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K2 Classic Base Camp Trek 2022
22 Days
1 Country
3 Cities
Nothing beat an unimaginable possibility with yourself. K2 second highest mountain on planet earth after Everest mountain, one can enjoy the wildest nature of the Karakoram. Standing at 8611 meters or 28,251 feets, this trek will take you from the Askole village to Baltoro Glacier then to Concordia. From here you will be able to see up close, 4 , 8000 m (26,247 ft) peak in one place. K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum 1 and Gasherbrum 11.
Unesco Site of Doesai National Park
Skardu Day Tour
UK2 base camp trek to the heart of The Karakoram Mountain
Experience Concordia, Broad Peak, Trango Towers, Gilkey Memorial and K2 base camp
Trek on Baltoro and Godwin-Austin glaciers to the base camp of K2.
A lifetime experience
Day 1 ISLAMABAD ARRIVAL
Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 ISLAMBAD - SKARDU (BY FLIGHT)
Upon arrival transfer to hotel, free and easy
Day 3 SKARDU - DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK
Visit to the national park
Day 4 DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK - JHOLA
Jhola camping
Day 5 JHOLA - PAIJU
Follow the Braldu River with some river crossing
Day 6. REST DAY
DAY 7 PAIJU TO KHOBURTSE
Walk on snout glacier on Baltoro Glacier with up and down climb
DAY 8. KHOBURTSE - URDUKUS
Crossing of small glaciers and view of Trango Tower
DAY 9 TREK TO GORO 2, JUNCTION OF BALTORO GLACIERS & YOUNG
HUSBAND
Walk on middle of glacier and medial moraine and up and down climb
DAY 10 TREK TO CONCORDIA
Walking mostly on moraine with K2 peak and others
DAY 11 TREK TO BROAD PEAK BASE CAMP
Simple 3 hours trek
DAY 12 TREK TO K2 BASE CAMP
Simple 3 hours trek
DAY 13 REST DAY AT K2 BASE CAMP
K2 walk around to Gilkey Memoria;
DAY 14. K2 BC TO CONCORDIA
DAY 15 CONCORDIA - GORO 1
DAY 16 TREK VIA URDUKUS TO KHOBURTSE
DAY 17 TREK TO PAIJU
DAY 18 TREK TO JHOLA
DAY 19 TREK TO ASKOLE & JEEP RIDE TO SKARDU
DAY 20 CONTINGENCY DAY
DAY 21 FLIGHT TO ISLAMABAD
DAY 22 ISLAMABAD TRANSFER
Day 1 Arrival In Islamabad (D)
Meet and greet at Islambad International Airport to be transfer to our hotel. Will spend the evening relaxing and dinner in the hotel
Day 2 Islamabad - Skardu (By Flight). (B,L,D)
Participants will be treated with spectacular view of Nanga Prabat if the cloud is not obstructing it during the flight. Upon arrival , check into the hotel. In the evening will visit Skardu bazaar.
Day 3 Skardu - Deosai Nasional Park (4114 m / 13,576 ft) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will depart for Deosai National Park located at the border of the Himalayas and Karakoram. It offers a western Himalayas ecosystem. It covers an area of 3000 sq Km has a mix of plains, plateaus, hills, streams, lakes, and mountains. Deosai is home to endangered Himalayan Brown Bear
Day 4 Deosai National Park - Jhola (B,L,D)
After breakfast we will travel to Jhola after obtaining all necessary documentation. We will passed by Askola which is the last village before the trek start.
Day 5 Trek from Jhola to Paiju (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 3,418 m / 11,280 ft
Distance : 20 KM
Estimate Time : 6-7 Hours
Today is moon like landscape with rock and dust day of trekking along the Braldu gorge and along the bank of Baldu river. As participant is walking along open terrain, it is vital to avoid sunburn, as the sun is bright with dry and hot condition. Amazing view of rock formation of Trango Tower and Cathedral Peak is visible along this route. Several streams from glacier flow down into the valley and participant are required to do some river crossing. The level of the water very much depends on the situation of the day. Water proof shoe is a must. Participant will be able to spot Baltoro Glacier on a clear day and we will walk further away from the river for a camping night. After tiday, participants will not be bale to see trees until we are back this way.
