Nangma Valley & Masherbrum Trek – The Karakoram Experience
About this tour
Number of Group Members: 1-20 Pax
Expected Date of Visit: June - September (11 Days)
Locations: Skardu – Khaplu – Nangma Valley – Mashabrum Basecamp
Weather Conditions: Moderate to Cold
Level: Medium
Activities: Trekking
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan
Day 1 Welcome at Islamabad International Airport – Transfer to hotel • Welcome at Islamabad International Airport. • Transfer to hotel. (Islamabad City tour) Depends on flight timings. • Overnight stay at Grace Botique Hotel, Islamabad
Day 2: Islamabad, Pakistan to Skardu
Day 2 Fly to Skardu • Breakfast at the hotel – Checkout and departure for Islamabad Airport • Fly to Skardu. • Arrival at Skardu and drive to Khaplu • Arrival at Khaplu and transfer to hotel. • Overnight stay at Serena Khaplu Palace
Day 3: Skardu to Hushe
Day 3 Drive to Kanday Village – Trek to Mingulo Broq • Breakfast at the hotel • 4x4 Jeep Drive to Kanday Village (2-3 Hrs) • Arrival at Kanday and start ofr trek to Mingulo Broq (approx. 3–4 hrs moderate hike) • Camp setup in green pasture surrounded by granite towers • Dinner & overnight camping
Day 4: Hushe
Day 4 Trek from Mingulo Broq to Nangma Valley Baasecamp (Amin Brakk BC) • Breakfast at campsite • Trek deeper into Nangma Valley (4–5 hrs) • Arrival at Amin Brakk Base Camp • Stunning views of Amin Brakk (5850m) and surrounding rock spires • Free time for photography & exploration • Overnight camping at Nangma Valley
Day 5: Hushe
Day 5 Explore Nangma Valley • Breakfast at campsite • Rest & exploration day * Short hikes to: Viewpoints Glacial stream Rock formations (world famous among climbers) Optional hike toward Nangma Glacier moraine Overnight camping
Day 6: Hushe
Day 6 Trek back to Kanday – Drive to Hushe • Breakfast at campsite. • Trek back to Kanday village. • Drive towards Hushe on Jeep. Arrival in Hushe and transfer to the guesthouse. • Overnight in Hushe.
Day 7: Dumsum to Masherbrum Peak View Point, Hushe
Day 7 Trek to Domsum / Burmbruma • Breakfast at campsite. • Trek towards Mashabrum 7822m • Overnight in Camps
Day 8: Hushe
Day 8 Trek to Mashabrum Basecamp • Breakfast at campsite. • Trek to Mashabrum basecamp. • Trek back to Brumbruma Camp site. • Overnight in Camps
Day 9: Hushe to Skardu
Day 9 Trek Back to Hushe and Drive to Skardu • Breakfast at campsite. • Trek back to Hushe and Drive to Skardu • Arrival at Skardu and transfer to hotel. • Overnight stay in Zhule by Roomy, Skardu
Day 10: Skardu to Islamabad, Pakistan
Day 10 Fly to Islamabad • Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Skardu airport. • Fly to Islamabad. • Arrival at Islamabad and transfer to hotel. • Free time to explore the city. • Overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad
Day 11: Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan
Day 11 Drop at Airport – Fly back • Drop at Airport – Fly back.
What's included
Services Included • Invitation letter required for visa processing • Private transport as per itinerary in Islamabad and Skardu to Hushe and Back • Return domestic flight tickets between Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad (20 Kg luggage & 7 Kg Hand carry) • Hotel accommodation (double sharing) in Islamabad & Skardu with breakfast • All meals during travel, trek as per itinerary. • Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess / kitchen tent and related camping gears. • Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear. • Services of expert cook & guide and low altitude porters to carry food and camping gear. • Road tolls and parking fee during road travel. • Permit Fee for Mashabrum basecamp • 12.5 kg porter facility during the trek.
Services Not Included • Meals during hotels stays except breakfast. • Medication, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind. • Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature. • Insurance liability of member(s) and other under force majeure conditions. • Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and clearing agent’s charges. • Tips to field staff, drivers and porters. • Any other service not mentioned in service included section.
Languages spoken
Route & locations
Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan