
Where Gilgit-Baltistan is, how to get there, when to go, what it costs, where to stay and how many days you need: the complete guide to Pakistan's mountain north.
Trekking · Skardu
Trek up the Hushe Valley from Khaplu to Masherbrum Base Camp below the 7,821 m 'K1'.
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Group size
1–12 people
Difficulty
Challenging
Season
June - September
Destination: Skardu travel guide
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Where Gilgit-Baltistan is, how to get there, when to go, what it costs, where to stay and how many days you need: the complete guide to Pakistan's mountain north.

Which parts of Gilgit-Baltistan foreigners can visit freely, when a trekking or climbing permit is needed, and what to carry at checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway.

Every way to reach Gilgit-Baltistan from Islamabad: flights to Gilgit and Skardu, the Karakoram Highway, the Babusar Pass route, travel times and which to choose.
The Masherbrum Base Camp Trek package costs from $1,050 per person. No payment is taken when you request a booking; our team confirms the final quote for your dates and group.
It is a 9-day, 8-night trip to Skardu for groups of 1 to 12 travellers.
The package includes islamabad - skardu flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled, hotel stays in skardu and khaplu, jeep transfers skardu - hushe - skardu, trekking permit, tents and all meals on the trek and licensed trekking guide, cook and porters.
It is rated challenging and is planned as a trekking trip.
The best season is June - September.
Choose your dates and number of travellers on the booking page and send the request. You get a booking reference straight away, and our team contacts you to confirm availability and payment.
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