K2 Classic Trek

Ranked among the top ten classic hikes in the world, Concordia K-2 Base Camp Trek is a lifetime experience. The trek leads towards Concordia surrounded by a number of 8000 & 7000 metre high peaks including K-2 (the king of mountains), Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, Baltoro Kangri, & Chogolisa etc. En-route glimpses of some other famous high mountains; Trango Tower, Masherbrum Peak, and Muztagh Tower besides many tributary glaciers of Baltoro, will mesmerize you in the wilderness.

Many adventure enthusiasts believe that the beauty of the Karakoram Mountains is unique and beyond description. Starting from Islamabad; we head towards Skardu, the entry point of the mighty Karakorams. Driving by jeeps to Askole, a remote and last dwelling will be our first camping day.

Jhula and Paiju will be next campsites. Paiju, green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak, here we have the first views of the immense Baltoro Glacier. Urdukas an impressive campsite with a panoramic view over the Baltoro and to the dramatic rock spires on the opposite side of the glacier. Goro II, at about 4300m, is on the glacier where ledges have been leveled out for the tents; there are views of Muztagh (7,270m), Masherbrum (7,800m) and Gasherbrum IV.

We head to Concordia “the throne room of the mountain gods” as described by Galen Rowell, a famous climber and writer. Finally, we arrive at Concordia, the junction of Baltoro and Godwin Austin Glaciers with several other tributaries, serving as the base for the giants of Karakorams.

Itinerary

Day 1
Upon arrival in at Islamabad Airport, transfer to hotel. Half day city tour, 500m, Hotel

Day 2
Drive to Chilas (via Besham -12 hours & via Babusar Pass -10 hours), 1265m, Hotel

Day 3
Drive to Skardu (9-10 hours), 2250m, Hotel

Day 4
Final preparations. Optional visit of Kharpochu Fort & Budha, 2250m, Hotel

Day 5
Drive to Askoli by jeeps (7 hours), 3048m, Tents

Day 6
Trek-1: Askoli – Jhula (5 hours), 3200m, Tents

Day 7
Trek-2: Jhula – Paiju (6 hours), 3600m, Tents

Day 8
Trek-3: Paiju – Khuburtse (5 hours), 4000m, Tents

Day 9
Trek-4: Khuburtse – Urdukus (5 hours), 4240m, Tents

Day 10
Trek-5: Urdukus – Goro-II (6 hours), 4500m, Tents

Day 11
Trek-6: Goro-II – Concordia (5 hours), 4687m, Tents

Day 12
Trek-7: Rest day, Tents

Day 13
Trek-8: Concordia – K-2 Base Camp and back to Concordia, 5050m, Tents

Day 14
Trek-9: Concordia – Goro I (7 hours), Tents

Day 15
Trek-10: Goro I (Biango) – Urdukas (5 hours), Tents

Day 16
Trek-11: Urdukas – Burdumal (7 hours), Tents

Day 17
Trek-12: Burdumal – Askoli (7-8 hours), Hotel

Day 18
Drive to Skardu (6 hours), Hotel

Day 19
Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas, Hotel

Day 20
Reserve day or drive to Islamabad, Hotel

Day 21
Home bound flight, On board