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K2 Base Camp Trek through the mighty Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram
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Trekking Gilgit-Baltistan

K2 Base Camp Trek

Baltoro Glacier, Karakoram Range

K2 Base Camp
Concordia
K2 Summit
Baltoro Glacier
K2 Peak

Duration

16 Days

Difficulty

Extreme

Group Size

4-15 People

Best Season

Jun – Sep

About This Tour

K2 (8,611m) is the second-highest mountain on Earth and widely regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of all the 8,000-metre peaks. Known as the "Savage Mountain," it rises as a near-perfect pyramid of rock, ice, and snow from the heart of the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The K2 Base Camp Trek takes you along the legendary Baltoro Glacier — one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions — to Concordia, the extraordinary junction where the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers meet, surrounded on all sides by four of the world's fourteen 8,000-metre peaks.

From Concordia, the trek continues up the Godwin-Austen Glacier to K2 Base Camp at approximately 5,150 metres. Standing at the foot of K2's south face, you witness the mountain that has fascinated and challenged the world's greatest mountaineers since the first attempts in 1902.

Highlights

  • Stand at the foot of K2 (8,611m) — the world's most formidable mountain
  • Walk the 62km Baltoro Glacier through a cathedral of Karakoram giants
  • Camp at Concordia — the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
  • See four 8,000m peaks: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I & II
  • Pass iconic granite spires: Trango Towers, Cathedral, Lobsang Spire

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrive Islamabad

Arrive in Islamabad. Team briefing and gear check at the hotel. Meet your expedition leader and fellow trekkers.
2

Fly to Skardu

Scenic flight over the Karakoram to Skardu (weather permitting; road transfer as backup). Afternoon at leisure to explore Skardu bazaar.
3

Skardu to Askole (3,000m)

Altitude: 3,000m

Drive along the Braldu River gorge to Askole, the last village before the wilderness. Final preparations with porters and supplies.
4

Askole to Jola Camp (3,200m)

Altitude: 3,200m

Trek along the Braldu River through dramatic gorge scenery. Cross wire bridges and follow ancient trade routes to Jola Camp.
5

Jola to Paiju (3,400m)

Altitude: 3,400m

Continue through the Braldu gorge to Paiju, the traditional rest stop before stepping onto the glacier. Views of Paiju Peak (6,610m).
6

Rest Day at Paiju

Acclimatization day. Prepare for glacier travel. Optional hike for views of the Baltoro Glacier tongue and Trango Towers.
7

Paiju to Khoburtse (3,800m)

Altitude: 3,800m

Step onto the Baltoro Glacier. Navigate ice towers and moraine to reach Khoburtse camp with stunning views of Uli Biaho and Trango Towers.
8

Khoburtse to Urdukas (4,000m)

Altitude: 4,000m

Trek along the glacier to Urdukas, a grassy campsite perched above the ice. Panoramic views of Trango, Cathedral, and Lobsang Spire.
9

Urdukas to Goro II (4,300m)

Altitude: 4,300m

Continue up the Baltoro Glacier through increasingly dramatic scenery. Camp at Goro II with Masherbrum (7,821m) dominating the skyline.
10

Goro II to Concordia (4,650m)

Altitude: 4,650m

Arrive at Concordia — the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, II, and IV surround you in an amphitheatre of 8,000-metre peaks.
11

Concordia to K2 Base Camp (5,150m)

Altitude: 5,150m

Trek up the Godwin-Austen Glacier to K2 Base Camp. Stand at the foot of the world's most formidable mountain. Return to Concordia.
12

Concordia to Goro II

Begin the return journey. Descend the Baltoro Glacier back to Goro II with different light and perspectives on the peaks.
13

Goro II to Khoburtse

Continue descent past Urdukas to Khoburtse. The familiar landmarks take on new character in the return light.
14

Khoburtse to Paiju

Leave the glacier and return to Paiju. Final views of the Baltoro before descending to green terrain. Celebration dinner.
15

Paiju to Askole, Drive to Skardu

Long day trekking back to Askole, then jeep transfer to Skardu. Rest at hotel after completing the trek.
16

Skardu to Islamabad

Fly or drive back to Islamabad. Tour ends. Certificate of completion awarded.

What's Included

All camping equipment, tents, and sleeping mats
Experienced high-altitude guide and assistant guides
Full porter team for carrying equipment
All meals during the trek
Islamabad–Skardu flights
All permits and national park fees
Hotel accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and tips
Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag
Emergency evacuation (helicopter)

From

$2,950

per person

Duration16 Days
DifficultyExtreme
Group Size4-15 people
Best SeasonJun – Sep
Max Altitude5,150m
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