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K.2 (8611 M), NANGAPERBAT (8125 M), GASHERBRUM 1(8068 M), BROAD PEAK (8047 M) GASHERBRUM II (8035 M), MESHERBRUM (7820 M), RAKAPOSHI (7788 M), TIRICHMIR (7690 M)
55 million years ago during the cretaceous dispersal of the Gondwana land the Pakistan tectonic plate moved across what is now the Indian ocean from its position between Antartica and Arabia and collided with the Asiatic plate. A consequence of the collision was the creation of the Karakoram mountains "the world most extensive and beautiful range of highest mountains" Pakistan is the junction of four highest mountains ranges of the world includes Himalayan range, Karakoram range, Hindukush range and Pamirs. Thus making this land as the densest concentration of the high mountains in the world. Five peaks over 8000 meters and 101 peaks over 7000 meters above sea level with in a radius of 188 kilometers. Some world known are K-2 8611 m (recent satellite survey suggest it might be highest peak on the earth) Nanga Parbat 8125 m, Gasherbrums 8068m, broad peak 8047, Rakaposhi 7788m, Saltoro'Kangri 7742 m. ITINERARY: Day 1 - Arrival Islamabad, meeting with L.O. Day 2 - After doing other formalities briefing in Ministry of Tourism Day 3/4 - Departure to Skurdu / Gilgit / Chitral Day 5 - Preparation of load for porters Day 6 to Day 15 - Trekking to base camp Day 15 to Day 45 - Climbing Day 46 to Day 58 - March out till Islamabad. Day 59 - Debriefing in Ministry Day 60 - Departure. MOUNTAINEERING GRADE STRENUOUS LAND COST US $ 21 / DAY DURATION 60 Days. SEASON MAY - FEB GROUP SIZE 3 & ABOVE Pakistan ! “Heart of Asia”: Dear Friends, Scrap/email me for any adventure travel / adventure related queries or suggestions. Best Deals on highest quality adventure and cultural holiday options this season: • Northern Areas packages ( discover heaven on earth) • Trekking and Mountaineering • K - 2 Trekking • Alexander • Buddha • Cultural tours • Skurdu_Biking • Morcopolo • Silk Road • Hiking • Rock Climbing • White Water Rafting • Customized Hot Air Ballooning for groups/events (nationwide) • The Great Mughuls • Honey moon Packages Plus more!! For adventure and cultural holiday options, you may also directly contact the organizers at ttp://www.alpine.com.pk/ Contact: ALPINE TREKKERS & TOURS PRIVATE LIMITED Mobile No. 92-300-8502223 Ph: 92-51-5896894 E-Mail : info@alpine.com.pk umbreenzaidi@yahoo.com Ministry of Tourism Govt.Licence #: 307- PATA USA Member# 022012 http://www.alpine.com.pk/ |
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