K2 Base camp Gondogoro La Trek Expedition
K2 Base Camp sits at the bottom of K2, the world's second-tallest peak, in Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains. This famous trek gives adventurers a chance to see the breathtaking world of high-altitude climbing up close. The journey to K2 Base Camp is one of the toughest treks on Earth. It starts in Askole, a remote village in Pakistan's Baltistan region. From here, trekkers follow the wild Braldu River, crossing glaciers, rocky valleys, and rugged trails that test their strength. As you climb higher, the views become more spectacular—glittering glaciers, icy rivers, and towering peaks surround you. The star of the show is K2 itself, a perfect pyramid of snow and rock that dominates the skyline. At 5,150 meters (16,896 feet), K2 Base Camp is a rocky, windswept place surrounded by giants. Here, you’ll see mountaineers from around the world preparing to climb K2, one of the most dangerous and difficult peaks to conquer. Watching their expeditions take shape is a thrilling experience. This trek is not for beginners. You’ll need strong fitness, proper acclimatization, and warm gear for freezing temperatures and sudden weather changes. But the effort is worth it—standing in the shadow of K2, nicknamed the "Savage Mountain," is a humbling and unforgettable adventure. For those who dare, the K2 Base Camp trek offers raw natural beauty, a thrilling challenge, and a chance to witness mountaineering history in the making. It’s a journey that stays with you forever.
Itinerary ( 21 days )
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Day 1
Arrival Islamabad
arrival at airport and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
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Day 2
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 hotel at Skardu.
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Day 3
Chilas to Skardu
In case of flight has operated we will go for sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case no flight, the day will be used for over land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
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Day 4
Rest day at Skardu
Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.
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Day 5
Skardu to Askole
After breakfast we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
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Day 6
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)
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Day 7
Jhula to Paiju
We will resume trek along the BralduRiver to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6610 M. (Tent)
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Day 8
Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
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Day 9
Paiju to Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
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Day 10
Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icey Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
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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)
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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)
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Day 13
Concordia to Ali Camp
After an early breakfast we will leave the Concordia for Ali Camp. (Tent)
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Day 14
Ali Camp - Cross Gondogoro Pass - Khuspang
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)
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Day 15
Khuspang to Shaicho
After a couple of minutes of 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)
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Day 15
Shaicho to Hushe
After breakfast we will continue walk along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe we will camp near the fields in Hushe village.(Tent)
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Day 17
Hushe to Skardu
After breakfast we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check in.Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
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Day 18
Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive for Chilas. On arrival transfer to hotel and check in.Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.
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Day 19
Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. On arrival transfer to hotel, overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
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Day 20
Islamabad
We will proceed for de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go for city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
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Day 21
Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for 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 of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.
Services
| Services Included | Services Excluded |
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| 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) | Member international flight tickets |
| 01 nights in hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) | Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears |
| 02 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) | Member personal insurance |
| Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Gilgit-Islamabad | Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks, |
| Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu | Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature |
| Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion | 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. |
| Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad | And all the services which are not mentioned above list. |
| Jeeps from Skardu to Arandu | |
| Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner) | |
| 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) | |
| Guide Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance | |
| Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables | |
| Complete kitchen utensils (crockery) | |
| Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels | |
| Fee: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping) | |
| International flights tickets re-confirmations | |
| Custom clearing assistance |
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