The Trango Towers are a group of dramatic granite spires located in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas, situated in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The towers are famous for their sheer vertical faces, stunning beauty, and technical difficulty, making them a coveted destination for rock climbers and mountaineers.
The Trango Towers consist of several distinct peaks, with Trango Tower (also known as Great Trango) being the tallest and most prominent. It stands at an impressive height of approximately 6,286 meters (20,608 feet), making it one of the tallest vertical faces in the world. The other notable towers in the group include Trango Pulpit, Trango Monk, and Trango Castle.
These towers are renowned for their challenging climbing routes, which require a combination of technical rock climbing skills, endurance, and mental fortitude. The vertical granite walls present climbers with difficulties such as sustained cracks, chimneys, overhangs, and blank slabs. The climbing grades on the Trango Towers range from moderately difficult to extremely challenging, attracting some of the world's most accomplished climbers.
One of the most famous routes on the Trango Towers is the "Eternal Flame" on Trango Nameless Tower. First climbed in 1989 by a Slovenian team, it is considered one of the most difficult big wall climbs in the world. The towers also offer a variety of other challenging routes, each with its own unique set of technical challenges and complexities.
Aside from rock climbing, the Trango Towers are a sight to behold for their stunning natural beauty. They stand as majestic monoliths, rising sharply from the surrounding glaciers and valleys, creating an awe-inspiring and breathtaking landscape.
The Trango Towers have captured the imagination of climbers and adventurers worldwide, and their allure continues to draw experienced mountaineers seeking the ultimate challenge in technical rock climbing. The combination of their sheer size, technical difficulty, and striking beauty has solidified their reputation as one of the most iconic rock climbing destinations on the planet.
| Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
| Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
| All internal/domestic transport |
| All domestic flights |
| 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
| All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
| Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
| Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
| Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
| Experienced cook from Pakistan |
| Kitchen staff |
| Porters for all expedition supplies |
| Solar power at base camp |
| Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
| International airfare |
| Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
| Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
| Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
| Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
| Lodging and meals above base camp |
| Any service above base camp |
| Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
| Weather reports |
| Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
| Meals in Islamabad |
| Extra hotel nights after the climb |
| Trip cancellation insurance |
| All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
| Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure) |
| Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |
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