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🏔️ Lukpe La Pass Trek – A High-Altitude Odyssey from Shimshal to Snow Lake

📍 Overview:

The Lukpe La Pass Trek is a legendary and remote high-altitude route connecting the Shimshal Valley in Upper Hunza to the surreal Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) region near the Biafo Glacier in the heart of the Karakoram mountains. Situated at an altitude of approximately 5,650 meters, Lukpe La is among the most dramatic and challenging mountain passes in Pakistan.

Traversing this pass offers a rare opportunity to witness a dramatic transformation of landscapes—from the dry, rugged valleys of Shimshal to the icy vastness of Snow Lake, one of the largest glacial basins in the world. This trek is ideal for experienced trekkers seeking raw wilderness, alpine majesty, and total isolation.


🌟 Trek Highlights:

→  🗻 Cross the high and rarely attempted Lukpe La Pass (5,650m)

❄️ Explore the remote Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) region

→  🧗 Witness the wild beauty of Shimshal Valley and Braldu Glacier

→  🐾 No villages, no crowds – total isolation and untouched nature

→  🏕️ Camp under some of the highest peaks in the Karakoram

→  🔭 Panoramic views of Snow Lake, Sim La, Hispar La, and Biafo Glacier


📅 Lukpe La Pass Trek Itinerary (15 Days):

Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad – Briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan
Day 2: Fly or drive to Skardu
Day 3: Drive to Askole – Gateway to Karakoram treks
Day 4: Trek to Namla Camp
Day 5: Trek to Mango Camp
Day 6: Trek to Baintha Camp – On the edge of Biafo Glacier
Day 7: Trek to Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo)
Day 8: Acclimatization & exploration day at Snow Lake
Day 9: Cross Lukpe La Pass (5,650m) – Enter Shimshal side – Camp at Junction Camp
Day 10: Trek to Shpodeen
Day 11: Trek to Shuwart
Day 12: Trek to Shimshal village – Warm hospitality and cultural experience
Day 13: Drive to Hunza – Overnight in Karimabad
Day 14: Drive to Gilgit – Evening rest and shopping
Day 15: Fly/drive to Islamabad – End of trek

⚠️ Note: This trek involves glacier travel, crevasse zones, and high-altitude camping. It is only recommended for experienced and well-acclimatized trekkers

🌟 Trek Highlights:

→  🗻 Cross the high and rarely attempted Lukpe La Pass (5,650m)

❄️ Explore the remote Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) region

→  🧗 Witness the wild beauty of Shimshal Valley and Braldu Glacier

→  🐾 No villages, no crowds – total isolation and untouched nature

→  🏕️ Camp under some of the highest peaks in the Karakoram

→  🔭 Panoramic views of Snow Lake, Sim La, Hispar La, and Biafo Glacier

📅 Lukpe La Pass Trek Itinerary (15 Days):

Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad – Briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan
Day 2: Fly or drive to Skardu
Day 3: Drive to Askole – Gateway to Karakoram treks
Day 4: Trek to Namla Camp
Day 5: Trek to Mango Camp
Day 6: Trek to Baintha Camp – On the edge of Biafo Glacier
Day 7: Trek to Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo)
Day 8: Acclimatization & exploration day at Snow Lake
Day 9: Cross Lukpe La Pass (5,650m) – Enter Shimshal side – Camp at Junction Camp
Day 10: Trek to Shpodeen
Day 11: Trek to Shuwart
Day 12: Trek to Shimshal village – Warm hospitality and cultural experience
Day 13: Drive to Hunza – Overnight in Karimabad
Day 14: Drive to Gilgit – Evening rest and shopping
Day 15: Fly/drive to Islamabad – End of trek

    What is included

    S#  DETAILS


    01:-    Airport pick and drop


    02:-    Accommodation bed & B.fast, twin bedroom in Islamabad and other cities standard air-condition rooms.


    03:-  Flight Ticket or transportation from Islamabad/ Skardu/ Gilgit/chitral or from these cities to Islamabad


     04:-  Skardu/Gilgit/Hunza Hotel (bed & breakfast)


     05:-  Two nights in Chilas/ Besham hotel (bed & breakfast) incase of flight cancellation.


     06:-  Jeeps Skardu/Askoli/ Hushe/ Skardu/shimshal/Chitral/Kalash or vice virsa.


     07:-  Wages, insurance, food equipment of cook


     08:-  Wages, insurance, food equipment of Assistant cook,


    09:-  Wages, insurance, food of Porter Sirdar


    10:-  Porter Payment, Low altitude porters.


    11:-  Baggage,75 kg (going time) and 50 kgs  (on return) for expedition 45 days or more and 25 kg for trekking group & trekking peak


    12:-  Full board camp food during trek & at base camp.


     13:-  Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, table , chairs and kitchen equipment


     14:-   Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.


     15:-   Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing of expedition members & Porters.


     16:-  Porters Equipments.


