K7/Saraksa peak(6935-M)
K7(6935) is one of the speticular rocke and ice peaks .It’s located in Charakusa ,in last village Hushe of ,district Ghangche Baltistan.It’s absolutely easy access to Base cam as it takes 2/3 days from Hushe village .
It was first attempt by Japanies in 1984 consisting of 08 members ,but only four could made success among 08.
This peak is situated in the Saltoro and Masherbrum ranges. The nearby glaciers are Kaberi and Saraksa. Possible route to the peak is from Khapulo in Baltistan through Tagas, Dumsum and Kaberi glacier. Some maps show its height as 6,934m, while others show it as 6,935m.
It was in 1955 that members of Harvard Mountaineering Club Karamoram Expedition examined K-7 peak with a view to climbing it. In 1976, an eight member strong expedition of Fukuoka Climbing Club expedition from Japan tried their
Summary:
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Name of Peak:
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K7/Saraksa PEAK
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Elevation:
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6935-M(20900ft)
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Range:
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Karakoram
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Location:
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Hushe / Baltistan
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Best Period:
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June – September
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Base Camp height
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3650-M
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Altitude:
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35° - 30 N
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Longitude:
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76° – 28 E
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Ideal Duration:
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35
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First Ascent
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1955
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Camp required
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03
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Zone Type
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permitted
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Itanarary:
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Day
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Program
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Time |
Hight |
Over Night |
| 1 |
Welcome to Pakistan (Islamabad ) |
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500-M |
Hotel |
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2
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Flight to Skardu ,subject to weather ,Drive to Chilas
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12-13hrs |
1200-M |
Hotel |
| 3 |
Drive from Chilas to Skardu |
8-9hrs |
2450-M |
Hotel |
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4
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Drive from Skardu to Hushe village |
5-6 hrs |
3050m |
Hotel |
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5
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Trek to Shaicho
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3-4hrs |
3300-m |
Camp |
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6
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Trek to Spangser
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3-4-6.hrs |
3500m |
Camp |
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7-30
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Trek to Base Camp /Acclimataions/Climbing Day
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3-4hrs |
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Camp |
| 31 |
Trek back to Hushe |
6-7hrs |
3050-M |
Camp |
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32
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Drive to Skardu by jeep
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5-6hrs |
2450-M |
Hotel |
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33
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Flight to Islamabad ,subject to weather,Drive to chilas
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8-9hrs |
1200-M |
Hotel |
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34
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Drive from Chilas to Islamabad
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12-13hrs |
500-M |
Hotel |
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35
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Onward to yuor own Distinations.
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