14/08/2024
Nestled along the Braldu River in Shigar in Valley at an altitude of 3000m, Askole is said to be the last settlement in Pakistan.
Its claim to fame:
Askole village is the starting point of the trek to Baltoro Glacier, Biafo Glacier, Chogtai Glacier, Panmah and Nobanday Sobanday glacier.
The Climbing and trekking expedition stay here for a night and arrange porters. Askole village is gateway to Muztagh Towers, Uli Biaho Tower, Paiyu Peak, Baintha Brakk and Latok Peaks, and many more.
It leads to an alpine paradise where four of the five 8000m peaks including K2, Gasherbrum I and Il and Broad Peak stand proudly, alongside
hundreds of unclimbed 6000m and 7000m peaks.
Reaching Askole from Skardu is a long journey that begins as a fast paced jeep ride on a flat road.
However, once the town of Shigar is crossed, the mobile signals disappear and so does the road.
What follows next is a seemingly endless journey through rugged terrain on a precariously steep road (dirt track), where one wrong move by the driver could mean death for all the occupants.
West Muztagh La 2024
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