Tour Overview
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Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Pakistan! Upon your arrival at Islamabad International Airport, our Summit Five Peaks Expedition team will warmly welcome you and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you will have time to relax before attending a comprehensive expedition briefing led by our experienced staff.
The briefing will cover the complete climbing itinerary, permit verification, equipment inspection, safety procedures, emergency response plans, environmental responsibilities, and important expedition guidelines to ensure that every team member is fully prepared for the adventure ahead. Any remaining equipment can be checked and organized before departure.
The rest of the day is free for relaxation, recovering from your journey, and making final preparations for the expedition.
Destination: Islamabad
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, the team will either take a domestic flight to Gilgit (weather permitting) or begin the scenic drive along the legendary Karakoram Highway (KKH) toward Chilas. The journey offers spectacular views of the Indus River, deep valleys, towering mountains, and picturesque villages.
Destination: Gilgit / Chilas
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, drive to the breathtaking Hunza Valley, one of Pakistan's most famous mountain destinations. The journey passes Rakaposhi View Point, beautiful valleys, and traditional villages before arriving in Karimabad, the cultural heart of Hunza.
Destination: Hunza (Karimabad)
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, the team will drive to Shahabad, the starting point of the trek. From here, the expedition begins its approach toward Shamir Harar, passing alpine pastures, mountain streams, and magnificent views of the surrounding Karakoram peaks.
Destination: Shamir Harar
Accommodation: Full-Service Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today's trek continues through rugged mountain terrain, crossing glacial streams and alpine meadows while gradually gaining altitude. The campsite at Bath Bakor provides spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
Destination: Bath Bakor
Accommodation: Full-Service Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The expedition continues toward Ultar Sar Base Camp, following glacier moraines and rocky trails beneath the towering cliffs of the Ultar massif. Upon arrival, the team establishes Base Camp and prepares for the climbing phase of the expedition.
Destination: Ultar Sar Base Camp
Accommodation: Full-Service Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
During this period, the expedition focuses on acclimatization, establishing higher camps, carrying equipment, and climbing rotations on Ultar Sar (7,388m). Climbers will carefully adapt to the increasing altitude while monitoring weather conditions and preparing for the final summit attempt. When favorable weather arrives, the team will begin the summit push and, following a successful ascent, safely descend back to Base Camp.
Destination: Ultar Sar High Camps & Summit (7,388m)
Accommodation: Mountain Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After dismantling Base Camp, the expedition begins the return journey, trekking back to Bath Bakor while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Karakoram.
Destination: Bath Bakor
Accommodation: Full-Service Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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.The team completes the final trekking section to Shahabad, where vehicles will be waiting for the drive back to Karimabad, Hunza. Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable evening at the hotel.
Destination: Karimabad, Hunza
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Camp 2.
Today is dedicated to exploring the beauty and culture of Hunza Valley. Visit the historic Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Eagles Nest View Point, local bazaars, and enjoy breathtaking views of Ultar Sar, Ladyfinger Peak, Rakaposhi, and Diran Peak.
Destination: Hunza Valley
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin the scenic drive south along the famous Karakoram Highway, following the Indus River through spectacular mountain landscapes before arriving in Besham.
Destination: Besham
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Continue the journey to Islamabad, passing beautiful valleys, rivers, and mountain scenery. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for your final night in Pakistan.
Destination: Islamabad
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This day is reserved as a contingency or rest day. Guests may relax at the hotel, explore Islamabad, shop for souvenirs, or visit attractions such as Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, and Daman-e-Koh.
Destination: Islamabad
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, our team will transfer you to Islamabad International Airport for your onward flight home, marking the successful conclusion of your Ultar Sar (7,388m) Expedition.
Destination: Islamabad International Airport
Accommodation: —
Meals: Breakfast
Services
- All airports pick & Drops on arrival and departures.
- Air condition Transportation for Briefing & De-briefing in Alpine club of Pakistan /Ministry of Tourism.
- Both Way domestic flights between Islamabad - Gilgit. if our guest want to travel through by air .
- Both ways Air condition coaster / mini bus / car between Islamabad - Hunza.
