Trip Overview
K2 BASE CAMP TREK is also known as Baltoro Concordia or Baltoro Glacier Trek, Crossing massive glaciers including Biafo (the world’s 3rd longest non-polar glacier - 67 km) mainly walking along the world's 5th longest non-polar glacier, the Baltoro glacier (63 km or 39mi) This trek is One of the top 5 ranked strenuous and demanding mountain trekking. This route not only takes you to the base camp of the world's second-highest peak, K2, but also offers the exhilarating exper...
K2 BASE CAMP TREK is also known as Baltoro Concordia or Baltoro Glacier Trek, Crossing massive glaciers including Biafo (the world’s 3rd longest non-polar glacier - 67 km) mainly walking along the world's 5th longest non-polar glacier, the Baltoro glacier (63 km or 39mi) This trek is One of the top 5 ranked strenuous and demanding mountain trekking. This route not only takes you to the base camp of the world's second-highest peak, K2, but also offers the exhilarating experience of crossing the high-altitude Gondogoro La Pass. Situated on the Pakistan-China border in the mighty Karakorum the traditional route to the K2 base camp goes from Skardu Baltistan which is linked with Islamabad by Karakoram Highway as well as by air. From Skardu, the route goes via Shigar-Dassu-Askole up to Concordia over the Baltoro Glacier.
Trip Facts
- Service: Trek + 2-night BC
- Duration: 17 Days
- Max. Altitude: 5,940m (Gondogoro La)
- Nature: Hotel + Lodge + Tent
- Season: Summer
- Route: Normal
- Country: Pakistan
- Walking Per Day: 5 - 7 Hours
- Grade: Hard
- Group Size: 2 - 15
- Duration: Approximately 21-25 days
- Highest Point: Gondogoro La Pass (5,940 meters / 19,488 feet)
- Difficulty Level: Strenuous and technical, requiring good physical fitness and basic mountaineering skills
- Best Season: Mid-June to mid-September
Itinerary
Cost includes
- Arrival and Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation in Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at a 4-star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis- Sharing a Twin Bed Room.
- Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Skardu with Expedition Staff.
- Permit: Trekking Permit issued by the Tourism Ministry of Pakistan and the rest of the fees such as camping fee, road and bridge taxes.
- Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved staff during the trek.
- Map: Trekking Map.
- Member transportation:- Domestic Flight: Flight for all members from Islamabad-Skardu-Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary.
Land Transportation (Members): 4WD Jeep drives from Skardu-Askole-Skardu. - Member Luggage: Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters.
- Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and at Basecamp.
- Basecamp: Tents, mattress, and all necessary equipment at the basecamp.
- All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.
- Porter: Porters carrying 15 KG per member up to Base camp from Askole & while returning from Basecamp to Askole.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese / Pakistani staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
- Base Camp Tent: Each member will have an individual VE-25 TNF or Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Base Camp.
- Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- Medical kit Bag: Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staff.
Cost Excludes
- Airfare: International flight airfare (from and to Islamabad).
- Pakistan entry Visa fee: Pakistani Visa fee.
- Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Islamabad & Skardu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
- Extra night in Islamabad & Skardu: Extra nights’ accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs). Trip cancellation Insurance.
- Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
- Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears.
- Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- Internet Service: Not included during the trek.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff.
- Porter: USD 250 if an extra porter is required.
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary Or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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