Trango Tower is a towering mountain, soaring to an elevation of 6,286 meters, situated to the north of the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram Mountain Range of Pakistan. It is renowned for hosting some of the world's most extensive cliffs and presenting climbers with exceptionally challenging rock climbing opportunities. Every year, numerous expeditions from around the globe converge on the Karakoram region to undertake the formidable ascent of this daunting granite massif. The registration for Trango Tower climbing expeditions in 2020 is now open. Trango Towers represent a group of formidable rock spires in Pakistan. The towering peaks, reaching an elevation of 6,286 meters, boast some of the planet's most colossal cliffs and provide a playground for some of the most demanding rock climbing challenges globally. Climbing Trango Tower is considered a formidable undertaking due to a combination of factors, including high altitude, the overall height of the routes, and the steepness of the rock faces. All climbing routes here are exceptionally technical.
Day | Activities | Residence |
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1 | Arrival in Islamabad | Hotel |
2 | Drive to Skardu (via Karakoram Highway or flight) | Hotel |
3 | Drive to Askole, trek preparation | Camp |
4 | Trek to Jhola | Camp |
5 | Trek to Paiju | Camp |
6 | Rest and acclimatization at Paiju | Camp |
7 | Trek to Urdukas | Camp |
8 | Trek to Trango Base Camp | Camp |
9 | Acclimatization and climbing preparation | Camp |
10-20 | Climbing period for Trango Tower | Camp |
21 | Descend to Base Camp | Camp |
22 | Return trek to Urdukas | Camp |
23 | Return trek to Paiju | Camp |
24 | Return trek to Jhola | Camp |
25 | Return trek to Askole | Camp |
26 | Drive back to Skardu | Hotel |
27 | Drive to Islamabad | Hotel |
28 | Debriefing and onward journey | Fly Out |