Expedition Services

Services included in the expedition package offer

1-TRANSPORTATION

• Airport transfers in Islamabad and Skardu

• Return air-fare between Islamabad-Skardu-Islamabad including 20 kg checked baggage & 7 kg carry-on baggage.

• 4×4 jeeps/Toyotas from Skardu to Askole and from Askole/Hushe to Skardu

• Free baggage allowance for members personal gear & high altitude food will be as below:

          Way up (Islamabad to Askole) 75 kilograms per person

             Way down (Askole/Hushe to Islamabad): 50 kilograms per person Note:Flights to the northern areas of Pakistan are subject to weather conditions. In case of flight cancellation, surface transfer will be provided).  If flight operates, additional baggage will be transported by cargo bus between Islamabad-Skardu-Islamabad.

2-ACCOMMODATION

Hotel accommodation will be provided on the basis of sharing twin/double occupancy.

ISLAMABAD (3 NIGHTS): Hill View Hotel or equal

SKARDU (4 NIGHTS):  Concordia Motel or equal Note: Check in before 2:00 pm is subject to previous night charges

3-LOW ALTITUDE PORTERS

• Low altitude porters to carry expedition food, camping equipment and group luggage.

• Free baggage allowance for members personal gear and collective expedition equipment would be as below:

Way up (from Askole to Base Camp)

3 porters per climber

Way down (from the Base Camp to Askole)

2 porters per climber

Note:       

• For extra personal luggage please check extra luggage charges.

• The porter cost is inclusive of their wages, food, equipment, kerosene oil, tarpaulin, cooking stove and insurance.

In case the expedition members decided to cross Gondogoro La, the personal equipment will be transported via Askole. Only light food and sleeping tent will be provided for crossing Gondogoro La.

4-FEES & TAXES

• Royalty Fee

• Environment Fee

• Road taxes

• Camping fees during trek.

• Bridge crossing fees.

Note: In case of pollution, fine/penalties will be the responsibility of expedition member or group.

6-CAMPING EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES

• Sleeping tent (1 tent for one pax)

• Toilet tent

• Shower Tent

• Complete mess tent/table/chairs

• Store tent (for large groups)

• Mattresses

• Toilet papers etc

• Kitchen tent.

• Kitchen utensils

• Lamps for light

Cooking stoves

7-MEALS

Cities/Towns

Breakfast only in Islamabad

3 meals in Skardu

During Camping

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

•  Tea, green tea or coffee

Menu:  Lunch:  One/two dish lunch at the base camp and picnic lunch during trek            Dinner:  Complete meal; soup, two/three dishes, salad and desert

8- FRESH MEAT & VEGETABLES

Fresh meat, fruits and vegetables to the base camp from time to time besides tin food/fruit

9- LIAISON OFFICER & LOCAL STAFF

Daily wages, food, kit,insurance, accommodation of following staff is included in the price.

• Liaison Officer (Kit allowance, daily wages, domestic airfare, accommodation, food, & insurance included)

• Local guide will accompany upto BC only

• Cook

• Cook helper

• Porter Sirdars

Note: Helicopter rescue of staff is not included as no insurance company offers this service in Pakistan.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Below mentioned services are not included in our package:

• International air ticket & airport taxes.

• Visa fee for Pakistan & personal insurance of the clients.

• Beverages & laundry

• Sleeping bags, personal clothing and climbing gear.

• High Altitude Porters

• Clearance of cargo from custom authorities (import and export)

• Food above base camp for members and High Porters etc.

• Custom clearance charges of incoming & outgoing cargo

Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above.

NOTE:

• All expedition members will go together in one group and come back together.  If group splits due to personal reasons, the cost will be charged additionally.

• Extra hotel nights (if any) will be charged to group members.

• Any extra cost due to road blockade or any other unforeseen reason will be charged in addition to normal package offer.

If government imposes a fee or new condition resulting extra cost (after the package is submitted) the same will be charged in addition to the normal package offer.