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.
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