29-Day Pakistan 8000m Base Camp Trek with K2 and Gondogoro La

Activity: Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Meet and greet by the North Pakistan Adventure team and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Islamabad Hotel

Elevation: ~540 m

Meals: Dinner

Activity: Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Meet and greet by the North Pakistan Adventure team and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Islamabad Hotel

Elevation: ~540 m

Meals: Dinner

Activity: Drive from Islamabad to Chilas, a 9-10 hour journey via Naran and Babusar Pass. Alternatively, drive from Skardu toward Chilas along the Indus Valley.

Driving Time: Approximately 8-10 hours

Overnight: Chilas Hotel

Elevation: ~1,200 m

Activity: From Chilas, drive to Raikot Bridge (1-2 hours) and transfer to local 4x4 jeeps to Tatto Village. From Tatto, trek through alpine forest to Fairy Meadows.

Jeep Journey: Approximately 1 hour

Trek: Approximately 2-3 hours

Overnight: Fairy Meadows in huts

Elevation: Fairy Meadows ~3,300 m

Activity: Trek through the pine forest toward Beyal Camp as the north face of Nanga Parbat becomes increasingly spectacular.

Distance: Approximately 5-7 km one way

Walking Time: 3-5 hours

Overnight: Beyal Camp in huts

Elevation: Beyal ~3,500 m

Activity: Continue beyond Beyal toward the Raikot-side Nanga Parbat Base Camp (8,126 m) and return to Fairy Meadows.

Distance: Approximately 10-14 km return, depending on the established route

Walking Time: 6-7 hours

Overnight: Fairy Meadows in huts

Maximum Elevation: Approximately 3,900-4,000 m

Activity: Descend from Fairy Meadows to Tatto, drive by jeep to Raikot Bridge, and continue to Skardu.

Trek: 2-3 hours

Drive: Approximately 5-6 hours

Overnight: Skardu Hotel

Elevation: ~2,200-2,500 m

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Activity: After final preparations, drive by 4WD vehicles through Shigar and the Braldu Valley toward Askoli, the last major village before the Baltoro wilderness.

Driving Time: Approximately 6-8 hours

Overnight: Askoli Camp

Elevation: ~3,000 m

Activity: Our first trekking day begins along the Braldu River, passing the Biafo Glacier area before continuing toward Jhola.

Distance: Approximately 18-20 km

Walking Time: 6-8 hours

Overnight: Jhola Camp

Elevation: ~3,100 m

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Activity: Trek upstream along the Braldu River toward Paiju as the landscape gradually changes with the approach of the great Baltoro Glacier.

Distance: Approximately 19-20 km

Walking Time: 6-8 hours

Overnight: Paiju Camp

Elevation: ~3,400-3,500 m

Activity: Rest and acclimatization day with optional short walks around Paiju in preparation for the higher Baltoro Glacier.

Overnight: Paiju Camp

Elevation: ~3,400 m

Activity: Enter the spectacular Baltoro Glacier region, passing through the famous Trango Tower and Uli Biaho landscape.

Distance: Approximately 14-15 km

Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Overnight: Khoburtse Camp

Elevation: ~3,800 m

Activity: A shorter but spectacular glacier day crossing glacial terrain and climbing toward the famous Urdukas campsite.

Distance: Approximately 6-7 km

Walking Time: 4-6 hours

Overnight: Urdukas Camp

Elevation: ~4,050 m

Activity: Continue across the Baltoro Glacier with magnificent views of Masherbrum, Muztagh Tower, Cathedral Peaks, and surrounding Karakoram giants.

Distance: Approximately 11-12 km

Walking Time: 6-8 hours

Overnight: Goro II Camp

Elevation: ~4,250-4,300 m

Activity: One of the most spectacular days of the expedition, following the upper Baltoro Glacier toward Concordia, surrounded by the greatest peaks of the Karakoram.

Distance: Approximately 11-12 km

Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Overnight: Concordia Camp

Elevation: ~4,600-4,700 m

Activity: An unforgettable high-altitude excursion trekking toward the Broad Peak and Godwin-Austen Glacier region, visiting Broad Peak Base Camp (~4,800 m), Gilkey Memorial, and K2 Base Camp (~5,150 m). Depending on weather, glacier conditions, and group strength, the expedition may camp at K2 Base Camp or return to Broad Peak Base Camp.

Walking: Approximately 20-24 km combined

Walking Time: 8-10 hours

Maximum Elevation: ~5,150 m

Overnight: K2 Base Camp / K2 expedition camp

Activity: Enjoy early morning views of K2 before beginning the return journey, retracing the Godwin-Austen Glacier toward Concordia.

Distance: Approximately 12-15 km

Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Overnight: Concordia Camp

Elevation: ~4,600-4,700 m

Activity: Leave the main K2 route and continue toward the increasingly remote Gasherbrum region.

Distance: Approximately 7-10 km

Walking Time: 4-6 hours

Overnight: Shagring / Upper Baltoro Camp

Elevation: ~4,600-4,800 m

Activity: Full expedition day toward the Gasherbrum Base Camp area, visiting the base camps of Gasherbrum I (8,080 m) and Gasherbrum II (8,035 m). The exact camping point and route may change according to glacier conditions and the current expedition trail.

Walking: Approximately 12-16 km

Walking Time: 7-9 hours

Overnight: Gasherbrum Base Camp area

Elevation: Approximately 5,000 m

Activity: Return toward Concordia for an important recovery day after visiting the Gasherbrum base camps.

Walking Time: Approximately 6-8 hours

Overnight: Concordia Camp

Meals: Full board

Activity: Begin the route toward Gondogoro La as the landscape changes, approaching the Vigne Glacier and the Gondogoro Pass route. Crampons, harnesses, helmets, and glacier equipment are checked and prepared.

Distance: Approximately 10-12 km

Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Overnight: Ali Camp

Elevation: ~5,000 m

Activity: An early alpine start climbing toward Gondogoro La (~5,585 m, highest point ~5,700 m) with spectacular views of K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Laila Peak, Trinity Peak, and Chogolisa. The descent on the Hushe side uses fixed ropes where required. (Attempted only when conditions are considered safe by the expedition leader).

Walking Time: Approximately 8-10 hours

Highest Point: ~5,700 m

Overnight: Khuispang Camp (~4,600 m)

Activity: Rest day in Khuspang for recovery or security day to cross the pass.

Overnight: Khuispang Camp

Activity: Descend through the Gondogoro Valley toward lower elevations as the landscape changes dramatically from glacier and moraine to green alpine terrain.

Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Overnight: Saicho Camp

Elevation: ~3,350 m

Activity: Final trekking stage through the beautiful Hushe Valley, meeting vehicles in Hushe and driving toward Skardu to enjoy a hot shower, comfortable bed, and recovery dinner marking the end of the Karakoram section.

Trek: Approximately 3-5 hours

Drive: Approximately 4-6 hours

Overnight: Skardu Hotel

Meals: Full board

Activity: A full recovery day with optional activities including visiting Skardu Bazaar, Kharpocho Fort, or local villages, plus equipment drying, laundry, massage/relaxation, and essential contingency time for weather or route delays.

Overnight: Skardu Hotel

Activity: Airport drop and 1-hour flight to Islamabad, followed by transfer to the hotel for afternoon rest and meals.

Overnight: Islamabad Hotel

Activity: Rest day in Islamabad or security day for the domestic flight to Islamabad from Skardu.

Overnight: Islamabad Hotel

Meals: Hotel meals included

Activity: Departure from Islamabad with drop-off at the airport.