Pakistan Expedition

Spring 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- K-2 Expedition Broad Peak Diran Peak Gasherbrum II Expd. Mustagata Nanga Parbat Spantik Peak Tirich Mir Trango Tower

Nepal Expedition

Spring 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 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 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 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 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Tibet Side Everest Cho-oyu Cho-oyu-Fullboard Shishapangma Shishapangma-FB Shishapangma-Cho Gurla Mandata Naimonanyi Nojin Kangsang
Autumn 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Everest North Col Shishapangma Cho-oyu

Full Board

Full Board 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 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 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Kathmandu(14n/15d) Mountain Flight Pokhara
Tibet 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 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 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 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 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 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 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Mani Rrimdu -Thame Mani R. - Thengboche Tiji Mustang
Tibet 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Saga - Dawa Festival
Bhutan 2010 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Jambay - Festival Paro - Festival Tangbi - Festival Tshechu - Festival

GASHERBRUM– II (8035m) EXPEDITION (PAKISTAN)

Gharserbrum 2 8035m. is one of the enchanting peak among the Karakorom Himalayan series (Pakistan). It has been described as an impressive peak, much like Cho Oyu walking to its BC, That is said to be the best trek in the world. The climbing provides a perfect mountaineering experience. G2 stands in the majestic neighborhood of K2 in a close line-up of world’s highest peaks in the titanic amphitheater of Concordia that has no parity in the world.

The snow-face of the South-West Ridge presents difficulties on ice and snow mixed faces and ridges once you reach above the plateau after negotiating the heavily crevassed Gasherbrum Glacier. It has a steep way up at some sections. From above the snowy Banana Ridge you continue climbing on a series of ridges and reach a platform where camp 2 is generally settle up.

From here you climb a couple of ice pitches and then up the face going steeper before you reach the shoulder, the site of C3 at 7490m. After three pitches from there it is a diagonal way across the route from where a traverse leads to the base of the summit pyramid on the East Ridge. The climb from there is wide open with glorious surroundings but there is a few steep sections before you reach the narrow summit ridge.

TRIP ITINERARY:

22 June 2010 Day 01:Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel for overnight.

23 June 2010: Day 02 Islamabad
Welcome reception (briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan. Overnight at hotel

24 June 2010 Day 03 Skardu/Chilas
a) Fly to Skardu PK-451 (09:30 – 10:30). (Flight depends up the weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.
b) In case of cancellation of flight (12-14 hrs), driving by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway.  Overnight at hotel

25 June 2010 Day 04 Chilas/Skardu
a)  Day free at Skardu
b) If your are driving, complete road journey (07–08 hrs) to Skardu (275 km) En-route has good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at the junction of Indus River and the rapids and fall of Indus River. Overnight at hotel

26 June 2010 Day 05 Skardu
Final shopping day at Skardu. Overnight at hotel.

27 June 2010 Day 06 Askole: (3000m)
By jeeps drive to Askole (6-7 hrs). The last village of about 50 houses. The villagers grow their own cereals, vegetable and fruit and own large herds of sheep’s, goats, yaks. Overnight in tent

28 June 2010 Day 07 Jhola: (3200m)
Start 4-5 hours, walk across wasteland and traverse Biafo Glacier, a tortured Ocean of moving boulders and crevasses 2 km wide.  Cross the glacier and after a lunch break continue to Jhola (3-4 hrs). Cross-Dumardo River Bridge and camp at rather dusty campsite surrounded by a few bushes with a side stream.  Overnight in tent

29 June 2010 Day 08 Paiyu: (3600m)
Start on a relatively easy trail for 4-5 hrs. Crossing Bardumal campsites along a 2-km stretch of sandy River beach. After a lunch break continue towards Paiyu for another 2-3 hrs. trail climbs to a Vantage Point providing view of the Snout of Baltoro. And in the far distance a magnificent Panorama of Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 to the left for the first time. Paiyu is a crowded campsite. Overnight in tent.

30 June 2010 Day 09 Paiyu: (3600m)
Traditional rest day at Paiyu.  Overnight at tent.

01 July 2010 Day 10 Urdukas: (4200m)
Start for a 8-9 hrs. Gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on the southern edge. After about two hours the path divides at the snout of Baltoro glacier where the left branch goes to the BC of Tango Tower and the Sarpo Lago pass. Continue to the right climbing up on to the glacier that extends up the valley 62 km long and 2 km wide. Further 2-3 hours steady climb on a long diagonal to the other side. 3 hours walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on. Urdukas is a spectacular campsite. However like Paiyu this site is over used and polluted. Overnight at tent.

02 July 2010 Day 11Goro II: (4500m)
8-9 hours walk on the glacier. The first hour walk is across the hard crevasses, however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue for 2-3 hours to Goro-I opposite of Yermanendo Glacier falling down from the Mashebrum pass. For the next 3-4 hrs continue east up is the Baltoro glacier. Following telephone wire from army HQ Goro to Gasherbrum IV. Goro-II campsite is pitched on the rough stones and ice in the center of the glacier with water from the glacier melt. Overnight at tent.

