Trango Towers Big Wall Climbing Expedition
The Trango Towers Big Wall Climbing Expedition is a 40-day trip to the most famous granite walls in the Karakoram, the Trango (Nameless) Tower and Great Trango, rising above the Baltoro Glacier.
- Duration40 Days
- DifficultyExpert
- ObjectivesTrango Tower, Great Trango
- Best SeasonJune – August
- Base Campapprox. 4,000 m
The Greatest Granite Walls on Earth
The Trango Towers rise in a cluster of granite spires above the Baltoro Glacier, with some of the biggest and steepest rock walls on earth. The Trango (Nameless) Tower, at about 6,239 m, and Great Trango, at about 6,286 m, are legendary objectives for big wall climbers.
We provide full logistics for your expedition: permits, flights to Skardu, the approach trek from Askole via Paiju, porters for your haul bags, and a well-run base camp below the towers with an experienced cook. You bring the team, the rack and the ambition.
Trip Highlights
- Big wall climbing on the Trango Towers
- Trango (Nameless) Tower and Great Trango
- Base camp below the towers at about 4,000 m
- Approach via Askole and the Baltoro Glacier
- Permits, porters and base camp handled by TGA
- Views of the Cathedral Towers and Uli Biaho
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Gear check.
Overnight: HotelDay 2–3Briefing and fly to Skardu
Briefing in Islamabad, then fly to Skardu (or drive the Karakoram Highway if flights are cancelled).
Overnight: HotelDay 4Jeep to Askole
About 7 hours by 4x4 jeep to Askole, the last village.
Overnight: CampDay 5–8Approach trek to Trango Base Camp
Trek via Jhola and Paiju onto the Baltoro and up to base camp below the towers.
Overnight: CampDay 9–36Climbing period
Acclimatisation, fixing and climbing on your chosen objective, with base camp support throughout.
Overnight: CampDay 37–38Trek out
Clear base camp and trek back to Askole.
Overnight: CampDay 39Jeep to Skardu, fly to Islamabad
Drive to Skardu and fly to Islamabad for the debriefing.
Overnight: HotelDay 40Depart
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
Overnight: —Climbing plans depend on weather, rock conditions and the strength of the team. Objectives are always chosen with safety first. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
- Hotels in Islamabad and Skardu
- Domestic flights Islamabad–Skardu–Islamabad, or road transport if flights are cancelled
- 4x4 jeeps Skardu–Askole and back
- Any climbing or restricted-zone permit required, liaison officer where needed
- Porters to and from base camp
- Base camp services: dining, kitchen and toilet tents, cook and kitchen staff
- All meals on the approach and at base camp
- Experienced expedition manager on the approach
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Rescue and climbing insurance (mandatory)
- Personal climbing gear: ropes, rack, portaledges and haul bags
- Tips for staff and porters
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Trango Towers Expedition?
The Trango Towers are a life goal for many big wall climbers. Our job is to make the logistics simple and reliable, so your team can spend its energy on the wall.
For a smaller objective or a first trip to the Karakoram, see the Nangma Valley or Charakusa Valley expeditions. Trekking friends can follow the same route on our K2 Base Camp Trek.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance, or browse all our rock climbing tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Experience
This expedition is for experienced big wall teams with multi-day wall experience and self-rescue skills at altitude.
Logistics
We handle permits, transport, porters and base camp. Your team is responsible for climbing gear and decisions on the wall.
Permits
Some climbing areas lie in restricted zones or include peaks that need a permit. Our team checks the current rules for your objectives and arranges every permit and briefing.
When to Go
June to August is the main climbing season, with the most stable weather usually in July. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Tell us about your team, objectives and season, and our team will send you a full logistics package and quote.
