Thalay La Trek

Overview

Cross the 4,572-metre Thalay La on a compact, non-technical route linking the Khaplu and Shigar valleys.

Highlights

• Cross Thalay La at approximately 4,572 m
• Panoramas toward Masherbrum and Mango Gusor
• Summer pastures and Balti villages
• Short Karakoram pass crossing

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Islamabad

   Airport reception and briefing.

2. Day 2

   Fly to Skardu

   Mountain flight or road contingency.

3. Day 3

   Drive toward Khaplu trailhead

   Travel east through Baltistan and prepare for trekking.

4. Day 4

   Trek to first pasture camp

   Easy initial walking through village and summer grazing country.

5. Day 5

   Climb to high camp

   A four-to-six-hour ascent into open alpine terrain.

6. Day 6

   Cross Thalay La

   Ascend the 4,572 m pass for broad Karakoram views, then descend toward Shigar.

7. Day 7

   Trek to roadhead

   Continue downhill through pasture and valley terrain.

8. Day 8

   Return to Skardu

   Drive to Skardu for rest.

9. Day 9

   Islamabad

   Fly or travel overland.

10. Day 10

    Departure

    Airport transfer.