BALTISTAN "THE LITTLE TIBET"

CONCORDIA K2 BASE CAMP
LEVEL D: (22 Days) Perhaps the most spectacular trek in the world, the k-2 base camp trek follows the route up the Baltoro glacier, and passes through the greatest concentration of high peaks in the world. The apex of this trek is the junction of the Godwin-Austin and Baltoro glacier, a spectacular setting called Concordia (4400m). Here within radius of a few miles, tower 10 of the worlds of 30 highest peaks. From Skardu, one drives as for as the road permits, and then commences the walk to Askole, the settlement.

Beyond Askole you enter an incredible wilderness of ice, rock and sky Ascend the Baltoro glacier the worlds second longest outside the Polar Regions to Concordia. At this junction, one is surrounded by such famous peaks as the Gasherbrums (8068 and 8035m), Broad Peak (8047m), Golden throne(7312m), Chogolisa(7654m),Mitre Peak (6006m), Crystal Peak (6238m) and of course, K-2 (8611m). Explore this mountain grandeur for two days before making the return trek back to Skardu. For this trek it is mandatory to have emergency evacuation insurance.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart from home to Pakistan. Day 2: Arrival at Islamabad.
Day 3: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 4: Fly to Skardu (weather permitting).
Day 5: At leisure in Skardu.
Day 6: Jeep to Askole.
Day 7-11: Trek to Concordia via Askole., Jhula, Paiju, Khobortse, Urdukas and Goro.
Day12-16: Two days for exploration and ride trips.
Day 17. Return to Askole.
Day 18: Jeep to Skardu.
Day 19: Fly to Islamabad. (Subject to weather conditions). If flight does not operate, day 19 & 20 would be used to complete road journey to Rawalpindi via Chillas and Besham.
Day 21: At leisure.
Day 22: Destination flight.