K2 Base Camp – Guided TREK (All Inclusive)

Our guide(s) will receive you from the Islamabad international airport. Soon you will be transferred to hotels. On this day, our participants can relax and recover from their long journey. The international flights to Islamabad are mostly in morning time .
Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum etc.

Accommodation: Hotel

Domestic flight Islamabad to Skardu PK-451.Afternoon is free explore Skardu town. (Flight is subject to weather).

Note: If our fight is cancelled due to bad weather, we will start the drive to Chilas. This jounery take about (13-14 hrs.) drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway

Accommodation: Hotel

Full day for official formalities and final preparation inSskardu. Today we enjoy a free day in Skardu where we can visit the Bazaar and Khurpucho Fort etc.

Note: If our flight canceled on day 2 we will spend 8-9hours driving from Chilas to Skardu along with Indus River

Accommodation: Hotel

Today, our adventure begins in earnest! Our team will assemble early at the hotel and after breakfast, we will load up the 4×4 jeeps and begin the bumpy, dusty drive past to the end of the line village called Askole (also spelled Askoli); the gateway to Central Karakoram National Park. The journey to Askole from Skardu takes between 6 and 8 hours depending on road conditions. We will eat lunch en route.

We will set up our tents at a family owned campground and stay the night in Askole before starting the Trek tomorrow. Tonight is our first night in tents.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Jhula 6-8 hours of walking, 19.5 km

Today, our trek begins properly! We leave Askole in the early morning and enter Central Karakoram National Park.

After we register our permits for the last time at the park office, we continue on a mix of trail and dirt jeep track.

Today is not overly steep but it is long, so expect 6-8 hours of walking.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek toPaiyu 6-8 hours of walking, 21.28 km.

Early start with 5-7 hours of trekking. Hilly terrain, a few stream crossings and a mix of elevation gains and descents. The day can be hot, exposed to much sun, and dusty. Sunscreen and lots of water will be your greatest friend today! We may be treated to a rowdy Balti music session from the porters after dinner at camp.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Khoburtse 5-7 hours of walking ,14.3 km.

5-7 hours of hiking. After about an hour of walking, we will enter onto the Baltoro Glacier. We will be hiking along the mighty Baltoro until we reach Concordia in several days’ time. The terrain is hilly, rocky, and uneven, with a few scattered bits of proper trail.

The final obstacle of the day will be a river crossing (there is a bridge as of 2023) and the water can be quite cold– but it is manageable. Khoburtse camp can feel a bit cramped, but views are top notch and there is a beautiful waterfall nearby as well as fine opportunities for sunrise viewpoints. Toilets are basic.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Khoburtse 2-3 hours of walking, 6.3 km

Easy day, finishing after about 6.3 kilometers (2-4 hours). As we gain altitude, we are mindful not to push ourselves too hard or sleep too high too fast.

Urdukas is a truly spectacular campsite, and one of our favorites along the whole trek. Excellent views of Trango Towers, Muztagh Tower, and Lobsang can be seen directly from camp.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to GoroII Camp 5-7 hoursofwalking,12.3km

A special day today as we will be greeted by our first full views of the giant peaks of the Karakoram range. Masherbrum peak 7,821m Muztagh Tower 7,284m, Miter peak 6,025m and Biarchedi Peak 6,781m etc.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek toConcordia 5-7hoursofwalking,14km

Today we reach the “Throne Room of the Gods”, aka Concordia. 5-7 hours of pleasant trekking over the glacier, with more ice present than on previous days.

Amazing views of Gasherbrum IV, Mitre Peak, Broad Peak, Marble Peak, and of course, K2 can be seen from camp!

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to K2 Base Camp 6-8hours of walking,13.5 km

The trek from Concordia to K2 Base Camp usually takes around 6 to 8 hours. Today is a golden opportunity to see all mountains above 6000m ,7000m and 8000mpeaksincluding k2 (8,611m) Broad peak( 8047m) Golden Throne 7240m.Aftherwards we continue on the k2 Base Camp (5,135m)

After spending some time at K2 Base Camp, we stay in Broad Peak Base Camp for night

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Concordia 5-6 hours of walking,7.9 km

The trek from Broad Peak Base Camp to Concordia 5-6 hours of walking. Today, we trek back down the Godwin-Austen Glacier to the famed Concordia camp site the way we came.

We aim to arrive back at camp by mid-afternoon.

Accommodation: Camping

After all of our big efforts over the last week, today is a day to finally relax and soak in the s spectacular surroundings.

Midmorning, we head to the nearby glacier to put on our alpine boots, crampons, harness, and other gear in order to practice some basic climbing skills in preparation for Gondogoro La.

Over all this day is chill and there is lots of free time to relax at Concordia camp.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Ali Camp 5-7 hours of walking,11 km

5-7 hours of trekking over the glacier and pockets of deep snow, especially as we approach the upper end of the valley close to Ali Camp. Some of our porter team will be leaving us today with the pack mules, as the mules are unable to cross over Gondogoro La.

Ali Camp is set in an absolutely stunning location, though the camp is quite small and can be quite crowded if many teams are present. No established toilet facilities are present, which is something we are working to solve with the Central Karakoram National Park staff.

Wewill rest for the majority of the afternoon and early evening before setting off to cross the
Gondogoro La around midnight. We will have dinner early so that guests can catch a few hours of rest before we begin the climb.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Gondogoro La-Kuisbang 10-12 hours of walking,10 km,

7-10 hours of trekking– all depends on your pace. Our group will set off in the dark by headlamp around midnight. From Ali Camp, it is 4-5 hours of steady climbing to gain the top of the Gondogoro La pass.

Once atop the La, we can enjoy stunning sunrise views of every major peak in the area. We will be praying for clear weather of course! The descent from Gondogoro La into the valley below is done with the assistance of a series of fixed ropes. Extreme care needs to be taken on the descent (helmets will be worn) and all guests will be clipped into the rope from their climbing harness. Crampons should be carried for the ascent and descent.

Trekking from the top of the pass to Kuisbang Camp takes 3-5 hours, again depending on your pace. If the weather is clear, the group will be treated to incredible views from our camp of Laila Peak, located just down the valley.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Saicho 6-8 hours of walking, 18.7 km

6-8 hours of trekking. The first two hours are on glacier moraine before the landscape changes into green, hilly, easy trail. There are a few small river crossings and several steep, exposed sections to be expected as well. The landscape here could not be more different from where we started near Askole. It is green, lush, and there is no dust!

A beautiful, well-spaced campsite with multiple stream systems running through it awaits us at Saicho.

Accommodation: Camping

Trek to Hushe 2-3 hours of walking, 10.5 km ,

2-3 hours of trekking. We end the trek in the beautiful Balti village of Hushe. Here we will take a final cup of chai and say goodbye to our team of porters before making our way back to Skardu by jeep (5-6 hours, depending on road conditions)

We will have lunch en route to Skardu. Once we reach the hotel in Skardu, be prepared for one of the best showers of your life!

Accommodation: Hotel

Domestic flight Skardu to Islamabad PK-451. Afternoon is free explore Skardu town. (Flight is subject to weather)

Note:If our fight is cancelled due to bad weather , wewill start the drive to Chilas. This jounery
take about (13-14 hrs.) drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway

Accommodation: Hotel

Enjoy a freeday for exploring sightseeing and shopping.

Note: If our flight on day 19 is cancelled due to bad weather. We will spend 11-12 hours driving from Chilas to Islamaabad via Babusar pass 4173m.

Accommodation: Hotel

Transfer to Islamabad Airport for International flight.