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Kapura Peak is a relatively lesser-known but challenging peak in the Karakoram Range of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located near the famous Hushe Valley, a popular trekking and mountaineering destination in the region. Kapura Peak is often regarded as an exciting and technical climb for mountaineers looking for an adventurous expedition in a remote part of the Karakoram Range. The peak is situated at an altitude of approximately 6,300 meters (20,669 feet) and is considered a difficult ascent due to its steep rock faces, mixed terrain, and unpredictable weather. While Kapura Peak may not be as well-known as other nearby peaks like K2 or Masherbrum, it offers an appealing challenge for mountaineers who are seeking technical climbing, a remote atmosphere, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Itinerary
• Arrive in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. • Rest day for acclimatization and briefings. • Team introductions and check gear.
Fly to Skardu, subject to weather, Drive to Chilas 12- 13hrs 1200-M Hotel
• Travel by jeep from Skardu to Hushe Valley (approximately 6-7 hours). • Set up Base Camp in Hushe Valley.
Rest day in Hushe Village
• Begin the trek from Hushe Valley to Base Camp. • The trek will take around 3-4 days depending on the terrain and pace. • Set up Base Camp and rest for acclimatization.
• Spend time at Base Camp for acclimatization. • Explore surrounding areas and check climbing equipment.
• Begin the ascent toward Camp 1 at around 5,300 meters. • The route includes glacier crossings and rock climbing. • Set up Camp 1 and rest for further acclimatization.
• Continue the climb to Camp 2 at around 5,800 meters. • The climb becomes more technical, with mixed climbing on snow and rock. • Set up Camp 2 for acclimatization.
• From Camp 2, start the final summit push to Kapura Peak. • This involves navigating through steep rock faces, ice, and snow sections. • Reach the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of the Karakoram Range and Hushe Valley.
• After summiting, descend back to Base Camp. • Rest and recuperate at Base Camp.
• Begin the descent back from Base Camp to Hushe Valley. • Return to Skardu by jeep.
Fly back to your home destinations
Services
| Peak Royalty fees |
| 4 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) |
| 01 nights in Panorama hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) |
| 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) |
| As per itinerary |
| Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu |
| Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu |
| Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion |
| Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad |
| 4 X4 Jeeps: Jeeps |
| Trekking and Base camp Food: Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner) |
| Porters: Carry on member personal climbing gears, foods stuffs and camping crew etc up to Base camp and return back to jeep road head. All porters insurance |
| Staffs: Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance |
| Camping Equipment: Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables |
| Kitchen utensils: Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery) |
| Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels |
| Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping) |
| International flights tickets re-confirmations |
| Custom clearing assistance |
| Member international flight tickets |
| Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears |
| Member personal insurance |
| High altitude tent |
| High altitude food |
| High altitude porter |
| Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks, |
| Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature |
| Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s) |
| EPI gas and oxygen cylinder |
| Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases. |
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Muhammad Ishaq
CEOI am a professional mountaineer and expert mountain guide in the Karakoram Range. In addition to my guiding work, I have recently opened a climbing training center in Huahe Valley, where I aim to share my knowledge and experience with aspiring climbers and adventurers.
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