K2 Base Camp Expedition

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16 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 3 more

The K2 base camp trek in Pakistan is one of the great hikes on earth. Trekkers follow a rocky trail that winds up the mighty Baltoro Glacier, passing through a colossal amphitheater of sky-scraping summits – including seven of the 19 highest mountains on the planet – en route to the base of the world’s second highest peak

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[16])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[16])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[11])
Breakfast
Royalty Fees
Airport/Departure Tax
Landing and facility fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick them with specific vehicles suggested by our clients

Itinerary

Duration: 16 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pickup from Desired Destination

    3 stops
  • 1
    Islamabad

    Guided sightseeing and shopping in Islamabad (508 metres / 1,667 ft.)

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Margalla Hills

    Margalla Hills National Park is a national park in Pakistan located in Islamabad Capital Territory, near its northern boundary with Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The park includes the Margalla Hills, which form the foothills of the Himalayas, along with Shakarparian Park and Rawal Lake.[2]

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Faisal Mosque

    The Faisal Mosque ( romanized: faisal masjid) is the national mosque of Pakistan, located in the capital city, Islamabad. It is the fifth-largest mosque in the world, the largest mosque outside the Middle East, and the largest within South Asia, located on the foothills of Margalla Hills in Islamabad. It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by the design of a typical Bedouin tent.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Skardu

    1 stop
  • 4
    Skardu

    Skardu (Balti: romanized: skardū, pronounced [skərduː]) is a city located in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. Skardu serves as the capital of Skardu District and the Baltistan Division. It is situated at an average elevation of nearly 2,500 metres (8,202 feet) above sea level in the Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar rivers.The city is an important gateway to the eight-thousanders of the nearby Karakoram mountain range. The Indus River running through the region separates the Karakoram from the Ladakh Range.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Askole

    1 stop
  • 5

    Drive by Jeep to Askole, a lovely little farming village. Camp. (3,039 metres / 9,970 feet)

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Askole-Jhola

    1 stop
  • 6

    Trek to Jhola. (3,170 metres / 10,400 feet). We enter Karakoram National Park and trek past a slope filled with garnets and cross a lovely bridge.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Jhola-Paiyu

    1 stop
  • 7

    Trek to Paiyu. (3,666 metres / 12,028 feet). Trek to this famous forest in the Baltoro Valley.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Paiyu-Khuburtse

    1 stop
  • 8

    Trek to Khuburtse. (3,800 metres / 12,467 feet). a fabulous campsite near a lake on the edge of the Baltoro Glacier

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Khuburtse-Urdukas

    1 stop
  • 9

    Trek to Urdukas. (3,950 metres / 12,959 feet). Camp amongst grass and lovely giant boulders, with amazing views of the Great Trango Towers

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Urdukas-Goro II

    1 stop
  • 10

    Goro II. (4,300 metres / 14,108 feet). Camp on the flat stones on the surface of the Baltoro Glacier with lovely views of the mightiest peaks all around, like Masherbrum, Cathedral, etcetera.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Goro II - Concordia

    1 stop
  • 11

    Concordia. (4,550 metres / 14,928 feet). Concordia must be the most famous campsite in all the Karkakoram. Incredible views of K2, Mitre Peak, Gasherbrum 4, and many more.

    24 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Concordia-Broad Peak base Camp

    1 stop
  • 12
    Skardu

    Walk to Broad Peak base camp (4,850 metres / 15,908 ft.) and camp on the Godwin Austen Glacier

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Broad Peak-K2 Basecamp

    1 stop
  • 13

    Walk up to K2 base camp and visit the Gilkey Memorial. Return to Concordia.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    K2 Basecamp-Baltoro Glacier

    1 stop
  • 14

    Follow the Upper Baltoro Glacier to Ali Camp (4,800 metres/15,748 ft.)

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Baltoro Glacier-Gondogoro La

    1 stop
  • 15

    Cross the Gondogoro La (5,585 metres / 18,323 ft.). Descend to Huisprung (4,600 metres / 15,088 ft.). Camp near a lovely lake

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 14

    Gondogoro La-Gondogoro Valley

    1 stop
  • 16

    Trek down the Gondogoro Valley to Saitcho (3,350 metres / 10,991 ft.)

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 15

    Gondogoro Valley-Hushe Valley

    1 stop
  • 17
    Hushe Valley

    Last day of trekking to Hushe Village (3,050 metres / 10,0007ft.). Drive beside the Hushe River and follow the Shyock and Indus rivers to Skardu (2,230 metres / 7,316 ft.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 16

    Hushe-Skardu

    1 stop
  • 18
    Skardu

    De-briefing at Tourism Department. Showers, laundry, shopping. Hotel. Back to Islamabad

    2 days • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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