Saiful Muluk Lake

 

The Saiful Muluk Lake is situated at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Saiful Muluk Lake is sited at an elevation of 10,578 meters (3,224 feet) above sea level it is among one of the uppermost lakes in Pakistan.
The lake is reachable by a 14 kilometers road from Naran throughout the summer season. On foot, the trek from Naran to the Saiful Muluk Lake takes about 1-2 hours. The stream is crystal clear with a slight green tone. The clearness of the stream comes from the various glaciers all around the lofty basin which nourish the lake. The climate here is fair during day time while the temperature falls to negative degrees at nighttime.
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous Sufi saint Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is related with the Saiful Muluk Lake. It is the tale of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake. The impact of the lake prettiness is of such degree that natives believe that fairies come down to the lake in full moon.
The Guardian ranked the Lake Saiful Muluk as the 5th Greatest Tourist Spot in Pakistan. Mansehra District has had a prosperous tourism industry in the past because of its numerous mountain ranges and the Saiful Muluk Lake.

K2 Classic Trek

PILGRIMAGE TO THE THRONE ROOM OF MOUNTAIN GODDESSES

K2 Classic Trek

Grade: Strenuous

Eight days trek on 62 Kms long Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and then to the foot of K2 is the world’s most wonderful trek. It passes through the dense concentration of high peaks. Concordia, (4700 m) is the junction of Baltoro and Godwin Austin glaciers. Here, within a radius of few kilometers, 8 out of the 30 highest peaks of the world tower including K2 (8611 m), Gasherbrum (8068 m & 8035 m) and Broad Peak (8047 m). Rows of needle spires, granite towers, shining glaciated mountains and snowy domes encircle Baltoro Glacier. These features make it the greatest mountain scenery of the world.

We start our venture with a jeep ride to Askoli, the last village and the starting point of treks to Baltoro and Biafo glaciers. Thereafter we enter into the wilderness of ice, rock and sky for good two weeks Explore the mountain grandeur at Concordia for two days including a day trip to the base of K2 and retrace your footprints to Skardu.

Itinerary:

Day-1 Arrival Pindi.

Day-2 Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism Islamabad

Day-3 Fly to Skardu.

Day-4 Explore Skardu.

Day-5 Jeep to Askoli.

Day-6-12 Trek to Concordiavia Payu, Khuburse, Urdukas and Goro with a rest day enroute.

Day-13-14 At Concordia to explore K2 Base Camp and surrounding area.

Day-15-21 Back to Skardu by the same route.

Day-22 Fly to Rawalpindi.              

Day-23 De-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism.

Day-24 Fly home.

K2 GONDOGORO PASS TREK

K2 GONDOGORO PASS TREK

 Grade: Strenuous

The other route from Concordia leads south to the scenic Hushe Valley over Gondogoro Pass (5450 m) for return journey. Traversing over Gondogoro Pass offers the panoramic views of the ocean of lofty peaks including K2 from the pass and the exploration of awe inspiring Hushe Valley instead of returning by the same way. Hushe Valley is surrounded by breath taking views of glaciers and mountains like Masherbum (7821 m), K6 (7282 m), K7, Laila Peak, etc. This valley offers several short treks with magnificent views. This trek can also be started from Hushe and end at Askoli in reverse direction. Climbing Gondogoro Pass requires physical fitness and involves use of rope and ice axe.

Itinerary:

Day-1 Arrival at Rawalpindi. 

Day-2 Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism Islamabad.

Day-3 Fly to Skardu. 

Day-4 Explore Skardu.

Day-5 Jeep to Askoli. 

Days-6-12 Trek to Concordia via Payu, Khuburse, Urdukas and Goro with a rest day enroute. 

Days-13-14 At Concordia to explore K2 Base Camp and surrounding area. 

Day-15 Trek to Ali Camp. 

Day-16 After an early breakfast climb Gondogoro Pass and descend down to High Camp.

Day-17 Descend down to the base camp of Gondogoro Pass. 

Day-18 Rest day at the base. 

Day-19 Trek down to Gondogoro summer settlement. 

Day-20 Trek to Hush Village. 

Day-21 Jeep to Skardu. 

Day-22 Fly to Rawalpindi. 

Day-23 De-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. 

Day-24 Fly home.