The Diamir Face Challenge. The Blue Sky programme uses the standard Kinshofer Route with a long acclimatization and climbing period.
Altitude8,126m
Duration40 Days
DifficultyStrenuous
SeasonJun–Sep
RouteKinshofer Route
Fixed Departure07 Jun 2027
Expedition Overview
The Diamir Face Challenge. The Blue Sky programme uses the standard Kinshofer Route with a long acclimatization and climbing period.
Expedition Highlights
• 8,126m Nanga Parbat objective
• Kinshofer standard route
• Karakoram Highway approach to Chilas
• Diamir Ser and Diamir Base Camp at about 4,100m
• Extended Camps 1–3 climbing window
40 Days Itinerary
01 Arrival in Islamabad
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Airport transfer, hotel, expedition briefing and gear check.
02 Islamabad to Chilas
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Drive along the Karakoram Highway to Chilas.
03 Chilas to Diamir Ser
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Jeep transfer to the trailhead followed by the approach trek.
04 Diamir Ser to Base Camp
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Trek via Kutagali to Diamir Base Camp.
05–35 Climbing & Acclimatization
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Rotations through Camps 1, 2 and 3 followed by a flexible summit window.
36 Base Camp Teardown & Descent
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Clean up Base Camp and descend to Diamir Ser.
37 Return to Chilas
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Trek to the roadhead and drive to Chilas.
38 Drive to Islamabad
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Return via the Karakoram Highway.
39 Official De-Briefing
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Alpine Club farewell/debriefing and free time.
40 International Departure
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Transfer to Islamabad International Airport.
Full-Service Expedition Package
✓Airport transfers
✓Islamabad hotel with breakfast
✓Chilas accommodation on B&B
✓Welcome dinner
✓Climbing permit and government/environmental fees
✓Official briefing/debriefing arrangements
✓Camping and road taxes
✓Islamabad–Chilas and jeep/porter logistics
✓75kg inward and 50kg return luggage allowance
✓Full-board trek/Base Camp meals
✓Base Camp kitchen, dining, toilet and shower facilities
✓Cook, kitchen helpers, guide/LO, Sirdar and local porters
✓Staff wages, equipment and insurance: staff insurance, fair wages in line with regional porter welfare guidelines, and food and lodging for mountain staff and porters.
✓Certified guide: a licensed, government-registered English-speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
✕HAPs and services above Base Camp
✕Technical climbing equipment
✕Rucksacks, sleeping bags and personal high-altitude clothing
✕Lunch/dinner in Islamabad and Chilas
✕Laundry, room service, beverages and personal communications
✕Rescue/evacuation charges and personal insurance
✕International cargo customs/forwarding charges
Karakoram & Diamir Route Map
Expedition Gallery
Tour Review
★★★★★
"I highly recommend Blue Sky Treks as a tour operator for expeditions in Pakistan or Xinjiang, China. They provided excellent services—the staff (cook and porters) were strong, reliable people, the food was of excellent quality, and transportation was safe and on time."