03 July 2010 Day 12 Shagaring (4900m)
9-10 hours slightly easy walk towards Concordia, with panoramic views and gigantic mountain range, including Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2. Concordia named by Martin Conway after the place De La composition in Paris. After having lunch at Concordia 3-4 hours walk. You will meet some crevasses on Gasherbrum Glacier towards Shagaring. Overnight in tent.

04 July 2010 Day 13 G-II Base Camp: (5045m)
4-5 hours walk to Gasherbrum I and II BC.

05 July – 04 August 2010 Day 14-44 (31 days) for acclimatization and climbing G-I and G-II.

05 August 2010 Day 45 Vigne Glacier: (4800m)
9-10 hours continue walk on Vigne Glacier, proving superb views of Chogolisa, and Mitre Peak, A rare mountain panorama and camp just below pass. Overnight at tent.

06 August 2010 Day 46 Gondogoro-La (5940m) / Khuspang (4680m)
6-8 hrs Start very early in the morning for the tiring and steep ascend to Gondogoro la (high pass), descend to the high camp (Khuspang) on the other side. Also BC for Gondogoro Peak. Overnight in tent.

07 August 2010 Day 47Shaieshcho: (3600m)
4-5 hours easy descends glacier Moraine to beautiful campsite of Dalzampa “field of flower”. A climb to the lateral Moraine provides scenic views of glacier and jagged spires. Another 3 hours walk on the lateral moraine through wild roses, gooseberry cedar and Tamarisk bushes. The Charksa valley joins the Gondogoro at Shaieshcho and the route leads towards the base camp of K6 and K7. Overnight in tent.

08 August 2010 Day 48 Hushe: (3300m)
3-4 hours the last day of the trek follow the east bank of Hushe River on an easy path through the field and camp out side the village.

09 August 2010 Day 49 Islamabad/Chilas
a)      Fly to Islamabad PK-452 (11:20–12:20). (Subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
b)      In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. Overnight at hotel.

10 August 2010 Day 50  Islamabad

1. Leisure day at Islamabad
2. In case of driving, complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad. Overnight at hotel.

11 August 2010 Day 51 Islamabad
Farewell meeting (de-briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan. Overnight at hotel.

12 August 2010 Day 52 Fly Out
Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

Cost:                                                          

Royalty fee	$2250	$1500	$1125	$  900	$  750	$  843	$  657	$  667
Pollution fee	$  100	$    67	$    50	$    40	$    34	$    29	$    25	$    23
LO’s expenses	$1690	$1127	$  845	$  676	$  564	$  483	$  423	$  376
Expedition package	$6000	$5800	$ 5500	$53000	$5000	$4500	$4300	$4100
Airfare ISB/KDU/ISB	$  170	$  170	$  170	$  170	$  170	$  170	$  170	$  170
Total	$10210	$8494	$7690	$7086	$6348	$6025	$5575	$5336

SERVICES INCLUDS: 

1. Liaison with ministry of tourism in Islamabad for permit process and measurement of Liaison officer.
2. Process of import/export permit from ministry of tourism.
3. Assistance upon arrival/departure. Liaison Officer kit and equipment, allowances, travel, hotels, meals and insurance and his personal expenses of any kind.
4. Welcome reception/farewell meeting at Alpine Club of Pakistan.
5. Hotel accommodation at tourist class hotels at Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu with all meals.
6. All meals during trek and 31 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.
8. Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.
9. Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess cum kitchen and camping ground fees.
10. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.
11. Wages and basic kit of guide, Sardar, cook and assistant(s).
12. Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue) which covers accidental death only.
13. Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
14. Letter of guarantee on behalf of team/client for environmental bond US$1000.
15. Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.
16. Reconfirmation of air tickets.
17. Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
18. Above quotation is based on present porter rates and valid for 2010.

NOT INCLUDED:

1. International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
2. Surface transfers in case of flight cancellations to the kick off point.
3. High altitude porters/any crew above BC.
4. Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.
5. Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.
6. Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature.
7. Insurance liability of member(s) and other under force majeure conditions. 
8. Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).
9. Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and clearing agent’s charges.
10. Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
11. Tips to field staff, drivers and porters.

ISB/KDU or V.V. airfare is US$ 85 per person one way for economy class. Airfare is subject to change without advance notice by the airline. In case of cancellation of flight, we will be pleased to provide surface transfer in an exclusive coach in the same cost of airfare.

REFUND:

• If the cancellation is made 30 days + prior to departure full payment will be refunded and a nominal communication service charge will be imposed
• NSE reserves the right to deduct:
• 25% cancellation charge will be levied from paid package price if the cancellation is made in less than 25 days of arrival date.
• 40% in case of cancellation in less than 10 days.
• 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.
• 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 law applies in case the entire group completes/abandons the trip and decides to return earlier than the agreed time schedule.
• Nominal communication service charge will also be deducted from the refund.

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