K2 Base Camp Trek.
K2 Base Camp Trek is a trekking holiday in Pakistan.
The K2 Base Camp Trek journey begins in Islamabad: Arrived at Islamabad Airport and travel to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or do self-guided sightseeing tour of this beautiful capital city.
The next day you will take a Mountain View flight to Skardu. Enjoy a spectacular view of Himalayan and Karakoram mountains ranges.
Arrive at Skardu airport, and check into your group hotel, meet some of your porters and trekking crew. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town.
After spending one days in Skardu, travel to Askole along the mighty Indus and Braldu rivers. The small village of Askole is the last human settlement you will see en route to K2. Spend your first evening at Askole in your sleeping bag in the tent under the stars. Night Stay at Askoli.
Today is the first trekking day of K2 base camp trek. Pack all your equipment, and start trekking towards Johla campsite in the central Karakoram National Park. Night stay at Johla Camp.
Start trekking along the Braldu Gorge for a while before you climb higher grounds. Be prepared to cross a few small streams if the water levels are high. Sports sandals and old trainers help cross
slippery streams. Night stay at Paiju Camp.
On the 6th day of this base camp trek, you will be introduced to the mighty Baltoro Glacier, the large piece of ice outside the polar region. One-hour walk from the camp will bring you to the snout of Baltoro Glacier.
Expect a musical night over a bonfire by the local Balti porters, followed by singing and dancing.
Today will be a short but strenuous trekking day as you walk up the undulating moraine while gaining height. Most of the time, you will trek along the lateral moraine and sometimes on the surface of Baltoro. Urdukas Camp is located around 100 meters above the Baltoro glacier. Night stay at Urdukas Camp.
Day 8 is a well-deserved free day at Urdukas. Take the opportunity to acclimatise, rest, and soak in the breathtaking scenery around you.
After spending a free day at Urdukas, today you will trek to Goro.
Soon you will have a spectacular close-up view of Gasherbrum Peak. Continue trekking upwards with a view of Gasherbrum IV, which looks like standing at the head of Baltoro glacier, guiding you to the K2 base camp like a beacon.
Goro II camp is spread out, giving plenty of room to pitch your tent. Tonight, you will be sleeping on the surface of the Baltoro glacier, so make sure to put many layers of clothes on to keep yourself warm.
Today is one of the top highlights of your K2 base camp trek. Wake up early and Trek to Concordia, Known as the throne room of the mountain gods. Concordia is 4,500 meters above sea level, located at the junction of the upper Baltoro Glacier and Godwin-Austen Glacier.
All the Karakoram giants you have been looking at from a faraway are now right in front of you. You are surrounded by the mighty Gasherbrum 1, 2 , 3, 4, Mitre Peak, Broad Peak , and K2. Concordia has a much wider area, so there is plenty of space to set up your tent.
We offer optional hike to broad Peak Base Camp. You can either join the hike or stay at Concordia. Our mountain guide will lead the group on the Godwin-Austen glacier to the base camp of Broad Peak for a night stay. You will arrive at Broad Peak Basecamp by lunchtime, followed by a free
afternoon to enjoy the scenery. Broad Peak base camp provides a spectacular and close-up view of K2.
Today is the top highlight of your Base camp trek as you will be walking to K2 base camp. Pack all your gear and trek to the Gilkey Memorial. Gilkey Memorial is At the bottom of K2, a testament to those who died while climbing K2. Visit the Gilkey memorial and trek to the K2 basecamp, the second-highest mountain in the world. After starting this epic trek that took nearly a week, you finally arrived at the K2 Base Camp.
On day 12 of your trekking adventure, you will finally reach K2 Base Camp. Here you will stand 5,150 meters above sea level, surrounded by panoramic views of Karakoram mountains.
As you stand at K2 Base Camp, surrounded by the world's mightiest peaks, take a moment to reflect on the incredible adventure that has unfolded. The return journey awaits, retracing your steps back to Islamabad, leaving behind memories etched in the heart of the Karakoram.
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