K2 Base Camp Trek

Grading: 3/5

Level: Demanding

Type:

Trekking

Activities

20 Days Guided Tour
13-14 Days Trekking
2 Days Jeep Travel

Accomodations

6 Nights Hotel
13-14 Nights Camping

Meals

13 Dinners
14 Lunches
20 Breakfasts

Ways to Travel

Fixed Departure
Solo/ Tailor Made/ Private
Guided

Snowland > Tours > Nature & Parks > Baltoro Glacier > K2 Base Camp Trek

Trip Highlights

Base Camps of K2 and Broad Peak
Walking in Concordia and the Baltoro Glacier
Excursion to Gilkey Memorial
Views of 8,000m peaks including Gasherbrum II (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m) from Goro II, Concordia & base camps.
Views of other peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Gasherbrum III and IV, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak etc.
Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more), glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
Indus, Panmah and Braldu rivers
One of the world`s top 5 trekking adventures

Trip Overview

K2 lies in the heart of the Karakoram Range and is visible from Concordia. This magnificent pyramid stands at the top of the Godwin Austin Glacier, which joins with a second glacier at Concordia to create the powerful Baltoro Glacier. The journey to K2 base camp, the second-highest mountain in the world, begins with a domestic flight (Weather permitting) to Skardu from Islamabad; otherwise, we will travel by road. Following an overnight stay in Skardu, we will continue our journey by jeeps as far as the road remains traversable towards Askoli. Askoli is located at 3300 m. and is the last village before reaching the K2 base camp.

Beyond Askoli lies an untamed wilderness marked by glaciers giving birth to rivers, while towering mountains stand sentinel along their courses. Setting out from Askoli, we embark on a trek that spans two to three days to reach the Paiyu Campsite (3666 m.), nestled beneath the grandeur of Paiyu Peak (6660 m.), its summit extending over 62 km. In the distance, the vast expanse of the Baltoro Glacier unfolds before us. Our journey then leads us across the Baltoro Glacier to our final destination, Concordia. Trekking across the Baltoro offers unparalleled mountain vistas, with iconic peaks such as Masherbrum (7852 m.), Uli Biaho Tower (6190 m.), Trango Towers (6300 m.), the Grand Cathedral (5228 m.), and Muztagh Tower (7273 m.) rising majestically from this colossal highway, their sheer vertical faces defying reality.

After four to five days of trekking, we will arrive at 4691 m. elevation at Concordia. Here, one finds themselves surrounded by Marble Peak, K-2 (8611 m.), Broad Peak (8047 m.), the Gasherbrum Group, Golden Throne (7312 m.), Chogolisa (7654 m.), and Mitre Peak (6038 m.). Concordia is hailed as the “Throne room of the mountain gods.” We plan to spend two to three days at Concordia before retracing our steps back to Askole along the same route. As we return to the verdant fields of Askole, our trek concludes, marking the beginning of a new perspective on our earthly existence.

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 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