Trango Tower

Trango Tower Climbing Overview

Location: Baltoro Glacier, Karakoram Range, Pakistan
Height: 6,286 meters (20,623 feet)
Best Season: June to August
Difficulty Level: Extremely challenging; suitable for experienced climbers with high-altitude and technical climbing skills.

Trango Tower, also known as "Nameless Tower," is one of the most iconic and challenging rock climbing destinations in the world. Situated in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan, the tower's sheer granite face, with its challenging rock walls and rugged terrain, attracts skilled climbers from around the globe. It’s famous for its verticality, offering thrilling and extreme big-wall climbing, and requires a high degree of rock climbing expertise.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Islamabad international airport and transfer to Hotel

Day 02 Fly to Skardu via PK451 or Drive from Islamabad - Chilas (Flight subject to weather condition)

Day 03 Skardu sightseeing or Drive from Chilas - Skardu

Day 04 Skardu briefing in Ministry of tourism & preparation of expedition with staff

Day 05 Drive from Skardu - Askoli

Day 06 Trek from Askoli - Jhola

Day 07 Trek from Jhola - Paju

Day 08 Trek from Paju - Trango tower base camp

Day 09 - 34 CLIMBING PERIOD (26 DAYS)

Day 35 Trek down from Trango base camp - Bardumal

Day 36 Trek down from Bardumal - Askoli

Day 37 Drive from Askoli - Skardu

Day 38 Skardu de-briefing & final farewell dinner

Day 39 Fly to Islamabad or Drive from Skardu - Chilas (Flight totally subject to weather)

Services Included

• Airport transfers and hotel accommodations in Islamabad and Skardu.

• Domestic flights (Islamabad-Skardu) or transportation via the Karakoram Highway.

• All trekking and climbing permits.

• Meals during the trek and at Base Camp.

• Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, and cooking facilities).

• Professional mountain guides and porters.

• First aid medical kits.

• Satellite phone for emergency contact.

Services Excluded

• International airfare.

• Personal insurance (including rescue and evacuation).

• Personal climbing equipment (harness, crampons, ropes, carabiners, etc.).

• Personal expenses, such as laundry, phone calls, and snacks.

• Gratuities for guides, porters, and staff.

• Meals in cities and tips for the crew.

Equipment Needed

• Climbing Gear: Harness, ropes, carabiners, belay devices, crampons, ice axe, ascenders.

• Clothing: Layered clothing for both cold and warm weather, high-altitude jackets, gloves, socks, insulated boots.

• Camping Equipment: Sleeping bag rated for high-altitude, trekking poles, headlamp, and personal camping gear.

• Safety Gear: Helmet, first aid kit, altitude sickness medication, and oxygen (optional).

Highlights

• Conquer one of the world’s most challenging rock faces.

• Experience the rugged beauty of the Karakoram and the stunning Baltoro Glacier.

• Encounter breathtaking views of K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum on the trek.

• Immerse in local Balti culture and hospitality.

• Adventure on one of the tallest vertical cliffs in the world.