Day 6 Rest Day (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 3,418 m / 11,280 ft
Distance : -
Estimate Time : -
The participants will spend the day at Paiju Camps for acclimatisation and rest. If need some walk, participants can trek to Paiju Peak base.
Day 7 Trek From Paiju - Khoburtse (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 3,788 m / 12,500 ft
Distance : 14.7 KM
Estimate Time : - 5-7 Hours
Accommodation : Tents
A tough day for walking but will be blessed with amazing scenery with each step onto the snout of Baltoro Glacier. The trail is a continuous up and down climbs on the glacial moraine. Even though the trek is pretty safe, but alert and concentration is needed with this stretch. Stunning views will emerged as we walk along the way to have closer view of Trango Tower and Uli Biaho. Participant are required to cross a glacier to Liligo. From here, we will follow a rocky trail which is along the edge of Baltoro or sometimes Khoburtse, the side of the glacier where we make camps for tonight.
Day 8 Crossing Small Glaciers to Urdukus (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 3,905 m / 12,886 ft
Distance : 6.4 KM
Estimate Time : - 4-6 Hours
Accommodation : Tents
After crossing the 2 glaciers, Trango Tower come into view. Today we will camp at Urdukus where very near Pakistani Army Camps. This camps will be 100 m (330 ft) above the glacier.
Day 9 Trek To Goro 11 , The Junction of Baltoro Glacier & Young Husband (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 4,285 m / 14,140 ft
Distance : 12 KM
Estimate Time : - 6-8 Hours
Accommodation : Tents
Today, is one of the day that participant experience some mountaineering adventure with careful walking on the middle of the glacier and crossing the medial moraine along the way. Upon passing we will be greeted with the majestic view of Masherbrum (7821 m / 25,809 ft).For this stretch, participant need to climb up and down the rocky moraine and continue to pass by a massive ice seracs.
Tonight we will camp at Goro 11, Baltoro Glacier which is the meeting point of Baltoro Glacier and Young Husband Glacier. This is where the Gasherbrum Range sit, a massif of 5 peaks over 7000 m including 2 above 8000 m . Good clear sky, you will be able to see the Masherbrum and Muztagh Tower up close. Temperature here will drop drastically.
Day 10 Trek To Concordia Through More Rocky Moraine (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 4,512 m / 14,890 ft
Distance : 12 KM
Estimate Time : - 5-7 Hours
Accommodation : Tents
A full day of continuous walking to reach Concordia via more moraine. Along the way, participants will be awarded Gasherbrums, across the wide summit ridge of Broad Peak to the sharp and abrupt pyramid of black rock ridges and glinting snow gullies of K2. According to Lonely Planet; participant will be able to enjoy pitching their tents in one of the finest campsite on the planet tonight.
Day 11 Trek To Broad Peak Base Camp (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 4,800 m / 15,848 ft
Distance : 2 KM
Estimate Time : - 3 Hours
Accommodation : Tents
Follow the medial moraine of the Godwin Austen Glacier, named after the surveyor who first established the height of K2 in 1860. we will reach Broad Peak Basecamp after approximately 3 hours of trekking. From here the sensational view of K2 is at close up. If you look back, we to Concordia framed by Mitre Peak and the bulk of Chogolisa, also known as 'Bride Peak'.
Day 12 Trek K2 Base Camp (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 5,000 m / 16,500 ft
Distance : 3 KM
Estimate Time : - 3 Hours
Accommodation : Tents
Today, the going gets a little tougher as we negotiate the swells of the glacier and more glacial streams. We are still mostly walking over the rubble and boulders of ablation material covering the surface but occasionally we may set foot on the ice itself. Crampons are not needed as the embedded grit in the ice gives it a sandpaper like quality. After a further 3 hours we reach the moraine 'island' known as 'the strip', the traditional basecamp area for attempts on the Abruzzi Ridge, the normal route on K2. Very much depend on the availability of K2 summit expedition of the time, sometimes, it can be very quiet.
