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Muztagh Tower is a prominent mountain located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas, situated in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It stands at an elevation of 7,276 meters (23,871 feet) above sea level, making it a challenging and notable peak in the region. The mountain is renowned for its striking spire-like shape, resembling a tower, which has earned it the name "Muztagh," meaning "ice tower." Muztagh Tower's dramatic appearance, combined with its challenging and technical climbing routes, has made it a coveted destination for elite mountaineers. The mountain features steep rock faces and mixed ice and snow sections, offering a formidable test for even the most experienced climbers. Climbing Muztagh Tower is considered a significant accomplishment in the world of high-altitude mountaineering, thanks to its technical difficulty, challenging conditions, and the stunning backdrop of the Karakoram Range. The region surrounding the mountain is remote and pristine, adding to the appeal for those seeking adventure, isolation, and the thrill of summiting one of the Karakoram's most iconic peaks.
Itinerary
Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Welcome reception or Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas
Day free at Skardu or drive to Skardu
Preparations (porters hiring & local purchasing)
By jeeps drive to Askole (6-7 hrs)
Trek to Julla
Trek to Paiyu
Trek to Urdukas
Trek to base camp
days reserved for climbing Muztaq Tower Peak
Trek back to Urdukas
trek back to Paiyu
Trek back to Julla
trek back to Askole
By jeeps drive to Skardu (6-7 hrs)
Drive to Chilas
Drive to Islamabad
Debriefing/Farewell at Ministry of Tourism
Embark your international flight
Services
| Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
| Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
| All internal/domestic transport |
| All domestic flights |
| 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
| All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
| Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
| Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
| Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
| Experienced cook from Pakistan |
| Kitchen staff |
| Porters for all expedition supplies |
| Solar power at base camp |
| Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
| International airfare |
| Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
| Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
| Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
| Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
| Lodging and meals above base camp |
| Any service above base camp |
| Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
| Weather reports |
| Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
| Meals in Islamabad |
| Extra hotel nights after the climb |
| Trip cancellation insurance |
| All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
| Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure) |
| Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |
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Payment Method
| Account No: Pakistan Heaven Tour | PK35SONE0003320010295557 |
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