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Mount Ultar is a stunning peak located in the Hunza Nagar region of the Karakoram Range in northern Pakistan. At 7,388 meters (24,243 feet), it is a technical climb, requiring a high level of mountaineering skill and experience in mixed terrain and high-altitude conditions. The route to the summit offers breathtaking views, a mix of glaciers, rocky ridges, and steep ascents. Below is a detailed 14-day itinerary for an expedition to Mount Ultar.
Itinerary
• Arrival: Fly into Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital city. • Activities: Orientation meeting, equipment check, and briefing with the expedition team. Rest and acclimatization to the local time zone.
Morning: Depart from Islamabad for Chilas via the scenic Karakoram Highway. Overnight Stay: Hotel or guesthouse in Chilas.
Morning: Continue driving towards Karimabad, the central town in the Hunza Valley. Afternoon: Arrival in Karimabad, check into your guesthouse or lodge. Overnight Stay: Lodge or hotel in Karimabad. Rest: Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hunza Valley, and begin acclimatizing to the altitude.
Activity: Acclimatization hike to higher altitudes around Karimabad. Visit the historic Baltit Fort and Altit Fort. Overnight Stay: Same lodge or hotel in Karimabad.
Morning: Drive to the trailhead near the base of Mount Ultar. Afternoon: Begin the trek towards Ultar Sar Base Camp. The hike is moderate but offers incredible views of surrounding peaks and glaciers. Overnight Stay: Camping at Ultar Sar Base Camp (Approx. 4,200m).
Day 6: Rest and acclimatization at base camp. Day hikes to nearby ridges or the glacier for training and further preparation. Day 7: Organize gear, finalize route details with your guide, and rest to ensure your body adjusts to the altitude.
Morning: Begin the ascent towards Camp 1, which lies at around 5,400 meters. Afternoon: Set up camp on a rocky plateau with views of the Karakoram range. Overnight Stay: Camp 1.
Day 9: Rest day at Camp 1. Light hikes to higher altitude or training on ice and rock climbing techniques. Day 10: Another rest day to fully acclimatize to the altitude and prepare for the push to higher camps.
Morning: Begin the ascent to Camp 2. This day involves more technical climbing, including mixed terrain (snow, ice, and rock). Afternoon: Set up camp near a secure area with shelter, ideally on a snow or rocky platform. Overnight Stay: Camp 2.
Early Morning: Begin the summit push from Camp 2. Expect steep snow slopes, rocky sections, and narrow ridges. The final push requires significant endurance and technical climbing. Summit: Reach the summit of Mount Ultar (7,388 meters). Take time to enjoy the panoramic views of the Karakoram Range, including peaks such as Rakaposhi and Diran. Descend: Begin the descent back to Camp 2. Overnight Stay: Camp 2 (or Camp 1 if you continue the descent further).
Morning: Continue descending to the base camp, retracing your steps. Afternoon: Arrival at Base Camp. Overnight Stay: Camp at Base Camp or return to the guesthouse in Karimabad if time permits.
Morning: Trek back to the roadhead or meet your transport to drive to Karimabad. Afternoon: Drive from Karimabad back to Islamabad. Evening: Arrive in Islamabad, check into your hotel for rest and celebration.
Services
| Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
| Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
| All internal/domestic transport |
| All domestic flights |
| 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
| All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
| Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
| Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
| Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
| Experienced cook from Pakistan |
| Kitchen staff |
| Porters for all expedition supplies |
| Solar power at base camp |
| Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
| International airfare |
| Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
| Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
| Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
| Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
| Lodging and meals above base camp |
| Any service above base camp |
| Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
| Weather reports |
| Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
| Meals in Islamabad |
| Extra hotel nights after the climb |
| Trip cancellation insurance |
| All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
| Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Karakorum Alpine Guide (Force majeure) |
| Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |
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