Tour Overview
Mount Ultar is a stunning peak located in the Hunza Nagar region of the Karakoram Range in northern Pakistan. At 7,388 meters (24,243 feet), it is a technical climb, requiring a high level of mountaineering skill and experience in mixed terrain and high-altitude conditions. The route to the summit offers breathtaking views, a mix of glaciers, rocky ridges, and steep ascents. Below is a detailed 14-day itinerary for an expedition to Mount Ultar.
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Tour Itinerary
• Arrival: Fly into Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital city.
• Activities: Orientation meeting, equipment check, and briefing with the expedition team. Rest and acclimatization to the local time zone.
Morning: Depart from Islamabad for Chilas via the scenic Karakoram Highway.
Overnight Stay: Hotel or guesthouse in Chilas.
Morning: Continue driving towards Karimabad, the central town in the Hunza Valley.
Afternoon: Arrival in Karimabad, check into your guesthouse or lodge.
Overnight Stay: Lodge or hotel in Karimabad.
Rest: Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hunza Valley, and begin acclimatizing to the altitude.
Activity: Acclimatization hike to higher altitudes around Karimabad. Visit the historic Baltit Fort and Altit Fort.
Overnight Stay: Same lodge or hotel in Karimabad.
Morning: Drive to the trailhead near the base of Mount Ultar.
Afternoon: Begin the trek towards Ultar Sar Base Camp. The hike is moderate but offers incredible views of surrounding peaks and glaciers.
Overnight Stay: Camping at Ultar Sar Base Camp (Approx. 4,200m).
Day 6: Rest and acclimatization at base camp. Day hikes to nearby ridges or the glacier for training and further preparation.
Day 7: Organize gear, finalize route details with your guide, and rest to ensure your body adjusts to the altitude.
Morning: Begin the ascent towards Camp 1, which lies at around 5,400 meters.
Afternoon: Set up camp on a rocky plateau with views of the Karakoram range.
Overnight Stay: Camp 1.
Day 9: Rest day at Camp 1. Light hikes to higher altitude or training on ice and rock climbing techniques.
Day 10: Another rest day to fully acclimatize to the altitude and prepare for the push to higher camps.
Morning: Begin the ascent to Camp 2. This day involves more technical climbing, including mixed terrain (snow, ice, and rock).
Afternoon: Set up camp near a secure area with shelter, ideally on a snow or rocky platform.
Overnight Stay: Camp 2.
Early Morning: Begin the summit push from Camp 2. Expect steep snow slopes, rocky sections, and narrow ridges. The final push requires significant endurance and technical climbing.
Summit: Reach the summit of Mount Ultar (7,388 meters). Take time to enjoy the panoramic views of the Karakoram Range, including peaks such as Rakaposhi and Diran.
Descend: Begin the descent back to Camp 2.
Overnight Stay: Camp 2 (or Camp 1 if you continue the descent further).
Morning: Continue descending to the base camp, retracing your steps.
Afternoon: Arrival at Base Camp.
Overnight Stay: Camp at Base Camp or return to the guesthouse in Karimabad if time permits.
Morning: Trek back to the roadhead or meet your transport to drive to Karimabad.
Afternoon: Drive from Karimabad back to Islamabad.
Evening: Arrive in Islamabad, check into your hotel for rest and celebration.
Services
- Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
- Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
- All internal/domestic transport
- All domestic flights
- 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
- All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D)
- Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
- Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
- Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
- Experienced cook from Pakistan
- Kitchen staff
- Porters for all expedition supplies
- Solar power at base camp
- Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
- International airfare
- Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment
- Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)
- Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
- Lodging and meals above base camp
- Any service above base camp
- Communication radio (walkie talkie)
- Weather reports
- Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
- Pakistan visa fee
- Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total
- Meals in Islamabad
- Extra hotel nights after the climb
- Trip cancellation insurance
- All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Hello K2 trek (Force majeure)
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.
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