Pakistan Expedition

Spring 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- K-2 Expedition Broad Peak Diran Peak Gasherbrum II Expd. Mustagata Nanga Parbat Spantik Peak Tirich Mir Trango Tower

Nepal Expedition

Spring 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Everest Everest South FB Kanchanjunga Lhotse Makalu Manalsu Dhaulagiri Churen Himal Pumori Annapurna South Annapurna IV Kumbhakarna Gyajikhang Ganesh Himal Kang Guru Kanjiroba Lhakpa Ri Kirat Chuli Sita Chuchura Tawoche-Amadablam Tilicho Tripura Thamserku Tukche Dorje Lakpa Chamlang Baruntse Api Himal Amadablam Amadablam - Pumori Amotsang Peak Himlung Jongsang Pathibhara Puthachuli
Autumn 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Kanchanjunga Lhotse Makalu Manalsu Dhaulagiri Churen Himal Annapurna South Annapurna IV Kumbhakarna Himlung Kirat Chuli Kang Guru Kanjiroba Lhakpa Ri Sita Chuchura Tawoche-Amadablam Tilicho Tripura Thamserku Tukche Dorje Lakpa Chamlang Baruntse Api Himal Amadablam Amadablam - Pumori Amotsang Peak Ganesh Himal Gyajikhang Jongsang Pathibhara Puthachuli

Tibet Expedition

Spring 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Tibet Side Everest Cho-oyu Cho-oyu-Fullboard Shishapangma Shishapangma-FB Shishapangma-Cho Gurla Mandata Naimonanyi Nojin Kangsang
Autumn 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Everest North Col Shishapangma Cho-oyu

Full Board

Full Board 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Everest N. C. Exped. Everest S. C. Exped. Cho Oyu Exped. Shisapangma Exp.

Nepal Trekking

Annapurna Region --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna Circuit Annapurna Coca Cola Damodar Kund Dhaulagiri Ghorepani Jomsom Mardi Himal L/W Mustang Mustnag Narphu Valley Panorama Royal Trek
Everest Region --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Chola Pass Everest Base Camp Everest 23 Days Everest 25 Days Mani Rimdu Thame ThyanbocheMonastery Phaplu - Lukla Renju Pass Tashi Lapcha
Dolpo Region --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Choren Dolpo/Kagmara Shey Gompa Dolpo-Shey-Gompa Phoksundo Rara - Jumla
Langtang Region --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Ganesh Himal Langtang/Goshainkund Helambu Langtang Shivapuri
Makalu/Kanchanjungha --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Mera - Arun Valley Chainpur Kanchanjunga BC Makalu Base Camp Salpa Pass
Restricted Area --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- LarkeLa - Manaslu B.C.

Tour

Nepal 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Kathmandu(14n/15d) Mountain Flight Pokhara
Tibet 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Kailasa Tour Kailasa - Lhasa Tour Lhasa Tour Tibet Tour Adventure Kailash Everest BC - Lhasa Kailash - Everest BC Kailash Tour Kailash - Simikot Tour Kailash - India Tour Lhasa-Everest-Kailash Tibet Tour (7n/8d)

Peak Climbing

Spring 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Chulu West Dromo Peak Ganja La Chuli Hinchuli Island Peak Kwangde Lobuche Mera peak Pisang Peak Pokalde Peak Ramdung Go Singu Chuli Tharpu Chuli
Autumn 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Chulu West Dromo Peak Ganja La Chuli Hinchuli Island Peak Kwangde Lobuche Mera peak Pisang Peak Pokalde Peak Ramdung Go Singu Chuli Tharpu Chuli

Festivals

Nepal 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Mani Rrimdu -Thame Mani R. - Thengboche Tiji Mustang
Tibet 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Saga - Dawa Festival
Bhutan 2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Jambay - Festival Paro - Festival Tangbi - Festival Tshechu - Festival

DIRAN PEAK (7273m) EXPEDITION – 2008

Diran (7273m) also known as Minapin Peak is situated between Rakaposhi and Haramosh Massif of Karakoram Range offering one of the most beautiful sceneries in Hunza valley. Diran stands prominently offering a Panoramic view to Hunza valley adding to its rugged beauty. The South face is dominating the Bagrot valley also visible from Karakoram Highway. This face is little more difficult yet safer for snow and ice avalanches. It is situated in the Rakaposhi and Haramosh region in the vicinity of Minapin, Hinarchi and Baultar glaciers.  The entire ascent is on snow slopes with bare rock only peeping here and there. The higher slope is smooth but wind-blown. It is very easily accessible because of its proximity to the Karakoram Highway.

In 1968 the three member of Austrian Expedition attempted Diran and they have got on the summit successful. They found Hidden crevasses and high snow Domes on the Northwest Ridge.

TRIP ITINERARY:

10 July 2008 Day 01 Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel. Welcome reception (briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan  Overnight at hotel.

11 July 2008 Day 02 Chilas
Drive on Karakoram Highway to Chilas. (11-12 hrs) (480km). Overnight at hotel
During the journey the landscape changes almost after every 2nd mile. KKH passes through Shatial, Komila and Dassu. There are many ancient rock inscriptions along the way left by Chinese pilgrims and ancient travelers.  Out of these sites Chilas and Shatial is reachable easily and most of them are from 5th century A.D.

12 July 2008 Day 03 Minapin
Complete road journey (5–6 hrs) to Minapin (220 km). The journey from Chilas to Minapin or vice versa is on Karakorum Highway along the Indus, which divides the Karakorum and Himalayas as it enters Pakistan below Ladakh. Before Raikot we will stop at a view point near Talichi to have a view of Nanga Parbat, It was climbed on 3rd July 1953 by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl for the first time. It is a nice view point to take pictures with the Indus, and Nanga Parbat beyond.

