K2, BALTORO GLACIER & CONCORDIA TREK
Into the Valley of the Mountain Gods
22 days - The classic Karakoram trek - Mind-blowing scenery - The awesome K2

From Skardu we drive to Askole, where our team of porters loads up for the trek. On the first few stages we cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier, and negotiate the narrow trails above the Braldu River, before ascending the lateral moraine to the Baltoro Glacier. Ascending the glacier we gain unrivaled views of the Karakoram. With the option of stopping at non-traditional campsites wherever possible, we move along the surrounding rock spires and granite towers. Occasionally on and off the Baltoro Glacier itself, we reach Concordia, from where we have a most spectacular view of the world's greatest mountain giants - K2 (8616m), Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrum II (8035m), Gasherbrum IV (7925m), Chogolisa (7665m) and Golden Throne (7240m). The K2 trek to Concordia is a true classic!

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The K2 and Concordia Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. We are able to arrange this trek starting
on any day of the week during the months of June, July, August and September for groups of 4 to 10 people.

2009 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
4 - 5 people: $3780.00
6 - 8 people: $3530.00
9 - 10 people: $3370.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $510.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 6 nights hotels
Camping: 15 nights camping
Trek Grade: 14 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 4700 meters / 15,420 feet at Concordia Camp

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Islamabad. Met upon arrival. Transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Skardu or begin drive to Chilas. Hotel.
Day 3: In Skardu or complete drive from Chilas. Hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Askole. 3000 meters. Camp.
Day 5: Trek to Jhola. 3200 meters. Camp.
Day 6: Trek to Paiyu. 3600 meters. Camp.
Day 7: Traditional rest day at Paiyu. Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Khuburtze. 4000 meters. Camp.
Day 9: Trek to Urdukas. 4200 meters. Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Goro II. 4500 meters. Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Concordia. 4700 meters. Camp.
Day 12: At Concordia for exploration. Camp.
Day 13: At Concordia for exploration. Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Beyonge. 6-7 hours. Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Khuburtze. 6-7 hours. Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Paiyu. 5-6 hours. Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Jhola. 5-6 hours. Camp.
Day 18: Trek to Askole. 6-7 hours. Camp.
Day 19: Jeep to Skardu. Hotel.
Day 20. Fly or begin drive to Islamabad. Hotel.
Day 21. Free day in Islamabad or complete drive. Hotel.
Day 22: Transfer to airport for departure.

Country Information: About Pakistan
Region Information: About the Karakoram
Peak Information: About K2

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