K2 BASE CAMP TREK - PAKISTAN

22 Days - INTO THE VALLEY OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS

▪ The classic journey to K2
▪ Trekking up the Baltoro Glacier
▪ Camping at Concordia
▪ Day hike to K2 Base Camp
▪ Outstanding views of huge Karakoram peaks

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Over the years there have been numerous books which have brought together collections of articles on the subject of the world’s greatest treks. Books such as John Cleare’s ‘Trekking - Great Walks of the World’, Walt Unsworth’s ‘Classic Walks of the World’ and Steve Razzetti’s ‘Top Treks of the World’ are just to name a few. The editors of these books have always included the trek up the Baltoro to Concordia as one of their classics, and with very good reason! Trekking into the heart of the mighty Karakoram Range to Concordia Camp involves a long and demanding walk through a remote and rugged land. Our trek starts out from Askole, a village which is only accessible by way of a rough and tumble drive on a highly weather dependent road along the Braldu Gorge. Any difficulty which has to be overcome is more than compensated for, however, by the stunningly dramatic landscape.

At Concordia, our ultimate destination, there is an assembly of giant peaks, including K2 (8611m.) the second highest and arguably the most impressive peak on earth. Three other 8000 meter peaks lie at the head of the Baltoro Glacier - Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II. In no other part of the world can you find such a concentration of 8000 and near 8000 meter peaks. On the hike in to Concordia there are great mountains such as Masherbrum (K1), alongside the famous and spectacular rock architecture of the Trango, Cathedral and Lobsang groups. There is also the sheer enormity of the Baltoro Glacier, over which we have to hike across for the last five days of the approach. In addition, there is the chance to observe first hand the remarkable way of life of the Balti people, who maintain a cheerful outlook in spite of, or perhaps because of, their having very few of what the Western world would consider to be essentials. This is an absolutely classic journey, which takes in some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in the world. From the arid Shigar and Askole valleys, with their unbelievable oasis of irrigated greenery, to the splendid mountainscapes of the upper Baltoro, this is the visual experience of a lifetime.

In 2013, we again return to trekking in northern Pakistan. From 1988 to 2006 we successfully led trekking groups to every corner of the Karakoram. For obvious reasons these treks have been less popular over the years, but with a top notch local agent and the tremendous success of many European and Australian groups rediscovering this gem among trekking destinations the past two years, the summer of 2013 looks set to be another popular season in the Karakoram.

2013 GROUP TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
June 10 to July 1, 2013
July 1 to July 22, 2013
July 22 to August 12, 2013
August 5 to August 26, 2013
August 18 to September 8, 2013
September 4 to September 25, 2013

The K2 Base Camp Trek (Camping Trip) is part of our Worldwide Adventure Tours Series. In addition to our fixed group departure dates, we are also able to arrange this trek beginning on any date during the months of June through September for a group of 4 to 10 people. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

2013 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
4 to 5 People: $4150.00
6 to 8 People: $3840.00
9 to 10 People: $3695.00
Single room and tent supplement: $405.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
22 days, 6 nights hotels, 15 nights of tented camping, 14 days of trekking. All meals are included.
Trek Grade: Strenuous, Max. altitude: 15,420 feet at Concordia Camp

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1. Arrive in Islamabad and tranfer to group hotel.
Day 2. Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas. Hotel.
Day 3. Free day in Skardu or drive from Chilas. Hotel.
Day 4. Drive via the Braldu Gorge to Askole. Camp.
Day 5. Trek to Jhola (10,496 feet). Camp.
Day 6. To Paiju Camp (11,808 feet). Camp.
Day 7. Rest and acclimatization.
Day 8. Cross the Baltoro Glacier to Khuburtze (13,100 feet)
Day 9. Trek to Urdukas (13,780 feet). Camp.
Day 10. Trek to Goro II Camp (14,760 feet). Camp.
Day 11. Trek to Concordia (15,420 feet). Camp.
Days 12 & 13. Optional day-hike to K2 Base Camp.
Days 14 to 18. Return trek to Askole.
Day 19. Drive to Skardu. Hotel.
Day 20. Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas. Hotel.
Day 21. In Rawalpindi or continue drive. Hotel.
Day 22. Transfer to airport and depart Islamabad.

Country Information: Pakistan