OVERVIEW
Gangchan Peak Expedition
GangChan is a 6,462 m (As CKNP) peak in the Shigar valley of the Karakoram range close to Spantik peak. This is one of the unclimbed peaks challenging the mountain daredevils all around the world. GangChan is in Saisko village of Shigar district. There is no prior climbing information available about the peak and the locals rectify that. If you are a climbing enthusiast looking for new venues and challenges this is the ideal mountain for you. Be the first to climb Gangchan peak. Gangchan in the local language stands for Huge deposit of ice/ glacier, where “Gang” stand for “glacier” and “ Chan ” mean “ huge deposit / a lot”.
Do you want to be the first to climb Gangchan Peak? We are running expeditions for Gang Chan peak for both solo and teams. The expedition starts from Skardu a 6 hours drive will take us to the Saisko village and a 3-4 hours steep hike to the Gangchan Peak Base Camp. We offer an 18-day itinerary for Gang Chan Peak Expedition starting and ending in Islamabad.
Who is eligible for Gangchan Peak Expedition?
Anyone who has prior climbing experience of a 5,500m mountain in the Karakoram, Himalayas, Alps, or anywhere in the world. The peak is a snowy steep wall with many crevasses on the way to the top. It is a serious undertaking for Alpinist.
Gangchan Peak Expedition Cost
Cost for (full Board Expedition)
Participants are provided with full board expedition facilities except for insurance and rescue with the following cost schedule. (From Islamabad to back to Islamabad)
Solo | 2 to 4 person | More than 6 person | Above 6 person |
$5000 | $3500 | $2700 | $2500 |
Cost for Semi-Board Expedition
Participants are provided with Base camp services, accommodation, and transportation throughout the trip excluding the high altitude services (High altitude food, equipment and climbing guides) and rescue at the following cost. (From Islamabad to back to Islamabad)
Solo | 2 to 4 person | More than 6 person | Above 6 person |
$4300 | $3000 | $2400 | $2100 |
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Does our Gangchan Peak Expedition information excite you to take the next step toward achieving the best climbing experience? get in touch today. We pride ourselves to be the best in the mountains serving thousands of our clients through our professional training advice, gear lists, logistics, professional Staff. and much more. We are always available to your questions.
You May like Our other 6,000m & & 7,000m Peak Expeditions
Miglik Sar, Khosar Gang peak and Spantik peak is among Beginner peaks and we run fixed departures. Other peaks required extensive climbing skills are open for private groups only.
6,000 m & 7,000 m Peaks in Pakistan | Cost USD | Cost Euro |
---|---|---|
Minglik Sar Peak Expedition – 6,050m | $2,300 | €2,300 |
Laila Peak Expedition 6,090m | $3,500 | €3,500 |
Khosar Gang Peak Expedition 6,060m | $2,100 | €2,000 |
Trango Tower Expedition 6,286m | $3,550 | €3,490 |
Spantik Peak Expedition 7,027m | $5,200 | €5,000 |
- We will bring back all our garbage and waste from the Peak Base Camp.
DAYS ITINERARY
Gangchan Peak Expedition Itinerary
Expand AllDay 1: Arrival at Islamabad
On the first day of the Gangchan Peak Expedition and climbers will be received by one of our staff from Islamabad Airport and escorted to the hotel.
You can spot our staff holding our company card at Islamabad Airport. You are bound to provide flight details 3 to 4 days before arrival. Our staff will pick you up and transfer you to a partner hotel in Islamabad close to Margalla hills. At the hotel, after relaxing and resting clients are bound to pay their dues upon late arrival payment of dues and briefing will be conducted in Skardu.
- Accommodation: Hotel Room on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 2: Flight to Skardu / Karakoram
On the second day, We will fly to Skardu in the morning. Skardu is the logistic hub of expeditions and trekking in the Karakoram range. The flight from Islamabad to Skardu will provide spectacular views of the Himalayas and Karakoram mountains and we should be able to see Nanga Parbat towering among other peaks.
