20 DAYS TREKKING EXPEDITION
K2 Base Camp Trek is considered one of the top treks on the planet! K2 basecamp trek is an arduous and challenging but yet rewarding trek, the best trekking expedition of Karakoram. This trek is also called Baltoro Trek & Baltoro Concordia Trek by mountaineering and trekking fans around the globe. K2 Base Camp trek primarily involves trekking along rocky mountain trails, along the lengths of Baltoro Glacier and Godwin-Austin Glacier; Baltoro Glacier is about 63 kilometers, the world’s 5th longest non-polar glacier.
This Trek is accessible from Pakistan, the trek offers once in a lifetime experience for walking wanderers and nature admirers to spend time with the mighty mountains. K2 Base Camp Trek offers the chance for you to spectator above four 8000-meter high peaks which include Broad Peak (8,051 m), Gasherbrum 1 (8,080m), Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m) and K2 (8,611 m) peaks. It also presents an opportunity to witness several other beautiful peaks between 5,000 to 8,000 meters. This includes other known peaks such as Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Mustagh Tower, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marble Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Urdukas Peak and Cathedral Peak etc.
At different stages of the trek, one is surrounded by massive glaciers including Biafo (world’s 3rd longest non-polar glacier – 67 km), Baltoro (5th longest non-polar glacier – 63 km) Vigne, Godwin-Austen, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu etc. Our trail will intersect streams and rivers including Panma, Braldu and Indus at different points.
After 10-11 days of trekking along with bumpy mountain trails of Karakoram, you would get a chance to stand at the base camp of the mighty K2 and definitely win the title of an intrepid trekker.
You would have a choice to select K2 Base Camp standard trek or you would choose to continue via the Gondogoro LA circuit; Gondogoro is a difficult pass for extreme trekkers who would get a chance to experience the breath-taking views of all four 8000ers of the Baltoro region which includes K2, Broad Peaks, Gasherbrum 1 and Gasherbrum 2.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Islamabad, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 05:00 AM Departure | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 01:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||
| WEAR | Comfortable athletic & warm clothing, hiking boots, jacket and personal kits | ||||||||||||||||||||
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This tour requires a minimum number of people who travel. In case this experience is canceled because the minimum numbers are not met, you would be offered a different date/ tour or a full amount would be refunded
Considering the weather conditions or infrastructure problem you would be offered a different date/ tour package or a full amount would be refunded. You should reserve your spot for the k2 basecamp trek for the coming season free of cost. This king of all treks in Pakistan starts from 1800 USD.
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K2 BASE CAMP TREK REGISTRATION
Additional information
| GROUP TOUR TYPES | Couples Tour, Group 3 – 7, Group of 8 and More, Single Person (Regular Group), Limited Facilities (Single Person) |
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Tour Orientation
-Tour Orientation in Islamabad
-Elev: 2000’ O/N Hotel/Home
Islamabad to Chillas
– Departure Islamabad 3.00 am
– Islamabad to Chillas via KKH by Van
– Breakfast at Abbotabad
– Lunch at Naran
– Break at Lulusar & Babusar to
– Reach Chillas
– Night stay in Hotel in Chillas
-ELEV: 4150
Chilas to Skardu
-Drive from Chilas to Skardu
-10-12 hrs. drive
-Night stay at Hotel
-ELEV: 7310
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-On Jeeps to Askole
-6-7 hrs. drive
-Elev: 9980’
-O/N Camping
”Askole
-Trekking from Askole to Jhola
-7- 8 hours trekking
-Elev: 10180
– Night stay in Camp
”Jhola
-Trek from Jhola to Paiyo
-7-8 hours trekking
-Elev: 11158
-Overnight Camping
Rest Day
-Full Rest Day at Paiyo
-Bonfire
-Elev: 11158
-Stay at Camps
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Trekking from Paiyo to Khuburtzae
-6-7 hours trekking
-Elev: 11923
-O/N: Camping
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-Trekking from Khuburtzae to Urdukas
-7-8 hours trekking
-Elev: 13518
-O/N: Camping
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-Trekking from Urdukas to Goro II
-6-7 hours trekking
-Elev: 14184
-Overnight stay in the camp
”Goro
-Trek from Goro II to Concordia
-6-7 hours trekking to Concordia Basecamp
-Elev: 15400
-O/N: Camping
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-Trek from Concordia to K2 and Broad Peak Base Camps
-6 to 8 hours walking.
-Elev: 16800
-O/N:Camping
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-Trekking from K2 Base Camp to Concordia
-6-7 hours trekking
-Elev: 15400
-O/N: Camping
Days 13-18 choose between standard K2 Base Camp Trek or continue via the K2 Gondogoro LA circuit for extreme trekking to get breath-taking views of all four 8000ers of Baltoro region (Gasherbrum 1, Gasherbrum 2, Broad Peaks & K2).
