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SUMMER K-2 BASECAMP TREK AND GONDOGORO LA (GLL)
Out of 14 eight thousand meters high peaks in the world, five are situated in Pakistan. Nanga Parbat is the only Himalayan Peak situated apart from the other 4 in Karakorams, clustered around Concordia, the famous place on Baltoro Glacier. Concordia trek is one of the most demanding but rewarding treks in the world. Serving as the basic point for the 4 giants of Karakorams i.e. Gasherbrum-II ( 8035m ), Broad Peak ( 8047m ) and Hidden Peak or Gasherbrum-I ( 8068m ) dominated by the king of the mountains, K-2 ( 8611m ), Concordia is the junction of Baltoro and Godwin Austin Glaciers with several other tributaries.
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Arrive at Islamabad airport transfer to hotel, afternoon city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad.
Fly to Skardu, the flight from Islamabad to Skardu is subject to weather, in case of flight cancellation for any reason the group will depart for Skardu by road, fly to Skardu flight No pk.451 upon arrival transfer to hotel overnight for stay.
Drive to Askoli valley 6/7 hrs via Braldu river-Dassu village-Apligon-Pakora . After long drive arrival Askoli valley overnight at tent 3000m (9750 ft)
Trek to Jhola 6-7 hrs 12.6km. Altitude 3,200m. Overnight in tent
The early morning light finds us beginning our Gasherbrum expedition as the loads are distributed among the porters. Walking along the Braldu River. It takes 3 to 4 hrs from Askoli to Korofoung. After lunch continue to trek to Jhola (3-4 hrs) you have a panoramic view of Bakhor Das peak 5809m also mighty Biafo Glacier. Follow the riverside trail to confluence of the Biafo and Dumordo rivers. Cross the formidable Domordo River at Jhola for established camp for overnight stay at tent.
Trek to paiyu 6-7 hrs 16.6km Altitude 3450m overnight in a tent.
This is an undulating walk, difficult at time with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside lunch, the stream flowing down from paiyu peak, where we saw ibex tracks. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and in the far distance of magnificent panorama of the cathedral and Trango Towers and left of them the unmistakable triangle of k-2, arrival camp at paiyu for overnight stay in tent.
Trek to Khoburtse 4-5 hrs 10.6km Altitude 3566m overnight in a tent.
Another full day’s walk with tough portion of crossing beauty of Karakorum by Paiya, the flying fox. Later on we arrive at campsite for overnight at camping and all meals provide by the company,
Trek to Urdukas 5-6 hrs 10.34km. Altitude 4,130m. Overnight in tent
Start 2-3 hours, walk across wasteland and traverse Biafo Glacier, a tortured ocean of moving boulders and crevasses 2 km wide. Cross the glacier and enter a bunch break continue to Jhola (4-5 hrs) cross Dumurdo River Bridge and camp at rather dusty campsite surrounded by a few bushes with a side stream at Urdukas for established camp for overnight stay at tent.
Trek to Goro-II 5-7 hrs 8.6km Altitude 4250m overnight in a tent.
6-7 hours walk on the glacier. The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses; however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue for 2-3 hours to Goro-I opposite of yermando glacier falling down from the Masherbrum pass. For the next 3-4 hrs continue east up the Baltoro glacier. Following telephone wire from army HQ Goro to Gasherbrum IV.Goro-II campsite is pitched on the rough stones and ice in the center of the glacier with water from the glacier melt at Goro-2 for overnight stay in tent.
Free day at Urdukas, photography explorer the surrounding areas,
Trek to Concordia Base Camp 4-5 hrs Altitude 4650m overnight in a tent.
5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, Gasherbrum Iv, Miter Peak and the Might K2. 3-4 hours easy walk to K2 Bc on Godwing Austin glacier. Overnight in tent, all meals served by the camp staffs
Trek to k-2 Base Camp 5-6 hrs Altitude 5150m overnight in a tent.
5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, Gasherbrum Iv, Miter Peak and the Might K2. 3-4 hours easy walk to K2 Bc on Godwing Austin glacier, overnight at tent.
Free day at K2 Base camp, photography explorer the surrounding areas, overnight in tent (5150M)
Trek back to Concordia camp overnight at tent
Trek back to Ali Camp cross over baltoro glacier over night at tent
Trek back to Khuspang cross over Gondogoro la (5585-M) over night at tent
Trek back to Sahischu over night at tent
Trek back to Hushe over night at tent
Drive back to Skardu city for overnight stay.
Fly pk 451 to Islamabad 1- hrs flight time from Skardu to Islamabad. Arrive and transfer to hotel overnight Islamabad. After lunch visit sightseeing Rawal Pindi and Islamabad city.
Transfer to airport for return flight back to home country.