Upon arrival in Skardu, one of our staff will be waiting at Skardu Airport and will escort the clients to the partner hotel. Upon early arrival, we would have enough time to rest and pay a visit to the local Bazar and the outskirts of Skardu city.
- Accommodation: Hotel Room on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 3: Preparation Day at Skardu
Skardu is a mountainous town along the Indus river, surrounded by mountains. After breakfast, we will check our gear and apparel for Gangchan peak Expedition, and will buy or rent if something is missing. If we are done with our equipment we will go on an acclimatization hike to the kharpocho and old castle some hundred meters hike from Skardu Bazars. The fort provides a breathtaking view of the Indus river, Skardu, and its Surroundings.
- Accommodation: Hotel Room on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 4: Drive to Saisko
Early in the morning, we will leave for Saisko village. We will drive to Saisko Village with our crew and supplies. It's a 5-7-hour jeep drive from Skardu to Saisko. After half hour's drive from Skardu, we will reach the Shigar valley which hosts the second-highest peak (K2) on the planet. We will go through the lush green fields of Shigar valley along the Shigar river and the valley is narrowed as we further proceed to the mountains. The narrow track will lead us to Saisko driving along to the Basha River.
A 3 hours drive from Skardu we will reach Chutron Village, there is a hot spring in the village. After taking bath in the hot spring and lunch we will resume the journey, which is a 2-3 hours drive away from the Hot spring. At Saisko Village our porters, climbing assistants, and kitchen crew will join us and escort us to Gangchan Peak Base Camp. Our staff establishes tents and the participants will be served a hot cup of tea with cookies and snacks. We will take dinner in our mess tent and camp overnight in a fully serviced campsite.
- Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 5: Trek to Gangchan Peak Base Camp
On this day we will trek to the Base Camp of Gangchan Peak with all our staff and supplies, it is an uphill steep trek of 3-4 hours. The porters will say goodbye at the base camp and the rest of the team including our kitchen and climbing staff will stay there till the end of the expedition.
- Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 6-14: Gang Chan Peak Climbing Days
Climbing Day at Gangchan peak.
Day 15: Trek Back to Saisko and Drive to Skardu
Hike back to the village and drive to Skardu
- Accommodation: Hotel Room on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 16: Drive to Chilas / Fly to Islamabad
Back to Chilas or Narran (In Case of Flight: Flight to Islamabad from Skardu)
- Accommodation: Hotel Room on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 17: Islamabad
Drive to Islamabad (In Case of Flight: Rest day or Local excursion at Islamabad)
- Accommodation: Hotel Room on twin sharing basis.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included,
Day 18: Departure
Depart to home country
HIGHLIGHT
Gangchan Peak Expedition Highlights
- Excursion of Rawalpindi and Islamabad and its outskirt (international clients)
- The beautiful Karakoram highway along the mighty Indus river
- Skardu city and its beautiful outskirts
- Shigar valley
- Basha Valley AKA the Spantik Valley
- Rich culture and local exposure
- Great trekking experience in the Karakorum
- Chutron Hotspring
- Beautiful snow-capped peaks, particularly from the base camp and top of the Gang Chan Peak
- Balti Porters
SERVICES
Services Included For Gangchan Peak Expedition
- All Covid SOPs will be Implemented
- All domestic transportation and Flights
- All hotels twin sharing
- Camping, lodging on twin sharing, and food throughout the tour
- Jeep from Skardu to Saisko village
- All lodging and food at base camp
- High Altitude Porter
- Guide, Porters, and cooking staff
- Solar power at base camp
- 25kg personal baggage
- Satellite phones, sleeping tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags
- Climbing gears
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Why us?
We explore this peak and many other unclimbed peaks in the region (Write to us for details) and we are the natives of the Karakoram mountain, no one can know the place better than we do. Our guides have been the best in the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges of Pakistan and we had the best team of experienced people in every department.
Chogori Adventure Pakistan organizes this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups such as families, clubs, or charities. Depending on your climbing experience, our Native Guides from the same village will accompany the climbers throughout the journey. If you are looking for a private expedition, please contact us to discuss the itinerary and preferred dates. And if want to join one of our fixed departures check our dates for 2023.
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