K2 Base Camp Trek for Beginners

We will fly to Skardu in the morning. Skardu is the logistic hub of the expeditions and trekking’s in the Karakoram range. The flight from Islamabad to Skardu will provide spectacular views of the Himalaya and Karakoram mountains and we should be able to see Nanga Parbat towering among other peaks.

Upon arrival in Skardu, one of our staff will be waiting at Skardu Airport and will escort the clients to the partner hotel. Upon early arrival, we would have enough time to rest and pay a visit to the local Bazar and outskirts of Skardu city.

• Accommodation: Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Skardu is a mountainous town along the Indus river, surrounded by mountains. After breakfast, we will go on an acclimatization hike to the kharpocho and old castle some hundred meters hike from Skardu Bazars. The fort provides a breathtaking view of the Indus river, Skardu, and its Surroundings. While the afternoon you can check out your k2 trekking kit or need to buy something you can go to Bazar for shopping or sightseeing. During the whole activity, our guide will facilitate you.

while our office staff at Skardu will do our paperwork that mostly cleared in a day but unfortunately more than a day in most cases.

• Accommodation: Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

We will drive to Askoli Village with our crew and supplies. It's a 5-7-hour jeep drive from Skardu to Askoli. After half hour drive from Skardu, we will reach the Shigar valley which hosts the second-highest peak on the planet. We will go through h the lush green fields of Shigar valley along the Shigar river and the valley is narrowed as we further proceed to the mountains. The narrow track will lead us to Aksoli driving along to the Braldu River. Our porters will join us from Askoli or at Mongron camp. Askoli is the last village before Baltoro Glacier Trek.

After some rest we will move to Jula/Mongron camp. After an hour's drive, we will reach Korofon camp. This place is the junction of Biafo Glacier and Baltoro River. Snow lake and Hisper la trek is taken via this Glacier on our left. We will resume our drive to Jhula / Mongron camp. A notable peak to see is Bakhordas peak facing Jhula Camp. Bakhoradas is the first peak to get in view while k2 base camp. Upon arrival our staff establishes tents and the participants will be served a hot cup of tea with cookies and snacks. We will take dinner in our mess tent and camp overnight in a fully serviced campsite.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

In past, we used to embark upon our k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners from Askoli Village. But due to recently built road track to Paju camp has enabled the trekking participants to access Jula or Mongron Camp by jeep. The trek starts early in the morning, after five or six hours trek we will be at Paju camp. This day we have to cross streams on the way so do not forget to get prepare for the stream crossing. We will be at our destination around 12 Pm, we will camp overnight at Paju camp.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this day of k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners, we will start our trekking on the 65km Baltoro Glacier and it will follow us till Concordia where it confluence with Godwin Austin Glacier. After half an hour trek from Paju camp, we will be at the snout of Baltoro Glacier. This is where you can see Trango Towers. Uli Baiho and Paju Peak.

The trek will take on the high and downs of Baltoro glacier from here ahead. It is suggested that to be careful while trekking, let the horses and donkeys go if they are crossing your way. 4 to 5 hours’ trek will take us to Liligo, where we will take our lunch in front of Trango towers. The walk will continue to the Khoburse camp along the right edge of Baltoro Glacier and camp overnight there. This is the most strenuous and critical day of k2 trek.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

To get some rest and relaxation after the arduous trekking from Paju camp to Khoburse camp, this day is specially reserved as a rest day. Khoburse is a scenic camp with the views of world highest granite walls. You can rest, wash and relax at the khoburse camp with the views of Trango group, Uli Biaho, Paju Peak and Cathedrals.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

After early wake up and getting breakfast we will start our trek to Urdukas Camp over the rough terrain of Baltoro Glacier. This is the last camp before glacial camps on Baltoro Glacier and the shortest day while Baltoro Glacier or k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners. The camp is located at a higher location above Baltoro Glacier and provides the best view of the Granite spire (Trango, Uli Biaho, and Cathedrals). This is the second scenic camp during k2 trekking after Concordia camp. Good weather also provides a glimpse of Gasherbrum 4 as well from Urdukas Camp.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this day of the k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners, participants trek in the middle of Baltoro Glacier through the rough moraines. Masherbrum peak is visible on the right side and Muztagh on the left. This day we get first distant sight of Gasherbrum’s and Broad Peak. 3-4 hours’ trek on the glacier we will take our lunch and rest we will resume the k2 trek to Goro 1. We will stay overnight at Goro I Camp in the middle of Baltoro Glacier.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this day of k2 trek we will resume the trek and it will take 5-6 hours to Goro 2 and Camp overnight in front of Masherbrum. Goro 2 is a windy and cold campsite this is our first camping at Baltoro Glacier. It is the junction of Baltoro Glacier and Younghusband. Looking back to Baltoro Glacier the views of the collection of peaks are mesmerizing.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