- 4x4 Jeep/Toyotas for off road Transpotation .
- Comfortable transportation between Hunza To Islamabad. if our guest want to Return from GG la .
- Transportation for sightseeing.
- All Hotel accommodation during our journey .
- Insurance premium for Local staff and porters.
- Fully paid Government Liaison officer.
- Documentation .
- Visa facilitation letter.
- Professional guide to transfer expedition to base camp.
- Way up 50kg to transfer at base camp for 7000m peak expedition allow in our services.
- Way down 40kg allow in our services for 7000m peaks expedition.
- Necessary base camp staff (base camp manager, Chief, Cook, and Assistance & Waiters.
- Three meals a day and tea - coffee - snacks during the trek and base camp stays.
- Solar panel / generator for light and battery charge at base camp.
- Comfortable foam / mattress while trekking and base camp.
- A north face tent provide as individual member at base camp.
- Hot shower and toilet tents.
- Comfortable chairs and table while trekking and base camp stays.
- comfortable camping setup with dinning & kitchen tents while trekking and base camp.
- Imported and local foods during trekking and base camp stay.
- Medical first aid kit for group and staff.
- Walkies talkie for base camp communication.
- All camping and bridge crossing fee.
- CKNP west management fee.
- Farewell dinner will served in Skardu / Islamabad.
- Bamboo Sticks for 6000m -8000m Expedition.
- Member international flight tickets.
- Members any Climbing / trekking gears.
- 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.
- Staff tips, We recommend you to give small bonus for our local staff.
- Mini bars while staying in hotels / travelling.
- Member personal insurance.
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- Oxygen, Mask & regulator sets,
- EPI Gas, Ropes, Ice screws, snow bar, cooking pots beyond base camp.
- RECOMMENDATION:- We recommend our clients to deposit helicopter rescue aviation deposit in advance $5000/- the entire money is refundable if not use. In case any emergency happen on remote mountain range then we fly helicopter on time to save life.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE:- It is a strongly recommend that while booking treks and tours with us that travelers/trekkers must be protected by insurance themselves that covers cancellation, accidents, health, emergency evacuation, and loss of items, or damage to baggage and personal effects.
- Essential High Altitude Food Items (Above Base Camp) Chocolate bars Energy bars / Protein bars Nuts & dry fruits (Almonds, Walnuts, Raisins, Dates) Energy gels Peanut butter Biscuits & crackers Dried fruits Instant noodles Instant soup Hot chocolate powder Tea & coffee sachets Electrolyte drinks Glucose tablets Protein powder Freeze-dried meals (Pasta/Rice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ultar Sar is 7,388 meters (24,239 feet) high and is one of the most impressive and challenging peaks in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan.
Ultar Sar is located above Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, in the Batura Muztagh sub-range of the Karakoram Mountains.
Ultar Sar is famous for its dramatic location above Hunza Valley, steep technical routes, and challenging climbing history. It is considered one of the most demanding 7000m peaks in Pakistan.
The first successful ascent of Ultar Sar was achieved in 1996 by Japanese climbers Akito Yamazaki and Kiyoshi Matsuoka.
The best season for climbing Ultar Sar is generally from June to September, when weather and climbing conditions are more suitable in the Karakoram region.
Ultar Sar is considered a technical and challenging 7000-meter peak. Climbers need advanced mountaineering skills, previous high-altitude experience, glacier travel knowledge, and strong physical preparation.
A complete Ultar Sar Expedition usually takes around 40–45 days, including arrival in Pakistan, acclimatization, approach trek, base camp setup, climbing period, and return.
Climbers should have experience on 6000m–7000m peaks, knowledge of ice and rock climbing techniques, rope skills, glacier travel, and previous expedition experience.
The expedition starts from Islamabad, followed by travel to Hunza Valley. From Karimabad, the team follows the trekking route toward Ultar Sar Base Camp through spectacular mountain landscapes.
Summit Five Peaks is a professional mountaineering and adventure tour company in Pakistan, specializing in high-altitude expeditions, trekking, and mountain adventures across the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush.
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