K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La Trek
- Duration23 days
- TypeTrekking
About this tour
The K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La Pass Trek is a challenging and rewarding journey through the remote and rugged mountain terrain of the Karakoram Range in northern Pakistan. This trek is designed for experienced hikers and mountaineers, and provides an opportunity to experience the stunning natural beauty of the region and to explore the high-altitude terrain surrounding K2, the second-highest mountain in the world.
The trek begins in Askole, a village located in the Baltistan region of Pakistan, and travels through the stunning Baltoro Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the world. The trek passes several beautiful small mountain lakes, rivers, glaciers, and offers panoramic views of some of the highest peaks in the Karakoram Range, including K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum I and II.
After reaching the K2 Base Camp, you’ll continue on to the Gondogoro La Pass, a challenging high-altitude crossing that takes you over the Gondogoro Glacier and provides stunning views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. The trek then descends through the beautiful Hushe Valley, and eventually returns to Skardu.
Throughout the trek, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Karakoram Range and to gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges and rewards of high-altitude mountaineering. This trek is physically demanding and requires a high level of fitness, but it provides a unique and unforgettable experience for those who are up for the challenge.
Overall, the K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La Pass Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for adventurous hikers and mountaineers, and provides a glimpse into the rugged beauty and unique culture of northern Pakistan.
Tour Itinerary
22 days, day by day-
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Day 2: Islamabad – Chilas/Naran
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Day 3: Drive to Skardu, 8 – 9 hours
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Day 4: Skardu
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Day 5: Drive to Askole – 96km, 6-7 hours
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Day 6: Trek to Paiju via Bardumal, 3,450m/11,318ft – 7-8 hours
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Day 7: Rest and acclimatization day
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Day 8: Trek to Khoburtse, 3,990m/13,090ft – 5-6 hours
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Day 9: Trek to Urdukas, 4,052m/13,291ft – 3-4 hours
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Day 10: Trek to Goro II, 4,380m/14,370ft – 5-6 hours
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Day 11: Goro II to Concordia, 4,650m/15,255ft – 4-5 hours
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Day 12: Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp, 5,000m/16,405ft – 3-4 hours
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Day 13: Visit K2 Base Camp, 5,117m/16,785 ft, and Return to Broad Peak Base Camp – 3-4 hours
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Day 14: Trek to Ali Camp
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Day 15: Trek to Khispang
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Day 16: Trek to Shayecho
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Day 17: Trek to Hushe valley
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Day 18: Drive to Skardu
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Day 19: Skardu – Besham
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Day 20: Besham – Islamabad
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Day 21: Rest day
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Day 22: Fly to destination
Included
- Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Full Board tours)
- Private air-conditioned or suitable tourist transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
- Experienced local driver
- Airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- All road tolls, parking fees and fuel charges
- Entrance fees to listed attractions and historical sites
- Sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
- Road permits and travel permissions where applicable
- Bottled drinking water during journeys
- 24/7 on-ground assistance from Hunza Explorers
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan entry visa and visa processing fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional meals and snacks outside the agreed meal plan
- Excess baggage charges
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- Any additional accommodation or services resulting from flight delays, cancellations or unforeseen circumstances
- Expenses arising from natural disasters, road closures, political unrest or other circumstances beyond our control
- Any service not specifically mentioned under the Included section
Questions about this tour
How many days is the K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La Trek?
It is a 23-day tour, and the day-by-day plan is on this page. We can lengthen or shorten it around your dates.
Can I change the dates or the route?
Yes. Every itinerary can be lengthened, shortened or rebuilt around your dates, pace and group, and we explain what the changes mean for the price. Send your dates with the Request to book form, or tell us what you have in mind on the Plan my trip page.
Is anything charged when I send a request?
No. Nothing is charged and nothing is booked until you agree to the plan. We check availability, reply with a day-by-day plan and a price, and you confirm only if you are happy with it.
Can I travel on my own, as a couple or as a family?
Yes. We plan private trips for one person, a couple, a family or friends, and we also have small-group departures if you would rather share the trip. Tell us how many of you are travelling and whether you would like to join a group.
Can you help with my Pakistan visa?
We can provide a visa invitation letter on request: tick it on the booking form or mention it in your message. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so please also check the official Pakistan visa information for your passport.
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