Workman Peak (5885m)
Biafo Glacier (60 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (61 km. long) meet at the 5151 m.Hispar Pass to form one of the longest glacial systems outside the Polar Regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms; Hunza in the west with Baltistan in the east.
At the base of Hispar Pass on its eastern flank rests Snow Lake, a basin of ice (16 km. wide) surrounded by granite pinnacles yet to be climbed. Glaciologists have conducted various experiments on the lake and have found the ice to be approximately 1.6 km. deep. Some go as far as to say that Snow Lake represents the last of the original ice cap in the earth’s temperate zones.
The walk takes us past glistening clear lakes, bright spots of green grass, glorious wild flowers and the ever present vertical snow covered peaks hanging above to complete this dazzling scene. The next two days take us over the white covered Biafo Glacier to Snow Lake. We then make the exhilarating walk up to Hispar Pass continuously overwhelmed by the incredible views. Having reached the highest point of our journey atop Hispar Pass (5151 m.) we will have the opportunity to observe a unique vantage point: the summit of Workman Peak 5890m The return path will run through the 5151m Hispar La to Hispar Village.The green oasis of Hispar Village awaits us signaling only another day is walk before a jeep transports us to Karimabad, Hunza. First sight of the lush valley of Hunza is breathtaking and in some ways makes up for the nostalgia one feels after completing a long walk. We spend one night in Karimabad then we are off to Gilgit by way of the KKH.
ITINERARY
Day-01 Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Day-02 Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs
Day-03 Drive to Skardu 8-9hrs
Day-04 Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m
Day-05 Trek to Namla 6-7 hrs 3690
Day-06 Trek to Manogo 4-5hrs 3660m
Day-07 Trek to Baintha 5-6hrs 3990m
Day-08 Rest day in Baintha
Day-09 Trek to Napina 5-6hrs 4380m
Day-10 Trek to Snow Lake Hisper BC 4770m
Day-11/13 3 days for climb Workman 5890m
Day-14 Trek to Khani Bassa, after crossing Hisper Pass 5151m
Day-15 Trek to Yutmaru Glacier 4-5hrs
Day-16 Trek to Red Star 6-7hrs
Day-17 Trek to Bitanmal 6-7hrs
Day-18 Trek to Hisper village 5-6hrs
Day-19 Drive to Hunza by 4X4 Jeeps
Day-20 Full day explore Hunza valley
Day-21 Drive to Besham 9-10hrs
Day-22 Drive to Islamabad 6-7hrs
Day-23 Fly back
