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The Latok Expedition refers to a series of attempts by mountaineers to summit the challenging and formidable Latok mountain in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas. Latok is located in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan, which is part of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Latok mountain is known for its technical difficulty, steep faces, and unpredictable weather conditions, making it a highly sought-after and prestigious climb in the mountaineering community. The peak has three main summits: Latok I, Latok II, and Latok III, with Latok I being the highest at an elevation of approximately 7,145 meters (23,442 feet). The first notable attempt to climb Latok was in 1978 when an American team tried to reach the summit of Latok I via the unclimbed North Ridge. Despite their extensive efforts, they were unsuccessful. Since then, numerous expeditions from different countries and experienced climbers have made attempts on the mountain, but success has been elusive. The Latok Expedition is known for its technical challenges, including steep ice and rock faces, difficult mixed climbing, and treacherous weather conditions. The climbers face significant risks, including avalanches, rockfall, crevasses, and extreme altitude. The allure of the Latok Expedition lies in the combination of physical endurance, technical expertise, and mental fortitude required to tackle the mountain. Many climbers consider it one of the last great unclimbed peaks in the world. Despite the numerous attempts, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Latok remains unsummitted, making it a coveted and ongoing challenge for the mountaineering community.

Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.

Fly to Skardu via PK-451 ( In case weather not support Drive from Islamabad - Chilas

Breifing at ministry of tourism

Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.

trek to Askole

trek to Namla

trek to Mango

Latok Base camp

Climbing

Trek back from Mango to Namla

Trek back to askole

Trek back to skardu

trek back to chilas

Drive back to isalamabad

Departure from Islamabad

Services Include
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)
Services Exclude
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
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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