K2 basecamp trek is in the Karakoram mountain range of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The Karakoram Mountain range runs along the borders of China, India, and Pakistan, offering a natural barrier that is as unique as it is spectacular. Trekking to the base camp of K2 on the Baltoro and Godwin-Austin glaciers is one of the world best treks that takes you to the top of the world where heaven and earth meet. Immense, untamed, and beautiful, K2 is the world s second highest and ‘Great Mountain’ that needs to be experienced, to believe.
During the K2 Base Camp Trek, you will explore the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Baltistan and trek through the gorgeous areas of Skardu, Askole and the central Karakoram park to reach the base camp of K2. It is one of the world’s most remote areas and a true destination for adventurers. Trekking to the K2 base camp offers splendid views of the local area and the Pakistani wilderness.
► Full-board trekking holiday
► Baltoro Glacier – world’s 5th longest non-polar
► Grand views of Gasherbrum, Broad Peak and K2 from Concordia
► Stunning peaks of Cathedral, Trango and Lobsang
► Several peaks between 5,000 – 8,000m
► Gilkey memorial and Broad Peak Base Camp
► Glaciers, glacial lakes, rivers and streams
► Balti porters, jeep safari etc
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD:
D-2 : ISLAMABAD TO SKARDU FLIGHT (45 minuets), 2,230 m/7,316ft:
D-3: SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY, SKARDU:
D-4: SKARDU TO JOHLA VIA ASKOLE, (141 km), 3,075 m/10,332ft, 8 HOURS DRIVE:
D-5:TREK TO PAIJU, (21 km) 3,420 m/11,220ft, 6 HOURS TREK:
D-6:TREK TO KHOBURTSE, (15 km) 3,795 m/12,450ft, 7 HOURS TREK:
D-7:TREK TO URDUKAS, (6 km) 3,900 m/12,795ft, 4 HOURS TREK:
D-8:ACCLIMATISATION & REST DAY:
D-9:TREK TO GORO, (12 km) 4,295 m/14,091ft, 7 HOURS TREK:
D-10:TREK TO CONCORDIA, (12 km) 4,500 m/14,763ft, 5 HOURS TREK:
D-11:TREK TO BROAD PEAK BASE CAMP, (6 km) 4,800 m/15,748ft, 4 HOURS TREK:
D-12:TREK TO K2 BASE CAMP & RETURN TO CONCORDIA, (11 km) 5,150 m/16,896ft, 6 HOURS TREK:
D-13:TREK BACK TO GORO, (12 km) 4,295 m/14,091ft, 6 HOURS TREK:
D-14:TREK BACK TO KHOBURTSE, (14 km) 3,795 m/12,450ft, 7 HOURS TREK:
D-15:TREK BACK TO PAIJU, (15 km) 3,420 m/11,220ft, 5 HOURS TREK:
D-16:TREK BACK TO JHOLA, (21 km) 3,150 m/10,334ft, 5 HOURS TREK:
D-17:DRIVE BACK TO SKARDU, (141 km) 2,230 m/7,316ft, 8 HOURS DRIVE:
D-18:FLY BACK TO ISLAMABAD, (45 Minutes):
D-19:CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS:
D-20:DEPARTURE DAY – FLY BACK HOME:
