Trekking to K2 Base Camp

Along the way, fantastic views of the world’s most famous technical peaks await us – the Trango Towers, the Cathedral and Muztag, Masherbrum (K-1), Bahor Das, Uli Biaho, Payu Peak, Gasherbrum-4, and Chogolisa – some of which are only slightly below 8000m. Our path will also pass through the intersection of the world’s three largest mountain systems – Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush. You will experience Pakistani culture from Islamabad (where we visit one of the world’s largest mosques) to the most remote villages. Upon returning to Islamabad, you can continue your acquaintance with Pakistan, visiting the largest cities - Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore. All this in our unique trekking program to K2 Base Camp in Pakistan!

Guided trekking program to K2 Base Camp

Day 1. Arrival in Islamabad, at the airport you will be met by our representative, transfer to the hotel. Then, in the afternoon, a mandatory briefing is held at the Ministry of Tourism of Pakistan. Also in the evening welcome dinner, acquaintance with the rest of the trekking participants and guide, briefing. Night at the hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Skardu (about 1 hour) - the capital of traditions and, of course, mountaineering in Pakistan. It is in this region that there are four of the fourteen eight-thousanders that we will definitely see on the track. Legend has it that the city was once called Iskandria and was founded by Alexander the Great. Hotel night.

Day 3. Moving to the village of Askole (3050 meters) . In the morning we get on the jeeps and start an unforgettable trip to the beginning of trekking (transfer time 6-7 hours). The Shigar Valley is famous for its many orchards. Along the way along the Braldou River, there are views of Mango Guzor and Bakhor Das, about 6000m high. The village of Askole is the last stronghold of civilization on the way to K-2. Here we meet our porters and distribute our luggage. Tent night.

Day 4. Askole (3,050 meters) – Jula (3,300 meters). Early in the morning we start our first day of trekking. Following along the Braldou River, we pass the village of Ascole. And then three hours later we reach Korofan and two hours later we come to the camp of Jula. Our trekking team comes out a little earlier than us to set up tents and cook dinner when we come to camp. Tent night. It's 250 meters high. Walk distance is 12 km. Travel time is 5 hours.

Day 5. Jula (3300 meters) - Payu (3580 meters). Trekking through hilly terrain, sometimes with a narrow trail paved along the rocks. The trail climbs up to the place where the view of the Baltoro Glacier opens. In the East there is an unforgettable panorama of the Cathedral and Broad Peak towers. The Payu camp is located in a small grove of willows and poplars, a stream with fresh water flows through it.

The height gain is 280 meters. Walk distance is 18 km. Travel time is 7 hours.

Day 6. Day of rest in the camp Payu at an altitude of 3580 meters. Tent night.

Day 7 Payu (3580 meters) - Koburtse (3900 meters). After an hour and a half we reach Baltoro Glacier. This is one of the largest glaciers on Earth, stretching for 62 km and having an area of more than 750,000 square kilometers. The glacier is covered with stones, so no special equipment is required to move on it. Constantly gaining altitude for three hours, we reach the South side of the glacier. Along the way, we see impressive views of Payu Peak, the granite towers of the Trango Massif with the Namles Tower rising to a height of 6300 meters. Camp Koburtse is located on a flat sandy area at the edge of the glacier. The altitude is 320 meters. The distance on foot is 14 km. Travel time is 7 hours.

Day 8. Koburtse (3900 meters) - Urdukas (4050 meters). The first two hours continue on the moraine. On the opposite side of the Baltoro glacier is a view of Paia Peak, Choricho (6648 meters), Uli Biaho, the towers of the Trango massif, the Cathedrals and Biale (6670 meters). Tent night. It's 150 meters high. The distance is 6 km on foot. Travel time is 3 hours.

Day 9. Urdukas (4050 meters) - Mountain (4380 meters). In the morning, we will start trekking along the trail, smoothly descending down to the middle of the glacier. On the way we will admire the views of Masherbrum (7821 meters) and Gasherbrum-IV (7952 meters). Tent night. The altitude is 320 meters. Walk distance is 11 km. Travel time is 5 hours.

