A 16-day Karakoram journey through Hushe, Charakusa and Gondogoro valleys, with an optional Gondogoro Peak summit attempt subject to technical and safety assessment.
Max Altitude5,650 m
Total Duration16 Days
GradeStrenuous
Trekking Days8 Days
Joining CityIslamabad
DeparturesOn Request
Hushe Valley Trek
Explore the central Karakoram from Hushe through the Charakusa and Gondogoro valleys. This 16-day journey
includes glacier scenery, views toward Masherbrum (7,821 m), K6, K7 and Laila Peak, and an optional
Gondogoro Peak summit attempt for suitably experienced and equipped participants. The summit objective,
route conditions and permits require operator confirmation.
Meet the Blue Sky team at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to your hotel. After lunch, visit Islamabad and Rawalpindi if arrival time permits.
Stay: Hotel
D-2 Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas
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Weather permitting, fly to Skardu and transfer to the hotel. If the flight is cancelled, begin the two-day road journey on the Karakoram Highway, overnighting in Chilas.
Stay: Skardu hotel or Chilas hotel
D-3 Skardu: sightseeing or road arrival
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If the flight operated, use the day for sightseeing, acclimatization and expedition preparations. If travelling overland, continue from Chilas to Skardu along the Indus River. Attend the operator's scheduled briefing, if required.
Stay: Hotel in Skardu
D-4 Drive to Hushe
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Travel by jeep along the Indus and Shyok valleys, then north into Hushe Valley to the road-head village. Road disruptions may require additional walking.
Stay: Camp
D-5 Trek to Saischo
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Walk toward Masherbrum before turning east to Saischo, near the confluence of the Gondogoro and Charakusa valleys. Enjoy views of the surrounding Karakoram peaks.
Stay: Camp
D-6 Charakusa Valley excursion (K7 area)
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Explore the Charakusa Glacier area and summer pastures around Boldumpa, with views toward K6, K7 and surrounding rock spires, subject to trail conditions.
Stay: Camp
D-7 Trek to Dalsangpa
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Cross the Gondogoro Glacier and follow moraine terrain past summer pastures toward the lakeside camp at Dalsangpa, with views toward Masherbrum.
Stay: Camp
D-8 Trek to Khuspang
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Continue over moraine and glacier terrain toward Gondogoro base camp beneath Laila Peak. Guides may conduct equipment familiarization with ice axes and crampons where appropriate.
Stay: Camp
D-9 Optional Gondogoro Peak summit attempt
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A proposed ascent of Gondogoro Peak (reported 5,650 m) over rocky and snowy terrain. This is a mountaineering objective, not an ordinary trek: proceed only with qualified guides, suitable equipment, acclimatization and an approved safety plan. Non-climbers remain at camp.
Stay: Camp | Summit altitude: verify
D-10 Rest or weather contingency day
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Rest and recover or use this day as a weather contingency, according to the guide's assessment.
Stay: Camp
D-11 Return trek to Saischo
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Retrace the route down the Gondogoro Valley to Saischo.
Stay: Camp
D-12 Trek to Hushe
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Continue down the valley to Hushe village.
Stay: Camp
D-13 Drive to Skardu
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Return by jeep to Skardu. Attend any applicable post-trek briefing and overnight in a hotel.
Stay: Hotel in Skardu
D-14 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas
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Fly to Islamabad if weather permits; otherwise begin the overland return and stay in Chilas.
Stay: Islamabad or Chilas hotel
D-15 Islamabad free day or drive from Chilas
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Enjoy a free day in Islamabad if the flight operated, or complete the road journey from Chilas.
Stay: Hotel in Islamabad
D-16 International departure
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Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your onward flight.
Activity: Airport transfer
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Professional English-speaking mountain guide (government requirement; confirm current rule)
Pakistan visa supporting documents
Airport transfers for domestic and international flights
Internal flights and associated transfers (confirm applicability; Skardu flights are
weather-dependent)
All land transport in the itinerary
Accommodation as described
All meals and applicable permit fees
All staff, porters and cooks
Wages and basic kit for guide, sirdar, porter cook and assistants
Insurance for field staff and low-altitude porters, excluding helicopter rescue
Porterage at airports and hotels; tolls and parking
Staff wages and kit arranged by operator
Full trekking service, including food and group equipment; personal equipment excluded
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.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
International flights
Personal travel insurance
Pakistan visa fees
Tips for local guides and support staff
Miscellaneous personal expenses
Islamabad lunch and dinner
Confirm flight costs, road alternatives and permit coverage before booking.
Staff insurance does not replace personal travel insurance.
Regional map only; this is not a navigation aid. Confirm route access and
summit arrangements.
Hushe Valley Gallery
Photographs of Hushe, Charakusa and Gondogoro valleys, when supplied.
Trip photographs will be added once approved Hushe Valley images are supplied.
Planning & FAQs
Glacier travel and summit attempt
Gondogoro Peak is an optional mountaineering objective requiring a separate assessment of experience,
equipment, guide qualifications, weather, permits and rescue arrangements. Confirm whether the summit
attempt is included in your booking.
Are Skardu flights guaranteed?
No. Flights are weather-dependent; the itinerary provides a road alternative via Chilas.
What images should I upload?
Add approved hero and gallery photos to images/hushe-valley-trek/. The first image alphabetically is
selected as the hero.
