Batura Peak & Batura Glacier Expedition (7785m)
Overview
The highest peak in the Batura Range is Batura I with 7,785 meters. In 1947, RCF Schomberg explored the southern approaches to Batura from Baltar and Kukuay glaciers and found them blocked by a sheer mountain wall of a height of nearly 6,000ft. Earlier, in September 1925, a strong survey-exploratory teamPassu Cathedral Peaks of Dr. Philips Christian Visser, his wife Jenny Visser-Hooft and others, after returning to Passu via Karun Pir, is stated to have explored the whole of Batura Glacier.
In 1976, the German Goppinger Himalayan expedition of Dr. Alexander Schlee, of Batura Peak CampSite, went to the area to climb the peak. After setting up base camp and five other camps, two of its members climbed the peak, braving a very bad and cloudy day.
The other nearby peak is called Batura II or peak No.31. Some European maps show its height as 7,730m while Japanese maps show it as 7,760m and 7,710m.
Day 1
Islamabad/Briefing
Day 2
Islamabad-Chilas​
Day 3
Islamabad-Chilas​
Day 4-6
Trek to Base Camp​
Day 7-40
ACCLIMATISATION & YOUR NON GUIDED CLIMBING STARTS: During the climbing period our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you. Our professional Chef will make delicious and most nutritious food During the trek and climbing Period. Non Guided​
Day 41
Trek to Passu and Drive to Karimabad and Enjoy a walk, Shopping and food.​
Day 42
Fly or Drive to Islamabad​
Day 43
Debriefing and Dayout in Islamabad
Day 44
Fly Home
Itinerary
For Local & International Tourist
What's Included
Flights Islamabad to Gilgit - Skardu, (Incase of Flight Cancellation due to Weather then transport via KKH, Transportation, Food, Trekking Food, Permits, Hotels, Porters, Porter Insurance, Guide, Cook, Helper, Pollution Fee, Waste Management fee, First add medical kit, Satellite phone, Mess tent, Kitchen Tent, Sleeping Tent, Letter of Invitation, Rope.
What's Not Included
Sleeping bags, personal gears, climbing shoe and clothing, life insurances, health insurance, rescue fee, tips and anykind of personal item.