K-2 Base Camp Gondogoro la Trek provides one of Earth’s most incredible and loveliest mountain panoramas. In a small area, four peaks above 8000 meters are nestled beside hundreds of peaks of varying altitude and beauty. The scenery here truly cannot be matched anywhere else in the world. By a spectacular flight or drive along the KKH from Islamabad, we will reach Skardu, from where a seven hours jeep drive takes us to Askoli for weeks onward trek over the panoramic Gondogoro La (5500m) to Hushe village. Optional rest days at Concordia, the meeting point of Baltoro, Goodwin Austin, and Virgin Glaciers, will take us in close contact with marvelous peaks, including K-2, Broad Peak Gasherbrum II & I. The climax of the trek is the crossing of the Gondogoro La to enter the Hushe valley to take the return road journey to Islamabad. With the logistic support of Balti porters, the trek becomes a mixture of natural and cultural splendors. For a magical experience, let’s experience this trek.

Departure/Return Location  Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 5500m Best Time: Mid-June to End-August
Duration: 21 Days Zone: Permitted

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01: Arrival Islamabad

arrival at the airport and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
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02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather). If unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
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03: Chilas to Skardu

In case of flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
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04: Rest day at Skardu

Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.
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05: Skardu to Askole

After breakfast, we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
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06: Askole to Jhula

Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula (Jhula means wire Rope-Bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)
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07: Jhula to Paiju

We will resume Trek along the BralduRiver to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
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08: Rest Day at Paiju

Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
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09: Paiju to Urdukas

Begin the Trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
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10: Urdukas to Goro II

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
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11: Goro II to Concordia

After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Tent)
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12: Rest day at Concordia

Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down) after an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp and visit Memorial lunch at K2 base camp and back to Concordia (Tent)
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13: Concordia to Ali Camp

After an early breakfast, we will leave the Concordia for Ali Camp. (Tent)
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14: Ali Camp – Cross Gondogoro Pass – Khuspang

A very early start, as early as 2 or 3 a.m., to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)
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15: Khuspang to Shaicho

After a couple of minutes of easy walking, we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m. (Tent)
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16: Shaicho to Hushe

After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
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17: Hushe to Skardu

After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full-day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
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18: Skardu to Chilas

Early morning drive for Chilas. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
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19: Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. Upon arrival, Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
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20: Islamabad

We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
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21: Islamabad to Flight out

Transfer to airport for flight back home.

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Services included as following

  • Trekking permit from Gilgit Baltistan Tourism  

Hotels:

  • 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 01 night in Hotel Naran (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Transport:                

  • Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Islamabad
  • Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu
  • Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
  • Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 x 4 Jeeps:

  • Jeeps from Skardu – Askoli-Hushe-Skardu

Trekking Food:

  • Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)

Porters:

  • Carry on member’s personal equipment, foodstuff, camping crew, etc. All porters insurance
  • 16 Kg porter facility for members’ gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from the member on the spot, as per Porter rate per Kg)

Staffs: 

  • Guide Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and insurance

Camping Equipment:

  • Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

  • Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

  • Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
  • Fess: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
  • International flights tickets re-confirmations
  • Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in the given price

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
  • Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be paid according to the number of days bases.

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