Day 10. Mountain (4,380 meters) - Concordia (4,650 meters). As it climbs, Gasherbrum-4 (7960 meters) opens with Gasherbrum-2 peeking out from behind its right slope. More spectacular views await us in Concordia, from where we see K-2 (8611 meters), Broad Peak, Golden Throne (7316 meters), Metre Peak (6014 meters) and many others. Tent night. The height gain is 270 meters. Walk distance is 15 km. Travel time is 6 hours.

Day 11. Concordia (4,650 meters) - K-2 Base Camp (5,100 meters). The day will begin early in the morning, crossing several streams created by meltwater. The main part of the route will pass through the glacier from Henry Godwin-Austin, named after one of the first explorers of the region and the first person who was able to measure the height of K-2. The top itself once bore his name. Having come to the camp and a little rest, we go to the Gilki memorial, where for many years traditionally nailed tablets with the names of those climbers who died on K-2. Tent night. It's 450 meters high. Walk distance is 12 km. Travel time is 5 hours.

Day 12. K-2 base camp (5100 meters) – Concordia (4,650 meters). Descent along the already known trail to Concordia Camp. Tent night. The descent is 450 meters. Walk distance is 12 km. Travel time is 4 hours.

Day 13. Concordia (4,650 meters) - Ali (4,800 meters). An easy trekking day, during which we will reach camp Ali, named after a guy from a nearby village. It is believed that he was the first to overcome Gondogoro. In the evening we will have enough time to practice climbing skills to cross the pass. Tent night. It's 150 meters high. The distance is 10 km on foot. Travel time is 4 hours.

Day 14. Ali (4800 meters) - Gondogoro La (5600 meters) - Huspang (4600 meters). Very early climb to cross the Gondogoro Pass (La). Normally, it takes about three hours to reach the summit, and in good weather, we will have views of the region’s highest mountains, including K-2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, II and IV. Most of the way we will walk on fixed ropes in cats and on insurance. After the pass, there is a pleasant path along the Gondogoro Valley, which will lead us to the Huspang Valley with small lakes and green grass. Tent night. Set height of 1200 meters, descent of 1000 meters. The maximum height is 5600 meters. The distance is 10 km on foot. Travel time is 9 hours.

Day 15. Huspang (4600 meters) – Saicho (3,350 meters). We will continue the trek through the pastures of Gondogoro, where you can see temporary shelters made by herders from stones. Soon we will cross a small stream before reaching the lateral moraine descending into the valley of Gondogoro, where our next camp is located. After almost one week at an altitude of more than 4000 meters, the “oxygen-rich” air will finally be available, and participants will be able to sleep under the lulling murmur of a glacial river. Tent night. The descent is 1,250 meters. Walk distance is 16 km. Travel time is 6 hours.

Day 16. We're going to Skarda in jeeps. The 6-8 hour journey passes through many picturesque villages. This part of Baltistan is greener and more prosperous than on the way to Askola. And in Skarda we will have a comfortable hotel and a hot shower. In the evening - a festive dinner in honor of the successful completion of trekking! Night at the hotel.

Day 17. Flight back to Islamabad. Night at the hotel.

Day 18. Flight home.

Tour dates:

15 August 2024 - 1 September 2024

28 August 2025 - 14 September 2025

• Russian-speaking guide
• Meetings at the airport
• 2 nights in Islamabad in hotel with breakfast
• 2 nights in Skardu in hotel with breakfast
• Islamabad-Skardu-Islamabad transport
• Jeeps Scardo-Ascole (Houshe)-Scardo
• Salary of local guide, cook and porters on track
• Local taxes and insurance for guides and porters
• Meals in the track (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
• Mules and porters for transportation of public and personal (up to 20 kg) luggage
• Road and bridge charges
• Mandatory briefing and debriefing at Pakistan Ministry of Tourism
• All necessary papers and permites
• Tents and rugs in the track
• Airport-hotel-airport transfer