Day 13 K2 Base Camp Rest Day (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude : 5,000 m / 16,500 ft
Distance : -
Estimate Time : -
Accommodation : Tents
As today is rest day, we can also visit the Gilkey Memorial where the names of those who have died climbing K2 are inscribed on a collection of plaques and plates. Otherwise, all members can have a good rest and enjoy the reward of being here.
Day 14 K2 Base Camp - Concordia (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude :4,512 m / 14,889 ft
Distance : -
Estimate Time : -
Accommodation : Tents
After a good rest, we retrace our step back to Concordia
Day 15 Concordia Baltoro Glacier to an elevated viewpoint camp at Shachspong
(4100m). (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude :4,512 m / 14,889 ft
Distance : -
Estimate Time : -
Accommodation : Tents
Ascending of your K2 base camp trek is now officially completed. Today, you will start trekking back towards Islamabad by following the same travel itinerary backwards. Pack all your gears, say goodbye to K2, and start descending on Baltoro. As you are trekking down the Baltoro glacier, K2 and other giants will slowly disappear in the background, except Gasherbrum IV, which resumes its prominence at the head of Baltoro.
Down the mountain valley, the serried ranks of granite towers, spires of the Lobsang, Cathedral, and Trango Towers have moved into the close distance. The snow-capped red granite spire of Masherbrum Peak is directly opposite to the south.
You will arrive at the Goro camp early in the afternoon. Goro camp is an atmospheric place, and now that you are heading home, your crew might want to have a party at the campsite to celebrate the success. Anything can be a musical or percussion instrument. Listening to the voices of Balti porters in their full local song will be once in a lifetime experience.
Nigh stay in your tent at Goro camp.
Day 16 Trek via Urdukas with views of Biale Peak to Horbose (3795m) B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude :3,788 m / 12,500 ft
Distance : 14 KM
Estimate Time : - 6-7 Hrs
Accommodation : Tents
We continue our descent of the Baltoro Glacier. It is amazing how different everything looks in descent with our constant field of vision now filled with an entirely different view. The drop in altitude starts to become more noticeable as the granite walls and spires lining the glacier, which yesterday looked almost lower than us, now tower to lofty heights above. It is also a little warmer and there is more oxygen in the air. Passing through the campsite of the Duke of Abruzzi at Urdukas we can marvel at the tenacity of those early pioneers who endured untold hardship simply to get to their basecamps. After taking lunch on the Duke's terrace, with sensational views across the glacier to Biale Peak which remains hidden except from this vantage point, we continue trekking down this huge valley, sometimes on the glacier and sometimes along the moraine or the valley sides until we reach Horbose, our first off-glacier camp for some days. Ahead now we can make out the end of the glacier and the start of the valley of the Braldu. We can even see the patches of green on the lower slopes of Paiju Peak which mark the location of the spring water camp.
Day 17 Trek to Paiju (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude :3,418 m / 11,280 ft
Distance : 14.7KM
Estimate Time : - 6-7 Hrs
Accommodation : Tents
As on our approach we must first detour to the south in order to cross the Liligo Glacier. This glacier defies world trends in that it is steadily growing. Twenty years ago its snout was half a mile up the valley and now it has collided with the main Baltoro Glacier, with the result that the churning forces have made it impossible to cross without the detour. We have a superb view of Trango's Nameless Tower (6239m), first climbed by Joe Brown and Mo Anthoine in 1976. To the left of the Tower a smaller pinnacle is known as 'The Monk' and to the right is the graceful prow of Great Trango (6286m) first climbed in 1977 by John Roskelly and Galen Rowell. In August of 1992 two Australians Nic Feteris and Glenn Singleman climbed to a ledge on Great Trango at 5955m and then BASE jumped, falling hundreds of metres close to the rock walls before opening their chutes and landing on the glacier. At the time this was the highest BASE jump on record. Having made the detour and returned to the main Baltoro Glacier, we now cross to its north side, climbing over the huge swells of the glacier towards the ramparts of Uli Biaho. On the other side we then work our way down to the valley where we pick up the main trail and pass by the snout where the underground river which flows through the length of the glacier erupts out in a cascade to become the Braldu. The last hour of the day is an easy walk on a good path although there is a final uphill pull to reach the campsite at Paiju. On our first arrival here we relished the prospect of a cooler climate ahead. Now we will welcome its warmth!
