Discover Pakistan

K2 and Gondogoro-La Trek

Duration: 20 days

Departure place: Islamabad

Maximum group size:12

Minimum group size: 02

Itinerary:

DAY 01: ISLAMABAD

Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and drive will meet you here! After meeting and

greeting transfer to the hotel in Islamabad. Hotel

DAY 02: ISLAMABAD – CHILAS/SKARDU

Drive to the airport and catch the flight to Skardu if the weather is clear! If the weather is bad, we

will drive in two days on the famous Karakorum to Skardu. Hotel

DAY 03: SKARDU/CHALIS – SKARDU

Day to preparation for the trek or drive to Skardu from Chilas if by road. Hotel

DAY 04: SKARDU – ASKOLE

A full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole. The last inhabitance on our way to the Great

Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven

by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. Camp

DAY 05: ASKOLE – KOROPHONE

Today we leave the last inhabited village. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what

legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier and

camp beside its snout at korophone. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which

descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows east into the Braldu Valley at a point

about 10 Kms east of Askole. Camp

DAY 06: KOROPHONE – JHULA

Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a

torrent facing the Bakhordas. Camp

DAY 07: JHULA – PAIJU

Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611

M. Paiju - is a Balti word which means "SALT". Since there are some rock salt deposits at the

base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a

huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first view of the

impressive Baltoro Glacier. Camp

DAY 08: PAIJU - Rest Day

Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. Camp

DAY 09: PAIJU TO URDUKAS

Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through

crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock

spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach

the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups.

Camp

DAY 10: URDUKAS – GORO

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from

Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Camp

DAY 11: GORO – CONCORDIA

After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a

huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. Within a short radius

of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360

view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Camp

DAY 12: CONCORDIA REST DAY

Explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down) after an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2

Base Camp. Camp

DAY 13: CONCORDIA - ALI CAMP

After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glaciers to reach our

right path. After 2 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier

which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on

the snow condition. Camp

DAY 14: ALI CAMP TO GONDOGORO PASS THEN TO KHUSPANG

A very early start as early as 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach

Khuspang. The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5700

metres is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not

strong, but as sun get strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones,

also the chance of ice falls or avalanches. Camp

DAY 15: KHUSPANG

Rest day at Khuspang. Camp

DAY 16: KHUSPANG – DALSANGPA

After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across

moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa,

meaning 'field of flowers', lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 metres,

set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from

Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water. Camp

DAY 17: DALSANGPA – SHAICHO

Resume trek along the path; Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several

side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with

huge boulders poised above, ready to fall.

Continue your trek along the path goes downhill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large

shepherd’s settlement with its own mosque, now here you can find a hotel and mountaineering

equipment shop. This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees

with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply. After a short break continue your walk

along the Hushey River on an easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village.

Camp

DAY 18: SHAICHO – HUSHEY

An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Camp

DAY 19: HUSHEY – SKARDU

Drive to Skardu on the jeep trail to Skardu. Hotel

DAY 20: SKARDU – ISLAMABAD/CHILAS

Flight to Islamabad, if unable due to bad weather same day drive to Chilas. Hotel

DAY 21: ISLAMABAD/CHILAS – ISLAMABAD

De-briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan Islamabad or early morning drive to Islamabad. Arrive and

transfer to the hotel in Islamabad. Hotel

DAY 22: DEPARTURE!

Departure to the airport in Islamabad and fly to destination!

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Baltoro, Concordia and K2 Trek

Itinerary:

DAY 01: ISLAMABAD

Arrival at the airport in Islamabad our guide and drive will me you there and transfer to the hotel in Islamabad for short rest later visit the Alpine Club of Pakistan for briefing about the trek route. Evening to explore the city. Hotel

DAY 02: ISLAMABAD – SKARDU/CHILAS

Drive to the airport and catch the flight to Skardu if the weather is clear! If the weather is bad, we will drive in two days on the famous Karakorum to Skardu. Hotel

DAY 03: SKARDU/CHALIS – SKARDU

Day to preparation for the trek or drive to Skardu from Chilas if by road. Hotel

DAY 04: SKARDU - ASKOLE

Departure for Askole. It takes about six hours to reach Askole. Camp

DAY 05: ASKOLE - KOROFONG

The walk from Askole to Korofong is on an easy gentle plain and can be done in 6 to 8 hours. We cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier on the way. The first sight of the pinnacles of the Paiyu Group is stunning. Camp

DAY 06: KOROFONG – BARDUMAL

Follow the Braldu and the Biaho rivers to a river’s edge campsite. On the way we have to cross the Domurda River coming out of Choktoi and Panmah Glaciers. This crossing is done on a ‘garari’ or on a bridge upstream. Depending upon the time it takes for the crossing. Camp

