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K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La Trek — Karakoram, Pakistan
Second Highest Peak on Earth
K2  ·  8,611 m

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K2 Base Camp& Gondogoro La

17 Days Trek  ·  Baltoro Glacier  ·  Karakoram, Pakistan

5,650 m Pass 17 Days Baltoro Glacier Concordia K2 · 8,611 m June – Sept
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5,650
Pass Altitude (m)
17
Trek Days
6–10
Group Size
June–Sept
Ideal Season

About This Trek

The World’s Greatest High-Altitude Trek

One of the most adventurous and marvellous scenic treks in the Karakoram, the K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La trek offers breathtaking views of the highest mountains and longest glaciers outside the polar regions. From the thundering Baltoro Glacier to the iconic throne room of the mountain gods at Concordia — this is a trek unlike any other on earth.

The return route over Gondogoro Pass (5,650 m) leads south to the scenic Hushe Valley, offering panoramic views of K2, Broad Peak, GI, GII and a cascade of Karakoram giants. Hushe Valley is surrounded by Masherbrum (7,821 m), K6 (7,282 m), K7 and Laila Peak. The trek begins from Islamabad, driving through the Karakoram Highway — the eighth wonder of the world.

Route
Islamabad → Skardu → Askoli → Jhola → Paiyu → Urdukas → Concordia → K2 BC → Gondogoro La → Hushe Valley
Duration
17 Days trekking · 2 nights hotel accommodation in Skardu · Camping throughout
Key Altitudes
K2 Base Camp: 5,045 m · Concordia: 4,700 m · Gondogoro La Pass: 5,650 m · Urdukas: 4,200 m
Group Size
6–10 trekkers · Experienced (English-speaking) guide, cook & assistant cook
Accommodation
Masherbrum Hotel / Mountain Lodge (Skardu) · Camping throughout the trek
Highest Point
5,650 m
Gondogoro La Pass
Trek Duration
17 Days
Islamabad to Islamabad
Trek Highlights
K2 Base Camp (5,045 m)
Concordia — throne room of the gods
Baltoro Glacier — longest outside polar
Gondogoro La Pass (5,650 m)
Views of K2, Broad Peak, GI, GII
Hushe Valley — Masherbrum & K6
Trango Towers & Paiyu Peak
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Why This Trek

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Karakoram Journey

01
The Magnificent K2
Admire K2 up close at its base camp — the world’s second-highest peak at 8,611 m, the “Savage Mountain,” rising dramatically against electric-blue Karakoram skies.
02
Gondogoro La Pass
Cross the epic Gondogoro La at 5,650 m for sweeping panoramas of the greatest concentration of high peaks on earth — K2, Broad Peak, GI and GII at once.
03
Confluence of Glaciers
At Concordia (4,700 m), witness the Baltoro, Godwin-Austen and Vigne Glaciers converging — the “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods,” ringed by five 8,000 m peaks.
04
Hushe Valley Return
Instead of retracing your steps, descend via the scenic Hushe Valley past Masherbrum, K6, K7 and Laila Peak — an entirely different world on the way back.

Day by Day

Full 17-Day Trek Itinerary

From Skardu’s preparations to the K2 Base Camp throne room and over Gondogoro La — every step of this legendary trek.

