Machulo La trek is the most affordable, easiest and short scheduled trek for viewing the K2, Gasherbrum range’s mountains and some other mountains of Karakorum’s range. In addition there are excited views of District Ghanche her Glaciers and the very natural beauty of Panoramic view of Karakoram Mountains from Machulo la.
This trek is best and short place with suitable conditions for national and international Trekkers, for university students’ trip etc. Having just a view of K-2 required three days of walking. Visit in Pakistan treks, tours and expeditions have developed an itinerary to have the glimpse of the mighty mountain just after two days walk from the town of Machulo.
Day 01
Arrival at Islamabad airport and transfer to Hotel (Envoy Contently Hotel )
Day 02
Islamabad to Chilas (route Naran Kaghan) – Stay and Dine at Shangri-La hotel in Chilas – 12 hours From Islamabad to Chilas.
Day 03
Chilas to Skardu- 10 hours- Stay and dine at hotel in Skardu
Skardu is Most Beautiful city and the Gateway of Karakoram Mountains
Day 04
Travel- Skardu to Machulo- 3 Hours – before Traveling to Machulo visit Bhudha Rock at Manthal and Satpara Lake (one of the most beautiful Lake in Skardu 30 min drive from Skardu city) then travel to Machulo and stay at Felix guest House, Machulo.
Day 05 (Trekking/hike)
Starts from Felix guest House after breakfast at morning time. Khadi Broq is 3/4 hours trek from Felix guest House, Machulo village. Camping at Khadi Broq which is 3200m above from sea level.
Felix guest House is the view point of Haldi Cones and the Mashabrum Peak (7,821m) is also known as K-1 and this is the 22nd highest mountain in world. Felix foundation Baltistan’s Head Office is also here, is a Non- government organization (NGO), work on Education and Women Empowerment in this valley.
Day 06 (short Trek)
Camp I – Camp II
starts early morning after Breakfast, treks towards next camp which is 4 hours normally form camp -1 (Khadi broq) and 4200m altitude over there at Camp II. In the way you will see the most powerful animal of Mountains (Yak, Zoo) and some others like (Cows, goats, sheeps etc.). In the way of camp II you will see the local people stay with their cattles and they produce cheese and butter on daily basis.
Day 07
camp II – View point – Machulo
Early morning hike towards View Point (5200 altitude), 1 hour form camp-II. From this View Point You can see The panoramic view of Karakorum mountains and some most famous mountains Like K-2 (Chogho-ri ) 8,611m, Borad Peak(8,051m), Nanga Parbat(8,126m), Gashabrum-I (8,080m), Gashabrum-II(8,035m) these are the top five (8000+) Mountains of Pakistan. There are some other peaks Mashabrum, G-IV, G-III etc. From this view point you can also see the amazing view of Khaplu Valley, glaciers & green pastures of district Ghanche. After spending 3 or 4 hours here at this view point back to machulo village.
Day 08
Machulo – Hidden Chumik saling – Skardu
After relax breakfast visit ‘Hidden chumik’ (fish pound) Saling, 20 mins from Felix guest house Machulo. This is the most famous tourist point of district Ghanche for local and foreigner’s tourist. Here you can see the different types of fishes, cricket ground and the green land. After visit this beautiful place we go towards our next destination which is Skardu. Stay and dine in Skardu at Concordia Hotel or Mountain lodge hotel.
Da y 09
Travel- Skardu to Chilas – Stay and dine at hotel in Chilas
Day 10
Travel – Chilas to Islamabad airport for international departure – No stay- Night Departure
- Services Included
Islamabad airport pick and drop
Private booked road transport from Islamabad – Skardu Machulo and back to Islamabad
All hotel nights as per itinerary
Trekking Guide, Local Porters
Kitchen Crews
Dome Tents – 2/3 sharing- always come with mattress
Kitchen & Mess Tents
All meal during trek (Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast)
Mineral water during trek
All meal during trek prepared and cooked by our professional team and chef
Snacks during trek
6 kg personal porters
- Services Not Included
Health insurance
Meal and hotel foods in Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad. Only bed and breakfast will be provided.
All personal expenses, laundry and soft drinks at hotel
Any unexpected beyond itinerary and anything which is not mentioned above service included segment
Domestic flight ticket
Sleeping bags
In case of group splitting and any member skip the team and return before the end of the trip for any reason, he/she will be responsible for all the expanses travelling out of the group
Gratitude/ tip at hotel/ restaurant/ driver/ Guide etc.