International flights arrive in Islamabad with time to relax and enjoy a well earned rest in our very comfortable hotel. Tour the exciting bazaars of Rawalpindi where you will see much gold and silver jewellery, Kasmiri shawls and Bokarra carpets.

Given good weather we fly to Skardu (perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain in the world. Please note that if weather causes delays with the flight then extra costs will need to be incurred for food and accommodation in Islamabad (H,B)

Rest day in Skardu, while the final preparations are being made, you will have the chance to visit the sights surrounding Skardu as well as the tranquil Shangri-La (H,B)

Jeep up the Shigar valley towards Askole where we follow the Basha river to Arrandu village at 2770m. (C,B,L,D).

While the porters transport our gear to base camp we follow the North side of the Chogolungma Glacier to Choco Brangsa camp at 3,300m. This takes 5-6 hrs. (C,B,L,D).

The camp today at the Bolocho Glacier is a long trek along the North side of the Chogolungma Glacier across two other glaciers. A 7-8 hr day. (C,B,L,D).

Today a 5-6 hr day brings us to the Spantik base camp at 4,300m. (C,B,L,D)

Climbing period. (C,B,L,D).

Depart base camp and follow our route back down the Chogolungma Glacier. (C,B,L,D).

Trek to Arandu. 6-8hrs (C,B,L,D).

Drive from Arandu to Skardu. (H,B).

Fly to Islamabad (H,B).

Spare Day

Fly Home (B).