Four 8000m Base Camps

Grading: 4/5

Level: Strenuous

Type:

Trekking

Activities

24 Days Guided Tour
17 Days Trekking
2 Days Jeep Travel

Accomodations

16 Nights Camping
6 Nights Hotel

Meals

16 Dinners
16 Lunches
22 Breakfasts

Ways to Travel

Fixed Departure
Solo/ Tailor Made/ Private
Guided

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Karakoram Four 8000m Base camps Trip Highlights

See Karakoram’s Four 8000m peaks from their base camps
Trek beneath and explore around K2, the Gasherbrums, Masherbrum, Broad Peak, Trango Tower, Cathedral Peaks, Mustagh Tower, Chogolisa amongst many others
Trek along the mighty Baltoro Glacier and reach Concordia
Excursion to Gilkey memorial
Cross the famous Gondogoro La (5,585m) pass
Experience the picturesque Skardu, Shigar, Hushe and Khaplu Valleys in Pakistan
Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more), glacial lakes and streams
Indus, Panmah and Braldu rivers
Experience the stunning mountain flight from Islamabad to Skardu

Trip Overview

This demanding trek offers breathtaking views of four 8,000-meter peaks and is regarded as one of the premier high-mountain treks globally. Nestled in Northern Pakistan, the expansive and rugged Karakoram Range harbors some of the planet’s most untamed and dramatic landscapes. Remote and awe-inspiring, the Karakoram’s icy summits and vast glaciers present unmatched opportunities for adventurous trekking. The Baltoro Glacier, spanning 62 kilometers, stands as Pakistan’s foremost trekking destination, boasting seven of the world’s twenty-five highest peaks towering above it. Additionally, its lower reaches are encompassed by some of the planet’s tallest granite walls and spires, adding to the allure of this remarkable region.

The convergence of the Baltoro Glacier with the Vigne and Godwin-Austen glaciers forms the vast natural amphitheater known as Concordia, celebrated as one of the world’s most spectacular mountain campsites. Standing just 10 kilometers away, the towering pyramid of K2 dominates the vista, infusing the surroundings with a distinctive atmosphere. Our itinerary allows for three days in the upper reaches of the Baltoro Glacier to appreciate this extraordinary location’s grandeur fully. The pinnacle of this trek is the 5,650-meter summit of the Gondogoro La, a challenging and technical route connecting the upper Baltoro’s high glacial basin with the lush green Hushe Valley to the south. The view from the summit offers one of the most overwhelming mountain panoramas in the world, with four of the Karakoram’s 8,000-meter peaks within proximity.

Our itinerary for the Four 8000m base camps encapsulates the essence of the Karakoram: it includes visits to K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II base camps, a challenging ascent of a high pass, and the opportunity to explore two distinct valleys.

Itinerary

You will be met by a representative of Snowland and will be transferred to the designated Hotel.

Meals Included: None

Accomodation: Hotel

a) Weather permitting, we take a spectacular flight to the high mountain region of Baltistan in the north east. On a clear day we should be able to see Nanga Parbat (8124m) and K2 (8611m) towering above all other mountains. (It is quite possible adverse weather in Islamabad or Skardu may affect our flight plans and make it necessary to drive by the Karakoram Highway to Skardu, a journey of approx two days). b) In case of cancellation of flight drive 10-12hrs by air conditioned coach/car to Chilas (480km) on the Karakoram highway.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accomodation: Hotel

a) Overnight at Hotel in Skardu. Preparations for our trek and depending on our time of arrival into Skardu, there may be time to visit the town and possibly an excursion to Kachura Lake situated at the edge of the valley. Skardu is the regional capital of Baltistan, lying at the edge of a broad floodplain that is the confluence of the Shyok, Indus and Basha Rivers. b) If we are driving the road journey today will be 7-8 hrs to Skardu (275km). On route are spectacular views of Nanga Parbat (8125m)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accomodation: Hotel

Jeep drive. It takes about six hours to drive from Skardu to Askolie or near Askolie. The drive through the Braldu Gorge is guaranteed to knock your socks off.

Meals Included: All Meals