General
Kondus Valley Peaks (2024-25)
Kondus Valley is located in the Ghanche province in northern Baltistan, Pakistan. Kondus Valley has numerous rock and ice-covered summits to climb, including Saltoro Kangri (7740m), Sherpi Kangri (7100m), Linksar (7041m), K6 (7281m), K7 (6934m), Chogolisa I-II (7654m), and many other unclimbed peaks. Given below are the details of Kondus Valley Peaks
Dates & Cost – Kondus Valley Peaks – (26 Days)
Summers are ideal for the Kondus Valley Peaks. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. These months mentioned below are the ideal months for trekking in the Karakoram region of Pakistan. We have guaranteed departures every year. Our dates and costs for the Kondus Valley Peaks are given below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Jun-2024 | 15-Jul-2024 | US$ 3,400 | Limited Space | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| 20-Jun-2025 | 15-Jul-2025 | US$ 3,500 | Available | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
Holiday Information
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- All road transport in Pakistan
- Hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing rooms)
- Trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing tents)
- Hotel meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Trekking meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipments and tools)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters for trekking equipments, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipments, crockery, gas) and personal luggage
- Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipments (list provided on registration or request)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
Highlights – Kondus Valley Peaks
Kondus Valley Peaks has a lot to offer. Given below are the main highlights of Kondus Valley Peaks
- Hidden treasure in Saltoro and Kondus Valleys
- Towering granite spires and rock formations
- Rock Climbing below 6500m peaks
- Climbing activities in Kebri Glacier
- Alpine-style climbing in Kondus Valley
- Meet mountaineers at base camps
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad
Itinerary – Kondus Valley Peaks
The itinerary for Kondus Valley Peaks is given below.
Day 02: Fly to Skardu / Drive to Chilas
GPS Data
Altitude: 2,498 m
Participants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if clouds allow. After arrival in Skardu, the day is free.
Domestic flights are occasionally cancelled due to weather conditions. In the case that your flight is cancelled, you will drive to to Chilas by road.
Day 03: Drive from Chilas to Skardu
Altitude: 2467 metres.
Complete the 10- to 11-hour car drive to Skardu (275 km). The trail provides a good perspective of Nanga Parbat (8125m) near the Indus River junction, as well as the Indus River's rapids and falls.
Day 04: Drive to Khorkondo - Camp
Travel from Skardu to Kondus via automobile. We continue our journey in comfortable Jeeps and Toyotas to the picturesque Indus and Shyok rivers at Khor Kondu (3300m). During our jeep ride, we drove through various villages, each with their distinct culture but speaking the same language. We pass through several Nallahs that are supplied by melt water and have spring water at certain locations.
Day 05: Trek from Khorkondo to Basecamp
We opted to pitch up camp in a little morainal valley after a three to four hour trek through summer fields, shepherd homes, and along the Kondus melt river.
Day 06-10: Rock Climbing - Camp
Rock Climbing Days, (climbed peaks below 6500 meters)
Day 11: Trek back to Khorkondo. Camp
Return trek to Khorkondo
Day 12: Drive to Kebri Glacier Camp – I
Drive to Kebri Glacier Camp 1
Day 13-22: Climbing activities. Camp
Climbing activities/Days, Camping
Day 23: Drive to Skardu
Drive to Skardu city, enjoy a final farewell dinner, and pack for your departure to your home country.
Day 24: Fly to Islamabad/Drive to Chilas
GPS Data
Altitude: 538 m
On this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Skardu to Islamabad aiport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad.
The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. Incase of flight cancellation, you will drive to Chilas for overnight. It takes eight to ten hours by a vehicle.
Day 25: Free day/ Arrive in Islamabad
This day is allocated for any potential delays in case the domestic flight does not operate the previous day. Our guests will depart early morning from Chilas to Islamabad which can take up to ten hours. However it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic flight. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.
