Fixed Departure for K2 Gondogoro la Trek
K2 Base camp Trek 2023- 2024
The Greatest Mountain Scenery in The World.
Fixed Departure for K2 Gondogoro la Trek
2023- 2024
K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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30 May to 20 June
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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10 June 30 June
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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20 June to 10 July
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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1st July to 20 July
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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10 July to 30 July
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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25 July to 15 August
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20 August to 10 September
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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1st September to 20 September
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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la Trek
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10 September to 30 September
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K2 BC & Gondogoro La Trek Karakoram Range Pakistan.
K2 BC Trekking 2023- 2024
Trekking to K2 BC Pakistan 2023- 2024
K2 BC & Gondogoro la is considered to be one of the world’s great treks with breathtaking scenery unsurpassed anywhere else in the high mountains. The journey starts with a flight to Skardu with spectacular views of the Karakoram range including Nanga Parbat, after several nights in Skardu we take jeep transport to the road head at Askole.
The trail is lined with rugged mountains all the way from the last village in the Braldu gorge at Askole up the Baltoro glacier to Concordia, you will see the Trango Towers, Masherbrum, K2 and Broad Peak among many others. Concordia has been described as the “Throne Room of the Gods” for its unique 360° panorama of 7,000m mountains and impressive views of K2.
After a few days time exploring K2 and Broad Peak Base Camps, we start the challenging trek out over the Gondogoro La and descend into the beautiful Hushe valley. If you think the crossing of the Gondogoro La is going to be too challenging for you, we offer an option to descend the Baltoro glacier back to Askole.
This is one of the greatest treks in the world, unbeatable in terms of close-up mountain views and proximity to many of the world’s highest peaks. However this is a tough but rewarding trek, with many days being spent on the rugged, tumbled glacier as you head up to ‘Concordia’ where the Baltoro and the Godwin-Austen glaciers converge in a beauty and simplicity of ice and rock. Many trekking operators only include a trek up to BC on a day return but Adventure Peaks takes you on up past Broad Peak to K2 Base Camp where we spend a night, allowing you time to absorb the unique atmosphere and environment surrounding this unforgettable mountain. Conditions permitting, we return via the spectacular Gondogoro La (5600m), a dramatic high col that affords further stunning views of not only the Gasherbrum peaks but also Broad Peak, K2 and the Muztagh Tower. The return to civilisation is down the Hushe valley, passing the extremely photogenic and arrow-like Leila Peak.
This epic adventure to K2 Base Camp (5,400m) is one of the world’s most iconic trekking expeditions. Rather than take the normal out-and-back route, we take the trail less travelled. After we reach K2 Base Camp we cross the Gondogoro La pass (5,585m) and finish our trek in the Hushe Valley. This maximises our time and experience in the Karakoram.
Located on the border between China and Pakistan, K2 (8,611m) is the world’s second highest mountain. It is considered to be one of the toughest mountains to climb in the world due to its extreme height, the technical route and the extreme weather common in the Karakoram.
The K2 Base Camp trek is made special by the epic scenery throughout our journey up the Baltoro Glacier, with more mountains coming into view the further we travel. The highlight of the trek is reaching Concordia which is the confluence of the mighty Baltoro and Godwin-Austen Glaciers. Known as the “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods” You are rewarded with a stunning panoramic view. The view includes more than 40 peaks over 6,500m in height, four of which are over 8,000m.
This 24-day journey includes 14 days of trekking and is suitable for experienced and adaptable trekkers. You’ll need a strong sense of adventure and an appreciation for remote areas. It is a camping trek which is fully supported by our team of friendly porters from Baltistan region.
Security in Pakistan
At Earth’s Edge, we feel it is safe to trek to K2 Base Camp. We do advise you to do your own research and decide for yourself if you wish to join this trek. We recommend taking travel advice from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) rather than the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as they are better resourced. Both the FCO and the DFA advise against travelling the Karakoram Highway (KKH), however, we are hopeful they will downgrade this advice soon. We will only take the KKH in the event that the internal flights from Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad are cancelled due to weather.
For more information on security in Pakistan click here for the FCO and here for the DFA. We require all participants travelling on this expedition to sign a disclaimer form.
we are planning to run two treks to K2 Base Camp starting at the same time. K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La trek requires mountaineering skills to cross this pass. Whereas for K2 Base Camp & Concordia this is a high altitude walk where no technical skills are required and you walk back down Baltoro glacier from Concordia. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss requirements to join these treks.
