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Altitude: 2,498 m

You must spend this day free in Skardu. Its better to get rest at your hotel or do any last minute shopping in Skardu Bazaar while keeping in touch with our office.

We will wait for the final government approval letter. This can sometimes (2% of the times) take two days. We have contingency days towards the end of the trek incase of any delays. On this day again, your physical presence might be randomly requested by the government authority so you must remain in contact with our manager in Skardu on this day who will arrange your meeting. This applies to both local and foreign travelers. The government normally issues approvals towards the end of the day. Your adventure with Apricot Tours starts tomorrow.

Note: All expenses (e.g. hotel, meals, transport) on this day will be incurred directly by our guests and is not part of the holiday package. If you want this to be covered, you can book our all inclusive holiday and join us in Islamabad.

On this Day
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Altitude: 3,800 m

We will drive to Sildi from Skardu Town which lies at an approximate two hours distance. We will drive till the last jeepable track and from there onwards the team will hike to the base camp. We will also meet the strong porters of our team who will be vital in giving us logistical support on this expedition.

On this Day
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Altitude: 3,800 m

On this day, we will rest at the base camp to acclimatize and recover from the last day hike. The members can take photography and hike to nearby areas.

On this Day
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Altitude: 4,800 m

You will climb slowly to the site of Camp 1. The first part of the route follows a grassy slope and the second part is on a stony ridge (4-5 hrs ascent). You will spend your first night camping on the mountain above Base Camp (4-5hrs)

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Altitude: 5,200 m

On this day, we will start trekking from Camp 1 to Camp 2. Your first climb to Camp 2 follows an easy ridge. This site often has some snow in the early season, but by August this camp should be below the snowline (3hrs).

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Altitude: 6,046 m

An early start is needed to create an enabling environment for firm snow on the route and good weather. The route is mostly on snow, followed by a gently angled ridge for the first hour before reaching a steeper section. Around 100m of rope will be fixed by Apricot Tours leader on the steepest part before the angle eases and moderate slopes lead to the summit. (5-6hrs ascent, 3-4hrs descent).

After successfully climbing the Khosar Gang, the members will descend down to Camp 2 and rest for the night.

On this Day
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Altitude: 3,800 m

After successfully climbing the Koser Gunge, the members will descend down from Camp 2 to base camp and rest for the night.

On this Day
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Altitude: 2,498 m

You leave Base Camp early in the morning for the 3-4hr walk to Sildi village arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon you make the 2hr drive back to Skardu.

Participants can bid farewell to the porters in Sildi and the remaining staff in Skardu. All participants of this Skardu-to-Skardu adventure will be dropped to their respective hotels where Apricot Tours' services will end.

Note: Dinner and accommodation on this day will be incurred directly by our guests and is not part of the adventure package.

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Altitude: 2,400 m

This day is allocated for any potential delays during trekking/climbing. We do not want our guests to miss their return flights/other arrangements due to delays that can be caused by multiple factors including (but not limited to) road blocks.

Note: All expenses in Skardu (e.g. hotel, meals, transportation after hotel drop) on this day will be incurred directly by our climbers/guests and is not part of the adventure package. Your adventure with Apricot Tours ends upon returning in Skardu.