Standing upon the borders of China, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Pakistan, the
strategically important Pamir Mountains are upheld by the Pamir Plateau uplift. Known in
Persian as the 'Bam -- i -- Dunya' or Roof of the World, its rugged terrain is studded
with some of Asia's highest peaks.
Among these, looming high over
the brooding waters of the Karakul Lake is the solitary form of the triple-peaked
Muztaghata(7546m.), `the Father of Ice Mountains'. Indeed as its Turkic name implies the
mountain is one huge glacial riven monolith, its heights revered in local Kirgiz mythology
as a paradisic garden, its image is a truly awe inspiring sight.
Twenty kilometers to the
north-east appears the domed peak of Mt. Kongur(7719m.) and her sister peak Kongur
Tiube(7579m.). Together these giants form a cradle like arc nursing the glacial water of
Karakul(3245m.), and the grassland yurts of the plateau's Kirgiz tribesmen.
This route offers the trekker
encounter with the raw natural energy, landscape, people and culture of this majestic
mountainous region. Entering China from Pakistan, the delightful Hunza Valley, foreboding
peaks of the Karakorum and Tajik speaking districts of the plateau are crossed to commence
our trek at the foot of the Ice Mountain Father. The northern base of the mountain and
eastern perimeter of the lake are traversed to reach the Kongur massif. Trekking along the
mouths of her many glaciers, we emerge onto wild flower covered grassland to proceed by
vehicle to the Silk Road oasis of Kashgar.
ITINERARY:
 DAY
1: Arrive Islamabad
DAY 2: Islamabad to Besham
DAY 3: Besham to Gilgit
DAY 4: Gilgit to Hunza
DAY 5: Hunza to Sust
DAY 6: Sust to Tashkorgan
DAY 7: Tashkorgan to Soobashi
DAY 8: Soobashi to Base Camp
DAY 9: Base Camp
DAY10-11:To Kongur Spur
DAY12-13:Around Kongur
DAY14: Bulungkol to Kashgar
DAY15: Kashgar
DAY16: Kashgar to Urumqi
DAY17: Urumqi to Hong Kong via Guangzhou
DAY18: Exit Hong Kong
Price in
USD/pax |
Above
10 pax |
6 to 9
pax |
4 to 5
pax |
Single
Supplement |
Land Cost |
2450 |
2479 |
3231 |
325 |
Land Cost in Mainland China includes: All
transfers, all domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes, land transport, 3
meals daily, service of guide and driver, sightseeing & entrance fees, tourist class
hotels on twin share basis, tents in camping section, support horses
and herders
during trekking, a welcome and a farewell banquet. In China Hong Kong includes: All
airport transfers, bed and breakfast, tourist class hotel on twin share basis. In
Pakistan: All transfers, 3 meals a day, sightseeing & entrance fees, service of
guide and driver, tour bus or jeep or van, tourist class hotels on twin share basis.
Landcost excludes: International
flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned,
personal expenses, visa costs, tips to tour guide and driver, supplement cost for those
who wants to accommodate on a single basis. |
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