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Do The Ultimate K2 Base Camp Trek
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Camping, Jeep Safari

  • Duration

    20 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

Description

Begin your journey with a flight to Skardu with spectacular views of the Karakoram range including that of Nanga Parbat. Attempt one of the greatest treks to reach the K2 Base Camp  and enjoy with splendid breathtaking mountain scenery all around you. 

  • Arrive in Islamabad expand_more
    • Spend the day in Islamabad finalizing trekking permits with the Ministry of Tourism and visiting the deputy chief of operations for a briefing on the trek.

    • Stay overnight in the hotel. 

  • Fly to skardu expand_more
    • In the morning, you will be taken to Islamabad airport for the PIA Boeing flight to Skardu. 

    • Reach Skardu check in free time.  Dinner Overnight stay. 

  • Explore skardu expand_more
    • Enjoy the free day in Skardu, Baltistan. The place is also called little Tibet due to its geographic closeness and historic links with Tibet and Ladakh.

    • Stroll through the narrow bazaar and climb up a cliff to visit the historic Kharpocho Fort.

    • Visit the turquoise blue Satpara Lake that is just a few kilometers outside the town.

    Meals and overnight stay at a motel/resort.

  • Drive Skadru to Askoli expand_more
    • Begin hiking east from Skardu and soon cross a small pass leading to Shigar- the valley of orchards.

    • Leave the jeeps at Askoli for a short walk to the camping site.

    Dinner and overnight stay at camp.

  • Askoli to Jhula nala expand_more
    • Breakfast and trek drive to Jhula , Have Lunch there and continue trek to Bardumal,  arrive at campsite, free time.

    • dinner Overnight stay.

  • Bardumal to paiju expand_more
    • Begin your day with a tough walk along a cliff to arrive at the new wooden bridge over Dumordo River. Get the first glimpse of Gasherbrum 4 and later reach the point where waters from the Paiju Peak divide themselves into four rushing streams. In the east, dominating the horizon, are the towering summits of Gasherbrum 4, Cathedral Towers and Broad Peak.

    • After negotiating scree and sand beside the river, arrive at Paiju (3,600 m), which is a picturesque campsite situated in a grove of willows and poplar trees through which runs a stream.

    • Arrive at Paiju campsite, free time. Dinner Overnight stay.

  • Paiju to urdukas expand_more
    • Spend the first-hour making the gradual climb towards the snout of Baltoro Glacier- a vast, turbulent sea of rock and ice, which is more than two miles wide and nearly forty miles long.

    • The first stretch of the walk on the glacier can be difficult as there will be small crevasses but there will be magnificent views all around you. The Cathedral Range and the Trango Towers will be visible now. 

    • Spend three hours walking across boulder-strewn ice, gaining height gradually until you reach a flat, sandy area of lateral moraine - the campsite Khobursay at 4,000 m. 

  • Urdukas to Goro 2 expand_more
    • Walk across the glacier’s lateral moraine for the first two hours until you arrive at the green pasture of Urdukas.

    • Cross side crevasses to traverse the medial moraine. This middle part of the glacier holds small streams of water rushing over clear blue ice.

    • As you proceed, Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m, the 14th highest peak of the world) peeps in the east.

    • Reach the campsite Biango at 4,350 m. Be mesmerized by the thrilling view of Masherbrum (7,821 m) to the south. 

  • Goro 2 to Concordia expand_more
    • Walk along the medial moraine to the incredible sanctuary of Concordia. 

    • Arrive in Concordia, lured by the classic views of K2 (8,611 m), which is the second highest mountain in the world. Concordia - the meeting place of five glaciers – is named after the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Within a radius of 15 km are 41 peaks above 6,500 m, almost half of them still unclimbed and unnamed.

    • Also visible from Concordia, clockwise from K-2 are: Broad Peak (8,051 m), Gasherbrum 4 (7,925 m), Baltoro Kangri (7,315 m), Kondus (6,760 m), Miter (6,060 m), Paiju (6,660 m), Crystal (6,260 m), Marble (6,175 m) and Angle Peak (6,860 m).

  • K2 base camp full-day excursion expand_more
    • Trek to the K2 base camp involving a strenuous 08- hour round-trip trek over snow, rock and ice.

    • Cross the crevasses of the Baltoro Glacier and then walk on the lateral moraine of the Godwin Austin glacier.

    • Chogolisa (7,660 m) will appear on the scene, standing guard in the south and hinting at the new crossing from Concordia to the Hushe Valley.

    • After 2 more hours of walking, arrive in K2 base camp at 5,030 m, which is normally occupied by five mountaineering expeditions during the climbing season each year. 

    • Spend time breathing in the incredible view. 

    • Descend to Concordia. 

  • Condordia to goro 2 expand_more
    • Begin the return journey to Skardu.

    • Trek downhill now to quickly reach Gore.  

  • Goro 2 to Urdukas expand_more
    • From Gore, it is five to six hours of the trek to Urdukas.

    • Stay overnight at the campsite. 

  • Urdukas - khoburzay expand_more
    • Walk down to Biango at 4,350 m.

    • Stay overnight at the campsite. 

  • Khoburzay - paiju expand_more
    • Stop on the downwards journey in Paiju. 

    • After reaching the campsite and taking rest, explore the surroundings if you want.

