The Trango Towers, granite walls of the Karakoram rising to 6,286 m. We run the permits, flights, porters and base camp for climbing teams who do the climbing themselves.
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The Trango Towers are a family of solid granite towers north of the Baltoro Glacier, in the Central Karakoram. The Great Trango Tower rises to 6,286 metres and carries some of the largest cliffs and most demanding rock climbing in the world. Every year climbing teams from around the world come here for the granite.
Our standard expedition runs 38 days from Islamabad and covers all logistics up to base camp: flights, permits, transport, porters, hotels and the camp. The climbing period can be shorter or longer depending on the objective and the team, so the trip can run from about five to seven weeks in total.
We offer two ways to work. The base camp service covers everything up to base camp and back, with our staff at the camp throughout. If you need more, such as high-altitude porters or support above base camp, tell us early and we will quote it in your written proposal.
Experienced rock and big-wall climbers who are self-sufficient on technical terrain and want dependable local logistics. Climbing is not guided: your team leads the climbing, and our staff run the camp, communications and support behind you.
1976 — Nameless Tower. A British team made the first ascent of the Nameless Tower, the needle-like granite spire that became one of the world-famous climbs of the Karakoram.
Since then — A big-wall destination. Great Trango carries more than 1,300 metres of sheer granite and has drawn the world's top big-wall teams ever since.
Airport welcome, hotel transfer and a first briefing on the climb, logistics and permits. The rest of the day is for recovery.
540 mA short mountain flight to Skardu, weather permitting. If flights are cancelled we follow the road alternative.
2,228 mFinal food, fuel, cargo and equipment checks, plus the official permit briefing at the Tourism Department.
2,228 mA long 4x4 drive along the Indus, Shigar and Braldu rivers to Askole, the last village, then on to the Jhola camp.
3,150 mThe first trekking day follows the river to Paiju, the green camp at the edge of the Baltoro.
3,450 mOnto the Baltoro Glacier, with close views of the Trango group and the Cathedral peaks.
3,700 mBranch away from the main Baltoro route toward the base of the towers and set up the expedition home.
4,100 mClimbing is self-led by the team. Our staff stay at base camp for the whole period with the kitchen and camp support. The length varies with the objective, the route and the team, usually between five and seven weeks in total.
Base campClear camp and follow the route back, with the towers behind you.
3,450 mThe last trekking day. Porters are paid and thanked before we rejoin the road.
3,150 mA long 4x4 drive back through the Braldu gorge and the Shigar valley to Skardu. Landslides can slow the road.
2,228 mFlight to Islamabad, weather permitting, or the road alternative.
540 mA buffer for weather, flights or road delays, and for a final meal and farewell.
540 mAirport transfer for your flight home.
DepartureNo. Our service is logistics and base camp support. Your team does the climbing. If you need extra support above base camp, we can quote it separately.
The standard plan is 38 days from Islamabad. Depending on your objective and the weather, the full trip can run from about five to seven weeks.
The Trango Towers lie inside the Central Karakoram National Park, so a trekking permit and park fees are required. We arrange them and the official briefing.
Summer. We usually plan the climbing window between June and August.
The fair price depends on group size, dates, porter allowance, oxygen choice and the level of high-altitude support. We prefer to understand your team first and then send a clear written proposal.
Everything required for a fully compliant, safe trek in Baltistan — some of it handled by us, some to prepare before you fly.
6 months valid Passport, Pakistan E-Visa, CNIC/ID copies.
Great Adventure manages restricted area & climbing permits, plus liaison officer arrangements (requires passport submission 8 weeks prior for expeditions).
Must explicitly cover Emergency Helicopter Evacuation and high-altitude trekking.
Altitude sickness (AMS) preparedness, fitness levels, and personal first-aid kits.