Nazir Sabir Expeditions

Leaders in Adventure Tourism

Passu (7284m)

Range: Karakoram

Altitude: 7284m

Zone: Open

Duration: 42 Days

Best Time: Mid May - Mid September

Passu peak situated at the extreme west of Batura Muztagh at upper Hunza beyond Passu village about one hundred km beyond the China border and 150 km from Gilgit its on the Karakoram highway is clearly visible. It is surrounded by Batura-I 7885m, Shisper 7619m, Balter peak 7400m Kampir Deyor peak 7611m. It lies between Batura glacier, the 6th longest glacier of the world, Passu glacier, Ghulkin glacier and the Kamaris glacier.

It is a technical climb to an ice dome on the top of Batura Muztagh through ice, hidden crevasses, and ice shoulders.

It has an easy approach from Islamabad on the Karakoram highway.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01 Islamabad

Arrive Islamabad.

Day 02 Islamabad

Welcome reception.

Day 03 Gilgit/Chilas

Fly to Gilgit (Flight is subject to weather).

In case of cancellation of flight drive (10-12 hrs) by coach to Chilas (493 km) on Karakoram Highway..

Day 04 Gulmit

Drive to Gulmit.

Day 05-06 Base Camp (3600m)

By jeep to Borit lake and start two days trek to the Base Camp on Passu glacier.

Day 07-36 30 days for acclimatization and climbing.

Day 37-38 Two full days trek back to Borit lake and by jeep to Gulmit.

Day 39 Chilas

By coach drive back to Chilas.

Day 40 Islamabad

Morning drive to Islamabad (475km), it will take 10 to 11 hours.

Day 41 Islamabad

Farewell meet.

Day 42 Fly out. Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

Services (Click to View)

Included:

Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permit process.

Process of import/export permit from ministry of tourism.

Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage.

Assistance upon arrival/departure.

Official Briefing/Debriefing.

Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu.

All meals during trek and at B.C. as per itinerary.

Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 50 kg per person on return from BC.

Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.

Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees.

Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.

Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook and assistant(s).

Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).

Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.

Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.

Reconfirmation of air tickets.

Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).

Not Included:

International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.

Surface transfers in case of flight cancellations to the kick off point.

High altitude porters/any crew above BC.

Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.

Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.

Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature.

Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions.

Climbing Permit, Pollution and Environmental fee or any other fee required to be paid to the Government of Pakistan.

Clearing agent charges.

Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.

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