Tirich Mir gets its name from the village Tirich where the peak is located. All participants will be managed by our professional guide for the whole trekking holiday. They will be licensed and recognized from Pakistan’s Ministry of Tourism. We cannot take the risk of waiting for another day in Islamabad for another flight for good reasons including complex airline booking system, tourist traffic flow in flights etc. Despite an initial period of unsettled weather they climbed in a lightweight semi-alpine style, establishing caches of food and equipment at 5500 meters, 6200 meters and 6600 meters before returning to BC on June 28. Am 22. Per Kvernberg, Arne Næss, Henry Berg and Tony Streather became the first people ever to reach the top of this mountain - … Land Transportation (Members) : Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu. The people living in the village are known worldwide for their hospitality. Tierlieb oder nicht, diese Entdecker-Tour ist für Jung und Alt geeignet. The first recorded ascent of the mountain was on 21 July 1950 by a Norwegian expedition consisting of Arne Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and Tony Streather. List 1 – Must Bring Items: Travel advice for EU residents from their home country to your destination country (Pakistan) can be found on the European Commission website. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Once you confirm your registration and make payment, more details including names and contacts numbers will be sent to you. 95-120 Euros (or equivalent in your currency) would cover this element of the total expenses. We will make sure that you sit and relax until we get you to the Tirich Mir base camp, from where your adventure kicks off. Gasherbrum III (7952m) Ultar (7388m) Passu (7284m) Diran (7272m) Spantik (7027m) 6000m plus Peaks. Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Guide, also available for members with appropriate charge. Breakfasts will include coffee, tea, cereals, eggs, porridge/muesli, chappatti/bread. These tough local porters belong to different villages of the surrounding areas and are mostly small subsistence farmers. Tirich Mir (also spelled Terich Mir, Terichmir and Turch Mir) is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, and the highest mountain in the world outside of the Himalayas–Karakoram range. Tirich Mir Main Peak was climbed for the first time in 1950 by a Norwegian expedition led by Arne Naess. Tirich Mir (Main) at 7,708m/25,288ft, is the highest peak in whole of the Hindukush range. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. The expedition was also accompanied by Professor Hameed Beg of the Karakoram Club (Pakistan) who reached an altitude of over 6,096m/20,000ft quite a feat in those times. Domestic Flight: Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu & Skardu to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary. One can rest, socialize, read, write, and photograph etc upon reaching a camp. Although this should not worry you as humans are reasonably gifted to become accustomed to high elevations, we must acclimatize according to our well-planned itinerary. Although we receive several guests for each fixed departure, we feel that it is important to mention it. Arzt), Beyeler Paul, Chevalier Daniel, Galland Pierre, Hunziker Ernst, Knecht Toni, Marchand Eric Gipfel: Knecht am 14. Two members, R. Hoibakk and A. Opdal, reached top of Tirich Mir East. Tirich Mir main peak 7,708m is the highest peak of the Hindukush Mountain range and was first climbed in 1950 by a Norwegian expedition which was lead by Arne Naess. Please only bring required items on the trek. ► Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers) Camp will be closed after breakfast and porters will get to work carrying supplies and luggage ahead of guests to arrive at the lunch site and prepare meals. Day 2 , Trek to the Ouwir high camp from Mashed - Tirchmir Hiking , June 2012Trek to the highest peak of hindukush rangeChitral , Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa , Pakistan Tirich Mir (7708m) is the highest peak in the whole of the Hindukush range. Rising 7,707 meters above sea level, Tirich Mir is the highest mountain located in the Hindu Kush mountain range. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list. ► Government licensed professional guide/leader (pre-requisite for Trek) So the peak stands just on the head of Terich valley. ► International flights (return tickets) They are helpful and friendly and will even help make your expedition a success. The requirements and fee for tourist visas to Pakistan is normally around 200 USD but for accurate information you should consult Pakistani consulates nearby. ► Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Land Transportation (Members): Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu. You can make sure of the trip status on this page. : Expeditionen an den Rand der Schöpfung | Steffens, Dirk | ISBN: 9783499623080 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. ► Climbing helmet List 1 – Must Bring Items: Minimum Group Participants and holiday Status The required number of participant bookings i.e. Above (8,000m) K2 (8,611m) Nanga Parbat (8,126m) Broad Peak (8,051) Gasherbrum I (8,080) Gasherbrum II (8,035m) Above (7,000m) Gasherbrum IV (7,925m) K1/ Masherbrum (7,821m) Chogolisa (7,665m) Spantik Peak (7,027m) Muztagh Tower (7,273m) Rakaposhi (7,788m) Tirich Mir (7,706m) Diran (7,266m) Above (6,000m) Lela Peak (6,986m) Piaju Peak (6,610m) Mingli Sar (6,050m) … Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs. ► Socks ► Warm hat We strongly advise that you contact and gain more information from your travel insurance company regarding road traveling coverage. An alternative etymology derives this name from the Wakhi language. To apply for a tourist visa, you will need a Letter of Invitation from our company and sometimes a duplicate (copy) of the “government trekking permit” for the group, processed by us. For more information please write us at info@karakorumexpedition.com. Tirich Mir casts a mesmerizing view over the Chitral. ► Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated) ► Waterproof jacket Travel Documents & Visa In order to apply for visas to Pakistan, you generally need a passport expiring later than (6) months. For example in UK, British Mountaineering Council offers good solutions. ► Sling (120 cm), List 3 – Optional: This route is available on Google maps. Iodine treated drinking water will be made available in the mornings, during breaks and while camping. ► Souvenirs. In order to reach your destination (northern areas), we will be taking a flight which is subject to weather as the valley is surround by mountains and requires high visibility for any flight to operate. 