Pastore Peak Expedition

6209 m

Overview

Pastore Peak (6,209m) is a less-technical trekking peak located near Gasherbrum Base Camp in the Baltoro Glacier region of the Karakoram, Pakistan. It is an ideal peak for climbers looking to gain high-altitude experience before attempting 8,000m summits like Gasherbrum I & II.

Though not highly technical, the peak requires glacier travel, ropework, and basic mountaineering skills. It is climbed mainly for acclimatisation or as a standalone 6,000m+ expedition.

Expedition Facts

Expedition Name: Pastore Peak
Expedition Code: ATP-XP-18
Expedition Zone: Restricted Zone
Approach route: Islamabad-Skardu-Askole-Concordia-Pastore Base Camp
Expedition Grade: Hard
Duration: 29 Days
Average Daily walk: 6-7 hours
Trekking days (in & out): 12
Hotel Nights: 08
Best Time: June to August
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Mountaineering
Permit Requirement: A mountaineering permit is required as the expedition falls in the restricted zone.

Gallery

Expedition locations on map

Itinerary

Day 1. Islamabad

Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. 500m, Hotel

Day 2. Islamabad–Chilas

Flight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours). 2250m, Hotel

Day 3. Chilas–Skardu

Reserve day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours). 2300m, Hotel

Day 4. Skardu

Day for final preparations. 2300m, Hotel

Day 5. Skardu–Askole

Jeep drive to Askole (6 hours). 3048m, Tents

Day 6. Askole–Jhola

Trek to Jhola (5-6 hours). 3200m, Tents

Day 7. Jhola–Paiju

Trek to Paiju (6-7 hours). 3600m, Tents

Day 8. Paiju

Rest day for acclimatisation. 3600m, Tents

Day 9. Paiju–Urdukas

Trek to Urdukas (9-10 hours). 4240m, Tents

Day 10. Urdukas–Goro II

Trek to Goro-II (7-8 hours). 4500m, Tents

Day 11. Goro II–Concordia

Trek to Concordia (5-6 hours). 4687m, Tents

Day 12. Concordia–K2 BC

Trek to K2 Base Camp (5-6 hours). 5050m, Tents

Days 13. K2 BC–Pastore BC

Go back to Patore Bc (5-6) 4800m Tents

Day 14-17. Climbing Pastore Peak

Climbing Tents

Day 18. Pastore BC

Trek to Base Camp 4800m Tents

Day 19. Pastore BC–Concordia

Trek to Concordia (5-6). 4600m Tents

Day 20. Concordia

Trek to Concordia Rest day at Concordia 4600m Tents

Day 21. Concordia–Ali Camp

Trek to Ali Camp (7-8 hours) 5000m Tents

Day 22. Gondogoro La

Trek to Khuispang over Gondogoro La(7-8 hours) 5585m, Tents

Day 23. Khuispang–Saicho

Trek to Saicho (6-7) 3350 m Tents

Day 24. Saicho–Hushe

Trek to Hushe (5-6 hours) 3050m Tents

Day 25. Hushe–Skardu

Drive to Skardu (4-5 hours )

Day 26.Skardu–Islamabad

Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas Hotel

Day 27. Skardu–Chilas

Drive to Chilas (8-9 hours) Hotel

Day 28.Chilas–Islamabad

Drive to Islamabad. 500m Hotel

Day. 29 Hotel–Airport

Home bound flight

Note: The option of taking a flight to Skardu after arrival in Islamabad on day 1 is possible depending upon the arrival time of international flight.