Tour Overview
The Biacherahi North Tower, located in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan, is a challenging and exciting expedition. Standing at 5,880 meters, this peak is a part of one of the most rugged mountain regions in the world. Biacherahi is a group of three towers situated opposite the Latok range in the Panmah Muztagh, with its base camp located on the Choktoi Glacier. In July 1999, the northern tower (5,880 m) was first climbed by a Scottish expedition team. Initially, the team had intended to open the North Spur of Latok III, but after a serac fall nearly claimed the lives of three members, they abandoned their plan and opted to climb the Biacherahi towers instead. (Source: Blank on map)
What makes these towers particularly appealing to climbers is the sense of adventure they offer at this altitude. All the towers are under 6,000 meters, which means climbers do not require the special permits needed for peaks above 6,000 meters in Pakistan. The northern tower’s north face resembles a stunning shark fin, clearly visible from the Nobande Sobande Glacier.
In May 2018, the region was featured in the documentary Zabardast (/Wonderful), directed by Jerome Tanon, which quickly became a favorite at mountain film festivals. The Biacherahi Northern Tower even graced the film's cover.
In September 2018, we had the opportunity to witness the tower ourselves while crossing Skam La, with a breathtaking view from the Nobande Sobande Glacier.
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Tour Itinerary
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport.
Transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Islamabad for preparation and briefing.
Drive through scenic landscapes, including the famous Indus River.
Overnight stay in Skardu.
Rest day for acclimatization and preparation for the trek.
Final gear check and briefings on the trek.
Travel from Skardu to Askole, the last village before the trek begins.
Overnight stay in Askole (basic camp).
Begin the trek toward the base camp.
Pass through rocky paths, glaciers, and deep valleys.
Overnight camps along the way.
Continue trekking towards Biacherahi Base Camp.
Cross challenging terrain and set up a temporary camp at base camp.
Overnight camp at Biacherahi Base Camp.
Rest days for acclimatization.
Training on technical climbing skills and reviewing the route.
Finalizing the ascent plans.
Begin the summit attempt.
Multiple camps may be set up on the route (Camp 1, Camp 2, and Camp 3), depending on conditions.
Reach the summit of Biacherahi North Tower.
After reaching the summit, descend back to Base Camp.
Additional day for safety and adjusting to descent.
Trek back from Base Camp to Askole.
Overnight camp along the way.
Drive back to Skardu from Askole.
Rest and relax in Skardu, enjoying the beautiful views.
Drive from Skardu to Islamabad.
Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Final preparations and departure from Islamabad International Airport.
Services
- Peak Royalty fees
- 4 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in Panorama hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- As per itinerary
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
- Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
- 4 X4 Jeeps: Jeeps
- Trekking and Base camp Food: Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
- Porters: Carry on member personal climbing gears, foods stuffs and camping crew etc up to Base camp and return back to jeep road head. All porters insurance
- Staffs: Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance
- Camping Equipment: Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
- Kitchen utensils: Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery)
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.
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