Duration: 45 Days | Region: Baltoro Glacier, Karakoram | Grade: Extreme Rock Climbing | Best Time: June – August
Organized by PakJourney – For the Passionate Climbers of the World
Overview
The Trango Towers are among the most iconic and challenging granite spires in the world, rising vertically above the Baltoro Glacier in Pakistan’s mighty Karakoram Range. These legendary towers draw elite rock climbers from the USA, Europe (especially Poland), and Japan, all aiming to ascend their breathtaking vertical walls.
The Great Trango Tower (6287m) is home to one of the world’s tallest vertical rock faces, with its East Face soaring 1600 meters from base to summit. First climbed in 1977 by an American team via the South Face, it remains one of the most coveted climbs in alpine history.
Equally mesmerizing is the Nameless Tower (6251m), a sharp granite needle first summited by a British team in the 1970s. It gained international fame in 1989 when Kurt Albert and Wolfgang Güllich established “Eternal Flame,” one of the most legendary high-altitude free-climbing routes in the world.
Trango Towers are part of a grand rock climbing sanctuary, surrounded by other dramatic peaks such as:
- Lupsand Tower
- Uli Biaho Tower
- Muztagh Tower
- Paiyu Peak
- Biange Tower
This expedition is for expert climbers seeking real vertical challenges in the wildest climbing theater on earth.
Highlights
- Climb the legendary Great Trango and Nameless Tower
- One of the tallest rock walls on the planet
- Stunning trekking route via the Baltoro Glacier
- Ideal for alpine climbers, free climbers, and film/documentary teams
- Complete logistics support, liaison officer, permits, and porters
Detailed Itinerary
Days 1–5: Islamabad to Skardu
- Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad – hotel transfer
- Day 2: Drive to Chilas along Karakoram Highway
- Day 3: Drive to Skardu – gateway to the Karakoram
- Day 4: Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
- Day 5: Free/preparation day in Skardu
Days 6–10: Trek to Base Camp
- Day 6: Jeep drive to Askole – final human settlement
- Day 7: Trek to Jhola
- Day 8: Trek to Paiyu
- Day 9: Rest and acclimatization at Paiyu
- Day 10: Trek to Trango Towers Base Camp
Days 11–37: Climbing Activities
- Route scouting, acclimatization, and summit attempts
- Multiple climbing days for Nameless Tower, Great Trango, or Eternal Flame
- Camp setup and full support at base and advanced camps
Days 38–42: Return & Debriefing
- Days 38–41: Return trek to Askole and jeep ride to Skardu
- Day 42: Debriefing at Ministry of Tourism, Islamabad
Days 43–45: Return Home
- Day 43: Drive to Chilas
- Day 44: Drive to Islamabad
- Day 45: Departure from Islamabad
Package Includes
- Airport pickups & private transfers
- Domestic permits and ministry briefings
- Hotels in Islamabad, Chilas, and Skardu
- All meals during trek and base camp (B/L/D)
- Climbing guides, high-altitude porters, liaison officer
- Camping equipment, mess tents, and kitchen crew
- Logistic support throughout the expedition
Why Climb Trango with PakJourney?
- Experienced in handling elite climbing expeditions
- Seamless transport, camping, and permit management
- Trusted by international climbers and media teams
- Access to local climbing support and safety teams
- Tailored climbing routes and extended climbing days
Join the Trango Towers Expedition and carve your name in the vertical history of the Karakoram. Let PakJourney take you there—with strength, safety, and spirit.
