One of the greatest and loveliest mountain panoramas on earth. Four 8000m peaks. The crossing of Gondogoro Pass. The trek of a lifetime.
K-2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La trek gives one of the greatest and loveliest mountain panoramas on earth. In a small area, there are four peaks above 8000 meters nestled beside hundreds of peaks of varying altitude and beauty. The scenery here truly cannot be matched anywhere else in the world.
By a spectacular flight or drive along the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad, we reach Skardu from where a seven-hour jeep drive takes us to Askoli for the two-week trek over the panoramic Gondogoro La (5,500m) to Hushe village.
Optional rest days at Concordia, the meeting point of Baltoro, Goodwin Austin and Vigin Glaciers, will take us in close contact to great peaks including K-2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I & II. The climax of the trek is the crossing of the Gondogoro La to enter the Hushe valley.
With the logistic support of Balti porters, the trek becomes a mixture of nature and cultural splendors. For a magical experience, let's experience this trek.
Four of the world's highest mountains, all visible from Concordia.
18 days from Islamabad to the heart of the Karakoram.
Arrival at airport • Transfer to hotel • Overnight stay in Islamabad
Early morning flight to Skardu (weather permitting) • If unable to fly, depart by road with overnight at Chilas • Overnight in Skardu
If flight operated: sightseeing tour of Skardu • If no flight: overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (22-24 hrs total) • Overnight in Skardu
Breakfast • Full day jeep ride on winding trail to Askole — the last inhabited place • Camp (Tent)
Leave last inhabited village • Trek to Dumurdo river cross at Jhula (wire rope-bridge) • Camp (Tent)
Trek along Braldu River to green oasis under Paiju Peak (6,611m) • Camp (Tent)
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju • Camp (Tent)
Begin trek after early breakfast • Camp (Tent)
Long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier • Camp (Tent)
Long walk on Baltoro Glacier to Concordia — huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4,000m • Camp (Tent)
Free to explore K2 Base • Day trip 4 hrs up, 3 hrs down • Visit Memorial • Lunch at K2 Base Camp • Return to Concordia • Camp (Tent)
Leave Concordia for Ali Camp • Camp (Tent)
Very early start (2-3 AM) • Quick Breakfast • Leave for Gondogoro La • Sunrise at the top (5,650m) • Magnificent views of all 8000m peaks • Straight descent to Khuspang • Camp (Tent)
Easy walk onto glacier • Pick way across moving boulders and ice • Cross glacier to Shaicho • Walk: 6-7 hrs • Altitude: 3,800m • Camp (Tent)
Walk along Hushe River on easy path • Lunch at Hushe • Jeep ride to Skardu • Hotel Check-in • Overnight in Skardu
Drive for Chilas • Hotel Check-in • Overnight in Chilas
Depart for Islamabad via Babusar Pass • Hotel Check-in • Overnight in Islamabad
Transfer to airport • Flight back home
Note: Gilgit-Baltistan flights subject to weather. If canceled, travel by road; one night in Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.
K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La Trek 2026
Professional cook preparing quality meals from the following selection.
Each morning: wake-up call with tea and hot water for washing
Boiled water for drinking provided daily; water bottles filled each evening
Local dishes can be provided according to choice/taste of valued clients
Members shall not indulge in any act reflecting moral or character failing during activities.
All members would give extra care for local environmental protection. Garbage shall be suitably disposed without polluting water sources.
During the trip, itineraries may be affected by reasons beyond control of the hosts. Organizers will not be held responsible.
Every humanly possible care will be taken for safety. However, unforeseen natural disasters (avalanches, crevasse falls, etc.) cannot be ruled out. In such accidents, the company, group leader, and organizers will not be held responsible.
In case of theft, loss, or damage to personal belongings during the trip, organizers will not be held responsible.
The Organizers reserve the right to use event photos for electronic/digital media.
The Organizers reserve the right to terminate/regret any participant due to indiscipline. Smoking in transport is strictly prohibited.
Join Pakistan Explorer on the 18-day K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La trek — one of the greatest mountain panoramas on earth.
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