Bondit Peak Expedition Itinerary
Bondit Peak, located in the Karakoram Range, is an alluring mountain that offers climbers a thrilling ascent to 6,000 meters. This peak, though lesser-known, boasts impressive beauty and a challenging route. Set against a backdrop of towering glaciers and rugged mountain…Read more
- Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
- Day 2: Islamabad to Skardu (by flight, dependent on weather) or by road to Chilas
- Day 3: Chilas to Skardu (or rest day in Skardu)
- Day 4: Skardu to Kanday (By jeep, it will take 5 hours to get to Kanday)
- Day 5: Khutit to Gunmah Bondit
- Day 6: Gunmah Bondit to Base Camp (Bondit Peak)
- Day 7-23: 16 days for climbing
- Day 24: Base Camp to Kanday
- Day 25: Free day at Kanday
- Day 26: Kanday to Skardu (By jeep)
- Day 27: Skardu to Islamabad (By flight or drive to Besham)
- Day 28: Rest day in Islamabad or drive from Besham
- Day 29: Fly out. Bye
- Comprehensive airport pickup and drop-off services.
- Round-trip airfare between Islamabad and Skardu.
- Transportation, including briefings, debriefings, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Skardu, Askoli, Hushe, and Skardu.
- Three nights of accommodation in Islamabad, featuring twin-bed rooms with bed and breakfast provided.
- Three nights of full board accommodation in a Skardu hotel.
- Two nights of full board accommodation in a Chilas hotel.
- Coverage for local staff, encompassing wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Support from low porters to transport expedition and trekking equipment, as well as food supplies.
- Allowance for 75 kg of equipment per climbing member on the ascent.
- Allowance for 50 kg of equipment per climbing member on the descent.
- Provision of all trekking and base camp meals.
- Supply of comfortable member tents, mess tents, kitchen tents, storage tents, office tents, shower tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils.
- Assistance with reconfirming international flight tickets.
- Coverage of all camping fees, road taxes, and bridge crossing fees.
- Supply of low porters' equipment.
- Documentation and climbing permit.
- Management fees for CKNP West.
- Royalty fees and additional member fees.
- Kit allowance, food, and flight fare for the liaison officer.
- Availability of an electric generator/solar system at the base camp.
- Heating system at the base camp.
- Personal climbing gear (mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, gloves, down jacket, etc.).
- Travel insurance (must cover high-altitude mountaineering and emergency evacuation).
- Visa fees, passport processing, and immigration-related costs.
- Meals and accommodation outside the expedition (e.g., in Islamabad, Skardu, or other cities before and after the climb).
- Tips for guides, porters, and support staff.
- Personal medications, first-aid kits, and health-related supplies.
- Satellite phone rental, personal communication devices, or optional high-tech equipment.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, snacks, or any non-essential personal consumables.
- Any unforeseen expenses such as flight delays, additional transportation, or extra accommodation costs.
- Extra oxygen supplies or high-altitude equipment beyond what is provided by the expedition team.
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter (unless required due to health issues and covered by insurance).
- Extended stays in Skardu or Islamabad due to delays, weather conditions, or logistical issues.