General
Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition (2024-25)
Welcome to our Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition! Shaigiri Peak, located in the picturesque Astore Valley near the magnificent Nanga Parbat, rises to over 5700 meters and provides amazing views of the Rupal Valley and Glacier. With no permissions or fees necessary, this trip is ideal for trekkers and mountaineers looking for a true Himalayan experience. Join us and discover this hidden treasure for a memorable adventure in the heart of the Himalayas.
Dates & Cost – Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition
Summers are ideal for the Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition. The start and end dates in the table below are your arrival and departure dates from Pakistan. The months mentioned below are ideal for trekking in the Karakoram region of Pakistan. We have guaranteed departures every year that operate until October. Our dates and costs are noticeable below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Jun-2024 | 05-Jul-2024 | US$ 2,100 | Limited Space | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| 20-Jun-2025 | 05-Jul-2025 | US$ 2,100 | Available | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
Holiday Information
Inclusions for both International & local trekkers
- All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
- All road transfers including airport transfers
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals in Pakistan, except those specifically mentioned under "What's Not Included" section.
- Snacks, including dry fruits and tea/coffee, during the trek
- Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Waste Management Fee (USD 150) for Central Karakoram National Park (mandatory)
- Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porterage -personal luggage (14kgs)
- Storage service for baggage in Skardu (for leaving a bag behind before going on the trek)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies only
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
Exclusions for both International & local trekkers
- International Airfare & Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be provided)
- Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: Global Rescue)
- All Hotel/Restaurant Meals (5 Lunches & 6 Dinners) (Price range per meal US $4 to $9)
- Government Permit Fee of USD 300 for Gilgit Baltistan Council's GB Adventure (increased in 2024) - View Document
- Bottled water & beverages (e.g., 1.5L bottled water costs approximately USD 0.30)
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additionalUSD 67 per night
- Excess or additional weight/baggage during the trek:USD 11 per kg
- Storage service for baggage in Islamabad:USD 18 per bag/piece
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
- Costs due to Force Majure (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)
Itinerary – Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition
The itinerary for the Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition is noticeable below.
Day 02: Drive to Chilas
On this Day
After breakfast, we will travel to Chilas via the Karakorum highway. We will stop for lunch at Naran Valley before continuing to Chilas over Babusar Pass. Once there, we will check in at the hotel. Stay overnight in Chilas.
Day 03: Drive to Tarishing, Astore Valley
On this Day
After breakfast at the hotel in Chilas, we drive to Tarishing in Astore Valley, the starting point for numerous treks to the Deosai Plateau and expeditions to Nanga Parbat. The narrow jeep road to Astore leaves the Karakoram Highway at Jaglot, 60km south of Gilgit and 30km north of Raikot Bridge, crossing a bridge over the Indus River and heading 40km southeast up the Astore Valley skirting Nanga Parbat's Northeast Flank (6-7 hours' drive), arriving in Tarishing and checking into the hotel. Stay in Tarishing for one night.
Day 04: Trek to Bazhin Camp
On this Day
The walk from Tarishing to Bazin (3650m) takes around 5 hours. After breakfast, we set out early in the morning for Bazinm, also known as the Polish base camp. The trail climbs rapidly up the lateral moraine of the Tarishing Glacier. After crossing the glacier in approximately half an hour, we continue walking through the picturesque Rupal Village, which features terraced fields of diverse crops and ever-changing views of Nanga Parbat. The road follows the north side of a narrow green valley, passing through willow, poplar, and juniper trees before passing a tiny lake and rounding a corner to the Bazin Camp. Flat green meadows stretch between the Bazin glacier's lateral moraine and the mountain. The campground is named after Dr. Karl M. Herrlikoffer, who led eight German expeditions to Nanga Parbat, including the first successful mission in 1953. Overnight in camp.
Day 05: Trek to the Shaigri Base Camp
On this Day
After breakfast at camp, we begin hiking towards Shaigiri base camp, crossing the Bazin glacier on a track that takes one and a half hours over a donkey road. After crossing the Bazin glacier from the top of the moraine on the western side, you look down on a massive grassy area known as Latoboh. The vast level Meadows are commonly used by Ropal herders. Latoboh is also known as Tupp meadows because it resembles a Tupp, which was formerly the bed of a lake. We have lunch in Latoboh, which has some great views of Killer Mountain. Further 2 hours journey to Shaigiri, which means "white stone" in Shina, and sleep in camp.
