K2 Base Camp

The K2 Base Camp & Gondorgoro La trek will take you into the heart of the Karakoram range and experience the amazing Hushe valley.  This amazing adventure is one of the most challenging and scenic treks in the world walking up through the Baltoro glacier. Trek by the famous Trango Towers, one of the most difficult rock climbs in the world. You will have amazing views over four 8,000 meters summits, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum 1 & 2 (the largest concentration of the highest peaks on earth).  K2 is often referred to as the ‘savage mountain’ or mountain of mountains’ and this trek is a must do for all adventure seekers. Trek in and share the acclimitisation program with the K2 Expedition team.

K2 Location Map

K2 Base Camp Trek Area

Day 1
Arrival to Islamabad (540 m / 1,770 ft) and transfer to hotel

Day 2
Preparation day

Day 3
Fly to Skardu (2,228 m /7,309 ft) weather permitting.

Day 4
Rest day in Skardu.

Day 5
Travel by jeep to Askole (3,000 m / 9,842 ft)

Day 6
Trek to Jhola (3,200 m / 10,498 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Paiyu (3,600 m / 11,811 ft)

Day 8

Rest day in Paiyu

Day 9

Trek to Urdukas (4,200 m / 13,779 ft)

Day 10

Trek to Goro 2 (4,500 m / 14,763 ft)

Day 11

Trek to Concordia (4,691 m / 15,390 ft)

Day 12

Trek to K2 Base camp (5,100 m / 16,732 ft)

Day 13
Trek to Concordia Pass (5,585 m / 18,323 ft)

Day 14

Trek to Ali Camp (4,800 m / 15,748 ft)

Day 15
Trek to Khuspang (4,600 m / 15,091 ft)

Day 16
Trek to Shaisho (3,350 m / 10,990 ft)

Day 17

Trek to Hushe (3,050 m / 10,006 ft) and get jeep back to Skardu

Day 18

Rest day in Skardu

Day 19

Fly to Islamabad

Day 20

Day of leisure in Islamabad

Day 21

Transfer to airport for flight home

Included:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flight tickets Islamabad / Skardu
• Transport of up to 1 duffle bag of a maximum total weight of 20 kgs. during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 4 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Islamabad on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in double tents during the trek (single option at cost)
• Qualified support team including experienced guides, cooks and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee)
• Trekking permit and all fees and deposits required by the local regulations (e.g. line fixing, garbage deposit)
• First aid medical kit
• Satellite phone at Base Camp (available to members as a paying service)
• Garmin OutReach two-way satellite messaging system with satellite subscription
• World Sherpas T-Shirt
• Set of quality photos / films taken by our guides
• Trekking map and trip certificate

Excluded:

• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner in Islamabad
• Extras hotel charge (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal expenses during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks
• Additional nights during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek and at Base Camp (we can arrange a Pakastani SIM card and top-up card for you at Islamabad for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking equipment (see gear list)
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Pakistan entry visa fee
• Standard tips/bonus to guides and all staff

Number of effective trekking days : 11
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Maximum altitude: 5,585 m / 18,323 ft (Summit)