Ghanche

Ghanche District  is the easternmost district of Gilgit-Baltistan.Kaplu is the administrative headquarter of Ghanche district. Ghanche is famous as a tourist destination for its outstanding scenery and high altitude landscapes. Ghanche district is located  in the east of Baltistan. Ghanche is strategically very impotent district of GB.Its bordered by China in north east,Indian occupied Ladakh in south Skardu district in west,and Shigar district in north west. Ghanche district is famous for its fruits.For those who are interested in history and culture Ghanche is perfect place for them. Ghanche is also attract for trekking lovers,few famous trekking like ,K7 Base camp trek, Hushe Musherbrum Base camp,Hushe Gondogoro Valley and Thale La trek etc

 

Treks

Thale La            K7 Base Camp

Duration:             15 Day/ 08 nights Camping and 06 hotel nights

Grade                    Moderate

Best time to visit   June to September

Mountain Range                     Karakoram

K7 Base camp trek Hushe

TREK ITINERARY 

Day-01  Islamabad Hotel or Guesthouse

Day-02  Drive via KKH or Over Babusar Pass to Chilas 12-14hrs. Hotel

Day-03  Drive to Skardu 8-9hrs .Hotel

Day-04  Drive to Hushe valley 5-6 hrs 3050m.Camping

Day-05  Trek to Saicho 4-5hrs 3330m. Camping

Day-06  Trek to Spangser 4-5hrs 4000m.Camping

Day-07  Trek to K-7 base camp 5-6hrs.camping

Day-08  Free day in base camp. Camping

Day-09  Trek back to Spangser 5-6hrs.Camping

Day-10  Trek back to Saicho 5-6hrs. Camping

Day-11  Trek to Hushe 4-5hrs. Camping

Day-12  Drive to Skardu 5-6hrs.Hotel

Day-13  Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs.Hotel

Day-14  Drive to Islamabad 11-14hrs. Hotel

Day-15  Fly home

Thale La

TREK ITINERARY 

Day 1- Islamaabd . Guesthouse / Hotel

Day 2- Drive via KKH or over Babusar Pass 4100m to Chilas 12 to 14 hours. Hotel

Day 3- Drive to Skardu 8 to 10 hours Via KKH                   Hotel

Day 4- Skardu preparation of the trek and official work  Hotel

Day 5- Drive to Khusomik 4-6 hours                                     Camp

Day 6- Trek to Dubla Khan 4-6 hours                                   Camp

Day 7- Trek to Daserpa  6-8 hours crossing the pass     Camp

Day 8-Trek to Shigar Village and drive to Skardu            Hotel

Day 9- Drive to Chilas 9 hrs                                                     Hotel

Day 10 – Drive over Babusar Pass to Islamabad .          Hotel

Day 11 – Fly home

Range:                                 Karakurom

Maximum height:              4572m

Trek Standard:                   Moderate

Zone:                                       Open

Duration:  10 days (5 hotel and 5 camps)

Best time:    July to September