Khosar Gang

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A short expedition to climb a 6,000m peak in the Karakoram

Introduction

Following expeditions in 2022, 2024 and 2025 we are returning to Khosar Gang for a fourth time in 2026. This climb has been added to the Jagged Globe programme in response to requests for shorter duration climbing expeditions to Himalayan peaks.

Some of the wildest and most dramatic landscapes on earth are found in the vast, rugged Karakoram Range, situated in Northern Pakistan. Remote and spectacular, the icy peaks and vast glaciers of the Karakoram offer unparalleled opportunities for adventurous trekking and mountaineering.

Unlike most Karakoram peaks Khosar Gang has a Base Camp that can be reached quickly and easily. This enables us to offer a 16 day UK to UK itinerary with a total of 11 days spent trekking or climbing the peak.

Join us on Khosar Gang

• Climb a 6,000m peak in 2-weeks.
• Previous expeditions in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
• Quick Tourist Visa application (24 hours turnaround time).
• Jagged Globe is a fully bonded tour operator/ATOL protected.

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Experience Required

To join the Jagged Globe Khosar Gang expedition you need:

• A good standard of fitness gained from regular mountain walking. Those who have ticked off a dozen or so Munros in winter conditions would be particularly suited to this type of expedition.
• Previous experience of remote camping and to have slept at no lower than 4,000m either in the Alps or the Greater Ranges.
• Previous experience of climbing 4,000 - 5,000m peaks (possibly in the Alps, South America, or Himalayas).
• Experience of using an ice axe and crampons on snow and ice.

It would be helpful to have:

• Experience of using fixed ropes for ascent and descent, including use of an ascender, and making multiple abseils / rappels using a figure of 8 device.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
2027 dates to be announced — Please register your interest

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go'. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel for Pakistan on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• Group airport transfers (unless Land Only).
• One in-country, return flight between Islamabad and Skardu by scheduled, fixed-wing aircraft (in the event of bad weather, road transport will be provided).
• A maximum of 2 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Islamabad on a twin-sharing basis.
• A maximum of 1 night full-board accommodation in a local hotel in Skardu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 11 nights' full board accommodation in tents. Where possible single tent occupancy will be available in base camp and tents will be shared on the mountain.
• Porterage of group equipment to base camp.
• Porterage of team members’ personal clothing and equipment to base camp.
• All road transport by private vehicles.
• All costs for a Jagged Globe leader, local guide, cook staff and porters.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Airport transfers for those joining on a ‘Land Only’ basis.
• Any additional costs associated with leaving the mountain early, for example extra hotel nights in Skardu/Islamabad having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• The cost of changing your International flight ticket in the event that your return to Islamabad is delayed.
• Porterage of personal equipment and food above base camp.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Islamabad.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Excess baggage fees charged by airlines.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Islamabad
Day 2:	Arrive Islamabad, fly to Skardu (2,250m), and Drive to Sadpara village (c3,000m) After an early morning arrival we will have a few hours at Islamabad Airport before flying to Skardu. We drive from the airport directly south for an hour to reach Sadpara village. Overnight camp. Those joining on a ‘land only’ basis should arrange their international flight from home to arrive no later than 05.00hrs today. Alternatively, you should arrive on ‘Day 1’ and we can book you an additional hotel night – please contact us for prices and booking.
Day 3:	Acclimatisation hike from Sadpara village (3,000m) Acclimatisation walk to 4,000m.
Day 4:	Drive to Sildi and trek to Base Camp (c4,000m)
Day 5 - 8:	Acclimatisation to Camp 1 (4,800m) The plan is to first load carry, then sleep at Camp 1 (4,800m)
Day 9 - 12:	Summit Khosar Gang via Camp 1 (4,800m) and Camp 2 (5,200m)
Day 13:	Descend to Base Camp
Day 14:	Return to Skardu
Day 15:	Fly Skardu to Islamabad
Day 16:	Fly home Those joining on a ‘land only’ basis should arrange their international flight home to depart today.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, internal flight delays, the availability of porters and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The Trek Leader and our local agent will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: August 2022
Total: 3 trips

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Leader Reports

• Khosar Gang 2025
  “The story of climbing in the Karakoram this summer was one of unusually hot and sunny weather. Long hours of warm sunshine and cloud free blue skies were pleasant for sunbathing in basecamps, but led to difficult trekking and...”
  report added 08/Aug/25
• Khosar Gang 2022
  “2022 Photo Gallery here. The first Jagged Globe expedition to 6046m Khosar Gang in the Karakoram recorded 100% success with all 8 climbers reaching the summit on the morning of 9Au gust. This expedition had been planned to take...”
  report added 12/Aug/22