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Our guides & team

The people who get you there and back safely

Every PMC trip is led by experienced local mountaineers and supported by a dedicated crew. These are the people behind your adventure.

Attaullah Shah

Founder & Lead Expedition Organiser

Attaullah Shah founded Pakistan Mountaineering Club to share the mountains he grew up beneath with travellers from around the world. He plans and oversees every trek and expedition, from Hunza valley tours to K2 base camp logistics, with a focus on safety, teamwork and responsible tourism.

Languages: English, Urdu

Senior Mountain Guides

Trek & Expedition Leaders

Our lead guides are experienced Gilgit-Baltistan mountaineers who know the Karakoram routes intimately. They handle navigation, glacier travel, acclimatisation and on-trail safety, and speak English so international trekkers are never lost in translation.

Languages: English, Urdu, Balti

Cooks & Camp Crew

Kitchen and Camp Support

A dedicated cook and camp crew travel with every trek, setting up camp, preparing fresh meals at altitude and keeping the whole operation running so you can focus on the walk.

Languages: Urdu, Balti

High-Altitude Porters

Load Carrying & Fixed-Rope Support

Our porters are the backbone of every expedition, carrying loads across glaciers and fixing ropes on passes like the Gondogoro La. We follow fair-treatment and porter-welfare practices on every trip.

Individual guide profiles and photographs are added as each season is confirmed.

Ready to plan your Pakistan adventure?

Tell us your dates and what you want to see. We reply with a tailored itinerary, a clear price and honest advice, usually within a day.