Skardu Rock Climbing & Bouldering Course
Learn and improve on granite boulders and single-pitch crags around Skardu and Shigar with a qualified instructor.

Granite big walls and alpine rock in Trango, Nangma and Charakusa, with full expedition support. Run by The Golden Adventure (TGA).
Learn and improve on granite boulders and single-pitch crags around Skardu and Shigar with a qualified instructor.
Alpine rock climbing on the granite spires of the Charakusa Valley, around K7, Nafees Cap and Naisa Brakk.
Big wall granite in the Nangma Valley, the "Yosemite of Pakistan", with walls such as Amin Brakk and Denbor Brakk.
A big wall expedition to the Trango (Nameless) Tower and Great Trango, the most famous granite walls in the Karakoram.
The Karakoram has some of the finest granite on earth, from boulders and small crags to the giant walls of the Trango Towers. Valleys such as Nangma and Charakusa near Hushe offer world-class rock with short approaches and beautiful base camps, and far fewer climbers than famous areas elsewhere.
Our rock climbing tours provide everything except the climbing itself: permits, flights and transport, porters, base camp with an experienced cook, and help at every checkpoint. For beginners, our Skardu course includes a qualified instructor and all equipment.
| Climb | Days | Difficulty | Region | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skardu Rock Climbing & Bouldering Course | 7 | Beginner to intermediate | Skardu & Shigar | May – October |
| Charakusa Valley Alpine Rock Expedition | 30 | Advanced to expert | Hushe Valley, Baltistan | June – August |
| Nangma Valley Big Wall Climbing Expedition | 30 | Advanced to expert | Kande, Baltistan | June – August |
| Trango Towers Big Wall Climbing Expedition | 40 | Expert | Baltoro, Karakoram | June – August |
Beginners and improvers should choose the Skardu course. Alpine rock climbers will love Charakusa and Nangma, while the Trango Towers are for experienced big wall teams.
Expedition teams bring their own ropes, racks and wall gear; we provide porters, base camp and all transport. On the Skardu course, all climbing equipment is included.
The climbing season in the Karakoram runs from June to August, while Skardu is good from May to October. Some areas are in restricted zones or need peak permits, which we arrange. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
We provide a Letter of Invitation for your visa; see our Pakistan visa guide. Rescue and climbing insurance is mandatory for every expedition.
More questions? See our Pakistan travel FAQ, read reviews from our guests, or plan your trip with our team.
Yes. The Karakoram has some of the best granite in the world, from boulders near Skardu to the big walls of the Trango Towers, Nangma and Charakusa.
Not for the Skardu course, which is for beginners and improvers. The Nangma, Charakusa and Trango expeditions are for experienced climbers.
Permits, flights and transport, porters, base camp with cook and kitchen staff, and all meals. Teams bring their own climbing equipment.
June to August for the high valleys and big walls, and May to October around Skardu.
Yes. Rescue and climbing insurance is mandatory for all expeditions.
We can arrange permits and logistics for almost any climbing objective in Pakistan. Tell us your team, objective and season, and we will build a package around you.
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