All clients arriving on day one will be met at Islamabad airport by the trip leader, who will arrange the transfer to the group hotel. Similarly, transfers will be provided back to Islamabad airport on the final day of the holidays All meals are included in the holiday price from arrival on day 1 to departure on the last day. Food is a mixture of local/traditional and Pakistani dishes available in the area. We will provide clean drinking water. We do not encourage the purchasing of single-use plastic bottles. On the trek, the food is a mixture of local and international dishes made from ingredients mostly purchased in Pakistan and cooked by our highly trained trek cooks. Breakfasts consist of cereal, muesli or porridge, eggs, bread or chapatti, tea and coffee. Lunches are a picnic from a choice of meats, cheese, pickles, crackers or chapattis, sometimes accompanied by hot soup and noodles, and finished with tea or coffee. Dinner is a three-course meal in a group 'mess' tent. We do routinely cater for vegetarians, but you must inform us if you wish your diet to be exclusively vegetarian. The trek kitchen provides drinking water during breakfast, at the lunch stop and while in camp. While trekking, trail mix and snacks will also be provided. Whilst we can cater to vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets. We customize our menus depending on the group's preferences. We never use pre-packaged meals – you can expect hearty, delicious meals that will optimally fuel and inspire you during your trip! We also regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, non-gluten, and other speciality diets. If you have specific dietary requirements, please speak to our sales team. The group will spend three nights in Islamabad during the holidays at an excellent standard hotel. The group will also spend two nights in a tourist-class hotel in Skardu and one night in Hushe. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. Whilst on the trek, five nights will be spent camping in a comfy two-person alpine tent. If you are travelling by yourself, you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single tent while on a trek for an additional cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. In case of flight cancellation, the group will be accommodated in a tourist-class hotel (the best available option) on the way. Rooms will be twin sharing basis, and the single room will be available at a supplementary cost. Skardu airport is weather-depended. Since high mountains surround the valley, the plans only land here in good visibility. The plans do fly more than not, but cancellations can occur, and in these circumstances, we will travel by road. This holiday involves going to high altitudes. During your trip, you will spend at least one night above 4000 metres. You should not worry about this; the human body can adapt to this altitude.

You are suggested to bring the following items: i. 1 x backpack (50l+) ii. Sturdy Hiking boots iii. Waterproof over trousers iv. Fleece jacket or warm jumper v. Waterproof jacket vi. Warm jacket (e.g. down) vii. Scarf or buff viii.Sunhat ix. Warm hat x. Sunglasses xi. Gloves or mittens xii. Headtorch and spare batteries xiii. Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.) xiv. Water bottle (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single-use plastic) xv. Sleeping bag (comfort rated -5°C) xvi. Thermarest or similar sleeping mat xvii. waterproof backpack cover xviii. Sun protection & lip balm xix. Toothbrush and toothpaste xx. Antibacterial wipes (biodegradable) Packing checklist: i. Socks ii. Trainers for camp use iii. Trekking trousers iv. Underwear v. Base layer shirts vi. Shirts or T-shirts vii. Thermal underwear viii. long-sleeve mid-layers ix. light down jacket x. waterproof jacket/shell xi. One pair of gloves xii. Small towel xiii. Trekking poles (recommended) xiv. Insect repellant xv. Wash bag and toiletries xvi. Travel clothes xvii. Repair kit – (e.g. needle, thread or duct tape) xviii. Camera xix. Travel documents: a. Passport with a valid visa b. Travel insurance (if available) It is recommended that you have a valid travel insurance policy to cover the cost of medical treatment during your trip. Please inform our office before you travel if you have a severe allergy You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require vaccinations or other medical preparation before your holiday you will need a passport (generally with six months remaining validity after the trip) You have to apply online for your Pakistani visa; this can be done via the official NADRA website https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/ Our most challenging holidays involve many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness experience is essential. We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at: Recommended Reads: • Karakoram by Steve Swenson • Beyond the Mountain by Steve House https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/