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Noshaq 7492m
Noshaq peak 7492m is an
independent mountain on the border with Afghanistan and the 4th
highest peak of the Hindukush range after Tirich Mir west II 7500m. Noshaq
is located in the North Eastern border, which marks the border with
Pakistan. Only the west
 peak, Noshaq West 7250m stands on the Pak-Afghan
border, being natural water shed. Noshaq Main 7492m and the rest of the
peaks of this massif lie well within Pakistan territory and easily
accessible from Chitral-Pakistan.
Noshaq Main peak 4792m was first
ascent by Japanese expedition in 1960.The expedition was led by Professor Sakato. Other members of the expedition were Goro Iwatsabo and Toshiaki
Sakai. The route was followed from the South East Ridge of the peak.
Nowadays; the normal route is by southeast face through Terich valley of
Chitral-Pakistan.
The second highest peak in this
range is Noshaq East 7480m climbed in 1963m by Dr.Gerald Gruber and Rudolf
Pischenger from Austria. The 3rd highest peak of the massif
Noshaq Central 7400m and the 4th peak is Noshaq West 7250m.
These peaks were also climbed by
the same Austrian expedition of 1963.
The first winter ascent was in
1973 by Tadeusz Piotrowski and Andrzej Zawada, member of a Polish
expedition, via the north face. It was the world’s first winter climb
above any 7000m peaks.
Base Camp.……….4700m
Camp I……………..5120m
Camp II………….6090m
Camp III ……….. 6720m
Itinerary
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Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
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1 |
Arrive in Islamabad airport.
Afternoon Islamabad city Tour |
Hotel |
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2 |
Welcome reception (Briefing)
at Alpine Club of Pakistan- Meeting with LO. |
Hotel |
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3 |
Fly to Chitral. 1 hour. Free
day for onward destination. |
Hotel |
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4 |
Departure for Shagrom 2900m,
(the last village of Terich Valley) along the river of Mastuj and
Torkhow. 5-6 hours drive. |
Home Stay |
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5 |
Trek to Sherniak (Jungle)
3540m. 5-6 hours trek. 4-5 hours trek. |
Camping |
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6 |
Trek to Shughur Baisun 4038m.
5-6 hours trek. |
Camping |
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7 |
Trek to (Terich Concordia)
Tirich Mir BC. 4700m. 6-7 hours trek. |
Camping |
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8-34 |
Rest, acclimatize and
climbing activities. |
Camping |
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35-36 |
2 days for return trek to
Shagrom, by the same route. |
Camping |
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37 |
Drive back to Chitral. 5-6
hours. |
Hotel |
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38 |
Fly or Drive to Islamabad. |
Hotel |
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39 |
Farewell Meeting
(De-Briefing) in Alpine Club of Pakistan. |
Hotel |
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40 |
Transfer to Islamabad airport
for onward flight. |
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Services included:
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Liaison with
Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for Permit process.
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Royalty fee
(US$ 250 for 7 climbers) and pollution fee to be paid by the Govt: of
Pakistan.
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Assistance
upon on Arrival and Departure.
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Welcome
reception-farewell meeting (Briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan.
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All meal
during hotel stay, trek and BC.
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Porterage of
all foodstuff and equipment up to BC and back to Shagrom.
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Road
transfer between Airport-hotel and within city as per itinerary.
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Dome tents
for sleeping for members at BC.
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Mess tent
with tables and stools, kitchen tent and toilet tent.
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Camping site
fees and bridge crossing.
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Kitchen
equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and all related gear.
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Wages and
basic kit of Guide, Cook, Assistant Cook, Porter Sardar and Low Altitude
Porters.
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Insurance of
our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
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Porterage at
Airport, hotels, tool taxes and parking fees etc.
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Mail
handling and forwarding to BC and overseas.
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Reconfirmation of air tickets.
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Hiring of
High Altitude Porters, Mail Runners and other crew as per requirement.
(Wages and kit to be arranged by the team)
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Domestic
airfare. Surface transfer incase of flight cancellation.
Service not included
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International Air fare, Airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
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Liaison
Officer Kit and equipment, allowance, travel, hotel and his personal
expenses of any kind.
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Wages,
allowance, food and kit-equipment of HAPs or any crew beyond BC.
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Sleeping
bags personal and climbing equipment of any kind above BC including high
altitude food and oxygen.
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Medications
ground evacuations and Helicopter rescue.
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Insurance
liability of members.
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Tips for
field staff, drivers and porters.
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