TREK TO K-2 BASE CAMP/CONCORDIA

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BALTORO - CONCORDIA K 2 BASE CAMP TREK:

Introduction:
This outstanding trek to K-2 combines the classic approach walk along the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia with time to ascend the Godwin Austin Glacier to the K-2 Base Camp. It is far and away the most popular trek in Pakistan, attracting large number of trekking groups as well as numerous climbing expeditions. After assembling our team of porters and crew we cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier before ascending the exposed trails above the swirling waters of the Bradlu River. This is wilderness trekking at its finest, with huge rock faces including Trango Towers providing a spectacular backdrop.

Reaching the 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 glaciated region out side the Polar area and densest concentration of peaks on earth. You will appreciate the sheer scale of Golden Throne, Gasherbrum IV, Broad Peak, Chogolisa, Mitre Peak and K-2 (8611 meters), the second highest mountain in the world, an unrivalled concentration of peaks that define the inner Karakorum.
From our base at Concordia, which is apex of this trek, one can undertake an exhilarating excursion up the Godwin Austin Glacier to the K2 Base Camp (5130 meters). This enables to view the classic climbing routes on K2 and appreciate why it is one of the hardest 8000 meters peaks to climb.

ITINERARY:
Suitable period: June to end September
Grade: Challanging
Altitude: In the range of 5130M
Duration: 21-22 days from Islamabad to back Islamabad

Day-01: Arrival to Islamabad airport and transfer to the hotel, sightseeing of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Day-02: Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
Day-03: Fly to Skardu 2200m or drive to Chilas (11-13hrs) on Karakorum Highway/hotel
Day-04: Day free or continue to Skardu from Chilas (7- 8 hrs)/hotel
Day-05: Jeep drives 6-7 hrs to Askoli (3050m)/camp
Day-06: Trek (5-6 hrs to Jula (3190m)/camp
Day-07: Trek (3-5 hrs) to Pauju 3400m/camp
Day-08: Rest days
Day-09: 4-5 hrs trek to Liligo (3800m) or Khuburce (3930m)
Day-10: 3-4 hrs trek to Urdukas 4000m/camp
Day-11: Trek 6-7 hrs to Goro-II (4300m)/camp
Day-12: Trek 5-6 hrs to Concordia (4700m)/camp
Day-13: Excursion to K-2 Base Camp (5135m) and back to Concordia for overnight
Day-14: Trek back to Goro-I /camp
Day-15: Liligo/camp
Day-16: Pauju/camp
Day-17: Jolah/camp
Day-18: Askole/camp
Day-19: Jeep drives (6-7hrs) to Skardu/ hotel
Day-20: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas/hotel
Day-21: De-briefing or continue to Islamabad/hotel
Day-22: Departure from Islamabad (drop to airport)

Difficulty level:
-As this trip is in grade moderate, during the trip have walk around 3-6 hrs on well- beaten trails, including short rests and lunch. Cross streams/rivers and travel on glacier. The only thing it requires is good physical fitness, some previous trekking experience and patience to overcome (in case of bad weather, miner health problems and unforeseen circumstance.
- For heart patients this trek is not recommended


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Photos

View of Mount K 2 (8611M)
The majestic Mountain K 2, 2nd highest Peak after the Everest- on Baltoro

Baltoro Glacier
Trekking on Baltoro Glacier that leads to the KBase Camp

Baltoro Valley
This is the starting the Baltoro Valley before the snout of Baltoro Glacier

Water stream at the glacier
A water stream on the Baltoro Glacier

Goden Thron
View of Goden Thron from Concordia

Camping on the Baltoro Glacier
Camping on the Baltoro Glacier with the view of Baltoro Mountains

Baltoro Mountains
View of Baltoro Mountains