Nanga Parbat 8126M Expedition
This expedition is looking for compotent climbers to join. This is not a guided ascent. Climbers are expected to be fully compotent mountaineers with previous 8000m experience. The maximum size for the climbing team will be 10 members plus two climbing climbing Sherpas.
Dates: June 5-July 25, 2009
Duration: 50 Days
Team Size: 10 members, Western Leader, 2 High Altitude Porters
Cost: ~$11950 usd
Climbing Grade: EXTREME, ALTITUDE
Nanga Parbat (main peak) has a height of 8,126m/26,660 ft. It has three vast faces. The Rakhiot (Ra Kot) face is dominated by the north and south silver crags and silver plateau; the Diamir face is rocky in the beginning. It converts itself into ice fields around Nanga Parbat peak.
The Rupal face is the highest precipice in the world. Reinhold Messner, a living legend in mountaineering from Italy, says that "every one who has ever stood at the foot of this face (4,500m/14,764ft) up above the 'Tap Alpe', studied it or flown over it, could not help but have been amazed by its sheer size; it has become known as the highest rock and ice wall in the world!".
Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Islamabad. Overnight in hotel.
- Day 2 Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer).
- Day 3 12-15 hours drive to Chilas. Overnight in hotel.
- Day 4 1/2 hour drive to Gonor Farm. 1/2-1 hour jeep to Zangot. 4-5 hours jeep to Kachal. Overnight in tents.
- Day 5 5-6 hours trek to Nanga Parbat basecamp. Overnight in tents.
- Day 6-45 Climb Nanga Parbat. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers.
- Day 46 Trek to Kachal.
- Day 47 Trek to Zangot and drive to Chilas.
- Day 48 Drive to Islamabad.
- Day 49 De-briefing in the ministry of tourism.
- Day 50 Fly hometo destination.
Included in Cost:
- Airport transfers.
- 04 Nights hotel accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu.
- Trekking fees.
- Domestic airfare.
- Peak permit fee and all government taxes.
- Liaison officer.
- Guides and porters equipment, daily wages, food, insurance.
- Deluxe Base Camp services.
- Medical/ emergency oxygen with regulator and mask.
- High Altitude mountain tents.
- Mountain Fuel.
- Gamow bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Group equipment.
- Satellite Phone & email access.
Not Included:
- Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Lunch & Dinner in Islamabad & Skardu.
- Personal climbing equipment.
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Tips and personal nature expenses.