Broad Peak Expedition

48 Day(s)

Overview The Broad Peak Expedition is an awe-inspiring and challenging mountaineering journey that attracts adventurers and climbers from around the world. Rising 8,051 meters (26,414 feet) above sea level, Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain on Earth, located in the majestic Karakoram Range in Pakistan. The expedition typically begins in Islamabad, where participants embark on a thrilling and scenic journey to the mountain's base camp. This approach allows climbers to acclimatize gradually and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Karakoram region. The trek to base camp involves crossing rugged terrains, picturesque valleys, and icy glaciers, making it an adventure…

Overview

The Broad Peak Expedition is an awe-inspiring and challenging mountaineering journey that attracts adventurers and climbers from around the world. Rising 8,051 meters (26,414 feet) above sea level, Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain on Earth, located in the majestic Karakoram Range in Pakistan.

The expedition typically begins in Islamabad, where participants embark on a thrilling and scenic journey to the mountain’s base camp. This approach allows climbers to acclimatize gradually and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Karakoram region. The trek to base camp involves crossing rugged terrains, picturesque valleys, and icy glaciers, making it an adventure in itself.

Upon reaching the base camp, climbers spend several days acclimatizing and preparing for the rigorous ascent ahead. The ascent of Broad Peak requires technical skills, endurance, and mental fortitude, making it a true test for even the most experienced mountaineers. The journey involves navigating treacherous icefalls, crevasses, and seracs, adding to the expedition’s complexity.

Climbers typically establish multiple high-altitude camps to facilitate the ascent. These camps serve as resting points and staging areas for summit attempts. As the team progresses, they must battle extreme weather conditions, unpredictable avalanches, and altitude-related challenges.

The summit push is the most critical phase of the expedition. Climbers face harsh winds, freezing temperatures, and low oxygen levels as they make their way to the summit. The breathtaking views and sense of achievement at the summit are unparalleled, making all the effort and hardship worthwhile.

However, the journey doesn’t end at the summit. Descending safely is equally demanding, and climbers must exercise caution to navigate the treacherous terrain back to base camp.

Conclusion and Summary

The Broad Peak Expedition is not just a mountaineering experience; it’s an expedition that fosters camaraderie, resilience, and a profound connection with nature. It demands physical and mental strength, determination, and respect for the mountains. Participants return home with unforgettable memories, a sense of accomplishment, and a deep appreciation for the raw beauty and challenges of high-altitude mountaineering. It is an adventure that leaves a lasting impression and often inspires climbers to tackle even greater heights in the future.

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Trip Highlights

Some of the highlights of a Broad Peak expedition include:

Majestic Scenery: The Karakoram Range, where Broad Peak is located, offers breathtaking vistas of snow-capped peaks, sweeping glaciers, and rugged terrain. The surrounding landscape provides a stunning backdrop for the entire expedition.
High Altitude Challenge: Climbing Broad Peak is a significant mountaineering achievement due to its elevation and technical difficulty. The expedition provides an opportunity for experienced climbers to test their skills, endurance, and mental fortitude in a challenging and remote environment.
Cultural Immersion: The region surrounding Broad Peak is rich in cultural heritage. Expeditions often involve interaction with local communities and the opportunity to learn about the unique customs, traditions, and way of life of the indigenous people in the area.
Teamwork and Camaraderie: Mountaineering expeditions like Broad Peak require teamwork, cooperation, and trust among team members. The shared experience of facing and overcoming challenges together can foster strong bonds and lifelong friendships.
Personal Growth: Successfully summiting Broad Peak can be a transformative experience. It pushes climbers beyond their comfort zones, tests their physical and mental limits, and provides a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.
Adventure and Exploration: The journey to Broad Peak involves crossing glaciers, navigating steep slopes, and venturing into remote and untouched wilderness. It offers a true sense of adventure and exploration, allowing climbers to experience the thrill of the unknown.
Summit Achievement: Reaching the summit of Broad Peak is a significant achievement in mountaineering. Standing at an altitude of over 8,000 meters, climbers can enjoy awe-inspiring views from the top and savor the sense of accomplishment that comes with conquering such a formidable peak.

Remember, while the highlights are enticing, it’s crucial to approach mountaineering expeditions with adequate preparation, training, and safety precautions.

Itinerary

In Blue Area Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport. After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, and many more cultural places in Islamabad.

Altitude 508 m

Meals N/A

Accommodation 4-star Hotel

On the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.

Altitude 508 m

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation 4-star Hotel

After a palatable breakfast at the earliest hour in the morning, we will fly to Skardu, a magnificent city located in Gilgit-Baltistan which is elevated at 2228 m from sea level. You will be able to freshen up after an hour of a convenient flight and stroll around the city’s exhilarating places. On the next day, our guides will explain the entire expedition and make you prepare for the following days.

