Istor-o-Nal Expedition
The Istor-o-Nal Expedition is an adventurous excursion into the heart of the Hindu Kush range, a spectacular mountainous region that includes the beautiful Istor-o-Nal Peak. With an elevation of 7,403 meters (about 24,288 ft), this peak ranks 68th among the world's highest peaks. The name "Istor-o-Nal," which translates to "Horseshoe" in the Chitral District's indigenous language, bears homage to the unusual shape of this powerful mountain. Despite its size, Istor-o-Nal is hidden away, just a few miles from Tirich Mir, the crown jewel of the Hindu Kush Range, which rises to an astonishing height of 7,708 meters (approximately 25,289 ft).
Trip Highlights
Highlights
- Competitive pricing for a seven thousander summit in Pakistan's untamed mountains
- Field office and permanent personnel for logistics to and from the mountain
- Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and extensive experience
- Stunning mountain views during the expedition
- Silkroad Guides is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company.
- Our Pakistani high-altitude climber (s) (HAC) generally guides fixed departures.
- Private groups are always a key priority for us.
- We provide guided adventures as well as non-guided (alpine style) climbing.
- We provide "base camp services" as well as "full board services."
- Nepalese Sherpas are accessible on short notice (at least 6 months before arriving in Pakistan).
- The following are examples: High Altitude Support is provided at an additional cost.
a. Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - Will transport personal equipment weighing up to 20 kg between camps.
b. Nepalese Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) - Carries up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of your personal kit, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you at all times.
c. Personal equipment transportation – Sherpas transport up to 10kg (22 lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps.
Holiday Overview
The Hindu Kush range, which stretches over 800 km across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is a natural marvel. This mountainous beauty reaches across the border, enveloping both Pakistan and Afghanistan, before merging with the Himalayas and Karakoram mountains in Pakistan's Northern Areas. It is a location of amazing natural beauty, with not just the grandeur of its towering peaks but also the charming valleys of Badakhsan and Chitral, which are frequently regarded as some of Pakistan's most beautiful.
The history of mountaineering in the Hindu Kush range was expanded in 1955 when a Princeton Mountaineering Club expedition headed by Pakistani Major Ken Bankwala successfully ascended the heights of Istor-o-Nal. This astounding effort was the second-highest summit ever achieved by Americans at the time, adding a noteworthy chapter to mountaineering history.
The Istor-o-Nal Expedition allows you to embark on an enthralling trek through Pakistan's Hindu Kush Mountains. The experience promises not just the challenge of the climb but also the reward of experiencing mesmerizing vistas of the world's greatest glaciers and majestic peaks. This excursion invites you to connect with nature's raw splendor and explore vistas that will leave you speechless.
Join us as we journey into the heart of the Hindu Kush in search of Istor-o-Nal Peak, a symbol of human determination set against some of the world's most stunning and awe-inspiring scenery.
