Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad

   Arrive in Islamabad and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon obligatory briefing at the Ministry of Tourism of Pakistan.

2. Day 2: Islamabad to Skardu

   Flight to the city of Skardu – the capital of traditions. Legends say the city was once called Iskandria and was founded by Alexander the Great.

3. Day 3: Skardu to Askole Village

   Transfer to the village of Askole. In the morning, we take the jeeps and begin an unforgettable trip to the beginning of trekking (6-7 hours). The Shigar Valley is known for its many orchards. On the way along the Braldu River, views of Mango Guzor and Bakhor Das with summits of about 6000m are opened. Ascol (3050m) – the last bastion of civilization on the way to K-2, the first overnight in tents. Here, we meet our porters.

4. Day 4: Trek to Jula

   Trek to Jula. We start our first day of trekking early in the morning with porters. Following along the river Braldu, we pass the village of Askole, and in three hours, we reach Korofan (3100m), and in another two hours, we arrive at the Jula camp.

5. Day 5: Jula to Payu Peak

   Payu - this is a hilly walk, sometimes with a narrow path paved along the cliffs. The trail climbs up to the place overlooking the Baltoro Glacier. In the East – an unforgettable panorama of the Cathedral and Broad Peak towers. Camp Payu (3584m) is located in a small grove of willows and poplars, a stream with fresh water flowing through it. The journey takes 4-5 hours.

6. Day 6: Rest

   Day of rest.

7. Day 7: Payu Peak to Kobursai

   Kobursai (4000m). We reach the Baltoro Glacier an hour and a half after the start. This is one of the largest glaciers on Earth, stretching for 62 km and having an area of more than 750 thousand square kilometres. The glacier is covered with stones, so its movement does not require special equipment. Constantly gaining height for three hours, we go to the glacier's south side. Along the way, we see spectacular views of Paju Peak, granite towers of the Trango massif with the Tower of Nameless, rising to 6300m. Camp Kobursay (3900m) is in a flat sandy area at the glacier's edge. 5-6 hours of trekking.

8. Day 8: Kobursai to Urdukas

   Urdukas - the first two hours we walk on the moraine. From the opposite side of the Baltoro Glacier – a view of the Payu peak, Choricho (6648m), Uli Biaho, towers of the Trango massif, Cathedral towers and Biale (6670m).

9. Day 9: Urdukas to Goro

   Trek to Goro. 5:00. Easy hike with a great view to Gasherbrum-4.

10. Day 10: Goro to Concordia

    Concordia. 4-5 hours of the trek (4422m). As you ascend, Gasherbrum-4 (7960m) opens with Gasherbrum-2, peeking from behind its proper slope. More spectacular views await us in Concordia, from where we see K-2 (8611m), Broad Peak, Golden Throne (7316m), Meter Peak (6014m) and many others.

11. Day 11: Concordia to K2 Base Camp

    Day of trekking to the K2 Base Camp under the slopes of Broad Peak.

12. Day 12: Rest Day

    Day of rest. By prior arrangement, you can try to climb to camp-1 K2 (6000m, you need special equipment).

13. Day 13: K2 Base Camp to Urdukas

    Coming back to Urdukas, beautiful views.

14. Day 14: Urdukas to Kobursai

    Coming back to Kobursai. 4000m. It is located on a flat sandy area at the glacier's edge.

15. Day 15: Kobursai to Jula

    Coming back to Jula, beautiful views.

16. Day 16: Jula to Askole Village

    Coming back to Askole. (3050m) It is the last stronghold of civilization on the way to K2; we spent the night in tents for the first time.

17. Day 17: Askole Village to Skardu

    By jeep to Skardu. A trip of 6-8 hours passes through many picturesque villages. 

18. Day 18: Skardu to Islamabad

    Flight back to Islamabad.

19. Day 19: Departure

    Departure.