Biafo Hisper Epic
Trip Code TK- 102
Elevation 5200 meters
Level Demanding | Extreme
Region Baltistan | Hunza
Duration 23 Days
Date 10 July
Mode of Transport Road & Air
Overview
Biafo & Hisper glaciers are enlisted the longest glaciers traverse in the world after the snow lands of the two poles. Hisper pass is a vast plateau of snow and ice having altitude of above 5000 meters. This is a demanding and technical route. It leads you from Askoli –Baltistan region to Hunza valley by crossing the Biafo and Hisper Glacier. The explorers said it is the best trekking route in the world to view of unlimited stunning mountains and Glaciers. If you already have trekking experience and thirsty of viewing mountains and looking forward something not yet done or want to have a life time demanding and extreme trekking experience your right choice is Biafo Hisper trek.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01
Reception at Islamabad Airport- Transfer to hotel- Stay and dine at hotel- (hotel check in time 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Day 02
Flight to Skardu, In case of flight cancelation, we will travel by road through KKH having a night stay in Chilas.
Day 03
Rest and Preparation Day in Skardu – Stay and Dine at Hotel in Skardu
Day 04
Travel- Skardu to Askoli- 5-6 Hours
Day 05
Trek- Askoli to Namla - 5-6 hours-
Day 06
Trek- Namla to Mango- 6- 7 Hours
Day 07
Trek- Mango to Baintha viva Shaphong- 6 hours
Day 08
Rest at Baintha
Day 09
Trek- Baintha to Marpophong- 5- 6 hours
Day 10
Trek- Marphophong to Karpophong - 5-7 Hours
Day 11
Trek- Karphoghong- Snowlake- Hisper crossed- 9- 10 hours
Day 12
Trek- Hisper base to Khani Basa- 6-7 hours
Day 13
Trek- Khani Basa to Jutanmal- 6-7 hours
Day 14
Trek- Jutmal to Batanmal- 6 hours
Day 15
Trek- Batanmal to Hisper village- 6 hours
Day 16
Travel- Hisper to Karimabad Hunza- 3-4 hours – Hotel stay
Day 17
Travel- Hunza to Bisham- 12 hours- Hotel stay
Day 18
Travel- Bisham to Islamabad- 12 hours- Hotel stay
Day 19- 20
Reserve days in case of flight cancellation to Skardu
Day 21
One day is special reserved for rest day during the trekking of Day 11 to 14, depend on the mood of the clients and circumstance, we will have a day rest anywhere during these days
Day 22
Late night, International Departure
Note; This trek is subject to weather as well as depend on the situation, in any case, if we could not cross the crevasses, we will have to come back via the same route
Services Included
Fees and Permit
One time Trekking Permit Fees - CKNP Fees - All Camping and Bridges Fees
Transportation
Pick and Drop at Islamabad & Skardu Airports – Two way Domestic Flight ticket- Islamabad Skardu route - In case of flight cancelation- Private booked Road Transport on Islamabad Skardu route- Private booked Road Transport- from Skardu to Askoli and Askoli / Hushe to Skardu- Members and Luggage
Accommodation
One night stay in Islamabad upon intl. arrival and 2 nights stay upon return from Skardu
Two night’s hotel stay at Skardu upon arrival and one night upon return from the trek
One night hotel stays at KKH in case of road traveling
Note: All accommodation is offered on double occupancy basis. Single supplements will be charged accordingly. Hotel rooms come with only breakfast and WiFi, No mini bar services at hotels.
Food & Beverage
Hotel’s Food
In Islamabad, bed and breakfast come together. Generally, we offer all lunches and dinners in our full board package, however, since there are lots of cuisine choices in the capital, we better feel facilitate our guests, and leave them free where they want to go and eat. Other than Islamabad, our package covers all breakfast, lunch and dinners accordingly.
Food on Trek
All meals will be prepared and served by our staff as per the availability and storage with a true quality and hygiene standard. Our meals menu would be combination of Pakistani, continental and Chinese cuisines. Just to mention some ingredients are Rice, Chicken, Pasta, nodules, tan foods, Flour s and variety of daals (Lentil).
Beverages
We provide soft drinks and mineral water at all hotels and restaurants while doing lunch and dinner. During trek only boiled water will be provided. Don’t forget to fill-up your water bottles in the morning and evening.
Logistic Equipment
Mess Tent - Kitchen Tent- Dome Tents during trek- Twin/ 3 Sharing -. Tents always come with mattress, All Kitchen Utensil and Cracory- Table and Chairs.
Human Resources/ Crews
Porters for all food, equipment and logistic material (each porter carries 25KGs).
Personal Luggage during trek- (12 KGs)- Porters Sirdar - Guide - Cook - Guide, Porters and staff insurance as per the govt rule.
Services Not Included
Personal insurance, healthcare, helicopter rescue deposit for emergencies
All Personal phone calls and internet including satellite phones
Any Laundry service, drinks and food other than mentioned above-
Hotel rooms beyond itinerary and mentioned above
In case of group splitting and any member skip the team and return before the end of the trip for any reason, he/she will be responsible for all the expanses travelling out of the group
Gratitude/tips to anyone anywhere not included
Booking Information
Book your trip early as much as possible via email, at least 45 days before the date of the trip
Write an email by mentioning trip code& title and ask us for trip registration form.
We will send you complete form and detail. Fill up the form and send us back- Booking Registration Done!
Booking is considered confirmed once we received advance payment
Advance Payment 500 USD per person
Payment Mode- Bank Transfer/ Western Union/ Money Gram/ Cash
The rest of the payment will collect upon arrival either at Islamabad or Skardu
Trip cancelation can be done only through email.
Advance payment is non refundable unless in visa rejection. The expenses already will have occurred in ground arrangements such as purchasing domestic flight tickets and trekking permit
In case of visa rejection, please write us within 60 hours of your visa rejection with complete proof and detail. In this case we can do full refund if not occurred the expenses otherwise the only remaining balance will be refunded
No refund at all if the trip is canceled before 15 days of the trip