Daily Walking 6-8 HRS except Longer Days While Crossing Pass
Grade Moderate to Difficult
Best time June – Mid of September
Maximum Altitude 5650m
Duration 20-23 Days
The opening of the 5650m high Gondogoro La adds a new dimension to magnificent K2 Trek, making it possible to return via beautiful Hushe Valley. Given a little luck with weather the view from the pass is just incomparable, any where in the world. From, no other place in the earth can one see such a incredible view of K2 (8611m) the second highest peak in the world and world most beautiful high pyramid, Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrum 1 to 6, Golden Throne (7240m) Chogolisa (7665m) and the entire upper Baltoro Massif. This trek requires good degree of physical fitness, as the variable weather conditions make the crossing of pass quite challenging, but more rewarding too. It is recommended that trek may be started from Askole as group can reach up to Concordia being able to see major Baltoro Peaksand return the same route in case of extreme snow conditions and unkind weather situation.
We recommend that the member should take high altitude clothing/bedding, rope, crampons, ice axes etc. We also suggest you that come for this trek after having couple of week walking or acclimatized yourself. Come and visit us we will show you the real adventure paradise on earth!!!
ITINERARY
Day 01: RAWALPINDI /ISLAMABAD: Arrival & welcome reception.
Day 02: RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – CHLIAS: trek briefing at alpine club of Pakistan.
Day 03: CHLIAS – SKARDU (2500m): porter hiring and acclimatization.
Day 04: SKARDU: porter hiring, local purchasing and half day tour.
Day 05: SKARDU – ASKOLI (2850m): 4×4 jeep drive.
Day 06: ASKOLI – JULLA (3500m): Trek to Julla.
Day 07: JULLA – PAIYU (3666m): trek to Paiyu.
Day 08: PAIYU: thanksgiving event & acclimatization.
Day 09: PAIYU – KHUBURSE (3700m): start baltoro glacier walk & to Khuburse.
Day 10: KHUBURSE – URDUKAS (3950m): trek to Urdukas.
Day 11: URDUKAS – GORO (4300m): Trek to Goro.
Day 12: GORO – CONCORDIA (4650m): Trek to Concordia.
Day 13: CONCORDIA – K2 BC – CONCORDIA: rest day or k2 bc exploration.
Day 14: CONCORDIA – ALI CAMP (5050m): trek to Ali camp.
Day 15: ALI CAMP – XHUISPANG (4833m): crossing gondogo pass (5650m).
Day 16: XHUISPANG: Rest day or optional gondogoro peak (6000m) climbing.
Day 17: DALSAMPA – SAITCHO (3400m): Trek to Saitcho.
Day 18: SAITCHO – HUSHE (2750m): Trek to Hushe.
Day 19: HUSHE – SKARDU (2500m): Jeep drive to Skardu.
Day 20: SKARDU – CHILAS (1200m): Drive to Chilas.
Day 21: CHILAS – ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Drive to Islamabad.
Day 22: FLY BACK: We say Khuda Hafiz, the typical farewell.
End of the trip.