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Saltoro Summits Treks & Tours

We feel great pleasure to introduce SALTORO SUMMITS as the Adventure Tour Operating Company in Pakistan. We provide adventure trekking using off-the-beaten-path, Mountaineering Expeditions, Rock Climbing, Jeep Safaris, Cultural Tours and Mountain Bike Tours in Pakistan. We will take you to far-off places as an honored guest served by our professional guides, cooks and other field staff and promise you the journey of lifetime to see Pakistan�s most incredible places and friendly faces.

K2 Gondogoro La Trek

The trek to K2 is one of the worlds classics. It is a demanding journey and trek to Concordia, the meeting place of the Godwin-Austen and upper Baltoro glacier, is not one to be undertaken lightly. For most of its length one is walking through uninhabited areas where it is essential to be well prepared for any eventuality, and the trail itself is constantly shifting, depending on the whim of the weather and glacial action. There are numerous streams and tributaries to be crossed, loose scree slopes, and obstructions to be overcome or circumvented. But for those willing to take the slight risks, the rewards are immense. From the top of Gondogoro Pass (5700 m) one can see all the prominent mountains of Shigar Valley and Hushey Valley. Reckoned amongst the great treks of the world, walking to Concordia takes one past ten of the World's thirty tallest peaks - and what peaks ! The Karakoram range is characteristically wild and jagged, with towering pinnacles of rock hung with shining ice-covered walls; this is the most glaciated region on earth outside the polar regions, and one is constantly reminded of this while walking up the Baltoro glacier.

Broad Peak 8047-M Pakistan

The name of Broad Peak was introduced by W.M.Convey a British explorer during his expedition in 1892.The literal translation into the Balti �Phalchan Kangri� Its longitude is 76�34'25�E and latitude is: 35�48'35 '' N.Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world. The first ascent was made in 1957 by an Austrian expedition using many of the fixed lines set up by the failed German expedition of 1954. Four members of the Austrian team summited without using oxegen: Hermann Buhl, Fritz Winterstellar, Kurt Diemberger, and Marcus Schmuck. Broad Peak has three seperate summits: Main Summit 8,047 meters, Central Summit 8,016 meters, and North Summit 7,550 meters. The central summit was first climbed in 1975 by six members of a Polish expedition. The north summit was finally acquired in 1983 by an Italian expedition led by Renato Casarotto. Broad Peak is one of four 8000 meter peaks located in a tight cluster in the upper reaches of the Baltoro Glacier, the principal access to that part of the Karakoram. It has the distinction of being in the same valley as the famous K2. Base camp for Broad Peak is a short 2 hours walk from Concordia, nature�s version of a highway interchange where several glaciers merge into the Baltoro. Broad�s base camp is only a couple hours from K2 Base Camp, which might be visited in anticipation of future trips. Expeditions to the Karakoram invariably start from Islamabad. Once the formalities with the government have been completed, you will continue on to Skardu, located in the district of Baltistan. This trip is made by one of two methods. Often preferred is the air route (when the weather permits), not only because the flight is only an hour, but also because you fly past Nanga Parbat on the way. Alternately, you may take a bus along the Indus River, first following the Karakoram Highway, then branching through the spectacular Indus River gorge as you approach Skardu. The latter route is long, but recommended at least once during multiple visits to the region. From Skardu, you will jeep to Askole, the last village on the trek. A couple long days bring you to Paiju and the tongue of the Baltoro. Here you will take a rest day as the porters prepare their food for the glacier. Your next stop is Urdukas, a grassy knoll located immediately opposite the Trango Towers and Uli Biaho. Your porters will likely be willing to push the next day to Concordia, which has spectacular views not only of K2 & Broad Peak, but also Gasherbrum IV. They will do this because they will have time the next day to reach BC and return. Broad Peak has the reputation of being one of the easier 8000 meter peaks. Though the route is not technically challenging, it is not a mountain to be taken lightly since the route crosses prominent avalanche terrain. Base Camp is at 5000 meters. Sub-camps are typically placed at around 5800, 6250 & 6900 meters. Depending on the weather, Broad Peak can be completed in as little as six weeks or as long as nine weeks. The return trip is often over the 6000 meter Gondogoro La and the beautifully green Hushe Valley from which you return to Skardu.

Gasherbrum II 8035-M

The shining wall in the Karakoram Range is Gasherbrum II.It is the second highest Peak in the Gasherbrum Peaks with an altitude of 8,035 Meters. There are six Gasherbrum Peaks. The first ascent on G2 made by Australians led by Fritz Moravec along with Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart on 8th July, 1956. They set up the camp 1 at 6005 Meters and a bivouac below 7620 Meters. The climb on this Peak is both on rock and ice. A high level of technical skill, physical fitness and acclimatization is required. The approach to base camp is via Skardu and about a week trek on baltoro glacier. Period: June/July/August

Spantik 7027-M Golden Peak

SPANTIK PEAK(GOLDEN PEAK) 7027m This peak was climbed in 1978 by Japan expedition Hashi to Harashi (Storm & Star) which was led by Nakamura. The Royal Alpine Club expedition of Japan, but other information is that this peak was first climbed in 1955 via the SE crest by a German expedition led by Karl Kramer. Spantik is a superb climbing opportunity for those wanting to further their mountaineering skills and altitude experience To join the expedition and to have a good chance of success, it is preferable that you have both technical mountaineering experience to 4000m in the Alps and trekking peak experience to 6000m in the Greater Ranges. Its base camp is within easy reach. Spantik lies in the Karakorum Range and you can can be reached in four days including one day for the jeep drive from Skardu. For about three days we will trek on and beside Chogolungma glacier.The height of base camp is 4100 meters. Spantik lies in between Nagar Valley (also known as Golden Peak) near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan. The normal South East route to Spantik 7027 meters is from Chogolungma Glacier in Arandu Valley of Baltistan. Among 7000's meters high peaks Spantik is the most beautiful and fascinating peak. Every year it's attract dozens of adventure lovers from all over the World, from which 80% of them successfully climb this beautiful mountain. As with many high mountains, weather and snow conditions, and climbers personal fitness and acclimatization will determine weather the summit is reached. Although not technically difficult. Spantik peak is a serious undertaking and requires extensive previous alpine or expedition experience.