  • Paiju – jolu expand_more
    • Reach Jhla camping site on the banks of Baltoro and Dumurdo rivers.

  • Jola – askoli expand_more
    • Begin early morning to reach the trek head.

    • Cross Dumurdo River and then climb the Pari rock and arrive at Kurdophone.

    • Meet the Biafo Glacier, which flows from Snow Lake and crosses a plateau to reach Askoli.

    • Take a jeep to Skardu from here. 

  • Jeep drive to skardu expand_more
    • Enjoy your last breakfast in camp on this trek and bid farewell to your camping staff who pitched tents and prepared meals for you during the trek.

    • Board soft-top 4x4 jeeps for a bumpy ride through the Karakoram.

    • Reach Skarud and stay overnight. 

  • fly islamabad or drive to besham/ narran expand_more
    • Fly to Islamabad or drive down to the capital city.

  • islamabad city tour expand_more
    • Explore the city and take rest as well.

  • Drop to the airport expand_more
    • Drop off at the airport for departure. 

What's Included
  • Accommodation:  Twin sharing bases in the hotel and two sharing dome tents during trekking.

  • Meals- half board at hotels and full board during the trek.

  • Transportation. 

  • Camping facilities.

  • Pakistani Mountain guide.

  • Porters.

  • Cook.

  • Trek Permits, processing and payment to the Ministry of Tourism.

  • Invitations later for visa process.

What's Excluded
  • Any domestic/international airfares.

  • Personal trekking equipment.

  • Medicines and any other expense of a personal nature.

  • Expense due to the cancellation of flights.

  • travelling and heath insurance .

  • Covid19 PCR test.

Know before you go
  • Trekking Gear and Clothing:

    • While on an organized trek, it is best to pack all items for your trip in one large piece. The large piece must be a duffel bag (weighing not more than 12.5 Kg.) because duffels are easier for porters to carry. A small day-pack is suggested as a carry-on to keep items that you will use during the trek or while on the bus or jeep.

    • Luggage: Large duffel bag with a lock. It is not recommended to put your stuff in backpacks as the straps might get damaged while being transferred from bus to jeeps, jeeps to campsites and during loading and unloading by porters each day. A small padlock that fits through the zipper of your duffel bag is recommended.

    • Day Pack: Large enough for camera gear, cap, sunglasses, water bottle, jacket and other items you may like to use while on the trek.

    • Extra carry-on: For storing city clothes in Skardu.

    • Money Belt: A small fanny pack, money belt or around the neck passport bag is suggested for keeping safe your passport, travel documents and money.

  • Packing list for your Duffel:

    • Sleeping Bag.

    • Trekking Boots and thermal socks.

    • Camp Shoes.

    • Crampons.

    • Liner Socks.

    • Polyester Fleece/Pile Jacket or Pullover. 

    • Polyester Fleece Pants.

    • Rain gear.

    • Wicking Long innerwear (tops and bottoms).

    • Ski Hat.

    • Mittens or Gloves.

    • Brimmed Sun Hat.

    • Bathing Suit.

    • Toiletries.

  • Clothing:

    • With your knowledge of Pakistani culture, you are well aware of precautions to be taken while travelling through remote areas. Clothes for the trek should be durable, comfortable and easy to wash and dry. In good weather, you will spend much of your time in a T-shirt or medium shirt and outdoor trousers. You will need warmer clothes for the evening in the camps. Temperature falls rapidly as soon as the sun goes down.

    • Men could wear shorts once we are through the populated areas, i.e, the third day of the trek. Women are advised to use cotton shalwar kameez (loose long shirts and baggy trousers), the traditional Pakistani dress, as these are comfortable in the warm conditions and also appreciated and respected by the locals.

  • Check List:

    • Headgear.

    • Parka.

    • Wool shirt and trousers.

    • Sweater.

    • Cotton shirt and pants.

    • Gloves and Mittens.

    • Rain/wind suit.

    • Cotton and Wool inner garments.

    • Socks. (Cotton and Wool/synthetic)

    • Boots.

    • Belt.

    • Down Jacket.

    • Shalwar Kameez. (Cotton)

    • Spare laces for boots.

    • Miscellaneous Items.

    • Sunglasses.

    • Towel.

    • Washcloth.

    • Bandanna/Scarf for covering your mouth while riding in a jeep.

    • Water bottle with a durable screw top.

    • Sunscreen.

    • Headlamp with flashlight + extra batteries and bulb.

    • Insect repellent.

    • Swiss Army knife or a similar one.

    • Nylon cord for a clothesline.

    • Personal Medical Kit.

    • Pocket size sewing kit.

    • Lighter or matches for general use.

    • Wrist Watch.

    • Optional Items.

    • Thermarest. We provide close-cell matrices but you may want to supplement for additional comfort.

    • Stuff sacks of various sizes for storing your used clothes.

    • Toilet paper or travel pack of tissues.

    • An interesting book.

    • Notebook and pen for a journal.

    • Snacks.

    • Binoculars.

    • Camera, film, extra batteries, cleaning supplies and extra lenses.

    • Sports gear. (playing cards/Frisbee)

    • Water purification tablets.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 10 USD 3200 Per Person
Child
0 To 0 USD 0 Per Person

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