Trek
Baltoro, Shigar
Baltoro and Gondogoro La Traverse
- Duration
- 17 days
- Highest point
- 5,585 m
- Difficulty
- Very demanding
- Season
- Jul–Aug
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Trek · Hushe valley, Khaplu
Masherbrum Base Camp from Hushe
A relatively short trek from Hushe, the highest village in its valley, up the Masherbrum Glacier to the base camp beneath Masherbrum's south face.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Highest point
- 4,200 m
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Season
- June–September
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Moskenes · CC BY 4.0
Overview
Hushe sits at the head of a side valley above Khaplu in Ghanche and is the starting point for several treks into the Masherbrum range. This route heads north-west through the trees at Parbisan, past the pastures of Dumsum and Brumbrama, to the base camp below Masherbrum (7,821 m).
It offers big-mountain scenery at moderate altitude and with fewer logistics than the Baltoro, making it a good introduction to trekking in Baltistan. It also pairs naturally with time in Khaplu.
- Masherbrum's south face from base camp
- Hushe village and Balti mountain life
- Pastures at Dumsum and Brumbrama
- Combines well with Khaplu's palace and village
Itinerary
Day 1
Khaplu to Hushe by jeep
Drive up the Hushe valley. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Overnight: Camp or guesthouse at Hushe
Day 2
Hushe to Dumsum via Parbisan
Walk through the trees at Parbisan and on to the Dumsum pasture.
Overnight: Camp at Dumsum Highest point: 3,400 m
Day 3
Dumsum to Brumbrama
Follow the valley beside the Masherbrum Glacier to Brumbrama.
Overnight: Camp at Brumbrama Highest point: 3,900 m
Day 4
Excursion to Masherbrum Base Camp
Climb to the base camp area for views of the face, returning to Brumbrama.
Overnight: Camp at Brumbrama Highest point: 4,200 m
Day 5
Brumbrama to Hushe
Descend the valley back to Hushe.
Overnight: Camp or guesthouse at Hushe
Day 6
Hushe to Khaplu
Jeep back down the valley. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Practical information
- Accommodation
- Camping, Guesthouses
- Suitable for
- Trekkers, Photographers, Explorers, Culture travellers
What’s included
Included
- Jeep transfers between Khaplu and Hushe
- Guide and registered porters from Hushe
- Camping and kitchen equipment
- Meals on trek
- Coordination of any required permits
Not included
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance
- Hotels in Khaplu or Skardu
- Tips
What to bring
Essential
- Trekking boots with ankle support
- Trekking poles
- Three- to four-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Glacier sunglasses
- Water purification
- Sunscreen
Optional and useful
- Telephoto lens for Masherbrum
- Camp shoes
- Notebook
- Power bank
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- One source states the area is within a restricted zone requiring a trekking permit; confirm current requirements.
- Glacier moraine on the final approach is rough underfoot.
- Overnights approach 4,000 m; spend time in Khaplu or Skardu beforehand.
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