1977 Sommer Eiselin Tirich Mir Expedition Monnerat Raymond (Exp. You can get beautiful glimpses of the peak from Chitral’s main market. Most websites advice against travelling by road in Pakistan and some websites don’t seem updated. Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. ► Climbing harness List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. ► Crampons (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other). Leiter), Fahrer Heinz (Exp. This Chitral District location article is a stub. They wait for foreign tourists to arrive so that they can earn and compliment to their existing income while their kids look after their small farms. Book your Expedition from anywhere in the world with Rock Valley Tours Pvt Ltd. Stories of mountaineers and tourists falling to their death and never being found are quite common when it comes to Tirich Mir. The Tirich Mir is a chain of about eleven peaks with different routes to their summits. [citation needed] This valley begins at Soorwaht, where Tirich River meets Torkhow River from the west, up to Shagrom—the last permanent settlement of the valley. Der Norweger Per Kvernberg erreichte am 22.Juli 1950 im Alleingang den Gipfel des besagten Tirich Mir, tags darauf komplettierten … Obschon der Hindukusch ( der allerdings nicht zum Himalaya gehört ) Ziel der Expedition sein wird, macht sich bei mir sofort diese Faszination, von der Bernard Pierre spricht, bemerkbar. Contact us now to get the details. This can be used for other expenses including tips for porters and supporting staff. [2] Tirich Mir overlooks the town of Chitral, and can be easily seen from the main bazaar. ► Small padlock (for locking your bag) Guide (Leader) and Group Assistance Staff. Airport transfers will also be provided on the last day. ► Hiking boots You can get beautiful glimpses of the peak from Chitral’s main market. ► Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2) ► Warm jacket (down) zur Expedition: Die Kleinexpedition versucht eine Besteigung des Tirich Mir (7708 m, höchster Berg des Hindukusch), scheitert jedoch. ► Trekking Trousers ), Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping, Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves), Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below). The other nearby glaciers are North Barum, upper and lower Tirichs. Land Transportation (Staffs) : Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus / jeep) for All Climbing Guide and Expeditions Staffs. Rising 7,707 meters above sea level, Tirich Mir is the highest mountain located in the Hindu Kush mountain range. During the initial days of trekking, fresh vegetables are also cooked until they remain fresh. We will timely guide you step by step regarding visa applications and flight reservations to Pakistan etc. If you are traveling alone, you will be teamed with one of the other participants (of the same sex) for room and tent sharing. ► Miscellaneous (drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc at hotels). Tirich Mir West I 7487m was first climbed by a Czechoslovak expedition in July 1967, which was led by Engineer Vladimir Sedory, other members of the expedition were; Cervinka, I.Galfy, V.Smida and I.Urbanoric.The expedition did not use any oxygen nor did they fix ropes. Journey on Karakoram Highway is one of the best experiences in Pakistan for any foreign or domestic tourist, providing views of amazing natural environment and indigenous people throughout the road trip and never has any of our guest openly regretted traveling by KKH. All our potential guests are advised to read carefully and know the different elevations mentioned above for each trekking day. The crevasses are extremely dangerous and deep. If you do not like the odor of iodine, you might want to bring your own supply of bi-carbonate of soda. ► Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.) If you feel satisfied with the services of the guide, assistant(s), kitchen crew, you can contribute to the total tip. ► Underwear (normal and thermal) Bugge, Per Kvernberg, Henry Berg. 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On all trekking days, your guide will wake you up for warm tea or coffee followed by a good breakfast inside the mess tent(s). Karakorum Highway (In case of Flight Cancellation), We advise all our guests to read foreign travel advices on their respective country’s foreign office websites. In October 1907 Rubenson and Monrad Aas made an attempt to climb Kabru, but had to turn back a few hundred feet from the summit. Tirich Mir overlooks the town of Chitral, and can be easily seen from the main bazaar. Tirich Mir The Norwegian Himalaya Expedition | Næss, Arne | ISBN: 9784871871877 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. If yes, accompany us to Tirich Mir and we pledge that we will go the extra mile to help realize your dream. Porters will repeat the same “trek-earlier” approach for dinner preparations. In Wakhi, trich means shadow or darkness and mir means king, so Tirich Mir means king of darkness. The last village situated in Chitral District before the mountain begins is the village of Tirich. [citation needed]. These ambitions could not be realized until 1950 when sponsored by the Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Islamabad to Askole by bus / Jeep and to base camp by Porters / Mule. NORWEGIAN EXPEDITION TO TIRICH MIR, 1950 H. R. A. STREATHER FOREWORD Since 1907 when C. W. Rubenson and I. Monrad-Aas came very close to success on Kabru, the 24,000-foot south-western outlier of Kangchen- junga, Norwegian climbers have had several plans for Himalayan expeditions.