Grade

Challenging

Accommodation

Hotel

Transportation

Jeep, Bus

Max Altitude

7821 m

Air Ticket

Included

Meal

Included

Masherbrum (also known as K-1) is the 22nd highest mountain in the world and the 11th highest in Pakistan. It is the highest peak of the Masherbrum range, a sub range of the Karakorum Mountains. It is a large and striking peak, which is somewhat overshadowed by the nearby 8000-m peaks of the main range of the Karakorum which includes four of the fourteen Eight-thousanders, namely K2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II. The meaning of the name “Masherbrum” is not entirely clear. Although “brum” means mountain in Balti. “Masha” means lady, and “Masherbrum” is thus the “Queen of Peaks”.

The Masherbrum range lies to the south of the Baltoro glacier and the main range of the Karakorum lies to the north of the Baltoro. The main range is the continental divide of Asia. Rivers to the south flow into the Arabian Sea.

The Baltoro Glacier is the route most commonly used to access the 8000m peaks of the Karakorum, and many trekkers also travel on the Baltoro. Masherbrum also lies at the north end of the Hushe valley, which serves as the southern approach to the peak. After two more failed expeditions, in 1955 and 1957, Masherbrum was first climbed in 1960 by George Irving Bell and Willi Unsoeld, part of an American-Pakistani expedition led by Nick Clinch. They succeeded in climbing the southeast face route that had stymied the earlier parties.

Day 1
Arrive in Islamabad
Day 2
Fly to Skardu; if cancelled, drive via KKH to Chilas
Day 3
Sightseeing day in Skardu (or drive via KKH to Skardu)
Day 4
Preperation day for expedition
Day 5
Drive to Hushe
Day 6
Trek to Brumbramah
Day 7
Trek to Masherbrum Base Camp
Day 8 - Day 39
Climbing period
Day 40
Trek back to Hushe Village
Day 41
Drive back to Skardu
Day 43
Rest day
Day 44
Fly back to Islamabad
Day 45
Fly back home

Checklist

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
  • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
  • Deodorant.
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
  • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
  • If under any medication, enough stock

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