Mashabrum Base Camp & Hushe Valley Trek
The Most Beautiful Valley in the Karakoram
From
RsΒ 290,000
12 Days
Duration
5,100m
Max Elevation
2β14 pax
Group Size
Hushe Valley, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan
Region
Overview
The Hushe Valley in eastern Baltistan is arguably the most beautiful valley in the Karakoram β a remote finger of green cutting into a world of granite spires, glaciers, and 7,000m peaks. The valley begins at Khaplu and ends at Hushe village, surrounded by Mashabrum (7,821m), K6 (7,282m), K7 (6,934m), and the extraordinary Laila Peak (6,096m) β one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Mashabrum Base Camp trek ascends the Masherbrum Glacier through a landscape of staggering scale and beauty. Unlike the Baltoro route, Hushe Valley feels genuinely off the beaten track β fewer trekkers, more intimate, more authentic. The valley is also the starting point for the Gondogoro La crossing (our most advanced trek) and combines naturally with that route.
Trip Highlights
Mashabrum (7,821m) β one of the world's most beautiful 8,000m-class peaks
Hushe Valley β consistently ranked among Pakistan's most spectacular valleys
Laila Peak (6,096m) β iconic granite spire, one of most beautiful peaks on Earth
K6 (7,282m) and K7 (6,934m) towering over the valley
Masherbrum Glacier β vast and remote glacier system
Traditional Balti villages β centuries-old irrigation systems and apricot orchards
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Islamabad β Skardu
π Hotel Skarduπ½οΈ Dinner
Islamabad β Skardu
Fly (45min) or drive (16β18hrs) to Skardu.
2Skardu β Khaplu β Hushe Village (3,100m)
π Camp Husheπ½οΈ All meals
Skardu β Khaplu β Hushe Village (3,100m)
Drive to Khaplu Palace (2.5hrs) β heritage hotel visit. Continue to Hushe (2hrs). Meet porters.
3Hushe β Dalsampa (3,800m)
π Camp Dalsampaπ½οΈ All mealsπ 16kmβ°οΈ 3,800m
Hushe β Dalsampa (3,800m)
Trek begins up the valley. First views of Laila Peak and K7.
4Dalsampa β Masherbrum Base Camp (5,100m)
π Camp Mashabrum BCπ½οΈ All mealsπ 14kmβ°οΈ 5,100m
Dalsampa β Masherbrum Base Camp (5,100m)
Long ascent on glacier moraine. Mashabrum towers above. Base camp established.
5Base Camp Rest & Exploration
π Camp Mashabrum BCπ½οΈ All meals
Base Camp Rest & Exploration
Explore glacier margins. Views of Mashabrum SE face and surrounding peaks.
6Optional: Khanday Rock Viewpoint
π Camp Mashabrum BCπ½οΈ All mealsπ 10km
Optional: Khanday Rock Viewpoint
Trek to Khanday β sweeping panorama including Laila, K6, K7, Mashabrum.
7Base Camp β Dalsampa
π Camp Dalsampaπ½οΈ All mealsπ 14km
Base Camp β Dalsampa
Begin descent.
8Dalsampa β Hushe β Khaplu
π Hotel Khapluπ½οΈ All mealsπ 16km
Dalsampa β Hushe β Khaplu
Return to Hushe and drive to Khaplu.
9Khaplu Heritage Day
π Hotel Khapluπ½οΈ All meals
Khaplu Heritage Day
Visit Khaplu Palace (Serena Heritage Hotel), Khaplu Fort, local bazaar.
10Khaplu β Skardu β Islamabad
π Hotel Islamabadπ½οΈ All meals
Khaplu β Skardu β Islamabad
Drive to Skardu. Fly or drive to Islamabad.
11Optional Extension or Departure
π Hotel Islamabadπ½οΈ Breakfast
Optional Extension or Departure
Optional day in Islamabad for sightseeing or shopping.
12Departure
π Hotel Islamabadπ½οΈ Breakfast
Departure
Transfer to airport. Farewell.
What's Included
- All transport IslamabadβSkarduβKhapluβHushe return
- Senior licensed DTS guide + assistant guide
- Cook and kitchen staff
- Porters at DTS union rates
- Full camping equipment
- All meals on trek
- Trekking permits (Hushe Valley zone)
- Islamabad hotel (1 night), Skardu (1 night), Khaplu (1 night)
Not Included
- International airfares
- Pakistan visa
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips
β οΈ Requirements & Prerequisites
- β’Prior high-altitude trekking experience above 4,000m
- β’Good physical fitness β 7+ hrs/day
- β’Evacuation insurance mandatory
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can this be combined with the Gondogoro La trek?
Yes β Hushe is the start of the Gondogoro La crossing. Our 22-day Gondogoro La trek begins in Hushe and exits via Askole. This 12-day trek gives you all the valley highlights without the technical pass crossing.
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