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Mountain Broad Peak Central (8 011 m / 26 283 ft)

Asia, Pakistan: (Gilgit-Baltistan)

Parent Range:	Karakorum
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking
Summit(s):	BROAD PEAK (8047M) Pakistan (8 011 m /26 283 feet)
Elevation:	8 011 m / 26 283 ft
Cost of climbing:	N/D

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Mountain Name(s):	Broad Peak Central, BROAD PEAK EXPEDITION (8047m) Broad Peak is named for the immense bulk of its peak. It has a strong presence in its environs. Its local name is 'Falchan Kangri'. Upon arriving in Islamabad, we then fly to a mountain town called Skardu or if the weather is inclement we travel by road through the Indus gorge to Skardu and the parting point from civilization. Jeeps take us to the road end at Askole, the last village in the valley. Askole is the beginning of the trek to base camp and each night we camp out as we travel up the valley with our Balti porters providing entertainment and colour to the otherwise stark and barren countryside. Our next camp is Paiyu, the last campsite before the beginning of the Baltoro glacier. Then the route to Broad Peak follows the opposite (true left) side of the Baltoro, passing spectacular views of the Trango group, trekking for a further 6 days to reach the base camp. The route involves climbing through a rock gully to Camp I (6000m) then by following a large snow face we reach CII at around 6400m. A final camp is placed at 7400m from where we make the summit bid. The climbing will not be extremely steep but the remoteness of the setting will make this an especially rewarding experience. Whether this is your first 8000m peak or your third, the nature of climbing in this region will have it's own unique flavor.
Elevation:	8 011 m / 26 283 ft
Summit(s):	BROAD PEAK (8047M) Pakistan (8 011 m /26 283 feet)
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking
Location:	Asia, Pakistan: (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Starting Point:	35°49'10.884''N 76°33'56.052''E
Parent Range:	Karakorum
Range:	South Central Cordillera Occidental
First Ascent:	3/6/1957 Hermann Buhl in 1957. (Austrian Climber )

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Climbing Season(s):	01 May-31 Aug;
Nearst Airport(s):	Skardu Airport (KDU)
Convenience Center(s):	Skārdu
National Park(s):	Deosai National Park

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Asia, Pakistan: (Gilgit-Baltistan)

35°49'10.884''N 76°33'56.052''E

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Baltoro Glacier and K2 Base Camp Trek, Karakorum

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Jeeps take us to the road end at Askole, the last village in the valley. Askole is the beginning of the trek to base camp and each night we camp out as we travel up the valley w
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BROAD PEAK EXPEDITION (8047m) Broad Peak is named for the immense bulk of its peak. It has a strong presence in its environs. Its local name is 'Falchan Kangri'. Upon arriving in Islamabad, we then fly to a mountain town called Skardu or if the weather is inclement we travel by road through the Indus gorge to Skardu and the parting point from civilization. Jeeps take us to the road end at Askole, the last village in the valley. Askole is the beginning of the trek to base camp and each night we camp out as we travel up the valley with our Balti porters providing entertainment and colour to the otherwise stark and barren countryside. Our next camp is Paiyu, the last campsite before the beginning of the Baltoro glacier. Then the route to Broad Peak follows the opposite (true left) side of the Baltoro, passing spectacular views of the Trango group, trekking for a further 6 days to reach the base camp. The route involves climbing through a rock gully to Camp I (6000m) then by following a large snow face we reach CII at around 6400m. A final camp is placed at 7400m from where we make the summit bid. The climbing will not be extremely steep but the remoteness of the setting will make this an especially rewarding experience. Whether this is your first 8000m peak or your third, the nature of climbing in this region will have it's own unique flavor.
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Skardu Baltistan Pakistan
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Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
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1. Royalty of the mountain & climbers insurance. 2. Any additional service not mentioned in the itinerary or above chart of services. 3. Any additional camping item as generators, satellite phone/fax or such accessories. 4. Payments and kits of Liaison officer & High altitude porters. 5. High altitude food, equipment and porters. 6. Charges of custom clearance process. 7. Government pollution fee.
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It is called Broad Peak because of its breath at the top. It has three heads North, South and Central.
The local name of Broad Peak is Falchan Kangri. It was first climbed by one of the best know Austrian Climber Hermann Buhl in 1957.

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- Rock Valley Tours Pvt Ltd - Rock Valley Tours Pvt. Ltd locally based company with an expert team is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the region having lived or traveled widely there. The Management team of Rock Valley tours is highly professional and works very hard to earn all-important reputation and recognition. Born in the Karakorum Mountainous regions of Pakistan, Our Team members have spent their childhoods traversing the endless trails of these parts of the country. They have all trained and been certified to ensure that your experience is unparalleled and that safety remains paramount. Our guides have respect for the natural environment in which they work and live and they have intimate knowledge of the terrain, the people and the cultures that you will encounter on your trek. With these years of experience and knowledge, it is our goal to provide a memorable experience to you.
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- www.shimshaladventureshop.com