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The K2 and Baltoro Trek is a challenging and demanding trek that takes you through the heart of the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including K2 (the second highest mountain in the world). The trek starts in the city of Skardu and takes you to Askole, the last village before entering the Baltoro Glacier. From there, you will follow the glacier to Concordia, a large confluence of several glaciers that provides stunning views of several of the world’s tallest peaks, including K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum. Along the way, you will pass by several beautiful high-altitude lakes, cross high mountain passes, and pass by several small but thriving communities of local people. The trek also offers several opportunities to explore the local culture, as well as visit the historic and famous Pakistan Army helicopter base at Concordia.
The K2 and Baltoro Trek is a long and physically demanding trek that requires a high level of fitness and preparation. You should be able to walk for 6 to 8 hours a day, carry a heavy backpack, and be comfortable in high-altitude environments. Overall, the K2 and Baltoro Trek is a unique and unforgettable experience that takes you to one of the most beautiful and remote mountain ranges in the world.
Itinerary
Early departure for a day long drive to Chilas on Karakoram Highway along the Indus. Overnight at hotel
Continue drive to Skardu, through the narrow Indus gorge. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight
Day free in Skardu to explore Bazar and purchase of personal use items, while staff will make final arrangement for the trek
Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. Overnight in camps.
All meals served by camp staff.
Altitude 3050 M.
Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment and sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier and camp beside it’s snout at Korophone. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows east into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Kms east of Askole. After lunch at Korofong Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire Rope Bridge sported by a wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas.
Walk: 03-04 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 3150 M
Resume trek along the Braldu river to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Paiju – is a Balti word which means “SALT”. Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3480 M.
Rest & acclimatisation day at Paiju. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju – Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho&Bial Groups. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4130 M
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre& Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 4500 M.
After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters. Including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents.
All meals served by campstaff.
Walk: 05 – 06 hrs, Grade: strenuous, Altitude: 4720 M.
Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down) after an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp. Overnight in tents at Concordia. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk: 07 hrs, Grade: strenuous, Altitude: 4650 M
After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glaciers to reach our right path. After 2 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition.Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.
The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5700 metres is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as sun get strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones, also the chance of ice falls or avalanches.Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
Walk: 10 – 11 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 5700 M
Rest day excursion at Khuspang.
Incase of bad weather this day will be use to make another attempt.
After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning ‘field of flowers’, lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 metres, set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water.
Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4150 M
Resume trek along the path, Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders poised above, ready to fall.
Continue your trek along the path goes downhill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large shepherd’s settlement with its own mosque, now here you can find a hotel and mountaineering equipment shop. This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply. After a short break continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village.
Overnight in tents all meals served by camp staff.
Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy
An easy day trek will bring you to Hushey village. PM embark jeeps for a 6 hours ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. All meals included.
Transfer to Skardu airport. Take early morning flight to Islamabad.
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