K2 base camp trek is the most popular trekking holiday for foreign trekkers visiting Pakistan. Including the classic K2 base camp trek, we offer the following four K2 holiday options given in the table below.
Dates & Cost
Holiday Information
- Base Camps of K2 and Broad Peak
- Concordia – Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
- Trek up to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier (5th longest and world’s largest outside polar region)
- Gilkey memorial
- View 8,000 m peaks including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m) from Goro II, Concordia & base camps.
- Views of other peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak etc.
- Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more), glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
- Indus, Panmah and Braldu rivers
- Valleys of Skardu and Shigar
- Balti porter life, Askole jeep safari etc
- Meet mountaineers at base camps
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad
Cost Included
► Government licensed professional guide/leader (pre-requisite for the Tour)
► Airport transfers on first and last day from/to Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
► All domestic flights and transfers (according to itinerary)
► All road transport in Pakistan (according to itinerary above)
► All accommodation in Pakistan (hotels and camps) according to itinerary (Twin basis)
► All meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at hotels
► All tour requirements on ground (including, support staff, (excluding personal) etc
► Government Permits, documentation.
All prices is based on
Cost Not Included
What does Packages not Include?
► Travel insurance
► Visa to Pakistan (Letter of Invitation and other supporting documents will be offered by us for visa application)
► International flights (return tickets)
► Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
► Early Wind-up
► Miscellaneous (drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc at hotels)
► Souvenirs
► Things that is not mentioned above
Reservations
Reservations can be made via faxing or mailing together. The Tour expense is entirely based on the itinerary and the aggregate number of hotel and camp evenings specified therein. If the event has to be deferred because of awful climate, road washouts or postponed flights, affliction, Government constraints or some other possibility for which Karakorum Expeditions can’t make provisions, the subsequent extra cost for such postpone is excluded.
Method of payment
Payment will be accepted online transfer or in cash, certified cheque is not allowed.
Cancellation and Refund
Cancellation must be informed either by telephone call or by email to Karakorum Expeditions. Cancellation charges will be imposed as follows: 30 days before flight 25 % of the land cost, 29-15 days before flight 50 % of the land cost, 14-1 day before flight 90% of the land cost. No refund will be given for any unused part of the trip.
Change of Itinerary
Reasonable adjustments in the itinerary may be made just where regard advisable for the comfort and safety of the tourist.
Insurance
Tourist are encouraged to get insurance that covers cancellation, mishaps, loss or damage of baggage, health emergency, helicopter rescue and personal belongings. This insurance must be planned yourself directly with your specialists/insurance agency.
Baggage
Each person is entitled to bring 15kg of personal baggage maximum. Any excess stuff portage will be charged additionally.
Obligations
The Karakorum Expeditions will provide transportation, accommodation, meal and other important prerequisites for group expedition which are stated in the itinerary. In case if the group Private trips and tours or expeditions terms and policy will be different from the group expedition.
Extra
Extra nights accommodation or transportation is not included in the package, in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary, we are not responsible to entertain individuals unless it is a privately booked expedition.
Liability
Karakorum Expeditions, its operators and team won’t be at accountable for any harm, death, harm, accident, delay, theft, either by the demonstrations of any organization or individual occupied with leading the visit.
Itinerary
On this Day
- Accommodation: Standard hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
GPS Data
- Altitude: 540 m
Your flights will usually arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our assistant will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey. A briefing will be given once the group gathers.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Standard hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 2,498 m
Participants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. After arrival in Skardu, the day is free.
Note: Flight is subject to weather otherwise via road
On this Day
- Accommodation: Standard hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 2,498 m
After breakfast, the participants will walk to Kharpocho fort in Skardu, which is located up on a mountain. The Kharpocho fort gives a splendid view of the Indus and Skardu town. The participants will also have an option to take a tour to Sadpara Lake followed by free shopping time in Skardu Bazaar.
During sightseeing, our staff will take care of further government documentation required in Skardu. This can sometimes take two days. We have contingency days towards the end of the trek in case of any delays.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,015 m
The participants will begin the jeep safari towards Daso, the passage will go through the Shigar valley. The journey will be followed on the sides of Braldu river which extends to Askole. Askole will be the last village on our route; the participants will start walking after leaving jeeps behind. However at times the participants may begin their walk before arrival in Askole but it depends on the road conditions. Overall it will take you between six hours to eight hours in covering the distance.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,103 m
- Distance: 20 km
- Time: 5-8 hours
After completion of necessary supplies list and equipment the porters will load up for the trek ahead to Jhola. The valley is gateway to Biafo glacier that flow over fifty kms from Hispar La to Braldu. The participants will experience the moraine walking as the snout of the glacier is crossed and they will descend to lunch spot beside the Korofon river.
The route will take us the confluence of rivers of Braldu and Domordo. The former trail is not taken for the trek and instead a newer trail will lead us to go upstream where the participants will cross the river by bridge. On the other side of the bridge the participants will descend to the edge of Braldu river and will follow the river bank to reach the camp at Jhola.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,418 m
- Distance: 19.8 km
- Time: 6-7 hours
On this day of our K2 base camp trek the participants will follow the Braldu gorge, along the bank of Braldu river. The participants will be able to view astonishing rocks of Trango Tower and Cathedral Peak. The participants should prevent themselves from possible sun burns and during this day as the walking conditions can be very dry and hot.
