K2 base camp trek
K2 Base Camp Trek is a trekking holiday in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan. The K2 trek offers one of the most breathtaking mountain vistas on earth. In a narrow area, four summits exceeding 8,000 metres are surrounded by hundreds of peaks of various altitudes and beauty. The view here is simply unparalleled anywhere else on earth.
The K2 base camp Trek journey starts from Islamabad. We take a spectacular mountain view flight or drive along the KKH from Islamabad to Skardu. We will spend two days in Skardu, then drive along the Shigar River to arrive at Johla camp via Askole village. Two-week trek from Johla will take us to Hushe village over the panoramic Gondogoro La (5,500m).
Optional rest days in Concordia, the confluence of the Baltoro, Goodwin Austin, and Virgin Glaciers, will bring us close to famous peaks such as K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II & I. The culmination of the trek is crossing the Gondogoro La to access the Hushe valley and begin the road journey back to Islamabad. With the logistical assistance of Balti porters, the walk combines natural and cultural splendours. This trek is a magical experience; therefore, let’s go on it.
| Departure/Return Location | Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad | ||
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram | ||
| Elevation: 5500m | Best Time: Mid-June to End-August | ||
| Duration: 21 Days | Zone: Permitted K2 base camp Trek |
K2 base camp Trek itinerary.
Day
01: Arrival Islamabad
arrival at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Day
02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather), if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day
03: Chilas to Skardu
In case of flight is operated we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day
04: Rest day at Skardu
Sightseeing in Skardu, final packing for the Expedition.
Day
05: Skardu to Askole
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabited place on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
Day
06: Askole to Jhula
Trek to the Dumurdo river, cross at Jhula (Jhula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)
Day
07: Jhula to Paiju
We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day
08: Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
Day
09: Paiju to Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
Day
10: Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day
11: Goro II to Concordia
After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Tent)
Day
12: Rest day at Concordia
Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip, 4 hrs up, 3 hrs down) after an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp and visit Memorial lunch at K2 base camp and back to Concordia (Tent)
Day
13: Concordia to Ali Camp
After an early breakfast, we will leave the Concordia for Ali Camp. (Tent)
Day
14: Ali Camp - Cross Gondogoro Pass - Khuspang
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 a.m. to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)
Day
15: Khuspang to Shaicho
After a couple of minutes of an easy walk we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m. (Tent)
Day
16: Shaicho to Hushe
After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
Day
17: Hushe to Skardu
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day
18: Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive to Chilas. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
Day
19: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via Babusar Pass. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay in the hotel at Islamabad.
Day
20: Islamabad
We will proceed for de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go on city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel at Islamabad.
Day
21: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
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More info about K2 Gondogoro La Trek
Services included as follows
- Trekking permit from the Gilgit Baltistan Council
Hotels:
- 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in hotel Naran (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Transport:
- Pick up from the group when it arrive and drop off at airport when the group Departure. Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu
- Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport for briefing and debriefing occasions
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 x 4 Jeeps:
- Jeeps from Skardu – Askoli-Hushe-Skardu
Trekking Food:
- Food (during the Trek ): we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
Porters:
- Carry on member’s personal equipment, foodstuffs and camping crew, etc. All porters insurance
- 16 Kg porter facility for members’ personal gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from the member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
Staffs:
- Guide Cook and assistant cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
- Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
- Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at the airport & at hotels
- Fess: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.
K2 Base Camp Trek Itinerary.
Day
01: Arrival Islamabad
arrival at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Day
02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather), if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel in Skardu.
Day
03: Chilas to Skardu
In case of flight is operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel in Skardu.
Day
04: Rest day at Skardu
Sightseeing in Skardu, final packing for the Expedition.
Day
05: Skardu to Askole
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabited place on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
Day
06: Askole to Jhula
K2 base camp trekking journey begins from Askoli. Trek to the Dumurdo river, cross at Jhula (Jhula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket); now, a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)
Day
07: Jhula to Paiju
We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day
08: Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
Day
09: Paiju to Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
Day
10: Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day
11: Goro II to Concordia
After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Tent)
Day
12: Rest day at Concordia
Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip, 4 hrs up, 3 hrs down) after an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp and visit Memorial lunch at K2 base camp and back to Concordia (Tent)
Day
13: Concordia to Ali Camp
After an early breakfast, we will leave the Concordia for Ali Camp. (Tent)
Day
14: Ali Camp - Cross Gondogoro Pass - Khuspang
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 a.m. to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)
Day
15: Khuspang to Shaicho
After a couple of minutes of an easy walk, we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m. (Tent)
Day
16: Shaicho to Hushe
After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
Day
17: Hushe to Skardu
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel in Skardu.
Day
18: Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive to Chilas. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel in Chilas.
Day
19: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via Babusar Pass. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay in the hotel at Islamabad.
Day
20: Islamabad
We will proceed for de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go on a city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Day
21: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
Please note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog. In case of flight cancellation, we will travel by road, and one night in Islamabad will be adjusted in the overland travel.
Services included as following
- Trekking permit from Gilgit Baltistan Council
Hotels:
- 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in hotel Naran (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Islamabad
- Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 x 4 Jeeps:
- Jeeps from Skardu – Askoli-Hushe-Skardu
Trekking Food:
- Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
Porters:
- Carry on member personal equipment, foods stuffs and camping crew etc. All porters insurance
- 16 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
Staffs:
- Guide Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
- Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
- Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Fess: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.
