K2 BASE CAMP AND GONDOGORO LA PASS TREK

 

Duration: 22 Days  
Range: Karakoram
Altitude: 5940m
Zone: Permit Required
Best Time: Mid June - August
Standard: Extreme, Technical



 

 

 

 

The route to World famous Peak K-2 and the highest Pass the Gondogoro La Pass trek follows the Baltoro Glacier (62km) the route and passes surrounded by some of the world 8000 and 7000 meter high peaks. This trek is known for its uniqueness, where you can view the mighty above 8000m peaks. Concordia is the setting point of Godwin – Austen and Baltoro Glacier, Spectacular views surrounded by famous peaks, the K-2 8611 meters (which is the world’s second-highest peak), Broad peak (8060m), Gasherbrum Peak I (8035m), and Gasherbrum II.

 
The route that runs to K-2 base camp is a remarkable journey and great explorations. On the way to K2 base camp and Gondogoro La Pass (5668m) is more adventurous to climb the world's highest pass. It gives a panoramic view of K-2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and II and the other peaks. 


The 64 kilometer Baltoro glacier is followed by the Gondogoro la Pass trek and the route of the highest pass of the popular K-2 and the passes all around the loftiest peaks ranging 8000 m. such a quaint trek ever experienced. At this point you would be able to glance over 8,000 meter peaks. The famous concordia 4,720 meter is at beginning spot of the Godwin Austin and the largest Baltoro glacier. The second highest peak K-2 (8,611) and onwards the Broad Peak 8060(meters) the Gasherbrum-I and the Gasherbrum-II (8,035) m.


It’s a breathtaking and adventurous trek ever with the route that leads to the k-2 base camp. The highest pass ever is the Gondogoro la Pass which rises (5,668)m is the most exciting and strenuous moment to climb over it while climbing this pass one can better enjoy looking over the magnificent k-2 and the surrounding peaks in a row.

Itinerary:

Days

Areas

Overnight

01 Arrival in Islamabad. Hotel
02 Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway 461km. Hotel
03 Drive from Chilas to Skardu 290km. Hotel
04 Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m. Camp
05 Trek to Jhola 5-6 hrs 3200m. Camp
06 Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m. Camp
07 Free day in Paiyu. Camp
08 Trek to Khoburtse 5-6hrs 4050m. Camp
09 Trek to Urdukas 3-4hrs 4050m. Camp
10 Trek to Goro 5-6hrs 4,300m. Camp
11 Trek to Concordia 4-5hrs 4,650m. Camp
12 Free day in Concordia for photography. Camp
13 Full day excursion to K-2 BC back to Concordia. Camp
14 Trek to Ali camp 5010m. Camp
15 Trek to Hispung after crossing Gondogoro La Pass 5680m. Camp
16 Trek to Saicho 4-5hr 3330m. Camp
17 Trek to Hushe 4-5hrs 3050m. Camp
18 Drive to Skardu 5-6hrs. Hotel
19 Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs 290km. Hotel
20 Drive from Chilas to Islamabad 11-12hrs 461km. Hotel
21 Farewell meeting in Alpine Club of Pakistan. Hotel
22 Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight. - - -
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