Broad Peak Expedition
8047 m
Overview
Broad Peak is so named for the breadth of its top, but the locals call it Falchan Kangri. The height of the main peak is 8,047 m/26,401 ft. It has also been called the enormously triple-headed Breithorn (4,165 m high three-headed peak of the European Alps) of the Baltoro. More than 3150 meters ascent from the base camp on West Spur and North Ridge is on the scrambling weaves of snow and rock to the crest of the Spur. The route beyond is entirely on the glacier with occasional ice walls over 7500 meters. A well-defined route leads from the Col at 7800 to the summit.
An Austrian Expedition led by Marcus Schmuck reached the summit through West Face and North Ridge` without using oxygen on June 9, 1957. The successful climbers were; Marcus Schmuck, Fritz Wintersteller, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl.
Expedition Facts
Expedition Name: Broad Peak
Expedition Code: ATP-XP-02
Expedition Zone: Restricted Zone
Approach route: Islamabad-Skardu-Askole-Concordia-Broad peak Base Camp
Expedition Grade: Hard
Duration: 52 days
Average Daily walk: 6-7 hours
Trekking days (in & out): 11
Days at base camp & above: 32
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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Expedition locations on map
Itinerary
Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasFlight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours). 2300m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–SkarduReserve day or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours). 2300m, Hotel
Day 4. SkarduDay for final preparations. 2300m, Hotel
Day 5. Skardu–AskoleJeep drive to Askole (6 hours). 3048m, Tents
Day 6. Askole–JholaTrek to Jhula (5-6 hours) 3200m Tents
Day 7. Jhola–PaijuTrek to Paiju (6-7 hours). 3600m, Tents
Day 8. PaijuRest day for acclimatisation. 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–BroadpeakBCTrek to broad peak Base Camp (7-8 hours). 5,000m,Tents
Days 13-51. Climbing broad peakDays at broad peak Base Camp and above (including climbing days), Tents
Day 52. Broad Peak BC–Goro IITrek to Goro II (8-9 hours) or Ali Camp (8-9 hours), Tents
Day 53. Goro I–KhuburtseTrek from Goro-I (Biango) to Kuburtse (7-8 hours). 4000m, Tents
Day 54. Khuburtse–BardumalTrek to Bardumal (8-9 hours), Tents
Day 55. Bardumal–AskoleTrek to Askole (7-8 hours), Tents
Day 56. Askole–SkarduDrive to Skardu (6 hours), Hotel
Day 57. Skardu–IslamabadFlight for Islamabad or drive to Chilas or Naran, Hotel
Day 58. IslamabadFree day or drive from Chilas to Islamabad, Hotel
Day 59. IslamabadReserve day, Hotel
Day 59. DepartureDeparture from Islamabad.
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.
If the flight operates for Skardu on day 2, drive to Askole on day-4 is possible to gain an extra day for climbing/acclimatisation
Fixed Departures for Broad Peak Expedition 2025
First day of trip: 20-JUN-2025
End of trip: 09-AUG-2025
Group size: 8-12 climbers
Hotel nights: 07
Camping nights: 43 nights
First day of trip: 15-JUN-2025
End of trip: 14-AUG-2025
Group size: 8-12 climbers
Hotel nights: 07
Camping nights: 53 nights
Climbing Difficulty (Broad Peak): Hard
Climbing Difficulty (K2): Extremely HardExpedition Type: Unguided expedition
Services up to the base camp are included in the plan, but high altitude services including rope, high altitude porter, high altitude tents and oxygen can also be provided.
Fixed departures are pre-scheduled trips with set itinerary dates. They provide an opportunity for individuals and groups to journey alongside other travellers, sharing a memorable adventure.