An exceptional and ambitious trekking adventure holiday walking in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan across the Gondogro La from K2. This very exciting trek leads from Askole, via the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and then onward across the Gondogoro La (5585m) into the Hushe Valley. Trekking in the heart of the Karakoram by way of the Baltistan capital of Skardu, our trek gains height gradually, with magical views of peaks such as the Trango Towers, Masherbrum and nally, from Concordia, of K2 itself.
Rendezvous at the group hotel in Islamabad. Baltistan Tours provide Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
Crossing the Shyok River we continue our spectacular journey to Hushe Village. Camp. (2,750 m 9022 ft.)
A short day to the idyllic campsite of Saitcho at the junction of the Charakusa and Gondogoro Valleys. The afternoon is free for relaxing. Camp. (3,400m 11,150 ft)
We spend a further acclimatization day at Saitcho. There is an option to walk up the Charakusa Valley beside the glacier for a closer look at K6 and K7 Camp. (3,400m 11,150 ft)
Trekking beside the Gondogoro Glacier, we follow a wooded moraine ridge to Gondogoro Village and a final scramble up a rocky gulley to Dalsan. Camp.(4,200 m 13,780 ft)
A long day walking on the glacier beneath the beautiful spire of Layla Peak, takes us to Huisprung, a grassy terrace beside a small meltwater lake. Camp. (4600m/15090ft)
In preparation for the crossing of the Gondogoro La, we will move our base camp to a level site on the moraines below the pass. Camp. 4800metres (15,750ft)
From Ali Camp we follow the Vigne Glacier to its confluence with the Upper Baltoro which ‘flows’ to Concordia. Camp (4500m. / 14,765ft.).
Rest day in Concordia. We have the option to trek up the Godwin Austin Glacier to visit K2 base camp via Broad Peak base camp.
Leaving Concordia, we move down the Baltoro to Shachspong, a high point on the central moraine where we have superb views up and down the glacier. Camp. (4200m. / 13,780ft.)
The towers and spires of Lobsang, Cathedral and Trango are the backdrop for today’s trek down the Baltoro via Urdukas to Horbose. Camp. (3930m. / 12,894ft.).
Today we complete the descent the Baltoro Glacier. Leaving the ice behind, it is much warmer as we reach the green, spring-fed oasis of Paiju. Camp. (3450m. / 11,320ft.).
The final day of trekking. We reach the first habitation we have seen in two weeks at Askole, where the green fields are soothing to the eye. Camp. (3000m. / 9843ft.).
Driving through the Shigar Valley with its villages of intense agriculture we return to Skardu. We check into the Snow land hotel for a long awaited shower. Hotel.
Free day in Islamabad. Today is a contingency day in case we have had to drive down the Karakoram Highway to Islamabad. Hotel.
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Cost Per Person
PKR 980,000/-
PKR 84,000/-
PKR 56,000/-
PKR 22,400/-
Single Room PKR 28,000/-
Twin Room PKR 14,000/- per person
Trip Dates for 2025
15 June to 04 July 2025
14 July to 02 August 2025
1 August to 20 August 2025
05 August to 25 August 2025
20/22 Days
5585 m / 18,323 ft
Restricted
Strenuous
Karakoram
June to August
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