Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
F-6 Markaz - Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey.
Fly to Skardu
Spend free day in Skardu
Drive to Askole village
Trek to Jhola via the snout of Biafo Glacier
Shigar Valley - After completion of necessary supplies list and equipment the porters will load up for the trek ahead to Jhola. The valley is gateway to Biafo glacier that flow over fifty kms from Hispar La to Braldu. The participants will experience the moraine walking as the snout of the glacier is crossed and they will descend to lunch spot beside the Korofon river.
The route will take us the confluence of rivers of Braldu and Domordo. The former trail is not taken for the trek and instead a newer trail will lead us to go upstream where the participants will cross the river by bridge. On the other side of the bridge the participants will descend to the edge of Braldu river and will follow the river bank to reach the camp at Jhola.
Trek to Paiju
Shigar Valley - On this day of our K2 base camp trek the participants will follow the Braldu gorge, along the bank of Braldu river. The participants will be able to view astonishing rocks of Trango Tower and Cathedral Peak. The participants should prevent themselves from possible sun burns and during this day as the walking conditions can be very dry and hot.
Several streams from glacier flow down into the valley and on the way the participants will have to use river crossing shoes depending on the water levels. The participants will be able to spot the snout of Baltoro Glacier on a clear day. On this day the participants will end their day by climbing away from the river to camp at Paiju, the last camp where you will see trees until for a while.
Acclimatize and rest in Paiju
Shigar Valley - The participants will spend the day at Paiju Camp for acclimatization and rest. However the porters will take their time to bake themselves bread for next week on the glacier. Acclimatization walk can also be taken towards Paiju Peak base camp on this day.
Trek to Khoburtse
Shigar Valley - On this day the walking will get tough however the scenery will become amazing with each step taken onto the snout of Baltoro Glacier. The trail has continuous up and down climbs on the glacial moraine, although the trail is quite safe but it is highly recommended to be careful at all times. The participants will experience the stunning views as they move ahead; the views of Trango Tower and Uli Biaho. The participants are required to go across the glacier to Liligo. From this point the participants will follow a rocky trail which is along the edge of the Baltoro or sometimes to Khoburtse, the side of the glacier where camp will be made.
Trek to Urdukus
Trek to Goro II
Shigar Valley - On this day of our K2 base camp trek, the participants will be walking in the middle of the glacier. The medial moraine will be followed, to the south we will get the views of Masherbrum (7821m). The participants will be climbing up and down on the rocky moraine and as the participants move ahead they will walk pass massive ice seracs.
This will be the first night stay camp on Baltoro Glacier at Goro II, it is the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Younghusband. The temperature may drop dramatically. Masherbrum and Muztagh Tower will be uncovered for the sight.On this day of our K2 base camp trek, the participants will be walking in the middle of the glacier. The medial moraine will be followed, to the south we will get the views of Masherbrum (7821m). The participants will be climbing up and down on the rocky moraine and as the participants move ahead they will walk pass massive ice seracs.
This will be the first night stay camp on Baltoro Glacier at Goro II, it is the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Younghusband. The temperature may drop dramatically. Masherbrum and Muztagh Tower will be uncovered for the sight.
Trek to Concordia - first view of K2
Shigar Valley - On this day of the K2 base camp trek, the participants will reach Concordia after continuously walking up the moraine, on the way more and more high snowcapped peaks will appear, the culmination for the sighting of K2 will be experienced on this day. Other peaks that can be seen include Broad Peak, Mitre Peak, Gasherbrum, Sia Kangri and many more.
Trek to Broad Peak BC, Gilkey Memorial & K2 Base Camp
Trek back to Concordia and rest
Trek to Ali Camp
Trek to Khuispang over Gondogoro La
Trek to Saicho
Trek to Hushe and drive to Skardu town
Fly to Islamabad
Islamabad - On this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Skardu to Islamabad airport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad.
The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. Incase of flight cancellation, you will drive to Chilas for overnight. It takes eight to ten hours by a vehicle.
Contingency days for flight cancellation
Islamabad - This day is allocated for any potential delays in case the domestic flight does not operate the previous day. Our guests will depart early morning from Chilas to Islamabad which can take up to ten hours. However it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic flight. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.
Fly to home country
Islamabad - One of our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport.
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) waste management fees
- Lunch
- All domestic flights and road transfers including airport transfers
- Dinner
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- Breakfast
- Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
- Insurance of porters, cook, guide and staff (government requirement)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Porter for personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (8kgs)
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet)
K2 and Gondogoro La Trek is considered to be one of the toughest and most rewarding treks in the world. The beautiful circular trek presents an experience of a lifetime covering the journey upto K2 base camp via Baltoro Glacier and Concordia. The highlight of the trek is Gondogoro La pass which is a high mountain pass allowing visitors to view four eight-thousander peaks of the Karakoram range from one point. It presents mesmerizing views of the beautiful mountains in the region like K2, Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Gasherbrums, Trango Towers, Muztagh, Chogolisa and many others en route Gongodoro La Pass down to Hushe Valley.
If you cancel at least 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.