Tour Overview
Baitress Tower is a notable peak in the Karakoram Range of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is a highly technical and challenging mountain, particularly for advanced climbers and mountaineers. The peak is part of the Shyok Valley region, which is known for its rugged terrain, glaciers, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Baitress Tower is often recognized for its impressive rock faces and steep, technical climbing routes, making it a coveted peak for those seeking to test their climbing skills in one of the most remote and challenging mountain ranges in the world.
Seasonal Overview
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Tour Highlights
Itinerary
• Arrive in Skardu via flight or jeep from Islamabad.
• Rest and acclimatize in Skardu.
• Briefing on the expedition details and preparation.
• Travel by jeep from Skardu to Shyok Valley (approx. 6-7 hours).
• Set up base camp in Shyok Valley.
• Begin trekking from Shyok Valley to the Base Camp of Baitress Tower. This trek takes 3-4 days, depending on pace and terrain.
• Set up Base Camp and rest for acclimatization.
• Spend a few days at Base Camp for acclimatization.
• Explore surrounding ridgelines and nearby peaks.
• Adjust to the altitude and check climbing equipment.
• Begin the technical ascent toward Camp 1, which is located around 4,800-5,000 meters.
• Set up Camp 1 on a suitable location and rest for acclimatization.
• Prepare for higher-altitude climbing.
• Continue the ascent to Camp 2, located at around 5,300 meters.
• Navigate steep rock faces and mixed terrain as you climb.
• Spend the night at Camp 2 for further acclimatization.
• From Camp 2, make the final push to the summit of Badal Peak.
• The summit climb involves navigating technical rock and ice sections.
• Reach the summit and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Karakoram Range.
• After summiting, begin the descent back to Base Camp.
• Carefully descend through rocky terrain and glaciers.
• Rest at Base Camp.
• Begin the trek back from Base Camp to Shyok Valley.
• Return to Skardu by jeep.
• Begin the trek back to Shyok Valley from Base Camp.
• Return by jeep to Skardu.
• Depart from Skardu to Islamabad or onward destinations.
Services
| Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
| Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
| All internal/domestic transport |
| All domestic flights |
| 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
| All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
| Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
| Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
| Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
| Experienced cook from Pakistan |
| Kitchen staff |
| Porters for all expedition supplies |
| Solar power at base camp |
| Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
| International airfare |
| Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
| Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
| Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
| Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
| Lodging and meals above base camp |
| Any service above base camp |
| Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
| Weather reports |
| Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
| Meals in Islamabad |
| Extra hotel nights after the climb |
| Trip cancellation insurance |
| All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
| Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |