Broad Peak Expedition 8047m - Mountain Highest Peaks Hiking and Trekking Adventures

The mountain is a favorite among experienced climbers seeking a less commercialized alternative to Everest, offering stunning views and awe-inspiring natural beauty.

Broad Peak, standing at 8,051 meters (26,414 feet), is the 12th highest mountain in the world. Located in the Karakoram Range on the border of Pakistan and China, it is part of the same mountainous region as K2. The mountain gets its name from its immense summit ridge, which stretches over 1.5 kilometers—hence the term “Broad” Peak.

First summited in 1957 by an Austrian expedition, Broad Peak is considered one of the more climbable 8,000-meter peaks, though it still presents the extreme challenges of high-altitude mountaineering. It lies within the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, in close proximity to other famous peaks like Gasherbrum I & II.

Askole is the beginning of the trek to base camp and each night we camp out as we travel up the valley with our Balti porters providing entertainment and colour to the otherwise stark and barren countryside.

Trip Facts

Country: Pakistan
Duration: 55 Days
Minimum Altitude: 540 m / 1,770 ft (Islamabad)
Maximum Altitude: 8,047 m / 26,401 ft (Summit of Broad Peak)
Walking Per Day: Approximately 5–7 hours (longer during glacier trekking and approach)
Nature: Trekking, Glacier Travel, High-Altitude Mountaineering & Camping Expedition
Grade: Extremely Challenging / Expedition Level
Best Season: June–July (Summer Climbing Season)

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Islamabad
Arrive in Islamabad and transfer to your hotel. Rest after your international flight.

Day 2

Islamabad (Ministry Briefing)
Attend the official briefing at the Ministry of Tourism regarding the Gasherbrum and Broad Peak route. Finalize permits, documentation, and expedition logistics.

Day 3

Fly to Skardu / Drive to Chilas
Fly to Skardu. If the flight is canceled due to weather, drive to Chilas (480 km) along the Karakoram Highway. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Skardu / Chilas
Day at leisure in Skardu. If driving, complete the 7–8 hour journey to Skardu (275 km), with spectacular views of Nanga Parbat (8,125 m) en route. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Drive to Askole (3,000 m)
Begin the approach to Broad Peak by jeep, driving to Askole village (6–7 hours). Overnight camping at Askole.

Day 6 - 12

Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp
Trek through the Baltoro Glacier and surrounding valleys toward Broad Peak Base Camp. Overnight camps are established at designated points along the route, passing stunning glacial landscapes and high-altitude terrain.

Day 13 - 47

Acclimatization & Climbing Period
Extended period for acclimatization rotations and climbing Broad Peak (8,047 m). Climbers establish higher camps, fix ropes, and monitor weather windows for the summit push. Summit attempts are made when conditions are favorable.

Day 48 - 51

Descent via Gondogoro La to Hushe & Skardu
After the climbing phase, descend from Base Camp through the Gondogoro La Pass back to Hushe. Continue trekking and return to Skardu for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 52

Fly to Islamabad / Drive from Chilas
Return to Islamabad by flight. In case of flight cancellation, drive from Chilas to Islamabad along the Karakoram Highway. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 53

Leisure Day in Islamabad
Rest day for recovery, sightseeing, or shopping. If driving, complete the road journey from Chilas to Islamabad.

Day 54

Farewell Meeting
Attend a farewell meeting at the Alpine Club of Pakistan to celebrate the expedition and share experiences.

Day 55

Final Departure
Transfer to Islamabad airport for your onward international flight, marking the conclusion of the Broad Peak Expedition.

INCLUDES

Arrival & Departure : Airport transfers-Airport/Hotel/Airport
Hotel In Islamabad : 4 nights in Islamabad 4 star Hotel on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room
Member transportation : Islamabad –Skardu by air Skardu to Askoly by jeep Askoly to Skardu by jeep Skardu to-Islamabad (by air ) and Staff transpotation Islamabad to Askoly to Skardu by Jeep Skardu to Islamabad By bus
Transportation : Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Member and Staffs From Islamabad –to Skardu by bus Skardu to Askoly (by jeep) –Base camp(by Porters)- base camp to Askoly (by porters) Askoly to Skardu (by jeep) Skardu to Islamabad by bus
Permit : Broad Peak expedition permit , National park fees.
Garbage Management : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees
Lodging & Fooding : Food 3 meals a day in Trekking & Base camp for member & Staffs
Cargo Clearance : International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes
Liaison Officer : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary ,accommodation
Base Camp Staff : Base camp Cook & kitchen Helper
Porter : Porters per member up to Base camp & Porters return from Base camp
Staff Salary and allowance : All staffs & porters daily wages, equipment, food & clothing
Insurance : All Staffs Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance
Member Luggage : 60 Kg per member for personal baggage
Base Tent : VE25 North face or Kailas tents for base camp for per member
Base Base equipment : Base camp foam mattresses, dinning, Kitchen, Toilet & Store tents, hot shower, Tables & chairs & Cooking gears
Heater : Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
Light : 1 Solar panel for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
Dinner : one Farewell Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Staff
Full board service
Oxygen : (O2)-Poisk cylinder: 02 oxygen bottle for each member and 01 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Sherpa
Mask & Regulator : 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa
Permit : Satellite Phone /walkie talkie Phone if necessary in basis of Member
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa : 1 Climbing Sherpa per member and Climbing Bonus
High camp service : Necessary cooking gas, cooking pot for member, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude tent, high food and fixing gear (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4)

EXCLUDES

Lunch & Dinner : Lunch & dinner in Islamabad Hotel stay and more then 4 nights in Islamabad Hotel
Insurance : Travel and high altitude insurance ,accident, medical & emergency evacuation
Personal Expenses : Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, personal equipment and shopping
Pakistan’s Visa : Pakistan Visa should take into your home country or should take and pay visa fees as per the rules and regulation of Pakistan Government.
Sherpa summit Bonus & Tips
Rescue Evacuation : Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed and all other personal nature expenses