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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