Drifika Peak Expedition Overview
Drifika Peak (6,447m) stands proudly in Pakistan's Charakusa Glacier region within the Karakoram range. Known
for its technical difficulty, Drifika is considered one of the most demanding climbs among peaks under 6,500
meters in the Karakoram. The first successful ascent was made in 1978 by a Japanese expedition led by Akiya
Ishimura.
Included Services
- Liaison with the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for the permit process and the measurement of the
liaison officer.
- The process of import and export permits from the Ministry of Tourism.
- Clearance of cargo prior to the team's arrival and its storage.
- Welcome reception and meeting at the Alpine Club of Pakistan in Islamabad.
- Hotel accommodation and meals as per the hotels listed in the itinerary.
- All meals during the trek and at base camp.
- All road transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Porterage of 75 kg per person for expedition equipment and high-altitude food to Base Camp, and 50 kg per
person on return from Base Camp.
- Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent with tables, chairs, and camping ground
fees.
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
- Wages and basic kit for the guide, Sardar, cook, and assistants.
- Insurance for our field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
- Mail handling/forwarding to Base Camp.
- Reconfirmation of the air ticket.
- All expenses of the liaison officer.
- Pollution fee: $200
- CKNP fee: $68 per person.
Not Included
- International air ticket and airport taxes.
- Visa fee to Pakistan and personal insurance of the client.
- Cargo fee and customs charges for import and export.
- Sleeping bags, personal clothing, and climbing gear of any kind beyond base camp, including high-altitude
food and oxygen.
- Room services, laundry, beverages, personal phone calls, and soft drinks.
- Medications, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges (approximately $10,000), etc.
- Food above base camp for members and high-altitude porters.
- Porters and staff tips.
- Any other services not mentioned in the included services above.
