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Published: April 1st 2010
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View of the mountains from Pass
View of the Baltoro Mountains from top of the Gondoghoro Pass BALTORO K-2 BASE CAMP AND GONDOGORO LA (5700M) TREK)
In 1986, a trekking route was established that connects the Baltoro Glacier to Hushe Valley over a Pass called GONDOGORO LA 5700M. Since then, this challenging Pass has attracting large number of the trekking groups as well as numerous climbing expeditions. However, the popularity of this trek is also an accurate reflection of its attractions. This is along the BRALDU River then into Baltoro Glacier is a long and extremely demanding one. This route follows mainly on the Baltoro Glacier, which is 65km long. The climax of the Baltoro Glacier is the beautiful conjunction of the Godwin Austin Glacier, which descends from K-2 and Baltoro Glacier called “CONCORDIA 4700M” lying in the heart of the most heavily glaciered region outside the Polar area and densest concentration of peaks on earth.
CONCORDIA is the apex of this trek and viewpoint of several peaks. If you would like to go the Base Camp of mount K-2, to pay homage the climbers who have given their lives to climb the K-2 and left their signs of names on the cemetery, is called K-2 Memorial Cemetery. It is recommended to make the excursion from
Mountains of another side from Pass
View of the mountains of Hush Valley from the Pass Concordia. The K-2 South West face is more visible from here, which is only once climbed. The panoramic view of K-2 from the Concordia is like Mount Everest from Kala Patar.
The reward as the other hand is spectacular, taking you right into the heart of Karakuram Mountains at Concordia to K-2 Base Camp then on Vigne Glacier to the foot of Gondogoro Pass. After the crossing there is High Camp then to the Dalzampa, a beautiful place for camp with water and meadows, then on Gondoghoro Glacier to the Satchio and finally to the Hushe Valley.
Weather and group fitness permitting, we will cross the snowbound heights of the Gondoghoro Pass. This is very exciting trek from Concordia to cross the Pass then to Hushe Valley is one of our finest high altitude and challenging treks. On the top of the Pass, it offers beautiful view of the K-2 (8611 m), Broad Peak (8048m), Choglisa (7660m), and upper Baltoro region, Laila Peak, Bassu Peak, and Manzil Peak etc. Mostly all above 7000 m high peaks of Shigar and Hushe Valley. The north side is 45 degrees snow slop and south is also continuous 45 degrees slop where
View of Gasherbrum IV from Baltoro Glacier
View of Gasherbrum IV 7925M from Baltoro Glacier with a water stream on glacier rope must be fixed. This high technical pass requires good physical fitness, judgment prior acclimatization and basic mountaineering skill for all the members of trekking party. For the trekkers, this trek does not only provide an insight into our culture and lifestyle of highland pastures. The stone walled fields and houses of ancient villages steeped in history and traditions.
ITINERARY:
Duration: 20 - 21days
Altitude: In the range of 5700m
Suitable period: End of June to Mid of September
Best period : July to August
Grade: Challenging
Day -01: Arrival to Islamabad airport and transfer to the hotel, (If your arrival to Islamabad is in the morning, we may arrange the briefing at the same day of afternoon at the Ministry of Tourism at Islamabad, overnight at hotel
Day- 02: Drive (11-14hrs) to Chilas on Karakorum Highway/ over night at hotel
Day-03: Rest day at Skardu or continue to Skardu (7- 8 hrs) from Chilas/hotel
Day-04: Jeep drive 6-7 hrs to Askoli (3050m)/camp
Day-05: Trek 5-6 hrs to Jola (3200)/camp
Day-06: Trek to 5-6 hrs Pauju 3450m/camp
Day-07: Rest day at Pauju or optional to make excursion to Pauju Peak Base Camp
Day-08: 7-8 hrs trek to
K-2, the Savage Mountain from Pass
Close view of the K-2 from the Pass Urdukas 4000m/camp
Day-09: Trek 6-7 hrs to Goro-II (4300m)/camp
Day-10: Trek 5-6 hrs to Concordia (4700m)/camp
Day-11: Excursion to K-2 Base Camp (5135m)
Day-12: Trek 5-6 hrs on Vinge Glacier to Ali- Camp 4800m
Day-13: Early morning start the trek to the Pass 5700m, 5-6 hrs, steep descend 3-4 hrs to High Camp (4800m) on the other side then continue to Gondoghoro Base Camp (Xhuspang 4680m)
Day-14: OPtion to climb Gondohgoro Peak or rest day
Day-15: Trek to Dalzapa 4-5 hrs and camp at 4150m
Day-16: 5-7 hrs trek to Saticho 3200m/camp
Day-17: Trek 3-4 hrs to Hushe 3050m/camp.
Day-18: Jeep drives (6-7 hrs) to Skardu/ hotel
Day-19: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas, overnight at hotel
Day-20: Day free at Islamabad also de-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism or complete journey from Chilas/ also de-briefing
Day-21: Departure from Islamabad (drop to airport)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
As this trip is in grade Challenging, have cross streams/rivers and travel on glaciers. It requires a good physical fitness and some previous trekking/ basic mountaineering experience (to use crampons, ice axe and rope etc.). During the trip have walk around 3-6 hrs on well-beaten trails, including short rests and lunch. But the
K-2 (8611M) from Concordia
View of the K-2 from Concordia Baltoro day to cross Gondoghoro La requires around 8-10 hrs (have to start early in the morning about 2:00 am) according to the weather as Gondoghoro La can be done and worth full only during a good/clear weather). The important thing it requires patience to overcome the hard time (in case of bad weather, miner health problems and unforeseen circumstance).
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