Cigarette Peak Expedition
Altitude
6,160m
Duration
20-25 Days
Best Season
N/A
Overview
The Cigarette Peak Expedition is ideal for mountaineers seeking to gain experience on technical 6000m peaks before attempting higher 7000m expeditions. The climb involves glacier travel and moderate alpine sections, with rewarding panoramic views of the Charakusa and Hushe valleys.
Highlights
Arrival in Islamabad
Welcome to Pakistan. Upon arrival in Islamabad, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel for rest and orientation. Accommodation: Hotel.
Travel to Skardu or Chilas
Transfer to Skardu via a domestic flight. In the event of a flight cancellation due to weather, the journey will proceed via an 11-12 hour overland drive to Chilas. Accommodation: Hotel.
Skardu Transit and Leisure
A free day to explore the town of Skardu. For those traveling by road, this day involves an 8-9 hour drive from Chilas to Skardu. Accommodation: Hotel.
Drive to Hushe Village
A 5-6 hour scenic jeep journey from Skardu to the village of Hushe, the final gateway before the trek begins. Accommodation: Camp.
Trek to Cigarette Peak Base Camp
Commencement of the trek with a 3-4 hour walk to Humbroq, establishing the primary Base Camp for Cigarette Peak. Accommodation: Camp.
Cigarette Peak Climbing Period
A 15-day dedicated window for acclimatization, technical climbing, and summit attempts on Cigarette Peak. Accommodation: Camp.
Return Trek to Hushe
Following the conclusion of the climbing phase, a 3-4 hour trek back down to Hushe village. Accommodation: Camp.
Drive to Skardu
A 6-7 hour return jeep drive from Hushe back to Skardu for a well-deserved rest. Accommodation: Hotel.
Travel to Islamabad or Chilas
Flight to Islamabad (weather permitting). If the flight is cancelled, the day involves an 8-9 hour drive to Chilas for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Hotel.
Return to Islamabad
Complete the final 11-12 hour leg of the road journey from Chilas back to Islamabad. Accommodation: Hotel.
Final Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to your own destination. End of expedition services. Accommodation: Hotel.
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