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The Barah Broq trip, maybe Pakistan’s most underappreciated trip, is a manageable multi-day hike that rises beyond 5000 meters and provides breathtaking vistas of K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum range (if the weather is clear).
Barah Broq is one of the best ways of seeing K2 in a relatively quick manner. Not only that, it also features quintessential Karakoram scenery and the chance to come into contact with communities that rarely see outsiders.
Above the hamlet of Barah, precisely between Barah Paine and Barah Bhala, is where the trail to Barah Broq begins , an easy, lovely route of 4-5 days the base camp of the Moses peak and back to Barah village. The highest campground is approximately 4800 meters, although in the event of severe wind. A final scramble to the summit of Moses Peak (5300) marks the end of the expedition. You can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of nearby 7000 and 8000-meter peaks from this location.
This incredible hike is only done by a few number of people year, which keeps the environment pristine and well-preserved. Barah Broq is by far one of the top hikes in Pakistan if seeing K2 and earning a 5000-meter peak notch are high on your list of things to do.
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
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Arrive in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Meet and greet at Islamabad International Airport; transfer to the hotel for rest and relaxation.
Sight Seeing in surrounding of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and Ministry for Briefing
Starting elevation: 2500 meters
Altitude gain: 650-800 meters
Sleeping at: 3150-3300 meters
The first portion of the hike up Barah Broq is pretty straightforward with little to no difficult terrain. There will be plenty of shade the entire day and the path is very well defined in all but a few places. The trail is frequently used by local shepherds as is evident by the many empty shepherds’ huts you’ll see along the way.
Starting elevation: 3150-3300 meters
Altitude gain: 850-1000 meters
Sleeping at: 4150 meters
Day 2 is quite different from Day 1. The landscape changes dramatically as lush apricot groves gives way to a narrow, barren canyon covered in juniper and wild herbs. One might even think they were hiking in the American Southwest. The difficulty of hiking also increases.
Depending on where you slept the night before, you could be gaining anywhere from 850 to 1000 meters meters in elevation. Most of it is gained over a single steep section directly after The Riverbank Camp.
Starting elevation: 4100 meters
Altitude gain: 600-800 meters
Sleeping at: 4700 or 4900 meters
A relatively moderate day of hiking with one final steep section if you choose to stay at High Camp. Again, the landscape changes quite profoundly as the dusty valley opens into wide meadows. Today, you will also start to see real mountains and glaciers.
Departing from The Courts Camp, continue walking up the valley. Like the second half of the day before, the terrain is mostly gentle but there are larger and more frequent boulder fields to cover. Luckily, there are definite trails that you can follow through the rockpiles. Opt for the ones that are closer to the river on your right.
At a certain point, you will reach a large meadow where you can see two cirques: one on your left and another on the right. Both host an alpine lake. The cirque on the right is where you’ll be camping for the night.
Starting elevation: 4700-4900meters
Altitude gain: 400-600 meters
Sleeping at: 4100 or 4700 meters
Summit day. Today is going to be a big one, but it’s nothing that a fit and experienced hiker can’t handle.
From High Camp, it usually takes around 3-4 hours to climb to the top of Moses Peak. If you start from Teardrop Lake, add on an extra 60-90 minutes.
You should plan to arrive at the summit before 9:00. The early morning hours are the clearest and offer the best chances of seeing K2. After 9:00, clouds often roll in and the weather becomes more unpredictable. A proper alpine start is required to arrive before this time. Set an alarm for 3:00 at the latest and depart by 4:00.
Those wanting to see the sunrise from the top of Moses Peak will need to depart very early in the morning. In the summer, the sun rises between 4:45 and 5:45
Time to head back to the village! Going down is much quicker and easier than going up. Depending on where you depart from – High Camp, Teardrop Lake, or somewhere further down – total walking time will be between 5-7 hours. The route is the exact same down as up.
Upon arriving in Brah travel to Daghoni Hotel, get ready for a delicious lunch in a local home or hit the road back to Skardu. Either way, feel free to relax a bit. You just completed a pretty epic hike!
Note: Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions and group preferences.
While single supplements can be pricey, they often reflect the reality of covering the costs typically split between two travelers. Ultimately, the decision depends on individual preferences, budget, and the value placed on privacy and independence while traveling.
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If Karakoram Highlanders cover all expenses from the start to the end of the tour, including accommodations, then booking pre/post tour accommodation may not be necessary. In such cases, travelers can rely on the tour operator to arrange accommodations for the entire duration of the tour, including any nights before or after the main itinerary.
If we fail to provide you the trip (completely or partially), under unexpected situations which is not in our control. ( landslides, flight cancellation, natural disaster) we would offer you alternative trip of similar interest and standard. If that doesn’t fit your interest, we will refund you the money deducting expenses till that point of the trip, but there is no compensation policy.