Most of the walkers only come in Pakistan for this trek; everything is organized so that they are well acclimatized. Nevertheless, going from the sea level to 5000 m in a week can easily provoke altitude sickness.


Concerning Gondogoro La, the part that goes down towards Xhuspang is extremely steep, ropes are fixed, and you can observe all the equipment horrors: rope worn out, severe friction, 5 persons going down in the same time, etc…

 

Treks described in this rubric have all been walked by the author, itineraries are detailed daily, maps and pictures illustrate them. On no account these sheets will replace the experience of a local guide; they are complementary and should be taken as such! Never go alone, without warning anybody! The course of some trails might change from one year to another, landslides, mud slides are numerous enough.