     17:-  Assistance in obtaining climbing permit and other documentations


     18:-  Briefing and debriefing in the Ministry of tourism


     19:-  CKNP fee: US $ 150/per member


    20:-  1000 US$ guarantee pollution fee.


    21:-  200 US$ environmental protection fund.


    22:-  Fuel, Tarpaulin, and Stove for porters.


    23:-  Kerosene Oil for porter and Members


    24:-  Toilet tent and shower tent


    25:-  Members will have individual D-4  in Base camp tents, and mattress for expeditions more than one month


    26:-  LO insurance or guide transport and hotel/ equipment and TA/DA.


    27:-  Royalty fee and additional member fee

    What is not Included

    S.#     DETAILS

     01:-  Sleeping bags, rucksacks and personal clothing.


     02:-  Medication, ground evacuation and helicopter rescue (US$15,000) of any kind.


     03:-  Room services, laundry charges, beverages and items of personal nature. Phone /communication


     04:-  Climbing food beyond base camp, equipment, high altitude Porters wages bills.


     05:-  Insurance or liability of any members.


    06:-  Tip to staff


    07:-  Custom clearing and forwarding agent’s charge.


    08:-  Food & drinks during stay in hotel (City)


    09:-  Transport to other cities or places out of itinerary


    10:-  Custom clearing and forwarding agent’s charge.


    11:-  Extra baggage charges during international or domestic flight


    12:-  Insurance or liability of any members.




    TERMS & CONDITION:

    Chogholingsa Trek &Tours promulgates its terms and conditions for any kind of trip, trekking, mountaineering, hiking, rafting, wild safaris and other services being operated so far by the company. The terms and conditions set forth will bring forward its limitations before any interested visitor advances for the programs alluded.

    What should our clients do for reservation of any kind of services provided by the company?

    40% of payment in advance should be made up 1 month earlier or as soon as the trip is confirmed, since it is a proof that you are sure to attempt the trip. It should be done as alluded so that the company can manage all the necessary documents, permissions and required field staffs.

    The full settlement of the payment should be cleared before the client proceeds for the trip or any kind of service at the arrival in Pakistan.

    The advance payment is not refundable in case of overturning the trip in any condition on behalf of the client.

    The advance payment is only refundable if the holding company shows any technical impediments regarding the trip.

    No refund is made for 40% deposit amount in case of delay arrival, no show or cancellation of trip for any other else reason.

    For any consideration regarding the terms alluded, a bilateral negotiation can be attempted between the hosting company and the client

    The advance payment can be directly deposited to our bank account through any bank in the world.

    1: REFUND:

    No refund will be made for 50% deposit amount in case of cancellation of trip for any other else reason. Having paid full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur refund in case if you want to cancel your trip. Still, cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed cancellation charge as advised below: –

    2: SUPPLEMENT CHARGE:

    On our holidays tour / trek packages, rooms or tents are provided in twin sharing basis. Thus, single room supplement charge will be imposed to client who does not have another tour participant to share room / tent with.

    3: INCOMPLETE TOUR:

    No refund will be made to clients who drop out from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.

    4: CLIENTS’ RESPONSIBLE:

    A tour / trek guide who represents Chogholingsa trek & Tours deserves all authority during your tours. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such case.

    5: IMPACT ON YOUR JOURNEY:

    We put our every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours,but it is must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Asian countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impact on your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before head is must to venture into journey.

    6:  TRAVEL INSURANCE:

    You must purchase comprehensive travel insurance package against medical, natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation etc. This is  suggested to all our esteemed clients.

    7: TOUR AMENDMENT:

    To make alterations of any trek / tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. But occasionally, you may be obliged to do so en route under certain circumstance for instance bad weather etc.

    8: PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS:

    All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visa, necessary permits etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs on the absent of essential papers and documents.

    9:  RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY:

    Your safety and enjoyment is our prime concern. We therefore carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble–free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, trip may be change under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

    10: FLIGHT DELAY / CANCELLATION:

    There is virtually possibility of flight delay or postponement for notorious weather in Karakoram & Himalayan Mountain regions of Pakistan which could be happened,  especially during off season, you’re highly advised to reserve extra days to prepare with some delays and avoid frustrating consequence. In case of flight cancellation pre-tour/post-tour, you need to meet your accommodation and food costs yourself.

    Chogholingsa trek & Tours puts every effort to ensure your comfortable traveling, but it is must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the other affluent countries, the Asian countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before beginning is must to venture into journey.

    →01  RESERVATIONS / PAYMENTS:

    A non-refundable deposit of $300 or 15% of the tour is required in order to make a reservation with the company. Total balance is due 3 weeks prior to departure. When price once fixed then any extra expenses will not be charged to the client

    →02  MODE OF PAYMENT:   Bank Transfer:

    Account Details


    Bank Name:-       Habib Bank Pvt.LTD.


    Account Title:-     Chogholingsa


    IBAN NO:-            PK73 HABB 0004767901352403


    swift code:-          HABBPKKA Or HABBPKKA476


    Branch Code:-      0476


    Branch name:-      Main Bazar Branch Skardu