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-Trek from Concordia to Ali Camp
-6-7 hours trekking
-Elev: 16404
– O/N:Camping
”Ali
-Trekking from Ali Camp to Gondogoro La pass (5,600 m)
-trek to Khuspang
-10 -11 hours trekking (tough day)
-Elev: 15372
-O/N:Camping
Rest Day
-Reserved day at Khuspang (In-case of bad weather on La, this would be utilized)
Elev: 15372
-O/N:Camping
Khuspang to Shaisho
– Trekking from Khuspang to Shaisho
-6 -7 hrs.
-Elev: 11289
-O/N: Camping
”Shaisho
-From Shaisho to Hushe by walking
-3-4 hours trekking
-Elev: 10380 ft
-Overnight stay at Hotel
”Hushe
”Skardu
-Fly to back to Islamabad
-Drop to Hotel
– Rest
– city sightseeing in afternoon
-Dinner at hotel
– Overnight stay at Hotel
Departure from Islamabad
-Breakfast
– Picking up from Hotel
-Greeting & Goodbyes
-Shifted to Islamabad Airport for your flight
K2 Base camp trek has a lot to offer you; here is a list of key HIGHLIGHTs of the trek:
- RIVERS: Indus, Panmah and Braldu rivers on your way to K2 base camp trek.
- Experience Beauty of Valleys of Skardu and Shigar
- Learn about the life of Balti porters
- Enjoy the Askole Jeep Safari
- Experience Glacial lakes, Waterfalls and Streams throughout the trek
- Trekking to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier which is world’s 5th longest glacier and world’s largest outside polar region.
- Concordia – Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Concordia is positioned 7 miles from K2, It is one of the unique places on Earth where it is possible for you to see four 8,000er (26,247ft) peaks out of 14 of the earth. Peaks includes K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II.
- Views of other amazing peaks including Masherbrum, Gasherbrum 3 , Gasherbrum 4, Mustagh Tower, Urdukas Peak, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak & Trango Towers etc.
- Views of several Glaciers such as Biafo, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Vigne, Mandu , Yermanendu and many more.
- Reaching the Base Camps of K2(8,611 m) and Broad Peak (8,051 m)
- May meet the seasoned mountaineers at base camps
- Gilkey Memorial : It is a memorial and tomb for those climbers who had died while climbing K2. This memorial is named after Art Gilkey who had died in 1953 while climbing K2.
- From Goro II, Concordia & base camps you would have a chance to view of world highest peak including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m).
- Sightseeing of Skardu valley and Islamabad, capital city of Pakistan
Holidays Information for The Trek
What is Included in this Trek?
| Professional instructor (Govt Licensed) | Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) |
| Camping site & Bridges Fees | Transportation (Domestic Air & Road) |
| Tin packed food | Accommodation (Twin & Sharing) |
| local/cultural food | Basic first aid kit |
| sleeping bag | All Fees and Taxes |
| Trekking logistics (Tents, non-personal equip & tools) | Beverages/Water (during meals) |
| Snacks (fruits, tea/coffee during the trek) | Refills of boiled drinking water |
| Government Fees (trekking permit, paperwork & Waste mgm) | Sightseeing Fees of Islamabad & Skardu (all entry fees) |
| Porter to carry your personal luggage (14kgs) | Trekking Maps & Trip Achievement Award |
What is Not Included in this Trek?
| Covering Personal travel insurance | Special meals (meals on demand) |
| International airfares | Items (bottled water, phone calls, laundry or souvenir etc) |
| Personal Equipment (trekking shoes, jacket, walking sticks etc.) | Mountain equipment (mountaineering boot, ice axe, crampon, harness, helmet etc) |
| Tips (guides, porters, staff etc) | Items i.e. bottled water, phone calls, laundry or souvenir etc |
K2 Base Camp Tour Video
Short Video on 20 Days Trek Overview Operated by Trip Top Tours Pakistan.
Tour Reviews
Amazing trip ever ! I would say if you have 3 weeks free and found of adventure signup grand mountains basecamp trek,highly recommended this experienced team
I will never regret this trip to Pakistan on Great Karakoram mountains.
we had been with Trip Top Tours for K2 basecamp trek, they are extremely experienced and professional people.
their hospitality and seriousness impressed us, they make trekking very easy for us!
Highly Recommended!!!
It was a great expedition to Concordia K2 base camp. Hosts were great (especially Atta,a senior mountaineers climbed several 8000er peaks). group services were good, amazing trip,nice tasty food.
The k2 base camp trek is a rewarding trek with stunning scenery of different mountains along the way to base camp, it’s a walk in the tranquil and pure nature. a must-go trip
Trekking starts from Askole village over Baltoro glacier and continues alongside the Baltoro glacier towards Concordia camp which offers amazing views of several famous 6000 m and 7000 m peaks.
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