Minglik Sar (6050-M) Expedition
Minglik Sar Expedition 2026–27 — 20 Days
Minglik Sar Expedition (also spelled Manglik Sar or Mingling
Sar, 6,050m) is one of Pakistan's most rewarding high-altitude climbing
experiences — and widely regarded as the most accessible 6,000m peak in the
entire Karakoram Range. Located in the breathtaking Shimshal Valley of
Gilgit-Baltistan, Minglik Sar sits at the southernmost extension of the Pamir
Mountains, offering aspiring mountaineers a genuine Karakoram summit without
the extreme technical demands of Pakistan's 8,000m giants.
The peak was first climbed in 1988 by legendary Pakistani
mountaineer Nazir Sabir — a name revered across the global alpinism community.
Although classified as a non-technical snow peak, the Minglik Sar expedition
demands solid physical fitness and a basic command of mountaineering
techniques. Slopes on the ascent range between 30 and 35 degrees, making it an
ideal progression climb for trekkers stepping into serious high-altitude
mountaineering for the first time.
Summit day involves a demanding 1,500m ascent and 1,500m descent
from base camp — rewarded by one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of
Gilgit-Baltistan. From the top, climbers look out across K2 (8,611m), Broad
Peak (8,051m), Kanjut Sar (7,760m), the Mustagh Range, the Pamir Mountains and
the sweeping high-altitude landscapes of Baraldu Valley and the greater
Karakoram.
Baltistan Adventure's 20-day Minglik Sar expedition is the
ideal choice for adventure seekers from across the globe — particularly
trekkers from the UK, Europe, Australia and North America –Latin Amrica –Italy-
Switzerland –Austria — looking for a challenging yet achievable Karakoram
summit in one of Pakistan's most remote and beautiful mountain valleys.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Islamabad - On arrival meets and assists at the airport and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel in Islamabad. | HOTEL | |
| 2 | Islamabad – Chilas - Overnight in hotel. | HOTEL | |
| 3 | Chilas - Karimabad | HOTEL | |
| 4 | Karimabad - Shimshal Village | HOTEL | |
| 5 | Shimshal – Wuch Furzeen 3365m Walk: 5-6 hours | 3365m | CAMPING |
| 6 | Wuch Furzeen – Arbab Purien 3931m Walk: 4-5 hours | 3931m | CAMPING |
| 7 | ArbabParien – Shuijerab 4350m Walk: 3-4 hours | 4350m | CAMPING |
| 8 | Shuijerab - Shimshal Pass – Shuwert 4735m Walk: 3-4 hours | 4735m | CAMPING |
| 9-15 | Climbing days | CAMPING | |
| 16 | Shuwert – Purien-e-Ben 3596m Walk: 5-6 hours | 3596m | CAMPING |
| 17 | Purien-e-Ben – Shimshal Walk: 5-6 hours | CAMPING | |
| 18 | Shimshal Village – Karimabad | HOTEL | |
| 19 | Karimabad – Besham/Naran | HOTEL | |
| 20 | Besham/Naran - Islamabad | HOTEL | |
| 21 | Islamabad Flight Out - We will transfer to the airport for flight back home. End of our services. | FLY OUT |
Services Included
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas – Skardu - Kanday
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Three nights in Skardu with full board.
- Local staff Wages, insurance, food and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 50kg each climbing members.
- Way down 25kg each climbing members.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
- Low Porters Equipment’s.
- Documentation fee
Services Not Included
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable after deduction of service charge U$D 300/-) it is now US$15000/-
- Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will pay according to the number of days spent at Base Camp.
- Trekking members and climbing members will come together. If any/some member split during the period then extra expenses will be charged according to normal price.
- JACKETS - Polar fleece jacket (wool sweater may be used but not recommended). Windproof / waterproof breathable jacket Gore tex or similar. Down jacket (optional but may be very useful during the cold nights and for trekking or mountaineering trips).
- PANTS - Regular pants (better if they can transform to shorts). Polar fleece pants (optional but may be useful during the cold nights and for trekking or mountaineering trips).
- UNDERWEAR - Long top and bottom (synthetic mid weight thermal underwear better).
- SOCKS - Regular cotton socks. Thick wool socks recommended for trekking or mountaineering trips.
- SHIRT - Long sleeve shirts recommended; in the highlands prevent from sunburn (also helpful when traveling to the jungle to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes).
- FOOT WEAR - Lightweight boots or shoes for regular traveling.
- HAT - Polar fleece headband, wool hat, or balaclava for the night, and sun hat with brim for the day.
- GLOVES - Thin gloves for regular traveling. Other clothing. Bathing suit and bandanas are optional but may be useful.
- PLASTIC BOOTS - Recommended for mountaineering trips on glaciers and above 6,000m (20,000ft), make sure they fit your crampons and do not hurt your feet.
- LEATHER BOOTS - Recommended for short mountaineering trips usually below 6,000m (20,000ft). They are also good for "Trekking peak" trips to high volcanoes.
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