Month: January 2018

Ultar

This steep, but short, trek leads to a stunning glacial amphitheatre beneath the snowy summit of 7388m Ultar.

Avdegar

Being at lofty Avdegar gives the feeling of looking down at immense glaciers and peaks from a helicopter, with the area’s amazing aerial-like views of the KKH and Passu far below.

2 Days August July June May Moderate October September

Batura Glacier

The classic trek along a glant Karakoram glacier passes beneath the peaks of the imposing Batura Wall and Batura Ice Floes with some of the Karakoram’s best mountain scenery.

5 Days August July June Moderate October September

Lupgar Sar Base Camp

Shimshal’s oldest summer pastures with awesome views of 7000m peaks and large glacier are just a short walk from the roadhead.

3 Days August July June Moderate September

Chogo Lungma Glacier

Traditional Balti culture, flower-filled meadows and superb alpine scenery reward trekkers who come to this seldom-visited valley and giant glacier

5 Days August Baltistan Demanding July June September

Burji La

Burji La combines tantalising views of the Baltoro Muztagh with the magnificent Deosai Plains in a short trek, which can be combined with other routes for superb longer treks.

3 Days August Baltistan July June Moderate October September

Gondogoro La

This is on-the-edge trek crosses a high glaciated pass with extraordinary views of four 8000m peaks and countless other peaks.

15 Days August Baltistan Extreme July June Technical

Mai Dur Pass

The rediscovered class high-altitude route across Mai Dur Pass has one of the best pass views anywhere in the Karakoram, and visits virtually unknown territory.

8 Days August Extreme July June September Technical