Day 06-08: Climbing Days
Three days of climbing up Shaigiri Peak.
Day 09: Trek back to Bazhin
On this Day
After breakfast at camp, we begin our journey down towards Bazhin, which takes about 4-5 hours. We stopped for lunch at Latoboh, which has a fantastic view of the Nanga Parbat Rupal wall. Dinner and stay at Camp Bazin.
Day 10: Trek to Tarishing
On this Day
Breakfast at the camp at Bazhin, then begin the climb down to Tarishing via Rupal village.4-5 hours of easy walking until Tarishing. Tarishing Camp offers dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 11: Drive to Karimabad Hunza Valley
On this Day
After breakfast at Tarishing, we will drive to Karimabad Hunza Valley. On the way, we will stop for lunch at Rakaposhi View Point. After lunch, we will proceed to Karimabad Hunza Valley. After a short rest, we will go on a sunset safari at Eagle Nest. Overnight stay at Karimabad, Hunza.
Day 12: Explore Hopper and Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley
On this Day
After breakfast, we will visit Baltit Fort, Karimabad local bazaar, Altit Fort, and Altit Old Village. In the afternoon, after lunch, we will drive to Hopper Valley and hike up to Hopper Glacier, then drive to Attabad Lake and boat at Attabad Lake before continuing to Gulmit and checking in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit, Upper Hunza Valley.
Day 13: Drive to Gilgit
On this Day
After breakfast, drive to Gilgit, making a short stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint for photography before continuing to Gilgit. We will visit the bazaar to familiarize ourselves with Gilgit's customs, and a stop at the cooperative store, where Chinese goods are bought on the barter system, will allow us to glance at Chinese treasures. We will then take a hair-raising drive across Asia's longest suspension bridge - 600 feet long and wide enough for only one car at Overnight stay in Gilgit.
Day 14: Drive to Naran
Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass . Overnight hotel.
Day 15: Return to Islamabad
On this Day
Continue driving from Naran to Islamabad. Enjoy the gorgeous return trip while thinking about your excursion experiences. Arrive in Islamabad and check into a hotel for an overnight stay to rest and unwind after your excursion.
Day 16: Fly back to home country
On this Day
Transfer to the airport for the journey back home.
Why Register Now?
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 us less than peak-season.
2: Limited Space in Peak Months: The peak months in the peak season attract the highest number of international guests and are therefore sold out earlier. We have restricted one group size to a maximum of 12 travelers. We are taking registrations on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
3. 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.
4. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: 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.
5. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change according to the late deposit schedule above. The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.
Deposit (Advance) for Pakistani nationals
The deposit for Pakistani nationals is PKR 100,000 or 30% of the total price, whichever is greater. The deposit is non-refundable.
Refund Policy for All
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. For Pakistan nationals, the deposit is non-refundable in all cases too.
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.
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Overview – Shaigri Peak Climbing Expedition
The Shaigri Peak adventure begins in the Astore Valley, which serves as a gateway to numerous hiking routes, including Shaigri, Mazeno Pass (a round trip around Nanga Parbat), and the well-known Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat, which normally begins in Tarashing. Climbers will appreciate the fact that no permits or climbing fees are necessary.
Shaigri Peak, located in the far western Himalayas next to the famed Nanga Parbat, rises sharply from the southern end of the Rupal Valley to an astonishing height of almost 5700 meters, standing approximately 2000 meters above the valley floor. Rupal Peak sits to the east of Shaigiri Peak, while to the west is the enormous Rupal Glacier, which descends from Nanga Parbat. Shaigri Mountain has a remarkable pyramidal shape while being under the shadow of its imposing neighbor, the world’s ninth-tallest mountain.
Shaigri Peak, visible from practically every vantage point in the Rupal Valley, is seldom climbed, but its base camp at 3655 meters is a popular rest stop for trekkers, mountaineers, and local herders. Visitors to this base camp may enjoy amazing views of the majestic Rupal Face and the steep Mazeno Wall of Nanga Parbat, providing a truly remarkable and unique experience in the harsh grandeur of the Himalayas.
Website Last Updated: October 29th, 2024
