Baltoro-Concordia-K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La Trek
K2 base camp over Gondogoro la is one of the best treks in the world. The trekking starts from the village of Askole, walking along the Baltoro Glacier to reach Concordia. Concordia is the heart of Karakoram Range, and center of a complex of some of the world highest peaks and many of the largest glaciers. On every side, within radius of 24 kms, rise up ten of the world’s thirty highest peaks, including, K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum peaks. Crossing the high pass of Gondogoro la and enter the other side of Karakoram in Hushe valley. The best trekking season is from month of June to mid of September each year.
DAY-01-ARRIVAL: Arrival Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. After short rest in hotel we will visit Ministry of Tourism and Alpine Club of Pakistan for Trekking Permit and Briefing (Welcome Meeting). Overnight stay in hotel. (B).
DAY-02-CHILAS: Drive to Chilas in air-conditioned van/coach/bus over Karakoram highways, along the River Indus. During journey we will make many stops for, Lunch, Tea, and photography of stunning mountain scenery. On arrival Chilas transfer to a good tourist class hotel for over night (B/L/D).
DAY-03-SKARDU: After breakfast in Chilas hotel, we will start our journey towards, Skardu, along the narrow gorge of river Indus. The Shahrah-E-Skardu is one of the most dramatic roads in the world. Following the narrow, dark, bleak and stupendously high ravine of the River Indus, from miles after mile. Never a blade of grass relieves the monotony of the hostile rock. Only the Jade green river, tumbling and foaming in stretches of white water, relieves the gray brown, sere, and unrelenting walls of boulders strewn rock, scree, and cliffs. We will make many stops for lunch, tea and view the stunning scenery of mountains. On reaching Skardu, transfer to a good tourist class hotel for overnight. (B/L/D).
DAY-04-SKARDU: Free day at Skardu for sight seeing of Skardu town. Skardu is the capital city of Baltistan, heartland of greatest assembly of mountains that stand on this earth. Shifting sand dunes 7000 feet above sea level from a pure desert beneath Skardu’s encircling snowcapped sentinel peaks, an almost perfect replica of Africa’s Sahara. One can visit the ancient fort of Kharpocho, lake satpara and Kachura. (B/L/D).
DAY-05-ASKOLE: Jeep drive to Askole village. The last human settlement before march up Baltoro Glacier to Concordia. The Askole village is the Pakistan highest and most remote village, famous for its gateway to Major Mountaineering Expedition and Trekking Expeditions in Pakistan. On arrival in Askole, overnight stay in tents. (B/L/D).
DAY-06-KOROFONG: After breakfast we will start our trekking. The trek beyond Askole enters the area that described as "the greatest museum of shapes and forms". The trek crosses erratically over the terminal moraine of the BIAFO GLACIER where it meets the Braldu valley. About 8 km after Askole the trek crosses the tounge of the BIAFO GLACIER, which look likes waves of ice and "gives the impression of a great storm-tossed sea, suddenly immobilized." Another 4 km we reach Korofong camping ground. O/n tents. (B/L/D).
DAY-07-JHOLA: Trek to Jhola, o/n in tents. (B/L/D).
DAY-08-PAIYU: Trek to Paiyu, o/n in tents. (B/L/D).
DAY-09-FREE DAY IN PAIYU: Day free to explore the surrounding area of Paiyu, O/n in tents (B/L/D).
DAY-10-KHUBURSEY/URDUKAS: Trek to Khubursay/Urdukas, o/n in tents. (B/L/D).
DAY-11-GORO: Trek to Goro, o/n in tents (B/L/D).
DAY-12-CONCORDIA: Trek to Concordia, o/n in tents (B/L/D).
DAY-13-FREE DAY: Free day to explore K2 base camp and surrounding area, o/n in tents (B/L/D).
DAY-14-ALI CAMP: Trek to Ali camp, o/n in tents.
DAY-15-KHEUSPANG: Very early in the morning, we will cross the high pass of Gondogoro (5480 M) and descend in the Kheuspang campsite in the Hushe valley.
DAY-16-SAISCHOO: Trek to Siaschoo, o/n in tents (B/L/D).
DAY-17-HUSHE: Trek to Hushe, o/n in tents. (B/L/D).
DAY-18-SKARDU: Jeep Drive to Skardu, o/n in hotel. (B/L/D).
DAY-19-CHILAS: Drive to Chilas, o/n in hotel. (BL/D).
DAY-20-ISLAMABAD: Drive to Islamabad, o/n in hotel (B/L).
DAY-21-ISLAMABAD: Visit Ministry of Tourism, Islamabad for de-briefing. (hotel).
Day-22-DEPARTURE: Transfer to Islamabad airport for fly to your destination
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