13 July 2008 Day 04 Minapin – Hapakun (3450m)
A steep slope starts from Minapin. The entire three hours trek is through a Juniper forest. Overnight at tent.

14 July 2008 Day 05 Hapakun – Tagafari (3700m)
From Hapakun, ascend a trail through forest takes 3-4 hours with excellent views of Diran as you rise above the Minapin glacier. The meadows and shepherd’s hut at Tagafari are in an ablation valley overlooking the glacier’s upper ice fields, some 1500m above Minapin village. Overnight at tent.

15 July 2008 Day 06  Tagafari – Kacheli (3900m)

It takes 3-4 hours to reach Kacheli by crossing Rakaposhi and Diran glaciers. We will cross the glacier from the top end of the meadow at Tagafari, where the lateral moraine meets Rakaposhi. Kacheli is another grassy meadow with flower, which is at its best in June and July, offering superb views of Rakaposhi. Overnight at tent.

16 July 2008 Day 07-30 24 days for climbing on Diran Peak.

17 July 2008 Day 31 Tagafari - Minapin – Karimabad (7-8 hrs trek and 45 min drive).
Trek down to Minapin and drive to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel.

18 July 2008 Day 32  Karimabad:
Full day sightseeing of Hunza Valley.
Despite a prolonged history of contact with outsiders, Hunza’s perceived isolation remains until today. Buddhism first reached China through the Hunza valley around 200 AD and after arrival of Islam in 11th century Turks, Mongols, Afghan's, Taimuris, Dogras and Chinese passed through as soldiers, pilgrims, traders and adventurers. It is the  "Shangrilla" of Hilton's "Lost Horizons". This scenic valley spreads along the west bank of Hunza River 110km north of Gilgit providing rare views of a very spectacular mountain panorama and is a starting point for climbers, trekkers, presenting great options for day hikers, sightseeing and diversified cultural activities.
We will take you to the 600 year old Baltit Fort, the old residence of Mir of Hunza, built on a rocky outcrop at the base of the Ultar Nala. You will also visit the Altit Fort, which is even older Baltit Fort. Evening you can enjoy by walking in the Karimabad Bazar. Peaks Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran (7273m), Golden Peak (7027m) and Ultar (7388m) can be seen from here. Overnight at hotel in Karimabad.

19 July 2008 Day 33  Besham:
By coach drive back to Besham (460km) on KKH it will take 11 to 12 hours. Overnight at hotel.

20 July 2008 Day 34 Islamabad
Complete road journey to Islamabad (270km), it will take 06 to 07 hours. De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Overnight at hotel.

21 July 2008 Day 35  Fly Out
Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

Cost:

	2 pax	3 pax	4pax	5 pax	6 pax	7 pax	8 pax	9 pax
Royalty fee	$  125	$    84	$    63	$    50	$    42	$   36	$    35	$    35
Pollution fee	$  100	$    67	$    50	$    40	$    34	$    29	$    25	$    23
Expedition package	$3950	$3698	$3235	$3085	$2890	$2715	$2620	$2453
Total	$4175	$3849	$3348	$3175	$2966	$2780	$2680	$2511

The High Altitude porter would be paid US$ 25 per day per HAP upto BC and US$ 35 per day per HAP above BC in addition to kit. In lieu of kit USD 1200 can be paid. The transport charges from their homes to Minapin and back and lodging/food at Minapin would cost US$ 95 per HAP. Food during trek and at BC plus porterage to carry his personal belongings to/from BC will be US$ 650 per HAP.

EXPEDITION SERVICES INCLU:

1. Liaison with ministry of tourism in Islamabad for permit process.
2. Process of import/export permit from ministry of tourism.
3. Assistance upon arrival/departure.
4. Welcome reception (briefing)/farewell meeting (debriefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan.
5. Hotel accommodation at Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas, Minapin, Hunza and Besham with three meals.
6. All meals during trek and 24 days at B.C.
7. Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C and 50 kg per person on return from BC respectively.
8. Airport transfers between airport/hotel, within city as per itinerary and transport to Minapin, Hunza and back to Islamabad.
9. Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees.
10. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.
11. Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook and assistant(s).
12. Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
13. Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
14. Letter of guarantee on behalf of team/client for environmental bond for US$ 1000.
15. Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.
16. Reconfirmation of air tickets.
17. Above quotation is based on present porter rates and valid for 2008.

SERVICE NOT INCLUD:

1. International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
2. High altitude porters/any crew above BC.
3. Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.
4. Medications ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.
5. Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature.
6. Insurance liability of member(s) and other under force majeure conditions. 
7. Permit, Pollution ($ 200 for each peak) and Environmental fee or any other fee required to be paid by the Government of Pakistan.
8. Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage.
9. Any Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).
10.  other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
11. Tips to field staff, drivers and porters.

REFUND:

1. If the cancellation is made 30 days + prior to departure full payment will be refunded and a nominal communication service charge will be deducted.
2. NSE reserves the right to deduct:
3. 25% cancellation charge from paid package price if the cancellation is made in less than 25 days of arrival date.
4. 40% in case of cancellation in less than 10 days.
5. In case of cancellation prior to arrival, all charges in respect of confirmed bookings that entail no-show charges by hotels/transport/airline will have to be paid by the clients.
6. Anyone deciding to abandon the trip after arrival or leave during the trip for whatever reason(s) whether the clients own or external (of the nature of force majeure) will not be eligible for a refund. This also applies in case the entire group completes/abandons the trip and decides to return earlier than the agreed time schedule