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Ghuchhar Sar Expedition

The Ghuchhar Sar Expedition is an incredible adventure encouraging daring explorers to journey into the heart of the Hindu Kush Mountains in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Ghuchhar Sar rises as a rugged and spectacular peak at a towering altitude of 6,249 meters, standing tall amid the other Hindu Kush Range giants. Surprisingly, it stands out as one of the highest peaks in the Hindu Kush Mountains and one of the highest peaks located beyond the Karakoram Range.

Trip Highlights

Highlights

  • Competitive pricing for a six 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."
  • The following are examples: High Altitude Support is provided at an additional cost.
  1. Personal Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - will transport 20 kg of personal gear between camps.

Holiday Overview

The Hindu Kush Range, a vast mountain range spanning around 800 kilometers, dominates the scenery of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.  This tremendous mountain range not only straddles the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan but also merges with two of the world's most famous mountain ranges, the Himalayas and the Karakoram Range, as it stretches north into Pakistan's Northern Areas. This geological convergence contributes to the Hindu Kush Mountains' distinct and compelling character.

One of the most appealing parts of the Ghuchhar Sar Expedition is the opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in the region's natural beauties. You will be treated to the sight of huge mountains that seem to soar for the heavens as you travel through this lonely and spectacular country. Massive glaciers adorn these mountains, their icy tongues running down from the peaks like frozen rivers, creating an ethereal and surreal scene.

While the towering peaks and glaciers captivate the imagination, the adventure also allows access to some of Pakistan's most beautiful and unspoiled valleys. The Badakhshan Valley and Chitral Valley stand out for their natural beauty and cultural value. These regions are endowed with lush flora, crystal-clear rivers, and an unrivaled sense of tranquillity. The indigenous populations that live in these valleys have kept their age-old traditions and ways of life, giving the expedition a deep cultural dimension.

As you go on the Ghuchhar Sar Expedition, you will be surrounded by nature's magnificence in its purest form. The mountains, glaciers, and valleys weave an unrivaled tapestry of beauty and calm. The voyage is more than just an adventure; it is an immersion into a world where the magnificence of nature combines with the kindness of the local people to create an amazing and life-enriching experience. The Ghuchhar Sar Expedition promises to be a transformative adventure, leaving an everlasting stamp on your soul and an abiding impression of the Hindu Kush Mountains' splendors

Dates & Prices

Dates Duration Status Price (Euro) Deposit
20 Jun to 20 Jul 2024 31 Days Guaranteed € 5,600 € 850
20 Jun to 20 Jul 2025 31 Days Guaranteed € 5,600 € 850
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Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included

  • Base camp lodging (single supplement)
  • Complete base camp with dining tent, bathroom, showers, and solar charging
  • Internal/domestic transportation
  • Every domestic flight
  • 50kgs (110 pounds) of personal baggage
  • All meals (B, L, D) during the journey and at base camp
  • Emergency response equipment/satellite phone service with a set calling fee
  • Stay at an Islamabad hotel for two nights on arrival and two nights on return (bed and breakfast only).
  • Employee insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s), porters, and so on)
  • Pakistani chef with prior experience
  • Staff in the kitchen
  • Porters to transport all excursion supplies
  • Solar energy at the base camp
  • Generator (as a backup for high-voltage equipment)

What's not included

  • International air travel
  • Permit/royalty cost based on the number of people
  • Personal climbing equipment, clothes, and sleeping gear
  • Climbing equipment for a group (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pans, and so on)
  • Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance is required.
  • Above-base camp lodging and meals
  • Any service provided above base camp
  • Radio communication (walkie-talkie)
  • Weather forecasts
  • Personal cargo to and from Islamabad
  • Pakistan visa cost
  • Tips/gratuities to employees, cook, and assistant(s) totaling US$ 250 per person 
  • Islamabad Meals
  • Extra hotel stays following the ascent
  • Trip cancellation protection
  • All expenses incurred in the event of an early wind-up/summit (additional hotel nights, hotel meals, evacuation)
  • Charges imposed as a result of delays beyond Silkroad Guides' control (force majeure)
  • Pakistan and home country personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail).

Important Trip Notes

Important Notes

Why should you register as soon as possible?

  1. Team building: Creating a good team takes time. We review all incoming applications and build the best team of mountaineers (based on experience). Although our vet process is not stringent, the safety of our fellow climbers is always our primary priority. We will not accept all applications in order to increase the number of mountaineers.
  2. Logistics: Our climbing adventures require a lot of planning. This includes pre-reserving/assigning high-altitude porters, guides, and other personnel. It also necessitates a significant amount of procurement (equipment, food, etc.). This is not doable in the last hours. During winter expeditions, most supplies are delivered to base camps two to three months before the expedition since winters in Pakistan's mountains are extremely harsh, making it nearly difficult for porters to go down the trail with heavy supplies.
  3. Permit: According to Pakistani government tourism legislation, tour operators must submit applications for climbing (together with all papers such as passport copies, pictures, CVs, and so on) at least 70 days before their arrival in Pakistan. 
  4. Domestic Flights: If you do not pay your deposit on time, we may be unable to book you on a domestic flight to Skardu. Because there are only two flights to Skardu during high season, domestic flight seats sell out quickly. This is a severe matter. 
  5. Price changes: The prices listed are early bird specials and are subject to change. Price rises are possible after January. In peak season, service providers such as (but not limited to) hotels raise their costs. Early reservations are less expensive than those made during peak season (May to September). Our prices do not change once the deposit is paid, so the price you see when you book is the amount you will pay. Register early to avoid price increases for your vacation.
  6. Pay a lower deposit: Our deposit scheme for 2024 departures is shown below.
  • 8 months prior to departure (deposit of 35%)
  • 6 months prior to departure (deposit of 40%)
  • 5 months prior to departure (deposit of 50%)
  • Four months prior to leaving (full payment)

Note: The same deposit time frames above apply to 2024-25 departures.

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