Drifika Peak Climbing Expedition (6447m)

Day 1 – Arrival in Islamabad Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, followed by transfer to the hotel. Expedition briefing and initial equipment check. Day 2 – Islamabad to Skardu Flight from Islamabad to Skardu, subject to weather conditions. Transfer to the hotel and rest. Day 3 – Skardu Preparation Day Final expedition preparations, equipment inspection, permits and other necessary formalities. Day 4 – Skardu to Kanday Drive from Skardu to Kanday Village, the starting point of the trek toward Nangma Valley. Day 5 – Kanday to Mingulo Broq Begin the trek from Kanday toward Mingulo Broq, following the approach into Nangma Valley. Day 6 – Mingulo Broq to Drifika Base Camp Continue trekking through Nangma Valley to Drifika Base Camp. Establish camp and organize climbing equipment. Day 7 – Acclimatization at Base Camp Rest and acclimatization at Base Camp. A short hike may be undertaken around the surrounding area. Day 8 – Acclimatization Climb Climb to a higher elevation above Base Camp for acclimatization and climbing practice before returning to Base Camp. Day 9 – Rest & Route Preparation Rest and recovery at Base Camp. Review weather and route conditions and prepare equipment for the climbing rotation. Day 10 – Base Camp to Camp I Begin the climbing rotation and ascend toward Camp I. Establish or occupy Camp I according to route conditions. Day 11 – Acclimatization at Camp I Continue acclimatization above Camp I. The team climbs higher where conditions permit before returning to Camp I or a suitable lower camp. Day 12 – Camp I to Base Camp Descend to Base Camp for rest and recovery. Final preparations begin for the summit rotation. Day 13 – Base Camp to Camp I Start the final summit rotation and ascend from Base Camp to Camp I. Day 14 – Camp I to Camp II / High Camp Continue climbing toward Camp II or the highest suitable camp established on the route. Prepare for the summit attempt. Day 15 – Summit Attempt – Drifika Peak (6,447m) Early morning summit attempt. The team climbs toward the summit of Drifika Peak at 6,447m. After the summit attempt, descend toward the higher camp as conditions allow. Summit success is dependent on weather, route conditions and the physical condition of the climbing team. Day 16 – High Camp to Base Camp Descend from the higher camp to Drifika Base Camp and recover after the summit attempt. Day 17 – Drifika Base Camp to Kanday Pack the expedition equipment and trek back through Nangma Valley to Kanday Village. Day 18 – Kanday to Skardu Drive from Kanday to Skardu. Transfer to the hotel and rest. Day 19 – Skardu to Islamabad Flight from Skardu to Islamabad, subject to weather and flight operations. Transfer to the hotel. Day 20 – Contingency Day Reserve day for possible weather, flight or road delays. If no contingency is required, enjoy a free day in Islamabad. Day 21 – Departure from Islamabad Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your onward international flight. End of the Drifika Peak Climbing Expedition.