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K2 Base Camp and Gandogoro laa

Overview

The epic trek to Gondogoro La is one of the most adventurous and technical treks in Pakistan. Gondogoro La is a 5940m pass that separates the Hushe Valley from the Upper Baltoro Glacier, but that is not what makes it special. From the pass, one of the world's greatest mountain panoramas unfolds before you. The four 8000 meter peaks of the Karakorums are easily visible, including K2 (8611m), and countless smaller peaks stretch into the distance as far as you can see. This is an awe-inspriring place that few people ever get to experience.
The Gondogoro La Trek can be started from either Hushe in the east or Askole in the west. Most people choose to start from Askole for a few reasons: the approach is longer and gives more time for acclimatization and if conditions are not good for crossing the pass, trekkers don't miss visiting Concordia and the Baltoro Glacier.

Day 1
Welcoming at Islamabad Airport, and transfer to Hotel. Outing in Islamabad and overnight Islamabad.
Day 2
  1. Fly to skardu 
  2. Spectacular flight to Skardu.
  3. The flights to Skardu are weather dependent and if the flight doesn't operate today, you will drive to Skardu instead.
  4. Brefing and outing in Skardu, shopping
  5. Meet  lost Horizons Team for trek, The best Team to lead you.
Day 3
  1. Day 03: Procced Drive to Askoli (6  hours’ drive in 4*4 Vicheal) overnight at Askoli.
  2. Shigar Valley
Day 4
  1.  Trek to Jhola
  2. Steep Braldu Gorge to the famous Balti village of Askole
  3. Trek To Jhola and your first camp.
  4. Altitude 3,100m/10,170ft
Day 5
  1. Trek Jhola to Paio (7-9 hours walk)
  2. You will need an early start today.
  3. The steep hillside at Paio is well terraced with platforms for tents and the porters' shelters, and the last trees you will see for a while.
  4. Cross a glacier fed stream.
  5. This is a major rest stop for expedition porters and tradition dictates major feasting as well as singing and dancing.
  6. Altitude 3,450m/11,318ft
Day 6
  1.   Rest Day at Paio
  2. Today you will be able to take things a bit easier and let your body adjust to the altitude. Your guide will be able to suggest some local walks for you if you want to stretch your legs and aid acclimatisation.
  3. A day for you to Enjoy the highest ranges in the world
Day 7
  1.   Trek Paio To Urdukas
  2. Today the full majesty of the Baltoro glacier will unfold before you.
  3. Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
  4. The campsite really does provide a magnificent panorama of the Baltoro glacier.
  5.  Peaks on the way, Mushtaq Tower, Nimlas Tower and Paio Peak.
  6. Altitude 4,052m/13,291ft -
Day 8
  1. Proceed to Goro 2 (5-7 hours)
  2. This morning you head across the glacier, passing dramatic Masherbrum Peak 7,821m/25,659ft and view views of Muztagh Tower 7,273m/ 23,861ft.
  3. Moving tantalisingly closer to Gasherbrum IV which standing as it does at the head of the Baltoro.
  4. Whilst the glacier is still predominantly covered in rock, the route passes a series of huge ice 'dunes' which add to the drama of the scenery.
  5. Clear night the star-filled sky over the surrounding peaks is truly magical.
  6. Altitude 4,380m/14,370ft
Day 09
  1.  Goro 2 to Concordia (5-6 hours walk) Overnight at Concordia.
  2. A spectacular day as you trek to one of the most impressively situated camp sites in the world.
  3. The peaks tower over you and all appear to be tantalisingly close. Gasherbrum II, 8,035m/26,361ft,
  4. Gasherbrum III, 7,952m/26,089ft
  5. Gasherbrum  IV, 7,925m/26,000ft
  6. Mitre Peak, Chogolisa, 7,665m/25,147ft
  7.  Broad Peak, 8,047m/26,401ft
  8. The Giant visible for the first time, the second highest mountain in the world - K2, 8,611m/28,251ft.
  9. Altitude 4,650m/15,255ft -
Day 10
  1. Hike To K2 BASECAMP and back to Concordia. (Or stay a night in Basecamp)
  2. By now K2 will appear enormous though base camp is still much further than it looks. Climbers use campsites both to the east and west of the glacier; there will undoubtedly be expeditions around.
  3. Base camp is almost too close to appreciate the sheer size of K2, but to see it rising up endlessly right beside you, and to talk to climbers who are trying to conquer it, make this an awe-inspiring place to be.
  4. This must be one of the most magnificent mountain locations in the world. You trek back to Concordia for your overnight stay.
Day 11
  1. Concordia To Ali Camp
  2. Today you will leave the main trekking trail behind you, striking out on a far less travelled route which will take you along the Upper Baltoro.
  3. We would normally reach Ali camp around mid-day or the early afternoon and after settling in, your trip leader will organise a skills session to practice the simple techniques of using a Jumar to safeguard moving on fixed lines. Our night Ali Camp
  4. Altitude 4,800m
Day 12
  1.   Rest Day at Paio
  2. Today you will be able to take things a bit easier and let your body adjust to the altitude. Your guide will be able to suggest some local walks for you if you want to stretch your legs and aid acclimatisation.
  3. A day for you to Enjoy the highest ranges in the world
Day 13
 Khushpang to Siacho
  • After a couple of minutes of easy walking you get onto the glacier where you pick your way across the moraine and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa which means "field of flowers.
  • This will be the first night in almost a week where we can breathe the oxygen-rich air below 4,000 metres and sleep to the sounds of running water.
  • Camp At Siacho.
Day 14
  1.   Rest Day at Paio
  2. Today you will be able to take things a bit easier and let your body adjust to the altitude. Your guide will be able to suggest some local walks for you if you want to stretch your legs and aid acclimatisation.
  3. A day for you to Enjoy the highest ranges in the world
Day 15-16
Fly To Islamabad
  • Subject to good weather you take the morning flight back to Islamabad.
  • Upon arrival in Islamabad you will be transferred to your hotel.
  • Outing/have some Great Dinner
  • VIsit Bazar
Day 17
FLY HOME :)​

Itinerary

For Local & International Tourist

What's Included

Flights Islamabad to Gilgit - Skardu, (Incase of Flight Cancellation due to Weather then transport via KKH, Transportation, Food, Trekking Food, Permits, Hotels, Porters, Porter Insurance, Guide, Cook, Helper, Pollution Fee, Waste Management fee, First add medical kit, Satellite phone, Mess tent, Kitchen Tent, Sleeping Tent, Letter of Invitation, Rope.

What's Not Included

Sleeping bags, personal gears, climbing shoe and clothing, life insurances, health insurance, rescue fee, tips and anykind of personal item.

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