Day 26: Fly to Home country
Meals included: Breakfast
Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.
Why Register Early?
1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season.
2. Limited Flight Seats: Domestic flight seats to the Karakorams and Himalayas are sold out way ahead of time because there are only two daily flights during peak season. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.
4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 2 years.
6. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:
- 1st October: USD 190
- 1st November: USD 290
- 1st January: USD 350
- 15th February: USD 400
- 1st March: USD 450
- 1st May: USD 490
Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.
Refund Policy for All
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 2 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements.
Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.
Currency
All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Single Supplement
Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 290. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival.
Separate tents (single tent) will cost an additional USD 180. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should also be made with the balance in Pakistan.
As Featured In:
| Apricot Tours' Social Responsibility |
| 1 foreign trekker = 5 trees |
| Apricot Tours will plant five trees for every foreign trekker who visits Pakistan for trekking to Nanga Parbat. The trees will be planted in the northern areas of Pakistan starting from 2019 as part of our CSR initiative. We aim to contribute to "Goal 13: Climate Action" of UN's Sustainable Development Goals by taking part in the massive government campaign to plant 10 billion trees during the next five years to tackle climate change. Pakistan's adverse climate impacts are very much visible through changing temperatures, prolonged droughts, increased floods and extreme weather conditions especially in Pakistan's mountain regions. Pakistan stands 7th on the list of countries that are mostly likely to be affected by global warming and has one of the highest deforestation rates in Asia. Decades of tree felling have reduced the country's forests to less than 3 percent of its total land area. How planting trees will make a difference? Planting trees will help save energy and money, cool our cities, reduce carbon emissions, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for species of many kinds, provide clean water and add to the beauty of Pakistan's mountain region by simply being there. Our participants can also donate separately. Details on this initiative can be requested. |
Kondus Valley Peaks – Overview
Kondus Valley Peaks: Climbers and adventurers have long preserved a hidden gem in the Saltoro and Kondus Valleys, where nature’s timeless beauty reigns supreme. It’s a planet where towering stone spires pierce the sky, serving as silent witnesses to eons. Some of the most pristine and unspoiled granite towers may be found in Baltistan’s eastern valleys, a testament to nature’s beauty.
These valleys were once shrouded in silence, their solitude undisturbed by expeditions. These valleys remained hidden from the world, cut off from explorers and climbers throughout the turbulent Pak-India conflict over the Siachen Glacier. “Villagers in the Saltoro and Kondus Valleys no longer see expeditions, and these eastern valleys have some of the finest clean granite towers in Baltistan,” wrote John Mock, who holds this rare region in high regard. “The towers atop these ascents will remain for future climbers.” It reveals the enduring allure of this hidden gem.
Our organization has been at the forefront of organizing expeditions to this incredible place since its reopening. The Kondus Valley is a patchwork of peaks, all waiting to be discovered and conquered by daring climbers. To name a few, the majestic 7742m Saltoro Kangri I, the commanding 7705m Saltoro Kangri II, the royal 7380m Sherpi Kangri, and the steady 7100m Sherpi Kangri II. These legend-shrouded peaks provide both challenges and rewards to those who dare to explore their slopes.
Furthermore, the Kondus Valley serves as a gateway to a world of discovery, with easy access to other well-known destinations and peaks. Among the notable names that decorate this holy territory are Link Sar (7041m), K-6 (7281m), K-7 (6934m), Chogolisa I (7668m), and Chogolisa II (7654m).
Our four-week alpine-style climbing program will take you on a voyage through a world of ice and rock pinnacles, the majority of which stand less than 6,000 meters tall and await names to be inscribed into their history. These pinnacles, some of which are accessible by road, invite you to scale their heights, discover their mysteries, and make your mark on the Kondus Valley’s adventure legacy. It’s a journey into uncharted territory, where the mountains tell old tales and the spirit of adventure propels you forward.
Website Last Updated: October 29th, 2024