Altitude 2228 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

After a cozy stay in Skardu, we will drive to Askole on the fifth day. Askole is a small town of Shigar valley which is slightly remote. It is considered as the last station before one invades into the wild regions of the Karakoram. The drive will be thrilling and perhaps a bit bumpy from Skardu to Askole as it usually takes approximately seven hours by jeep covering a total distance of 128 kilometers. As soon as we reach our destination, we will settle in and prepare for our camping.

Altitude 2800 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation: Camping

Following our night in Askole, we will have already started to behold the beauty of the Karakoram region. Next morning after breakfast, we will start our trek from Askole (2800m) to Jhola(3185m) to avoid the heat crossing the Baifo Glacier. You will experience a relaxing hike to JJhola ascending 385m of altitude. As soon as we reach Jhola, we will prepare for our night.

Altitude 3185 m

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Camping

As per our travel schedule, we will be marching on to the pinnacles of Paiyu on the seventh day. We will gain the total altitude of 3383m after reaching Paiyu as it will be our campsite for next two days. Despite various rumors about this incredible place, the region is placid with proper camps.

Altitude 3383 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

After a continuous trek for two days, we will halt in Paiyu as a one-day break. Paiyu falls in the Karakoram Region where we will be opportune to see a golden sunrise falling in the glorious peak of Paiyu experiencing nature’s generosity. We will relax for the entire day and get ready for Urdukas as our next stop.

Altitude 3383 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

After a relaxant break in Paiyu, our journey will start getting tougher as we head to Urdukas (4130m). It will be a challenging day undertaking the rocky moraines of the Baltoro Glacier. However, the breathtaking sights of Paiyu Peak and Trango will truly astonish you. We will ascend around 750m from Paiyu completing a long walk but the most intense mountain views and Broad Peak will be in our sight wiping the exhaustion. As soon as we reach Urdukas, we will camp and compose for Goro.

Altitude 4130 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

Passing an exhausting walk to Urdukas, we will trek to Gora II on the tenth day of our expedition. Somehow, it will be an alleviating day as we will only ascend 120m from Urdukas (4250m to Gora (4250m). You will be mesmerized after reaching the heart of Concordia full of ice smothered by the exotic views of spectacular Masherbrum, Muztagh Tower, and Gasherbrum IV. If we are fortunate enough with a clear evening, we will be bestowed with magnificent dawn and the red hue over Masherbrum.

Altitude 4250 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

On the eleventh day, we will trek to Concordia which is known to be the most enchanting campsite in the entire Karakoram region with a 360 panorama sight of some exquisite mountains: Masherbrum, Gasherbrum, K2, Chogolisa, and the Broad Peak itself. After savoring some remarkable sights, we will camp at Concordia for the night.

Altitude 4550 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

The twelfth day will mark as a prominent day of our expedition. After a short trek from Concordia (4,550m), we will walk to the base camp (4,850m). We will camp on the Godwin Austen glacier (4900m) and prepare for the journey to the summit.

Altitude 4850 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

After our final preparation for our attempt at the summit, we will initiate our steps to Camp 1. Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on the speculated day if everything goes as per the schedule.

Camp 1 (5,400m): The route to Camp 1 starts with deep snow and eventually turns to rock and ice. Our mountain guide will pave a fixed-line for a comfortable movement to Camp 1.

Camp 2 (6,250m): The ascent from Camp 1 to Camp to will be one of the toughest climbs of our expedition as the route gets steeper with an impregnable combination of ice, snow, and rocks. However, Camp 2 will bestow some astonishing views of K2 and Baltoro Glacier as soon as we reach there.

Camp 3 (7,200m): The ascent to Camp 3 pursues the crown of the ridge. We will pass through a snowy couloir and reach Camp 3 (7,200m) before experiencing the base of the summit.

The Summit (8,051m): If the weather favors our expedition, it will take 12-15 hours to glorify the summit. Our first aim will be to achieve the col between the central and main summit. After gaining the way out of the summit ridge, we will tackle some small rocky peaks and finally ennoble the magnanimous summit of Broad Peak.

After accomplishing the summit, we will start our preparation for descending back to the high camps and the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a day and prepare to trek down to lower elevation.

Altitude8051 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service

After resting at the base camp for a night, we will continue to descend from the base camp to Gora on the fortieth day. We will follow our descending route until we return back to Askole, a small town in Shigar valley.

Altitude 2800 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping

Following our travel schedule, we will drive back to Skardu and rest after a seven-hour drive from Askole. We will freshen up and get ready for the flight to Islamabad.

Altitude 2228 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge

From Skardu, we will fly back to Islamabad and enjoy the aerial view of the capital city for an hour.

