K2 Base Camp Trek
K2 Base Camp Trek
K2 Base Camp Trek
18 Days Starting and ending in Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Visiting: Chilās, Islamabad, Naran, Jaglot, Skardu, Alam Bridge Inscriptions, Polo Ground, Kharphocho Fort, Askole, Jhola Camp, Paiyu Camp, Urdukas, Goro II Campsite, Concordia Campsite, Biarchedi, Ghandogoro Ri, Saicho Campsite, Deosai National Park
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Budget, Camping, Luxury, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Photography, Special Guest Tours
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Tour Overview
Introduction to K2 Base Camp Trek: We all know that K2 is the world’s second-highest peak standing at 8611m high up in the Karakorum range. K2 is located in the heart of the Karakoram Range. K2 can be seen in its full view from Concordia during K2 base camp Trek. This trek is a life long awaited trek. The same region of Karakorum is the home to trekkers from all around the globe. It is because of the presence of ultimate peaks here. Karakoram range located between Pakistan and China in North and Eastern part respectively. WHY K2 BASE CAMP TREK? To make your journey into heaven for mountaineers you start your journey from Skardu. From Skardu, you travel via 4×4 jeeps. It follows the eye-catching landscapes of Shigar valley till the last village of Askoli (3040 m ASL). Askoli an emerald-green grasslands village of Shigar valley. You will start trekking dreamland on foot from here. You will observe the beautiful glaciers to the snow-covered mountaintops with mountains like Trango towers (4396 ft of granite). In brief, this journey will not dissatisfy you altogether. You will have the familiarity of Trekking nearby to the gigantic mountains. Mountains like Broad Peak(8047m), Chogholisa, Baltoro Kangri, Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum V& VI, and several further on the way. The journey to the gigantic K2 is a life long awaited trek. It takes you through lush green fields and snow-covered mountains with glaciers. It gives a memorable experience on its own. Trekking side by side with the mighty Baltoro Glacier. Baltoro is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar region sprang 39miles in length. It meets with the Vigne and Godwin-Austen at Concordia. Four peaks above 8000 m. sit within a radius of only 21 km. From Concordia, it is honoring this site with the largest concentration of the highest mountains on earth.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Islamabad To Chilas
Location: Chilās, Islamabad, Naran
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
Day 1: Skardu Tour package shall start from Islamabad to Chilas. We shall stay at Chilas after long journey. Good family hotel shall be offered for overnight stay.
All the journey through Karakorum Highway.
Day 2 : Chilas To Skardu
Location: Jaglot, Skardu, Chilās, Alam Bridge Inscriptions
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
We shall leave hotel early morning and move from chilas to Skardu via Karakoram Highway. Within 12 hours drive we shall reach Skardu City. Overnight Stay in good family hotel.
after chilas we will stop at Juglot. There is a view point of Nanga Parbat, The killer Mountain.
In Juglot we will stop at another magnificent view point where world three largest mountain ranges meets.
Juglot or Jaglot is a town in Gilgit District, Pakistan, situated 45 km south east of Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway. It is located at the junction of three mountain ranges, the Kurrakuram, Hindukush, and Himalayas. It is also a junction point between Skardu and Gilgit. The road to Skardu branches off about six kilometres towards Gilgit.
Historically, Juglot was strategically important as it lay along the route linking British India to China via Kashmir . Bunji, the historical garrison of the army of the Maharaja of Kashmir, is situated across the River Indus. The struggle for Kashmir's independence from the Sikh Manharaja of Kashmir also originated in Juglot.
Even today, Juglot is the most important logistic base for the Pakistan Army. It gained this importance from the 1984 war in Siachin, which became the highest battleground in the world. Much of the development of Juglot is a result of the Army's presence.
Juglot is located in a fertile valley with rich natural resources. It is one of the business hubs of the Northern Areas because all six districts have access through Juglot. The town also contains the largest oil, wheat and flour depots for the Northern Areas. It has independent power generation facilities and sufficient electric power to attract a number of flour mills and marble plants. Even Artesanal gold panning in the Indus river is still carried out by a tribe known as the Soniwals (gold hunters).
The people of Juglot are tribal in nature, and have a reputation as hard-working and devout Muslims. The population of Juglot, including the suburbs, is approximately 45,000 in 3200 houses, with an education rate of 48%.
We will cross Alam bridge by leaving Karakorum Highway. We will lead towards Skardu via Baltistan Highway/ Gilgit-Skardu Road.
In evening we will be at Skardu.
Day 3 : City Tour
Location: Polo Ground, Kharphocho Fort, Skardu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
Skardu tour package shall involve us to see Kharpucho Fort which is ancient skardu fort. Then we shall move towards Sadpara Lake.
This entire day will do city tour in the Skardu City.
Kharphocho fort in afternoon. Half an hour hiking will lead you to Kharphocho fort.
Skardu Fort or Kharpocho means The king of Forts is a fort in Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Australian mountaineer and film maker Greg Child writes that the fort is "perched above the junction of the rivers" and overlooks the Rock of Skardu.
Skardu Bazar/ Market
To buy things, lunch and move around.
Visit to Satpara lake/Dam
A drive of 20 minutes from city. The higher point will make you able to see Skardu city below your feet.
Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, which supplies water to Skardu Valley. It is fed by the Satpara Stream. Satpara Lake is situated at an elevation of 2,636 meters above sea level and is spread over an area of 2.5 km².
