BALTISTAN "THE LITTLE TIBET"

THE GREAT K2 BASE CAMP CIRCLE TREK
LEVEL D:(22 days)  For years the trek to Concordia and K-2 Base Camp has been a highlight, which has allowed trekker to enjoy the magnificent of the Karakorams. The route follows the Baltoro glacier, the world second longest outside the Polar Regions, to Concordia (4400m), where, within a radius of a few miles, tower 10 of the world’s 30 highest peaks. You are surrounded by such famous peaks as the Gasherbrums (8068m and 8035m), Broad peak (8047m), Golden Throne (7312m), Chogolisa (7654m), Mitre peak (6006m), Crystal peak (6238m), and of cause, K-2 (8611m). Until now the main return route has retraced its steps. Recently, a new return route over the (5800m), Gondagorala pass has been opened, and the advantage of a bird's eye view of the peak surrounding Concordia. Now a circle route to K-2 base camp is a viable alternative.

For this trek it is mandatory to have emergency evaluation insurance.

ITINERARY

DAY 01: Depart from home to Pakistan.
DAY 02: Arrive at Islamabd & afternoon briefing at the Ministry of Tourism.
DAY 03: Fly to Skardu.
DAY 04: Drive to Askole.
DAY 05-11: Trek to Concordia, via Paiju, Khoburtse, Urdukas and Goro.
DAY 06: Jeep to Askole.
DAY 12: Exploration around concordia.
DAY 13-18: Return trek over Gondogoro La to Hushe.
DAY 19: Jeep to Skardu.
DAY 20: Flight to Islamabad.
DAY 21: Morning de-briefing at Ministry.
DAY 22: Depart for international flight home.

NOTE:  If flight opertes on day 22, day 23-24 would be used for optional sight seeing tours on mutual discussion with tour leader.