Day 18 Trek beside Braldu to Panma Valley and reach Jhola Camp (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude :3,100 m / 11,230 ft
Distance : 20KM
Estimate Time : - 7-8 Hrs
Accommodation : Tents
Now we are off the glacier and at a lower elevation it is considerably warmer and we may make an early start to use the cool of the morning. Leaving Paiju we walk on a good trail down the valley. Once again it is surprising how different the experience is compared to our ascent. The trail rises and falls as we cross several alluvial fans. We have to cross some side streams today, mostly using makeshift bridges or stepping stones but it may be necessary also to wade across, especially later in the day. The source of all these streams is meltwater and so they grow bigger as the day gets warmer. At one point the trail passes close to the river beside walls of conglomerate and it is possible to feel its tremendous power. We follow the main Braldu River downstream to its confluence with the Panma River where we turn north-east to reach a camping place beside the toll bridge at the place known as Jhola.
Day 19 Trek To Askola and Drive to Skardu Town (B,L,D)
GPS Data
Altitude :2,498 m / 8,243 ft
Distance : 20KM
Estimate Time : - 7-8 Hrs + 6 hours drive
Accommodation : Hotel
Taking advantage of the recently constructed jeep track above Askole, we set off the long drive back to civilisation after almost two weeks in the wilderness. We pass the traditional camping place at Korofon beside the Biafo Glacier, cross the Braldu twice and drive through the level area known locally as the 'King's Polo Ground' to reach the green fields, stone walls and houses of Askole. Continuing, we follow the remarkable jeep road through the Braldu Gorge and then travel down the fertile Shigar Valley to its confluence with the Indus. Arriving in Skardu, we check in at our hotel and there will be time for a welcome shower and clean up before sitting down to dinner. Tonight we will enjoy the comfort of a real bed!
Day 20 Contingency Days for Any Delays (B,L,D)
Day 21 Flight To Islamabad (B,L,D)
You will take a flight from Skardu Airport to Islamabad and sometimes flight got cancelled due to bad weather. On such occasion, we will take a drive to Chilas and overnight here. Driver to Chilas take approximately 9 to 10 hours.
Day 22 Islamabad Transfer (B,L,D)
We will transfer you to Islamabad International Airport for your flight
*** The above itinerary is for reference only, and is subject to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements, weather conditions, or any unforeseen circumstances
*** It can also be customised to suit the traveller choices.
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What's Included
21 Nights
Accommodation
6 nights hotel
15 nights full service camping
63 Meals
21 breakfast,
21 lunches,
21 dinners
Local Guide / Trek Guide
English speaking with Pakistani Slang
Entrance Tickets & Camera Fees
monument listed in itinerary
Trekking Fees
Trekking permit fees, paperwork,
waste management, campsites & bridges
Boiled Water
Free refilled of boiled water on trek
On-Trip Transportation
all pick up and transfer and transportation
Satellite Phone
Support Staffs
First Aid Kit
cook
porters
14 Kg luggage & 8 Kg mountaineering equipment
Dome Tent Double Sharing
What's Excluded
Travel Insurance
You must have one for 5000 m trekking
Visa
Pakistan trekking visa,
5 documents will be provided. 6 weeks processing required
Emergency
Natural disaster, force
majeure or government
sudden restriction
Different Transfer Location
Mountaineering
Equipment
Crampon,mountaineering boot, ice ax, harness, two carabiners, helmet, etc
Gratuities
Driver & guide
Personal Expenses
Own shopping, mini bar, porter and extra drinks during meals.
International Flight Ticket
Except designated group departure. Call for inquiry.
Medical Expenses
Doctor fees, PCR Test & etc
Personal Equipment
trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks, etc