passu (7284m)
Passu Sar 7284 meters lies on the main ridge of the Batura Muztagh, about 7 km east of Batura Sar located in the Gilgit District of Gilgit-Baltistan, west of the Hunza Valley. It is ranked at 54th highest in the world and 20th highest in Pakistan. It is the high point of the Passu massif, which also includes Passu Diar (or "Passu East", "Pasu II"). Passu Sar was first climbed on August 7, 1994 by Max Wallner, Dirk Naumann, Ralf Lehmann, and Volker Wurnig.
Itinerary
Day | Program | Overnight |
01 | Arrival Islamabad | Hotel |
02 | Drive to Chilas via Besham (10-11 hours) or Babusar Pass (10 hours) | Hotel |
03 | Drive to Passu or Borith Lake | Hotel |
04 | Drive to Luzdur (5-6 hours) | Tents |
05 | Trek to Luzdur – Passu Peak Base Camp (6-7 hours) | Tents |
06-35 | Climbing | Tents |
36 | Trek back to Passu (7-8 hours) | Hotel |
37 | Drive to Karimabad | Hotel |
38 | Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass | Hotel |
39 | Drive to Islamabad | Hotel |
40 | Homebound flight |
Trip Highlights:
Islamabad-Chilas-Gilgit-Gulmit-Borith Lake- Base Camp-return via same route
Range:
Karakoram
Altitude:
7284m
Base Camp Height:
4300m
Duration:
40 Days
Best Time:
June- August