Range:             Karakoram

Altitude:            5098m

Zone:                  Open

Duration:          12 Days

Best Time:        June – October

A brief Introduction:

Rash Peak remains as one of the highlights of the hisper trekking region from where one is able to have a distant glimpse of K2on a fine day. Following the fast running streams since Hoper to Rash Lake one follows the ridge behind the lake that offers superb views down into the Hisper Gorge and panorama of Golden Peak, Malubiting, Miar, all of Hunza with Ultar and Passu peaks, all of Nagar and the mountains to the north of the Hisper. With some luck with weather one can have views of K2, Broad Peak and G-IV. Nowhere else in the Karakorum can one get such magnificent views on such a short trek.

Itinerary:

Day 01 Islamabad:

Arrival inIslamabad. Meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel.

 Day 02 Islamabad – Gilgit:

Gilgit fly to Gilgit (subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.

In case of cancellation of flight drive (12-14 hrs) by coach to Chilas on             Karakorum Highway, stay in Hotel.

Day 03  Islamabad/Gilgit/Hunza:

Gilgit/Chilas –Hunza Driveon KKH through the legendary Hunza where  Peace and contentment prevails. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04 Karimabad – Hopper Valley:

Barpu Giram (3000m) Drive to Hoper and trek on Hoper glacier and will pass through Nagar valley. Trek on Hoper glacier for about 3/4 hours.  Overnight camp.

Day 05   Barpu Giram – Chidin Haraie:

Chidin Harar (4440m) From Barpu Giram to Chidin Harar it is a steep limb Of over 1100m. From Bericho Kor the trail rises steadily. It’s a 3-4 hrs climb To the ridge top. Night in camp.

Day 06 Chidin Haraie – Rash Peak:

Rash Peak (5098m) another one hour to a small pass, beyond which you cross a plateau for 30 minutes, passing the first running streams since Hoper to Rash lake. Return to Chidin Harar. Night in camp.

Day 07  Chidin Haraie – Karimabad:

Karimabad Trek to Huru and drive to Karimabad. Night in  hotel.

Day 08 Kariamabad Hunza:

Hunza:Visit the 987 years old Altit Fort, and the 610 years old Baltit fort. The Fort lies on a rocky outcrop at the base of the Ultar Nala, night in hotel.

 Day 09 Karimabad – Gilgit: 

Drive back to Gilgit. Half day sightseeing around Gilgit. Overnight hotel.

 Day 10 Gilgit -Islamabad/Besham:

Islamabad/Besham Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham (355 km) on karakorum Highway along the Indus,  night in hotel.

 Day 11  Gilgit – Besham:

Besham – Taxila – Islamabad Morning drive on KKH toIslamabad. En-route visit Taxila, (40 km) north of Islamabad We will leave the Indus River at Thakot by crossing a bridge and continue through Chatar plains, Mansehra And abbottabad. Night hotel.

Day 12 Islamabad:

In the morning Debriefing and  Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

Services included:

• Process of import/export permit from ministry of tourism.
• Assistance upon arrival/departure.
• Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu.
• All meals during trek and at B.C. as per itinerary.
• Porterage of 50 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 25 kg per person on return from BC.
• Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.
• Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees.
• Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.
• Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook and assistant(s).
• Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
• Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
• Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.
• Reconfirmation of air tickets.
• Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).

Services not included:

• International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
• Surface transfers in case of flight cancellations to the kick off point.
• High altitude porters/any crew above BC.
• Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.
• Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.
• Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature.
• Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions.
• Clearance of cargo and clearing agent’s charges before arrival of the team and its storage.
• Any other service not included in above list.