Kondus Valley Peaks
A hidden treasure has long been a well-kept secret among climbers and adventurers in the heart of the Saltoro and Kondus Valleys, where the eternal beauty of nature reigns supreme. It's a world where towering granite spires pierce the heavens, standing as silent witnesses to eons of time. Some of the most pure and undisturbed granite towers may be seen in Baltistan's eastern valleys, a tribute to nature's artistry.
Itinerary
The Itinerary for the Kondus Valley Peaks is noticeable below
Day 02: Fly to Skardu / Drive to Chilas
In the event of a flight cancellation (13-14 hours), take a coach to Chilas (480 km) on the Karakoram Highway. Or Drive to Chilas across the 4173m Babusar Pass. Babusar Pass is a high mountain pass that rises 4.173 meters (13,691 feet) above sea level. The pass is the highest point in Pakistan's Kaghan Valley. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway via the ThakNala. It's one of the world's most famous hairpin highways.
Day 03: Drive from Chilas to Skardu
Altitude: 2467 metres.
Complete the road trip (10-11 hours) to Skardu (275 kilometers). En route, there is a good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) near the Indus River junction, as well as the rapids and falls of the Indus River.
Day 04: Drive to Khorkondo - Camping
Travel from Skardu to Kondus via car. We continue our travel by comfy Jeeps and Toyotas to the beautiful Indus River and Shyok River at Khor Kondu (3300m). During our jeep journey, we passed through several villages, each with its own culture but speaking the same language. We pass through a number of Nallahs that are fed by melt water and have spring water at some points.
Day 05: Trek from Khorkondo to Basecamp
We decided to set our base camp in a small morainal valley after a three to four hour journey through summer fields and shepherd houses and along the Kondus melt river.
Day 06-10: Rock Climbing - Camping
Rock Climbing Days, (climbed peaks below 6500 m)
Day 11: Trek back to Khorkondo. Camping
Trek back to Khorkondo
Day 12: Drive to Kebri Glacier Camp – I
Drive to Kebri Glacier Camp 1
Day 13-22: Climbing activities. Camping
Climbing activities/Days, Camping
Day 23: Drive to Skardu
Drive to Skardu, afternoon debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism office Skardu,
Day 24: Fly to Islamabad/Drive to Chilas
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Islamabad if one is available; otherwise, drive (9 hours) over the Karakorum Highway to Chilas. Meals and lodging at a hotel.
Day 25: Free day/ Arrive in Islamabad
Free day in Islamabad or a 12-hour trip from Chilas to Islamabad
Day 26: Fly to Home country
Transport to the airport.
The trip has come to an end.
Holiday Overview
These valleys were once cloaked in quiet, their seclusion unbroken by excursions. These valleys remained hidden from the world, cut off to explorers and climbers during the stormy times of the Pak-India struggle over the Siachen Glacier. "Villagers in the Saltoro and Kondus Valleys no longer see expeditions, these eastern valleys have some of the finest clean granite towers in Baltistan," wrote John Mock, who has tremendous reverence for this precious place. The towers atop these ascents will be there for future climbers." It demonstrates the everlasting fascination of this hidden jewel.
Our organization has been at the forefront of organizing expeditions to this amazing location since its reopening. The Kondus Valley is a patchwork of peaks, each ready to be discovered and conquered by daring climbers. To name a few, the imposing 7742m Saltoro Kangri I, the dominating 7705m Saltoro Kangri II, the royal 7380m Sherpi Kangri, and the steadfast 7100m Sherpi Kangri II. These legend-shrouded peaks provide difficulties and rewards to those who dare to travel their slopes.
Furthermore, the Kondus Valley serves as a portal to a world of discovery, providing easy access to other well-known locations and peaks. Among the prominent names that beautify this hallowed terrain are Link Sar (7041m), K-6 (7281m), K-7 (6934m), Chogolisa I (7668m), and Chogolisa II (7654m).
Our four-week alpine-style climbing program is designed to take you on a journey through a universe of ice and rock pinnacles, the majority of which stand at heights less than 6,000 meters and await names to be engraved into their history. These pinnacles, some of which are accessible from the road, urge you to scale their heights, discover their secrets, and leave your stamp on the Kondus Valley's adventure tradition. It's a voyage into undiscovered territory, where the mountains tell old stories and the spirit of adventure invites you onward.
