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 acclimatization 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-Askoli-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.
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Itinerary
Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasFlight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours). 2250m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–SkarduReserve day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours). 2300m, Hotel
Day 4. SkarduDay for final preparations. 2300m, Hotel
Day 5. Skardu–AskoliJeep drive to Askoli (6 hours). 3048m, Tents
Day 6. Askoli–JholaTrek to Jhola (5-6 hours). 3200m, Tents
Day 7. Jhola–PaijuTrek to Paiju (6-7 hours). 3600m, Tents
Day 8. PaijuRest day for acclimatization. 3600m, Tents
Day 9. Paiju–UrdukasTrek to Urdukas (9-10 hours). 4240m, Tents
Day 10. Urdukas–Goro IITrek to Goro-II (7-8 hours). 4500m, Tents
Day 11. Goro II–ConcordiaTrek to Concordia (5-6 hours). 4687m, Tents
Day 12. Concordia–K2 BCTrek to K2 Base Camp (5-6 hours). 5050m, Tents
Days 13. K2 BC–Pastore BCGo back to Patore Bc (5-6) 4800m Tents
Day 14-17. Climbing Pastore PeakClimbing Tents
Day 18. Pastore BCTrek to Base Camp 4800m Tents
Day 19. Pastore BC–ConcordiaTrek to Concordia (5-6). 4600m Tents
Day 20. ConcordiaTrek to Concordia Rest day at Concordia 4600m Tents
Day 21. Concordia–Ali CampTrek to Ali Camp (7-8 hours) 5000m Tents
Day 22. Gondogoro LaTrek to Khuispang over Gondogoro La(7-8 hours) 5585m, Tents
Day 23. Khuispang–SaichoTrek to Saicho (6-7) 3350 m Tents
Day 24. Saicho–HusheTrek to Hushe (5-6 hours) 3050m Tents
Day 25. Hushe–SkarduDrive to Skardu (4-5 hours )
Day 26.Skardu–IslamabadFlight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas Hotel
Day 27. Skardu–ChilasDrive to Chilas (8-9 hours) Hotel
Day 28.Chilas–IslamabadDrive to Islamabad. 500m Hotel
Day. 29 Hotel–AirportHome 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.