DAY 07: BARDUMAL - PAIYU

This is the another beautiful day of the trek it takes about 6 hours and will give us our first sight of the mighty Baltoro Glacier and the Trango and Cathedral Groups. Paiyu is the last campsite before the Baltoro. We will follow the Biaho River all the way to Paiyu. The campsite is perched high above the valley with excellent views.  Camp

DAY 08: REST DAY

Today will be our rest day to wash up, relax, read, climb on a steep ridge behind the camp, sing and dance with the porters and prepare to walk on the Baltoro from next day! Camp

DAY 09: PAIYU - KHOBURSE

Start trekking on Baltoro Glacier. Six to eight hours of walking. A tough day as we climb on the rocky moraines of the Baltoro, but the sight of Baltoro pinnacles and Paiyu Peak is astounding! Camp

DAY 10: KHOBURSE – URDUKAS

A short walk on the rocky moraines and ablation valley of the Baltoro. We will cross couple of icy side glaciers on the way and may have our first sight of Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums. The historical campsite is located on a grassy slope high above the Baltoro and commands one of the most intense mountain views in this world. The campsite was prepared by the Duke of Abruzzi in the beginning of this century. Camp

DAY 11: URDUKAS - GORO

Today we wil walk on the undulating Baltoro. However, the footing becomes easy as the rocks become smaller and smaller as we move up the Baltoro. It takes about 8 hours to get to Goro. We walk right smack up the center moraine of the Baltoro. As Masherbrum emerges on the right, it takes our breath away and so does Gasherbrum 4 right in front of us. Goro is a cold campsite! The view of the Muztagh Tower is astounding! Camp

DAY 12: GORO - CONCORDIA

Today it is an easy 4 hours walking. As we enter the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods and see K2 emerging on our left, we feel that we have arrived at a very special place on the planet. For many, it is lifelong goal and a pilgrimage to come here. A place of superlatives and without any parallels! Camp

DAY 13: DAY TO EXPLORE AROUND!

Today is the day to explore base camps. One can go for the whole day trip to K2 base camp or on the other side is Gahserbrum Peaks which offers best views! Or just sit all the day at the camping site and watch the beautiful K2! Camp

DAY 14: CONCORDIA - GORO

Return to Goro camp site. Camp

DAY 15: GORO – URDUKAS

Return to Urdukas camp site. Camp

DAY 16: URDUKAS - PAIYU

Today we will return directly to Paiyu camp site we will not stop at Khobrse on the way down. Camp

DAY 17: URDUKAS - JULLA

Today we will skip Bardumal camp site on the way down and go to Pulla for overnight camping. Camp

DAY 18: JULLA - KOROFONG

Trek back to Korofong after crossing the Domurda River we reach the korofong camp site. Camp

DAY 19: KOROFONG - ASKOLE

Today is the last day of our trek!

DAY 20: ASKOLE – SKARDU

Departure to Skardu by jeep, arrive and transfer to the hotel. Hotel

DAY 21: SKARDU – ISLAMABAD

Departure to the airport in Skardu and fly to Islamabad after arriving in Islamabad we will go to the Alpine Club of Pakistan for debriefing. Hotel

DAY 22: DEPARTURE

Depend on the flight schedules if your flight is in the evening or late night then we will explore the twin city Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Later departure to the airport and fly to destination!

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Skardu, from Tibetan (Balti): skar rdo "star stone, meteorite", is the main town of the region Baltistan and the capital of Skardu District, one of the districts making up Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan.

Skardu is located in the 10 km wide by 40 km long Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus river (flowing from near Kailash in Tibet and through neighbouring Ladakh before reaching Baltistan) and the Shigar River. Skardu is situated at an altitude of nearly 2,500 m (8,200 ft). The town is surrounded by grey-brown coloured mountains, which hide the 8,000 metre peaks of the nearby Karakoram range

Itinerary:

DAY 01: ISLAMABAD:
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and driver will pick you here and transfer to the hotel for overnight

DAY 02: ISLAMABAD – CHILAS / BY AIR TO SKARDU
Departure for Chilas / Fly to Skardu. The main attraction of Chilas is the incredible collection of Rock Art, which depicts early history of the region. Short stay en-route for lunch. overnight at Chilas/Skardu.

 
DAY 03: CHILAS – SKARDU / EXPLORE AROUND
Departure for Skardu, capital of Baltistan (height 2,438m) located in the backdrop of great peaks of the Karakoram mountain range. Baltistan is known as the “Little Tibet” and it is a cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers. Five valleys of Baltistan-Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang are noted for their juicy peaches, apricots, apples and pears / Explore the Skardu city and around if travel by air. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Skardu.