Altitude 508 m

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation 4-star Hotel

After the completion of a long expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Mragalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh, and many more cultural places of this great city.

Altitude 508m

Meals Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

Accommodation 4-star Hotel

Our expedition to the summit of Broad Peak concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.

Altitude 508 m

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation N/A

What's Included

Arrival and Departure at Islamabad Airport (pick up and drop off)

Four nights hotel stay in Islamabad with Bed & Breakfast basis at a four-star hotel and a four-night hotel stay in Skardu in a two-star normal category hotel with BB Plan.
Expedition royalty and a permit from the Pakistan government to climb Mt. K2 including the member, climbing Sherpa, and working crew
The cost for liaison officer with his/her salary, equipment, transport and accommodation will is included
The cost includes garbage management fees
Medical & emergency rescue insurance for all involved staff during the expedition.
Domestic flight from Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad after the expedition. However, irregular cancellation of the flight to Skardu will be substituted with a drive to Skardu via Chellas. Jeep drive from Skardu to Askole and Askole to Skardu.
All the necessary expedition equipment transpiration will be transported via air from Kathmandu to Islamabad and Islamabad to Skardu by truck. Skardu to Askole and Askole to Skardu by Jeep. Askole to Base camp and base camp to Askole by the porter.
Up to 75 Kgs personal luggage will be permitted
Food during the trek and during the full period of the expedition. Well-managed camp set during the trek, at base camp, and to the higher camps.
All necessary camping equipment.
Necessary porters to the loads.
Needed base camp staff along with chef and kitchen boys.
All the associated staff’s salary, accommodation, meal, and other services will be included
Each member of the expedition will be facilitated with a personal tent during the trek and at base camp and sharing tent to the higher camps. The tent will be of the Kailash brand. All other required base camp equipment along with the heater, generator, solar panel, electric charging devices, dining, communication, shower, and toilet tents.
Important rope fixing gear and its charges to be paid to the fixing team.
One high-altitude Climbing Sherpa will be hired as he will be a Broad Peak Summiteer. He will be paid a good salary and allowance along with his transportation.
Six bottles of Summit Oxygen (4ltrs) for each member and 3 bottles for climbing Sherpa with including a mask and a regulator set will be facilitated.
All the required high camp services with high foods and tents.
Thuraya IP Satellite internet will be accessible at base camp but subject to pay an extra sharing with other members. Satellite phones will be used for emergency calls.
Walkie Talkie set to each member will be given for exchanging information to the base camp and to the higher camps.
Team members will be updated about the weather forecast each day with the help of Swiss Weather Meteorology.
Comprehensive medical kit.

What's Excluded

International airfare of the member
Pakistan entry visa fees
Lunch and dinner during stay in Islamabad and Skardu
Extra night’s hotel stays in Islamabad and Skardu
Emergency evacuation insurance and medical cover insurance of the member
Personal Climbing gears
Sherpa Summit Bonus: USD 2000 bonus for each climbing Sherpa
Tips: Tips for Cooking staff and port

Trip Information

Broad Peak has an elevation of 8,051 meters (26,414 feet) and is known for its challenging and demanding climbing conditions.

An expedition to Broad Peak typically involves a team of experienced mountaineers who undertake a multi-week journey to reach the summit. The expedition requires careful planning, physical fitness, and technical climbing skills. The climbers often establish multiple camps at different elevations along the mountain to acclimatize to the high altitude and to stage their summit push.

During the expedition, climbers face various challenges such as extreme weather conditions, avalanches, crevasses, and high altitude sickness. The route to the summit of Broad Peak includes steep icy slopes, rocky terrain, and sections of technical climbing.

Successful expeditions to Broad Peak require a combination of proper equipment, experienced guides, and favorable weather conditions. Climbers often utilize fixed ropes, ice axes, crampons, and other specialized gear to navigate the challenging terrain. The use of supplemental oxygen at high altitudes is also common.

It’s important to note that mountaineering expeditions to peaks like Broad Peak are inherently risky, and climbers face significant dangers and hazards. Proper training, experience, and precautions are essential for a safe and successful ascent.

If you’re planning to participate in or learn more about a Broad Peak expedition, it’s recommended to consult with professional mountaineering organizations, experienced climbers, or local tour operators who specialize in high-altitude expeditions. They can provide you with specific information about the current conditions, logistics, and safety considerations associated with climbing Broad Peak.

The best season to climb Broad Peak:

The most appropriate season to climb is summer. Most of the ascents have been accomplished in July and August as they are the warmest months of the year. The expedition to the summit of Broad Peak is more gratifying in these months than in winter.

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USD 22000 ~~22500~~ /person