Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Passu Peak Expedition 2012
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Passu peak 7284m Passu peak is situated near Batura Muztagh (Muchutsil) Passu Saddle. Passu peak 7284m/23897ft, (36-29N- 74-37E) In 1978 first time Passu peak was climbed by the Japan/Pakistan (joint expedition) National Defence academy alpine club expedition, which was led by Captain Chitoshi Ando from Japan’s side and Major Manzoor Hussain Pakistan’s side. There is an easy approach from Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza and Borit Lake, from here we start trek to Passughar, Luzdar, Patundas Pass 4200m and trek down to Passu Peak BC. It is nice camp site here with small beautiful Lake.
Day-01 Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Day-02 Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs Day-03 Drive to Karimabad 6-7hrs
Day-04 Attaabad Lake- Gulmit- Borith Lake
Day-05 Trek to Luzdhur 3400m
Day-06 Trek to Patundas Pass 4100m
Day-07 Trek to Passu Peak base camp
Day-08/24 (17dasys for climbing)
Day-25 Trek to Luzdhur
Day-26 Trek to Passugar
Day-27 Borith Lake- Gulmit- Attaabad
Lake- Karimabad
Day-28 Drive to Besham 10/11hrs
Day-29 Drive to Islamabad
Day-30 Fly back
Royalty fee /climbing permit fee U$ 250
Additional Royalty fee U$ 30 per additional member above 7 Pax
Environmental tax U$ 200
Hotels:
Islamabad: Hunza Embassy- Chancery- Heritage Lodge
Chilas: Midway Shangri-La- Panorama hotel- Chilas Inn
Karimabad: Darbar hotel- Serena hotel- Hunza Embassy
Transport: Islamabad- Karimabad- Borith Lake- back to Islamabad
Camp food- porters- guide- cook- assistant cooks- D3V sleeping tent- Mess tent- Kitchen tent- toilet tent- mattress- chairs
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