KUNYAN CHHISH EXPEDITION
🌟 Highlights
Climb the 2nd highest peak in the Hispar Muztagh and one of the most technical 7000ers in the Karakoram.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding glaciers and peaks, including Trivor, Pumari Chhish, Ultar Sar, and Hispar Dome.
Traverse the Hispar Glacier, one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Nagar and Hispar Valley.
A rare expedition – few climbers attempt Kunyang Chhish, making it a true badge of honor.
🏔️ Kunyang Chhish Expedition – The Ice Giant of Hispar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
Kunyang Chhish (7,852 meters / 25,761 feet) is one of the highest and most formidable peaks in the Karakoram Range, standing tall in the remote and wild Hispar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Ranked as the 21st highest mountain in the world, Kunyang Chhish remains a rarely climbed and fiercely challenging peak, ideal for elite mountaineers seeking technical difficulty, raw adventure, and majestic alpine beauty.
📍 Location & Significance
Located in the Hispar Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram, Kunyang Chhish is surrounded by icefalls, massive glaciers, and ridges carved by time and storms. With steep walls, knife-edge ridges, and complex glaciers, it has earned a reputation as one of the most difficult and dangerous 7000m+ peaks in the world.
Unlike the commercial routes of other high mountains, Kunyang Chhish offers pure wilderness mountaineering, untouched by mass tourism.
📅 Best Time to Climb
The ideal window for climbing Kunyang Chhish is mid-June to August, when the Karakoram weather is relatively stable and snow conditions are optimal for glacier and ridge travel.
🧭 Suggested Expedition Itinerary
Day 01–03: Arrive in Islamabad – Fly or drive to Gilgit/Skardu
Day 04–06: Transfer to Hispar – Trek to Kunyang Chhish Base Camp
Day 07–26: Acclimatization – Climbing rotations – Summit attempt
Day 27–30: Descend and return journey
Note: The itinerary is flexible based on weather, group experience, and climbing conditions.
🧗♂️ Who Can Join?
Kunyang Chhish is for highly experienced alpinists with prior ascents above 6,000 to 7,000 meters, technical ice/rock climbing skills, and strong physical conditioning. It is not suitable for beginner or intermediate climbers.
✅ Why Choose Chogholingsa Trek and Tours?
Decades of experience organizing expeditions in the Karakoram and Hispar Muztagh
Professional high-altitude guides and climbing staff
Full logistics: permits, porter teams, camp gear, base camp services
Cultural exploration in Hispar and Nagar Valleys
Emphasis on safety, acclimatization, and successful summits
🏕️ What We Provide
Permit arrangements & government liaison
Airport transfers, internal flights, and transport
Tents, base camp setup, kitchen and support staff
High-altitude porters (on demand) and guide support
Emergency protocol and communication systems
