K2 Gondogoro La Circuit (21-Days)
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K2 Base Camp Trek (21-Days)"
The K2 Gondogoro La Trek is an exhilarating adventure that takes you through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Karakoram Range. Starting in Skardu, this trek provides a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of K2, the world’s second-highest peak, up close. The journey traverses the remote and rugged terrain of the Gondogoro La Pass, offering breathtaking views of K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum massif. The trek includes challenging high-altitude hiking, crossing glaciers, and navigating steep ascents and descents. Trekkers will pass through stunning valleys like Hushe and Sheosar, enjoying the diverse scenery and local culture. The high point of the trek, Gondogoro La, offers panoramic vistas that are both rewarding and unforgettable. The trek is physically demanding and requires good fitness, acclimatization, and preparation for altitude-related challenges. With a mix of adventure and natural beauty, the K2 Gondogoro La Trek promises an extraordinary experience in one of the world’s most spectacular mountain regions.
Highlights
- Gondogoro La Pass (5,585m). View four 8,000m peaks (K2, Gasherbrum I & II, Broad Peak) and other peaks (Gasherbrum 4, Laila, Gondogoro Peak etc) from one point.
- Base Camps of K2 and Broad Peak
- Night Stay at K2 base camp
- Circular/Circuit trek to scenic Hushe Valley
- Concordia – Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
- Trek along Vigne and Gondogoro glaciers from Concordia after trek to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier (5th longest and world’s largest outside polar region).
- View 8,000 m peaks including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m) from Goro II, Concordia & base camps.
- View of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more) , glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
- Meet mountaineers at base camps
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad
Package Includes
- Airport Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off service in our own vehicle.
- Transportation: Includes all travel throughout the trip.
- Meals and Accommodation: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee/tea, and family-friendly hotel stays.
- Permits and Paperwork: All necessary permits and documentation.
- In any emergency situation where helicopter assistance is needed, the company will arrange it however the client has to pay the charges.
Package Excludes
- International Airfare and Insuarance
- Services not mentioned or not promised by us.
- Tips for local guides and support staff
- Any extra charges in case of flight cancellation
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary ( 21 days )
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Day 1
Arrive at Islamabad
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
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Day 2
Islamabad to Skardu
Fly to Skardu, Karakoram
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Day 3
Skardu
Spend free day in Skardu
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Day 4
Skardu to Askole
Drive to Askole village
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Day 5
Askole to Jhola
Trek from Askole to Jhola via the snout of Biafo Glacier
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Day 6
Jhola to Paiju
Trek from Jhola to Paiju following the Braldu river
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Day 7
Paiju
Rest day in Paiju
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Day 8
Trek from Paiju to Khoburtse
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Day 9
Cross small glaciers and walk to Urdukus
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Day 10
Trek to Goro II, the junction of the Baltoro glaciers and Young husband
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Day 11
Trek to Concordia through a rocky moraine
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Day 12
Trek to Broad Peak BC, Gilkey Memorial and K2 Base Camp
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Day 13
Trek back to Concordia and rest
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Day 14
Trek to Ali Camp
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Day 15
Trek to Khuispang over Gondogoro La
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Day 16
Trek to Saicho
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Day 17
Trek to Hushe and drive to Skardu town
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Day 18
Contingency day/rest in Skardu
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Day 19
Fly to Islamabad
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Day 20
Fly to home country
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Day 21
Contingency day for flight cancellations
Fly to home country