Thalle La Trek

10 days / 9 nights Itinerary

OVERVIEW

TYPE OF TOUR	DURATION	GROUP SIZE	ACCOMMODATION	BEST PERIOD	START / END POINT
Trekking/Tour	10 days / 9 nights	2-12	Hotel/Tent	Summer	Islamabad/ Islamabad

1 DAY:

Arrival

Pick up from Islamabad International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Islamabad is the purpose built green capital city of Pakistan. A possibility of sightseeing tour of Faisal mosque, Parliament House and supreme court Building.

2 DAY:

ISLAMABD TO SKARDU/NARAN, 280 km, 8 Hours:

Take a spectacular 45 min Mountain view flight to Skardu. Islamabad to skardu flight is weather dependent. In case flight is cancelled then drive on KKH to Chillas. We will pass through historical town of Taxila and Hassan Abdal to reach Naran town. We will stop en-route for Photography and lunch.

3 DAY:

NARAN TO SKARDU, 360 km, 9 Hours:

Today you will continue travelling on the famous Karakoram Highway then take Skardu road along the Indus River to Skardu town. Skardu is the capital of Baltistan. En-route, we will stop at the view point of Nanga Parbat and the junction point of three great mountain ranges ( Karakoram, Himalaya, Hindukush). If we had taken the flight yesterday then today will be sightseeing tour of local bazars and other places. We will have dinner with a local family in their house.

4 DAY:

SKARDU TO THALLE VILLAGE THEN TREK TO OLMO,(60 km) 4 hours:

We make a reasonably early start from Skardu, crossing the Indus and Shyok River to begin an exciting 2-hour ride up to Thalle Valley. You will thoroughly enjoy driving through the beautiful villages surrounded by barley corn and potato fields. You will eventually reach Olmo Village, the highest summer settlement on the Thalle side. Here you will be greeted by your camp staff who will provide you with a hot cup of tea. First night under the stars in your tents with the local shepherds.

5 DAY:

OLMO TO CAMP 1, 5 Hours Walk:

After spending your first night under the stars in the tent, today will be your first walking day of Thalle la trek. You will occasionally come across herds of Yaks and cows freely grazing on lush green slopes. Thalle Valley is surrounded by dozens of snow-capped mountains that add to serenity of the area. You will stop at shepherd huts to glimpse into the very simple lifestyle of friendly shepherds who generously offer you their milk products. After a midway hot lunch, continue hiking to Azalan, at the foot of Thalle La for night stay.

6 DAY:

CAMP 1 TO THALLE PASS (4,572m), 6 Hours Walk:

Today you will start a bit early and climb the Thalle pass (4,572m). Beautiful alpine flowers will draw your attention frequently on your hike today. Once on the pass, you will get majestic views of the Haramosh group to the west and Siachen Mountains to the east. Now you will start a long downhill walk through more alpine scenery for another 3 hours. Descending through a section of thick juniper forest, you will pass through heavenly meadows of Raseppi, where you shall spend your night in tents.

7 DAY:

THALLE PASS TO SKARDU via SHIGAR, 5 Hours Walk:

Today will be your last walking day of Thalle la trek, you will continue descending through green pastures. After one hour you will cross Bangma River and follow the less steep Shepard trail. You will stop for lunch near the river and then complete the Trek in Shigar, where you will walk straight into Shigar Fort Residence for a much-needed rest. Located in the beautiful province of Baltistan in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, Shigar Fort Residence is the result of a unique heritage conservation project, which offers guests the opportunity to experience the restored original architecture of a 17th century Raja fort-palace.

8 DAY:

SKARDU TO ISLAMABAD/NARAN,360 km 9 Hours Drive:

We will take the spectacular mountain view flight to Islamabad ( weather dependant).If flight is cancelled then we will travel on the famous Karakoram Highway to Naran. Naran valley has its own beauty and charm, very popular among domestic tourist.

9 DAY:

NARAN TO ISLAMABAD,280 km, 7 Hours Drive:

Drive back to Islamabad. We will have few stops for short breaks and lunch. If we had taken the flight yesterday then today will be sightseeing tour of Islamabad.

10 DAY:

DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME:

Breakfast in the Hotel. Check out and transfer to Islamabad Internationale airport.

THALLE LA TREK, 10 DAYS

10 days, 3 nights camping, 6 nights hotel, 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners, max group size: 12, 3 days trekking, max altitude - 5,000 metres.

KEY FACTS

• Flight is weather dependent from Islamabad To Skardu and back to Islamabad
• Not Required Any Trekking Permits
• Hotel rooms and tents are twin base sharing

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Professional English speaking Culture/Mountain Guide (Government requirement)
• Airport transfers for domestic & international flights.
• All land transport involved in the itinerary
• Accommodation as described
• All meals (3 times a day)
• All permit fees, Road tax, Parking fee etc
• Full trekking service including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
• Visa documents and assistance

WHATS’S NOT INCLUDED

• Travel insurance
• Pakistan Visa Fee
• Tips for local guides and support staff
• Miscellaneous expenses drink and souvenirs etc
• PLEASE NOTE: an airport departure tax of Rs1500 is sometimes payable

PLEASE NOTE

• Optional Extra activities are paid on spot according to the price list.
• The program can be changed according to your wishes.
• In case of additional services, besides the ones listed in the program, the price is subject to additional discussion.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

• Hiking boots
• Waterproof over trousers
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm jacket (e.g. down)
• Scarf or buff
• Sunhat
• Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Daypack 30 to 40 litres
• Head-torch and spare batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 litre (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic)
• Water purification tablets
• Sleeping bag (comfort rated -15°C)
• Thermarest or similar sleeping mat
• Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters, blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).

Packing Checklist:

• Socks
• Trainers for camp use
• Spare laces
• Trekking trousers
• Underwear
• Base layer shirts
• Shirts or T-shirts
• Thermal underwear
• Trekking poles
• Insect repellant
• Washbag and toiletries
• Sleeping bag liner
• Travel clothes
• Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
• Antibacterial hand wash
• Small towel
• Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
• Camera
• Dry bags(s) for daypack/kitbag contents (to ensure they keep dry)

We hope that this trip notes has answered most of your questions. Please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our experts