Approach — Skardu to Base Camp
DAY 1Arrival in Skardu
  • Free day in Skardu for shopping, final preparation & documentation
  • Team briefing & porter arrangements
Overnight: Hotel — Skardu (2,300 m)
DAY 2Skardu → Askoli by 4×4
  • Drive by 4×4 jeep to Askoli (6–7 hrs) — last village of Shigar Valley
  • 96 km rough road; occasional landslide delays
Overnight: Camping — Askoli
DAY 3Trek to Jhola
  • First day trek from Askoli to Jhola
  • Trek along the Braldu River valley
Overnight: Camping — Jhola (3,200 m)
DAY 4Trek to Paiyu
  • Moderate trek from Jhola to Paiyu (6–7 hours)
  • Stunning views of Paiyu Peak & Trango Towers
Overnight: Camping — Paiyu (3,600 m)
DAY 5Rest Day at Paiyu
  • Traditional rest day for local exploration & acclimatization
  • Traditional music & dancing by local porters
Overnight: Camping — Paiyu (3,600 m)
DAY 6Trek to Urdukas
  • Trek along the crest of the lateral moraine
  • Views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, UliBiaho & Trango Towers
Overnight: Camping — Urdukas (4,200 m)
DAY 7Trek to Goro II on the Glacier
  • 6–8 hours on the Baltoro Glacier
  • First hour across difficult side crevasses; smoother in the centre
  • Pass Goro-I opposite Yermanendo Glacier & Masherbrum Pass
  • Goro-II camp pitched on rough stones and ice, water from glacier melt
Overnight: Camping — Goro II (4,500 m)
DAY 8Trek to Concordia
  • Slightly easier trek on the Baltoro Glacier
  • Views of Mitre Peak, Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV, Broad Peak & K2
  • Arrive at Concordia — the “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods”
Overnight: Camping — Concordia (4,700 m)
K2 Base Camp
DAYS 9–10K2 Base Camp — 2 Days at the Foot of the Savage Mountain
  • 2–3 hour walk from Concordia to K2 Base Camp (5,045 m)
  • Free day at K2 Base Camp — one full day activity
  • Panoramic views of K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I & II
  • Explore the base camp area and surrounding glaciers
Overnight: Camping — K2 Base Camp (5,045 m)
Descent — Gondogoro La & Return
DAY 11Trek Back to Concordia
  • Trek back from K2 Base Camp to Concordia
Overnight: Camping — Concordia (4,700 m)
DAY 12Concordia → Goro II
  • Trek down same route from Concordia to Goro II
Overnight: Camping — Goro II (4,500 m)
DAY 13Goro II → Urdukas
  • Trek down from Goro II to Urdukas
Overnight: Camping — Urdukas
DAY 14Urdukas → Paiyu
  • Trek from Urdukas to Paiyu
Overnight: Camping — Paiyu
DAY 15Paiyu → Jhola
  • Trek from Paiyu to Jhola
Overnight: Camping — Jhola
DAY 16Jhola → Askoli → Skardu
  • Final day trek from Jhola to Askoli
  • Drive back to Skardu (7 hours)
Overnight: Hotel — Skardu
DAY 17Farewell & Departure
  • Team farewell dinner with guides & staff
  • See-off from Skardu · Fly back home
End of Trek

What’s Covered

Services & Inclusions

Included in Package

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Skardu
  • 4×4 jeep transfer: Skardu ↔ Askoli/Jhola
  • Air tickets (Islamabad – Skardu, Return)
  • All meals: Chinese, Pakistani, Continental & Italian
  • Experienced English-speaking guide, cook & assistant
  • All camping equipment (tents, mattresses, kitchen gear)
  • Low-altitude porters — insurance, wages, food & gear included
  • Royalty & trekking fees, camping fees, bridge crossing fees
  • 20 kg free baggage allowance per member
  • Documentation with Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Dept.

Not Included

  • International airfare & airport taxes
  • Pakistan visa fee & personal insurance
  • Sleeping bag, personal clothing & climbing gear
  • Tips for guides, drivers & cook staff
  • Satellite/Thuraya calls & walkie-talkies above base camp
  • Soft drinks, laundry
  • Extra porter cost (above 20 kg: $150 per porter)
  • Extra hotel nights due to delays or road blocks
Important Notes
Book minimum 3–4 months in advance for visa documentation. 50% deposit required 30 days before arrival. Gondogoro Pass requires physical fitness, rope & ice axe. Road blocks between Skardu and Askoli may incur additional costs.

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Book Your K2 & Gondogoro La Trek

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Group size: 6–10 trekkers.  Book 3–4 months in advance. Gondogoro La crossing requires physical fitness, rope & ice axe use. Trek season: 15 June – 20 September.