A very special day of k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners passing through panoramic scenery of spectacular mountains to Concordia and k2 visible if weather permits. Concordia no doubt is one of the best campsites on the planet, also known as the “throne room of mountains gods”. Surrounded by sky kissing giant peaks as Marble peak, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum 3, Mitre peak, Baltoro Kangri, Sia Kangri, and Chogolisa. Concordia is the junction of Baltoro, Godwin Austin, Gasherbrum, and Vigne Glaciers. After a 5-6 hours’ trek on the Baltoro glacier from Goro 2, we will reach Concordia. Very few people are fortunate enough to experience this wilderness. The camp is cold and even snowfall many times and overnight camping in a completed wilderness.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this day of k2 Base camp trek for beginers, we will trek to Braod peak base camp. We start our trek towards Broad peak base camp crossing the Glacial streams flowing through the junction of Glaciers very next to the Concordia camp. This part of the glacier between Concordia and Broad Peak Base Camp is rough and technical due to the melting down of the glaciers and the rest is smooth plain track till Broad Peak Base Camp. It will take almost three hours to reach Broad Peak Base camp, where we will take our lunch and camp overnight.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this day of k2 trek we will trek to our ultimate destination, the Base Camp of K2 Mountain. After 3-4 hours of trekking on Godwin Austin Glacier mostly white glacier we will be at k2 BC. K2 Base Camp elevation/height estimated as 4998m (16,400 ′) almost five thousand meters above sea level. At k2 Base Camp.

Gilkey Memorial is a 10-15 minutes’ hike on the mountain. We can find the memories of legends who lost their lives while scaling mountains in the Karakoram. We would have chances of meeting with climbers at Broad Peak and K2 Base Camp only when we are there during July and August. After paying homage to the legends at Gilkey Memorial we will start the trek back to Broad Peak Base Camp via the same route and overnight camp at Broad Peak Base Camp.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Today we will return to Concordia from K2 Base Camp, we will trek back via the same route that we have followed while going to Broad Peak Base camp and will have the same view of the Karakoram mountains. The hike is now easy while returning to Concordia. We will trek on the Godwin Austin and camp overnight at Concordia. It will be a hike of 5-6 hours. f

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Today we will return to Goro 11 via the same route that we have followed while going to k2 trek will have the same view of the Karakoram mountains. The hike is now easy while returning to Goro 1. We will trek on Baltoro Glacier and camp overnight at Goro I1. It will be a hike of 5-6 hours.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On the day of k2 Trek for beginners, we will resume the trek back to Goro I via the Baltoro glacier on the route we have followed while going to k2 trek will have the same view of the Karakoram mountains. The hike is now easy while returning to Goro 1. We will trek on Baltoro Glacier and camp overnight at Goro 1. It will be a hike of 4-6 hours.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Today we will trek Back to Urdukas Camp From Goro II, and camp overnight at urdukas camp

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this day of the k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners, we will start trekking down from Urdukas to Khoburse through the stunning sanctuary along the edge of Baltoro Glacier. Overnight stay and dinner at Khoburse Camp, it will up to 4-6 hours hike to reach Khoburse from Urdukas.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Today we will resume the trek back to Paju camp through the rough terrain of Baltoro Glacier. Again Trango Towers. Uli Biaho and Paju peak in the scene. The trek will take 5-6 hours to reach Paju from Khoburse. And overnight stay in Camping.

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

On this Day of Baltoro Glacier or k2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners, we will trek back to jula or mongron camp overnight stay in the camp. This is our last day in camping in the wild on k2 trek

• Accommodation: Tents on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Today our jeeps will take us back to Skardu city. At Skardu, it is time to wash, shopping, and excursion and the K2 Bae Camp Trek for Beginners is concluded.

• Accommodation: Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Today we will fly back to the capital city of Pakistan Islamabad vie PIA flight.

• Accommodation: Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

This day is reserved in case of flight cancellation to drive to Islamabad from Skardu. It will take almost 20 hours to drive from Skardu to Islamabad via Karakoram Highway or Naran Kaghan. In the case of a flight from Skardu to Islamabad, it is a free day in Islamabad. Where you can go to the old Rawalpindi City or Islamabad, shopping Bazars or Historical monuments.

• Accommodation: Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

This is the last day of the K2 Trek; our staff will transfer the trek participants to Islamabad Internal airport to say goodbye.

• Accommodation: Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.