea level. Its beauty captures a lot of people towards itself and thus it is a famous resort for tourists and trekkers. The weather of Naran is very cold. The ice on the moutain tops never melts, even in months of June and Jully there are glaciers and mountains are covered with snow.The road to naran valley travells alongside with River Kunhar which Starts from the glaciers of Kaghan and flow deep down in mansehra.  The local languages of Naran Valley are Hindko and Gojri but every individual overthere can speak and understand urdu

Rakaposhi & Diran base camp trek


Altitude: 3650 m. Max.
Season: May – Sep.
Duration: 15 Days.
Zone: Open

Introduction:

Rakaposhi is the crown jewel of the beauty of Nagar and Hunza valley. It is present in Nagar valley and majestic views stun every eye that falls upon Rakaposhi. Treks in these valleys, seldom on trekkers’ itineraries, are readily accessible by road with mostly easy trails and superb views. This treks tends to be the easiest and is a hot favourite of new comers. Apart from the trek itself, splendid drive on the Karakoram Highway gives you the best opportunity to explore Pakistan’s mighty mountains.

Shimshal pamir trek Gojal (upper Hunza)

Altitude: 5150 m. Max.
Season: June – Sep.
Duration: 13 – 17 Days.
Zone: Open

Introduction: 


Shimshal valley lies east of Hunza, tucked amid rugged mountains, glaciers and high passes, making it the most remote inhabited area of the Karakorum range. In 1936 the British political agent in Gilgit called it “the most remote settlement in the Empire.” It retains a similar status even today. Its upper valleys are ideal for trekkers and mountaineers, but like many other parts of the Karakorum, this region has not yet been properly explored.

Gasherbrum ||| .7952m

Base Camp Altitude:        4500m
Location:      Baltoro Glacier
Range:           Karakoram
Duration:          45 Days
Best Time:       June – August

Introduction:

Gasherbrum III is the third highest peak among the shining walls of the Karakoram mountain range and is situated between Gasherbrum II and IV. Until 1974, it has remained the highest unclimbed peak.
It was the highest unclimbed peak upto 1974, before a Polish women’s expedition, under the leadership of Mrs. Wanda Rutkiewics, climbed it on the 11th August, 1975. The women did the real job and it was they who touched the summit.


Khosar gang peak 6400m

Range:             Karakoram
Altitude:            6400m
Zone:                   Open
Duration:           24 Days
Best Time:        June – September

Introduction:

The name Khoser Gung in the Balti language means Ice Pumpkin. The glacier feeds the part of Shigar Valley situated on the left bank of Braldu River. Many supernatural myths and fairy tales are associated with the peaks by the local people. Technically it is an easy climb. However, crossing the ice which is mixed with little rocks presents intermediate difficulties. Ideal time for the expedition is July to August that can be extended upto mid September depending on weather conditions.

Masherbrum peak 7821m



Base Camp Altitude:        4000m
Location:                          Baltoro Glacier
Range:                                 Karakoram
Duration:                           60 Days
Best Time:                         June – August

Introduction:

Masherbrum or K-1 is another majestic peak of the Karakoram Range. Masherbrum proves to be an enthralling climb for mountaineers. It has been attempted by number of climbers but only few have reached the summit.
The first attempt was made by James Waller and his party in 1938 but deep snow forced them to surrender at an altitude of 7600 meters. In 1960, a Pakistan -American Expedition led by Dr. George Bell reached the summit. The successful climbers include Willi Unsoeld, George Bell, and Nick Clinch of USA and Captain Javed Aktar of Pakistan Army.