Blatts Yaz Expedition
fromJoin the exhilarating Blatts Yaz Expedition to summit this 6,191-meter peak in Pakistan’s Hindu Kush Mountains, which offers breathtaking mountain views and valleys.
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeCamping, Climbing, Expedition Style, Mountaineering, Trekking
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Activity Level Strenuous
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Group Size Large Group
In Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, the Hindu Kush Mountains are a compelling destination that attracts adventurers with the Blatts Yaz Expedition. At its highest point, Blatts Yaz Peak rises to a height of 6,191 meters and acts as an imposing sentinel. It proudly claims to be one of the highest summits outside of the Karakoram region and one of the loftiest peaks inside the Hindu Kush Range. This peak, which is located close to the Ghamubar glacier in the gorgeous Darkot region of KPK, offers mountaineers and adventurers a seductive yet challenging task.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is graced by the majestic 800-kilometer-long Hindu Kush range with its untamed magnificence. It crosses the Afghan and Pakistani borders before coming together with the Himalayas and the Karakoram range in Pakistan’s northern regions. This area is home to some of Pakistan’s most beautiful valleys, such as the seductive Badakhshan and the charming Chitral Valley.
Adventurers are invited to join the Blatts Yaz Expedition on an amazing excursion deep inside the majestic Hindu Kush Mountains. In addition to the effort of scaling Blatts Yaz Peak, they will also experience the majestic majesty of towering summits, enormous glaciers, and the unspoiled splendor of mountain valleys here. This journey offers a potent fusion of adventure, natural beauty, and the opportunity to develop a close relationship with the extraordinary scenery of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Highlights
- Competitive rates for a peak in Pakistan’s untamed mountains that is part of the 6,000-meter club
- For logistical arrangements to and from the summit, a field office and permanent staff are needed.
- Itinerary based on the extensive knowledge and experience of our mountain guide
- Breathtaking mountain views throughout the expedition
- Karakoram Trails is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company
- Our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC) typically guides fixed departures.
- Private groups are always a key priority for us.
- Both guided adventures and unguided (alpine-style) climbing are catered to by our company.
- Both “base camp services” and “full board services” are what we offer.
- The subsequent High Altitude Support is available for an additional fee
- a. Personal High Altitude Porter (HAP) from Pakistan who will transport 20 kg of personal gear between camps
- Base camp lodging (single supplement)
- A complete base camp with a dining tent, restrooms, showers, and solar power
- All domestic/internal transportation
- Every domestic flight
- 50 kilograms (110 lb) of personal belongings
- All meals (B, L, D) while on the trek and at base camp
- Group satellite phones and emergency devices with a set calling fee
- Arrival and departure nights of two nights each in an Islamabad hotel (bed and breakfast only)
- Guides, cooks, kitchen workers, assistants, porters, etc. are covered by staff insurance.
- Pakistani cook with experience
- Kitchen personnel
- Porters for all supplies for the expedition
- Base camp solar power
- Generator of electricity (backup for high-voltage equipment)
- Airfare for travel abroad
- Fees for permits and royalties are based on the number of people
- Personal gear for climbing, dressing, and sleeping
- Equipment for group climbing, including rope, ice axes, snow bars, EPI gas and other items
- Insurance coverage for mountain rescue and evacuation is required.
- Food and lodging above base camp
- Any assistance beyond base camp
- Talking radio (walkie-talkie)
- Climate reports
- Cargo of personal items to/from Islamabad
- Visa cost for Pakistan
- $250 total in tips/gratuities for the staff, cook, and assistant(s).
- In Islamabad, meals
- Additional hotel stays following the ascent
- Insurance against lost travel
- All costs incurred in the event of an early wind-up or summit (additional hotel stays, hotel meals, and evacuation)
- Charges incurred as a result of delays that are beyond Karakoram Trails’ control (for cause majeure)
- Personal correspondence between Pakistan and the home country by phone, fax, and email.
Package Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | Price (PP) Including Flights | |
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June 20, 2025 - July 20, 2025
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Guaranteed
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$5,600
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N/A
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