K6 K7 Charakusa Valley Trek

Overview

Trek through Hushe and the Charakusa Glacier to the base camps of K6 and K7, with views of Laila Peak and dramatic granite walls.

Highlights

• K6 and K7 base-camp scenery
• Charakusa Glacier and Spangsar
• Laila Peak and Masherbrum views
• Saicho and Hushe Valley camps

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrive Islamabad

   Reception and briefing.

2. Day 2

   Fly to Skardu

   Flight or Karakoram Highway contingency.

3. Day 3

   Skardu preparation

   Gear and permit checks.

4. Day 4

   Drive through Khaplu

   Travel into Ghanche District.

5. Day 5

   Skardu to Hushe

   Reach the final road-access village.

6. Day 6

   Hushe to Saicho

   Begin trekking beside the Hushe River.

7. Day 7

   Saicho to Spangsar

   Enter the Charakusa Valley’s glacier landscape.

8. Day 8

   K6 and K7 Base Camp

   Reach the base-camp area below the major granite peaks.

9. Day 9

   Exploration day

   Visit viewpoints toward K6, K7 and Laila Peak.

10. Day 10

    Return through Charakusa

    Begin descending toward Saicho.

11. Day 11

    Base Camp to Saicho

    Return to the lower campsite.

12. Day 12

    Trek to Hushe

    Complete the walking route.

13. Day 13

    Drive to Skardu

    Return via Khaplu.

14. Day 14

    Fly to Islamabad

    Weather-dependent return flight.

15. Day 15

    Departure

    Airport transfer.