In 1982 a British reconnaissance bestowed the name Broad Peak to what was hitherto known as Flachen Kangri. The peak has two summits, the broad topped middle summit and the main summit. It was first climbed by H. Buhl, K. Diemberger, M. Schmuck and F. Wintersteller in 1957. The Austrians were the first ascensionists on Broad Peak in 1957, the route they followed on the west face is a steep broad ridge connecting the base camp to a saddle between the central and higher south summit. Our route approach to the base camp is from the Skardu town, which is connected to Islamabad both by air and land. The last village on the trek to the Baltoro glacier is Askole. The base camp is about six or seven days away.

The full potential of Broad Peak is finally being realized but there still remain logical routes for fresh ascents.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival Islamabad and made necessary arrangements
Day 02: Islamabad – Rest day and Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
Day 03: Drive to Chilas, 12 hrs. drive
Day 04: Drive to Skardu , 8-10 hrs. drive
Day 05: Sakardu – Rest day and Final Preparation for Expedition                                        
Day 06: Drive to Thongal, 8-10 hrs. drive
Day 07: Trek to Jhola, 7-8 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Bardumal – Paiju, 7-8 hrs,
Day 09: Paiju – Rest day
Day 10: Trek to Urdukus, 7-8 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Goro, 6-7 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Concordia – Base Camp, 6-7 hrs.
Day 13-40: Climbing Period of Broad Peak
Day 41-46: Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu
Day 47: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas
Day 48: Islamabad – Debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism
Day 49: Islamabad – Rest day
Day 50: Final Departure



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