DAY 04: EXPLORE AROUND
Departure for Shigar Valley - gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakorams, i.e Gasherbrum Peak and K-2. Visit of 400 years old Wooden Mosque and Fort evening to Saad Para Lake from Shigar Valley. Overnight at Skardu

DAY 05: SKARDU – KHAPULU VILLAGE
Departure for Khaplu Valley, the scenic valley of the Shyok River located 103 km from Skardu. Many famous mountains such as Masherbrum, Saltoro. Sia Kangri, K-6, K- 7 is located here. Overnight at Khapulu

DAY 06: KHAPUKU – SKARDU
Departure on the way back to Skardu, arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 07: SKARDU – BESHAM
Departure for Besham on the Karakorum Highway, arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight

DAY 08: BESHAM – ISLAMABAD

Departure for Islamabad, en-route visit Taxila museum arrive and end of our service.

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Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley in Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan autonomous region, an area under the control of the government of Pakistan. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi). Karimabad (formerly called Baltit) is the main town, which is also a very popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Ultar Sar, Rakaposhi, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Hunza Peak, Diran Peak and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak), all 6,000 metres (19,685 ft) or higher.

ITINERARY 

DAY 01:  ISLAMABAD 
Our guide and driver will pick you at the airport in Islamabad or Lahore and transfer to Hotel in Islamabad for overnight stay.

DAY 02: ISLAMABAD - CHILAS 
Early morning drive to Chilas it takes approximately 10 hours to reach Chilas from Islamabad, This day we will drive on the Karakoram High which is the highest paved international road in the world. It connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an altitude of 4,693 m/15,397 ft as confirmed by both SRTM and multiple GPS readings. overnight at Chilas.

DAY 03: CHILAS – GULMIT 
Gulmit is the headquarter of the Gojal Tehsil, in the upper Hunza region of the Gilgit territory in the deep in the Karakoram Mountain Range. Gulmit is a centuries-old historic town, with mountains, peaks and glaciers. It is a tourist spot and has many hotels, shops and a museum. Its altitude is 2408m (7900 ft) above the Arabian Sea level. On the way we will pass through the Rakaposhi view point from where you can see and take a close up shot of the beautiful white show capped Rakaposhi Peak 7788m, after having lunch at the Rakaposhi view point we will continue driving toward Gulmit. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 04: DAY HIKE TO BORITH 
A day for easy trekking, exploring Ghulkin Village, Kamaris Village, Passu Glacier on the way to Passu Glacier you can also view beautiful Borith Lake. Lunch at Borith and drive to Gulmit overnight in Gulmit.

DAY 05: GULMIT - KARIMABAD
Karimabad is the capital of Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan. Karimabad is also known as Baltit. It is named after Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual head of Shia Ismaili 
Nizari community. It is one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan and it swarms with tourists from all around the world during summers. It provides spectacular views of many beautiful mountains like Rakaposhi, Diran Peak, Golden Peak, Ulter Peak, Lady Finger, Hunza Peak and some others. This day we will visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Bazaar. In the evening we will drive to Duiker to see the view of sunset from there. over night at Karimabad.

DAY 06: KARIMABAD - BESHAM 
Drive back to Beshim on Karakoram Highway (KKH) in route stop over at chilas for lunch and over night at Beshim hotel (approx 9hrs Drive)

DAY 07:  BESHAM - ISLAMABAD 
Early morning we will drive to Islamabad, en-route we will visit the Taxila Museum. Construction of Taxila museum started in 1918, its foundation stone laid by Lord Chemsford, vicery of India in 1918. Construction was concluded in 1928 and the museum was opened for public by Sir Habibullah then the ministry for Education. Sir John Marshall who was going to be retired from the post of Director General of Archaeological survey of India in 1928, could not complete its original plan. The government of Pakistan constructed the northern gallery in 1998. There are 4000 objects displayed, including stone, stucco, terracotta, silver, gold, iron and semiprecious stones. Mainly the display consists of objects from the period 600 B.C to 500 AD. Buddhist, hindu and Jain cults are well represented through these objects discovered from three ancient cities and more than two dozen buddhist stupas and monasteries and Greek temples. Taxila Museum is located 35 km from Islamabad on the Grand Trunk Road to Peshawar. It is famous for remains of Gandhara art. Most of the sites at Taxila, dating back 600 BCE to 500 CE, are located around the Taxila Museum.

DAY 08: ISLAMABAD

This will be the last day in Pakistan; we will visit Faisal Mosque, Pirshowaha, Margala Hills and the local market for shopping. In the evening drive to the airport and destination.

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