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CHOGOLUNGMA HARAMOSH GLACIER |
the ultimate vista cruise |
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Grade: Strenuous |
The rarely visited vast region of Chogo-Lungma Glacier is located in the northeastern corner of Baltistan. The panoramic view of numerous 6000 meter peaks and about twenty glaciers that converge in to the Chogo-Lungma and Haramosh glaciers, make this vista point the real rewarding destination. One can see Ibex on the distant hillsides, and the tracks of bear and endangered Snow Leopard on the top of passes known as la in Balti.
The traverse from Chogo-Lungma Galcier in Baltistan to Haramosh Glacier in Gilgit region over Haramosh La covers three glaciers and witness grand panoramas, can be best described as the "Ultimate Vistacruise".
The venture begins at Skardu with a drive to the end of the jeep trail at Doko village in the Shigir Valley. First days trek takes us to Arandu the last permanent village surrounded by glacier snouts. One will come across seasonal settlements of the shepherds along both glaciers. It is fascinating to observe their simple way of life. |
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The next few days will be spent on the white glacier. Well spend three days at Laila base camp to enjoy the spectacular panoramas from nearby Las and the numerous glaciers. We ascend Haramosh La 4985 m, where only superlatives can describe the views of Haramosh. Main Peak, and the Chogo-Lungma region. Descent in to the Haramosh Valley brings us into a lush alpine region with pine, birch and juniper forest. We cross Mani Glacier and descend well-worn trail through meadows down to the arid and barren land of the lower valley to the hamlet of Dasso. Another day of easy trek brings us down into the Indus gorge where we end the trek and drive to Gilgit. |
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Itinerary: |
Day 1 |
Arrival and sightseeing of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. |
Day 2-3 |
Fly or Drive to Skardu |
Day 4 |
Sightseeing of Skardu and Satpara Lake. |
Day 5 |
Jeep to Doko Village. |
Day 6 |
Start trek along Basha River. |
Day 7-9 |
Trek to Pukpun, Khurmal and Balacho |
Day 10 |
Trek to Laila Base Camp. |
Day 11-13 |
Exploration and acclimatization at Laila Base Camp. |
Day 14 |
Ascend Haramosh La. |
Day 15 |
Descend to the base of Haramosh La. |
Day 16-18 |
Trek down to Dasso via Kutwal and Iskere. |
Day 19 |
Continue to Sussi and jeep to Gilgit. |
Day 20 |
Sightseeing of Gilgit. |
Day 21-22 |
Fly back to Rawalpindi and home |
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