kondus valley
Another amazing mountain climbing heaven is the Kondus Valley. There are still many mountains to climb in this distant, wild, and gorgeous area. Once John Mock and Hugh Swift visited the Kondus and Saltoro valleys in 1982 and hiked up the Kaberi Glacier, this region attracted the attention of foreigners for the first time. The Valleys feature some of the most beautiful, spotless granite buildings that can support a lifetime of goals.
Another amazing mountain climbing heaven is the Kondus Valley. There are still many mountains to climb in this distant, wild, and gorgeous area. Once John Mock and Hugh Swift visited the Kondus and Saltoro valleys in 1982 and hiked up the Kaberi Glacier, this region attracted the attention of foreigners for the first time. The Valleys feature some of the most beautiful, spotless granite buildings that can support a lifetime of goals.
You will visit several rock pinnacles below 6500 metres that are ready to be scaled and thrust for names during this four-week climbing expedition. Above Lachit, Karmanding town, and south of the K6, K7 massif Kaberi Glacier, there is some outstanding granite. This valley led to a sizable attractive highlands bench of full alpine wild flowers and Rock towers for first ascent. The area is clustered in multiple peaks such as Saltoro Kangri Peak I 7705m, Chogolisa peak 7668m, Sherpi Kangri peak 7380m, Mount Ghent peak 7,401M, Link Sar peak 7041m, K6 peak 7281m, K-7 peak 6934m, K-13 peak Dumsum peak 6666m and Khor Kangri peak 6268m, and many others virgin rock spires.
| Day 01 | Arrival Islamabad. overnight hotel |
| Day 02 | Fly to Skardu / drive to Chilas. overnight hotel |
| Day 03 | Rest day/ Arrive Skardu after noon, briefing at Ministry of Tourism Office Skardu |
| Day 04 | Drive to Khorkondo. Camping) |
| Day 05 | Trek from Khorkondo to Basecamp |
| Day 06-10 | Rock Climbing (climbed peaks below 6500 m). Camping |
| Day 11 | Trek back to Khorkondo. Camping |
| Day 12 | Drive to Kebri Glacier Camp – I |
| Day 13-22 | Climbing activities. Camping |
| Day 23 | Drive to Skardu – afternoon debriefing at Ministry of Tourism office Skardu |
| Day 24 | Fly to Islamabad/Drive to Chilas. overnight hotel |
| Day 25 | Flight to Islamabad /Drive to Chilas |
| Day 26 | Free day/ Arrive to Islamabad |
| Day 27 | Own Destination |
Equipment List
Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.
1 – Must Bring Items:
- First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
- Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
- Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
- Mittens or gloves
- Gloves (Thermal)
- Headtorch with spare batteries
- Hiking boots
- Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
- Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
- Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
- Warm hat
- Warm jacket (down)
- Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Antibacterial hand wash
- Shirts/T-shirts
- Socks
- Spare laces
- Underwear (normal and thermal)
- Trekking poles (highly recommended)
- Wash-bag and toiletries
- Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
- Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
- Trekking Trousers
- Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
- Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)
List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments:
- Crampons
- Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
- Climbing helmet
- Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
- Sling (120 cm)
List 3 – Optional:
- Buff or scarf
- Small padlock (for locking your bag)
- Camera
- Insect repellant
- Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
- Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
- Liner (for sleeping bag)
- Travel clothes
- Bottle for Pee
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