Tour Overview
Orga III is another technical and less-travelled peak located in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. At 7,040 meters (23,101 feet), it is slightly higher than Orga II and presents a challenging climb for mountaineers. Although not as famous as peaks like K2, Broad Peak, or Gasherbrum, Orga III offers a thrilling adventure for experienced climbers seeking a less crowded, remote peak in the heart of the Karakoram. The climb involves steep rock faces, technical ice climbing, and glacier navigation, making it suitable for climbers with high-altitude experience and technical skills.
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Tour Itinerary
International flights arrive in Islamabad with time to relax and enjoy a well earned rest in our very comfortable hotel. Tour the exciting bazaars of Rawalpindi where you will see much gold and silver jewellery, Kasmiri shawls and Bokarra carpets.
• Take a flight from Islamabad to Skardu (or travel by road, depending on weather conditions).
• Skardu is the gateway to the Karakoram mountains.
• Rest day to prepare and acclimatize before heading to the base camp.
• Travel by jeep from Skardu to Askole (approximately 8-10 hours).
• Askole is a small village and the last inhabited settlement before the wilderness of the mountains.
• Set up camp and prepare for the trek ahead.
• Begin the trek toward Orgu III Base Camp, located around 4,800 meters (15,748 feet).
• The trek involves crossing glaciers, rocky paths, and alpine meadows. It will take about 4-5 days to reach Base Camp.
• Upon arrival, set up Base Camp and rest to acclimatize to the altitude.
• Move from Base Camp to Camp I, which will be located at around 5,500 meters (18,044 feet).
• This section involves glacier travel, rock climbing, and ice climbing.
• Spend a few days at Camp I to acclimatize and prepare for the next phase.
• Continue the climb from Camp I to Camp II, at an elevation of 6,000 meters (19,685 feet).
• This stage will be physically demanding, involving technical rock climbing and ice sections.
• Set up Camp II and spend a few days resting and preparing for the summit attempt.
• Begin your summit attempt from Camp II, aiming to reach the peak at 7,040 meters (23,101 feet).
• The final ascent is a mix of rock climbing, ice climbing, and ridge work.
• Once you summit, enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding Karakoram peaks, including K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum.
• After summiting, descend back to Base Camp, then continue the descent to Askole.
• From Askole, take a jeep ride back to Skardu.
• Fly or drive back from Skardu to Islamabad.
• Rest in Islamabad before returning to your home country.
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 Summit Five Peaks (Force majeure)
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.
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