Sia Kangri Expedition
Conquering the Tri-Point Summit on the Sia Kangri Expedition
Prepare for an unforgettable journey to the great heights of Sia Kangri, the world's 63rd-highest mountain and Pakistan's 25th-highest peak, rising tall at an elevation of 7,422 meters (24,370 feet). What distinguishes Sia Kangri is that its peak is a tri-point shared by three separate countries.
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 International Himalaya Expedition created history by reaching the peak of Sia Kangri in 1934, starting the Sia Kangri tale. Notably, Hettie Dyhrenfurth was a member of the expedition and set the women's world altitude record, which remained unbroken for two decades.
Sia Kangri is tucked amid the Baltoro Muztagh sub-range in the middle of the Karakoram Mountains. This massive hill is set against the stunning scenery of Shigar village in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Karakoram Mountain Range, a massive series of mountains spanning Pakistan and China, is famous for housing some of the world's most legendary peaks, such as the gigantic K2 and Gasherbrum. This mountain range connects with the Hindukush and Himalaya Mountains at various spots over its 500-kilometer length and 200-kilometer width.
Notably, this area is extremely important because it is shared by three countries: India, Pakistan, and China. Four of the world's 14 eight-thousanders are found within the Baltoro Muztagh sub-range, further cementing the region's reputation as a mountaineer's paradise.
The Sia Kangri Expedition offers an unforgettable adventure through Pakistan's majestic Karakoram Mountains. Prepare to be enchanted by the spectacular grey-backed peaks and massive glaciers, which are among the world's largest and highest. Your journey begins in Askole, via the Skardu district, the closest settlement to these massive peaks. It is critical to understand that the Baltoro Muztagh peaks are known for their technical difficulty, making this expedition only appropriate for very experienced climbers.
As you set out to summit Sia Kangri, you'll be following in the footsteps of renowned mountaineers and adventurers, celebrating their tenacity and your own. This adventure allows you to explore the wild splendor of the Karakorams, building a bond with the awe-inspiring grandeur of this one-of-a-kind tri-point summit. It's an excursion that appeals to the soul and pays homage to the mesmerizing attraction of the Karakoram Mountains.