Dinner or brunch at Katpana Desert
Day 4 : Skardu To Askole Shigar
Location: Askole
Accommodation: Camp, ResortResort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit in Pakistan Treks tour and Expeditions shall escort our clients from Skardu city to Askole, the last village of Shigar.
The day ends at Askole and overnight in Camping.
We will be spending 8-10 hours in the day travelling via jeeps from Skardu city to Askole. Though, Askole and beyond has access roads & of jeeps but mostly in peak season time it is not possible to drive beyond Askole. So, we will start our trek with a relax plan from Askole to onwards.
Day 5 : Askole To Jhola
Location: Jhola Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After marking the final checklist of the required equipment our porters will carry all the necessities with us to our campsite. We start our trek from Askoli till Korophon for our lunch by trekking alongside the Braldu river on our right side which meets with Domordo river near Jhola campsite. After lunch, we trek again to our campsite of Jhola where you will stay for the night.
Day 6 : Trek From Jhola To Pajju
Location: Paiyu Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning of this day, our k2 base camp trek will start following the Braldu River to Pajju campsite after 7-8 hours of trekking. You can enjoy the view of spectacular Trango Towers and Cathedral Peak. We suggest our groups follow Precautionary measures to avoid sunburn as the trek from Jhola to Pajju, the weather remains normally hot and may cause sunburn.
Day 7 : Rest Day At Paju Campsite
Location: Paiyu Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
Today we will get rest here. Take a hot shower. Musical night and for better acclimation.
Day 8 : Pajju To Urdukas (4050M)
Location: Urdukas
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
Early in the morning, the real trekking starts as from now onwards our way will be on the glacier till Goro II. You can witness the huge mountains right and left of your journey but the things kept in mind is that of the way you are trekking on. Because the glacial path changes abruptly, therefore, you should follow the instructions of our professional guide who will always be with you.
We then stop after few hours at a small campsite called Liligo for lunch. Within few hours we will be at our campsite Urdukas which is the last developed campsite and therefore have more facilities than other camps of litter bins and toilets etc.
The view from the campsite is just wonderful as the Cathedral peaks just opposite the campsite are stunning to view with a cup of tea.
Day 9 : Urdukas To Goro Ii
Location: Goro II Campsite
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
This day we will be again on glacier. We will stop at Goro II after trekking over glacier for 5-6 hours. Overnight in Camping.
Day 10 : Goro Ii To Concordia Campsite
Location: Concordia Campsite
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea
After a short trekking around 4 to 5 hours we will be at Concordia campsite. Overnight here. This is the mightiest destination to see K2, and all other magnificent mountains.
Day 11 : Concordia To K2 Base Camp And Back To Concordia
Location: Concordia Campsite
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will go early towards K2 Base and will come back to Concordia campsite.
Day 12 : Concordia To Ali Camp
Location: Biarchedi
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will stay at Ali Camp tonight.
Day 13 : Ali Camp To Kheospang
Location: Ghandogoro Ri
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will cross Gondogoro La and overnight at Kheospang Campsite of Hushe side.
Day 14 : Kheospang To Saicho Camp
Location: Saicho Campsite
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will trek down to our last camping site. Saicho is a campsite near Hushe village.
Day 15 : Saicho To Skardu
Location: Skardu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will drive to Skardu early and reach by afternoon. Take a hot shower and overnight in Hotel. You will get wifi after two weeks.
Day 16 : Skardu To Chilas Via Deosai
Location: Deosai National Park, Chilās
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will drive early from Deosai National Park to Chilas. We will reach by evening to Chilas city.
Day 17 : Chilas To Islamabad And Fly Back
Location: Islamabad
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will drive early from Chilas city and arrive by Evening to Islamabad. By midnight transfer to Airport to get back to sweet homes.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Twin basis hotel room and three sharing basis on camping
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
If flights are served, charges will apply as per flight tickets charges. However, transportation charges are not transferable to any head.
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Country Entry Visas
provide invitation letter for visa application. That is included in the price. We are not paying any visa fees. That is your part to pay.
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Drinks with Meals
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Full Board
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Local Taxes
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Porters, Camping Tents, Clearance, Bridge Fees, CKNP Fees, Trekking Permit Fees, Gondogoro La Crossing Fees, Campsite Fees
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Insurances
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
yes. we provide invitation letter which is required for visa application. But we don't pay for visa fees.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No,
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What is the tipping policy?
You have to pay. That is not included in the price. our guide will inform you in the whatsapp group once everyone finalizzed it.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Does your tour have some security with the group?
No, Pakistan is peaceful country and now one of the leading tourism hub in the world. You will enjoy.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will inform accordingly.
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Company Instant Book
Website and Whattsapp 24 HRs support
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
no
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Can we bring pets to the tour?
No, We have to give equal respect to everyone. So, individual desires out of the box will be manage in private groups.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
soon after your reservation for this tour.
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
No required fitness. Just he or she able to walk.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD for jeep safari fee and Pakistani rupees are required for your own expenses. Currency change is possible in Islamabad.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 star
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes. Maximum is 10 kg per person
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Wine isn't allowed.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Mask, Vaccination, hand sanitization, social distancing and hand washing often.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2000 we are in the trade.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No. In next tours or customization
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes. To the local people of the remotest region of Pakistan, Hushe Valley.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Your group, Driver and Tourr leader.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, it is separately have to pay by yourselves.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Visa, Passport copies, Flight details, Vaccination certificates
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
It is not possible to change. If do so, we have to merge in another group. If that is also not available then will act according to our refund policy.
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