Several streams from glacier flow down into the valley and on the way the participants will have to use river crossing shoes depending on the water levels. The participants will be able to spot the snout of Baltoro Glacier on a clear day. On this day the participants will end their day by climbing away from the river to camp at Paiju, the last camp where you will see trees until for a while.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,418 m
The participants will spend the day at Paiju Camp for acclimatization and rest. However the porters will take their time to bake themselves bread for next week on the glacier. Acclimatization walk can also be taken towards Paiju Peak base camp on this day.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,788 m
- Distance: 14.7 km
- Time: 5-7 hours
On this day the walking will get tough however the scenery will become amazing with each step taken onto the snout of Baltoro Glacier. The trail has continuous up and down climbs on the glacial moraine, although the trail is quite safe but it is highly recommended to be careful at all times. The participants will experience the stunning views as they move ahead; the views of Trango Tower and Uli Biaho. The participants are required to go across the glacier to Liligo. From this point the participants will follow a rocky trail which is along the edge of the Baltoro or sometimes to Khoburtse, the side of the glacier where camp will be made.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,905 m
- Distance: 6.4 km
- Time: 4-6 hours
Trango Towers can be eventually seen after coming across two small glaciers. For the following night the participants will make their stop at Urdukas near the army camp. The camp is 100m above the glacier.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 4,285 m
- Distance: 11.9 km
- Time: 6-8 hours
On this day of our K2 base camp trek, the participants will be walking in the middle of the glacier. The medial moraine will be followed, to the south we will get the views of Masherbrum (7821m). The participants will be climbing up and down on the rocky moraine and as the participants move ahead they will walk pass massive ice seracs.
This will be the first night stay camp on Baltoro Glacier at Goro II, it is the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Younghusband. The temperature may drop dramatically. Masherbrum and Muztagh Tower will be uncovered for the sight.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 4,512 m
- Distance: 11.7 km
- Time: 5-7 hours
On this day of the K2 base camp trek, the participants will reach Concordia after continuously walking up the moraine, on the way more and more high snowcapped peaks will appear, the culmination for the sighting of K2 will be experienced on this day. Other peaks that can be seen include Broad Peak, Mitre Peak, Gasherbrum, Sia Kangri and many more.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Return time K2 BC (5,155m) + Gilkey (5,230m)+ Broad Peak (4,844m): 10-12 hours
- Return time Broad BC (4,844m): 6-7 hours
Today there is the opportunity to walk up the Godwin-Austen glacier to the Art Gilkey Memorial (an American geologist and mountaineer) just before K2 Base camp. This is a very long but a spectacular day. We will leave early morning, crossing the glaciers onto the faint trail heading towards K2 (there is a faint rocky trail all the way). As we follow the glacier towards K2 the mountain seems to grow bigger and bigger. Broad Peak rears up to our right and after about 3 hours we pass Broad Peak base camp (there is the option to turn back here). We usually have our lunch break here and then those who are continuing carry on with K2 towering above us as we get closer and closer.
Just before base camp, amongst the boulder and ice strewn landscape is the Art Gilkey Memorial. A short scramble brings us to the place where those whose life K2 claimed are remembered. Plaques and engraved tin plates are attached to a small rocky outcrop at the foot of this great mountain. There are great views directly above us of K2 and we may see some climbing expeditions. After lunch, we retrace our steps back to Concordia.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 4,010 m
- Distance: 15.9 km
- Time: 6-7 hours
On this day of the K2 base camp trek, the participants will have to leave this camp and move back towards Goro I. The trek on this day will be quite easy and you will be descending down.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,788 m
- Distance: 13.8 km
- Time: 5-7 hours
On this day the participants will make their way to the campsite of Urdukas, they will follow the same trail down via the glacier to Goro I. They will experience great views of Trango Towers before their arrival at Khurburtse. Even though the participants will be going on the same trail, however the views on the way back will be completely different.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,418 m
- Distance: 14.7 km
- Time: 5-7 hours
The participants on this day of the K2 base camp trek will be walking down on the side of the glacier via Liligo, this will be last area where they will be shifting their trail from the moraine on the relatively stable ground. The participants will have the opportunity to find themselves in the trees after a break and enjoy their stay at Paiju camp site.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 3,418 m
- Distance: 19.8 km
- Time: 5-7 hours
The walking on this day will be quite easier as the participants will be following the same trail to the Bradlu gorge. However there may be some river crossings this day. The camp site will be made at Jhola.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Standard hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 2,498 m
- Distance: 20 km trek + 127 km drive
- Time: 5-7 hours trek + 6 hours drive
On this day the participants will be back to Askole village after walking up the side of the river to the bridge.The participants will give some relaxation to their feet as they will be transferred in jeeps after lunch to Skardu.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Standard hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 538 m
On this day the participants will take flight from the airport in Skardu to Islamabad airport. They will have a good time to relax at the hotel.
On this Day
- Accommodation: Standard hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
- Altitude: 538 m
Two free days are allocated for any potential delays. We do not want our guests to miss their international flights due to delays caused by us. These delays can be caused by multiple factors including flight cancellations, road blocks, government paperwork (mentioned in Day 3). The flights sometimes get cancelled due to weather conditions. However it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on time. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.
On this Day
- Meals included: Breakfast
One of our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do provide accommodation and transportation for all above standard package. Also, we provide accommodation and transportation as per client demand.
Please don’t forget to provide emergency contact of your family when sign up for the program.
Tip is not included it’s up to you how much tip you’re willing to give staff.
Our representative will welcome you at the Islamabad international airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Pakistan is quite safe to travel solo for male and female.
This will not include in the price and package. Also, we do arrange special food such as gluten free food and other on demand.
We always carry first aid box.
You’re welcome to join group or also can travel alone/private.
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