ITINERARY
- DAY 1
Islamabad Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel for overnight. - DAY 2
Skardu Chilas
1) Fly to Skardu PK-451 . (Flight is depend on weather).
2) In case of cancellation of flight same day drive by coach to Chilas (480 km) on Karakoram Highway. Overnight at hotel. - DAY 3
Chilas Skardu
1) Free day at Skardu. Welcome Tourism Department of Gilgit – Baltistan for (briefing).
2) If your are driving, it takes (09–10 hrs) Journey to Skardu (277 km) and has good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at bank of Indus River . Overnight at hotel. - DAY 4
Skardu To Askole (3000m)
By jeep Safari drive to Askole takes (6-7 hrs). The last village of GB from where every trek start. Overnight in tent. - DAY 5
Askole To Jhola (3200m)
First day Trek start from Askole to Korofong 2-3 hrs, after walking 1-½ hr walk cross small bridge to Biafo Glacier . After having lunch break at Korofong continue to Jhola (2 hrs). Overnight in tent. - DAY 6
Jhola To Paiyu (3600m)
Trek Starts towards to Paiyu from Jhola takes 3-4 hrs. Crossing Bardumal campsites. Have lunch break and continue towards to Paiyu for another 2-3 hrs trail climbs to a Vantage Point providing view of the Snout of Baltoro. Overnight at tent. - DAY 7
Paiju To Uudukas (3600m) This day easily take rest on paiyu called Traditional rest day. Overnight in tent. - DAY 8
Urdukas To Goro (4200m) Start to trek on Baltoro glacire from today its ll be very interesting day for unknown Trekkers. After about 2 hours the path divides at the snout of Baltoro glacier where the left branch goes to the BC of Trango Tower and the Sarpo Lago pass,Paiyu Peak, Chorichi and Uli Biaho. - DAY 9
Goro To Concordia (4300m) It takes 5-6 hour walk to get Mountains ground Concordia crossing very difficult side crevasses, Overnight in tent. - DAY 10
CONCORDIA (4700m) After an early breakfast, 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 . Overnight in tents. - DAY 11
CONCORDIA (4700m) Day free at Concordia Optional hike upto K-2 base camp to enjoy a free day at this legendary place. En route we cross the base camp of Broad Peak and view From Concordia, Gasherbrum IV, K-2, Broad peak, Mitre, Crystal peak, Marble Peak and Baltoro Kangri are visible. - DAY 12
Concordia To ALI CAMP Concordia to Ali camp . Leaving the Concordia campsite first explored by Martin Conway of France in 1892AD – a meeting place of five glaciers and thus named after the Place – de – la Concorde in Paris, we start trekking and reach Vigne Glacier. Dinner and overnight in tents at 4900m above sea level. - DAY 13
ALI CAMP TO KHEUSPANG (4680m) . Today we shall start very early in the morning and hike up to the Ghondoghoro Pass. On some slopes and crevasse prone areas we are required to be roped up. We cross the pass at 5650m above sea level and descend to the campsite of Kheuspang. Dinner and overnight in tents at 5000m above sea level. - DAY 14
KHEUSPANG TO SHAISHCHO(3600m) . Continue your descent to Dalsangpa campsite. Dalsangpa means field of flowers. Views of Masherbrum peaks and glacier are visible from this campsite. Dinner and overnight in tents at 4150m above sea level. - DAY 15
SHAISHCHO TO HUSHE(3300m) . We will cross the last portion of the glacier and reach Ghondoghoro Baikh. From here the trek is easy. We descends to Saistcho, a campsite along river bank under the shadows of trees. Later proceed to Hushe village at the head of the jeep road. The campsite has a clear waterspring surrounded by green fields. Dinner and overnight in tents at 3050m above sea level. - DAY 16
HUSHE TO SKARDU (2340) Drive to skardu by jeep 6 r 7 hrs overnight in hotel. - DAY 17
Fly to Islamabad if flight operates r drive to chilas by AC coach or high roof. Overnight in chilas hotel. - DAY 18
Leave chilas to Islamabad. - DAY 19
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