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Overview

Baltoro region has world greatest cluster of highest peaks, with 4 eight thousand meters high peaks around Concordia, the famous junction of some of the worlds largest glaciers. Gasherbrum 2, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum 1 are listed among the 14, eight thousanders crowned by the mount of the mountain, K2 at 8611meters.


Trekking on Baltoro Glacier, reaching Concordia and K2 base camp is one of the worlds famous trekking routes, while crossing Ghondoghoro La at 5650m needs good technical experience and equipment. K2 base camp track is one of the mot rewarding and challenging routes in the world.


Day 1:Islamabad ndash; Besham ndash;Chilas
We depart from Islamabad and arrive at Besham crossing the famous towns of Abbottabad and Mansehra.
Later on following the upstream course of River Indus, we will make photo stops at Shatial rocks with ancient graffitis on it.
After a long day aboard, we arrive at Chilas and transfer to hotel.


Day 2:Chilas ndash; Kachura Lake ndash; Skardu
We keep on following the course of River Indus, and make a brief stop at Chilas rocks carvings.
ur next stop is at Nanga Parbat viewpoint which offers breathtaking views of the huge mif of Nanga Parbat.
Before entering into the narrow gorge of River Indus, we make another stop at the unique point where three mountain ranges, Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush meet near the confluence of Indus and Gilgit Rivers.
Our onwards journey is through the narrow and barren gorge of Indus and the scenery changes at Kachura, a picturesque lake of Baltistan, where we make a brief stop and later drive on to Skardu town and transfer to hotel on arrival.


Day 3:Skardu ndash; Sightseeing/Arrangements
This is a free day at Skardu to make an optional trip to Satpara, another vast and picturesque lake of Baltistan.
Our staff will make arrangements for porters and make last minute shopping for the expedition.


Day 4:Skardu ndash; Askole by jeep
We depart by jeeps from Skardu and enter into Shigar Valley across River Indus.
From Shigar, we continue our drive along Shigar and Braldu Rivers to the legendary village, Askole, a kick point for expeditions and trekking parties for most of the famous mountains in Baltistan.


Day 5:Askole ndash; Bardumal
We start our trekking from Askole and making a stop at Korofon, a green campsite and crossing Domurdo River we arrive at campsite of Bardumal.
A full days walk mostly on flat ground helps us to acclimatize.


Day 6:Bardumal ndash; Paiyu
Another full day walk with tough portion of crossing river by Jhola, the flying fox.
Later on we arrive at Paiyu and establish our campsite.


Day 7:Paiyu ndash; Khaburse
We start our trekking on the glacier and make a traverse on Baltoro Glacier, the source of Braldu River to arrive at Liligo campsite.
Walking onwards along the glacier, we arrive at campsite of Khaburse for night stay.


Day 8:Khaburse ndash; Goro I
Our onwards walk, stay and everything is on the glacier for next few days.
We cross Urdukas, the last place to grow gr and alpine flowers, en route and view of Paiyu Peak and Uli Biaho tower behind.
Walking in the heart of glacier, Gasherbrum IV 7929m is visible in her full glory.
We p by the Masherbrum Peak (K1) 7821m and view Cathedrals across the glacier.
Today our camp will be on the debris of Baltoro Glacier so be prepared for a chilly cold night.


Day 9:Goro I ndash; Concordia
We are walking in a gorge of high mountains i.e. Gasherbrum, Masherbrum, Cathedrals and Mustagh etc.
Mustagh Tower is an eye catching peak on the route.
We finally arrive at Concordia and camp under Mitre Peak.


Day 10:Concordia ndash; Excursion K2 Base Camp
Today, we will make a trip to the base camp of K2, crossing Broad Peak base camp en route.
The walk is through heavily creved glacier but trekking is safe.
After photography and having cold picnic lunch at base camp, we start walking back towards Concordia.


Day 11:Concordia ndash; Gasherbrum Base Camp
We depart from Concordia campsite and crossing Shama Camp, arrive at the base camp of two more eight thousanders i.e. GI amp; GII.
The alltime great climbing legend Reinhold Messner has made a traverse of both mountains in one go, another record of his time.
Our choice is same as of Messners with the only difference as we will stay at base camp only.


Day 12:Gasherbrum Base Camp ndash; Ali Camp
Today, we will make a trip to the base camp of K2, crossing Broad Peak base camp en route.
The walk is through heavily creved glacier but trekking is safe.
After photography and having cold picnic lunch at base camp, we start walking back towards Concordia.


Day 13:Ali Camp ndash; Kheuspang
A very early start to cross Ghondoghoro La at 5650m, our main challenge of the trek where we fix ropes to cross the creved slopes on both sides of the P.
Once on the top of the p, a clear Day reveals superb panorama of the peaks all around.
The Gasherbrums, Broad Peak and K2 are visible superbly.
We start descending down to our campsite and enjoy a relief as the hardest portion of the trek is finished and onwards is an easy walk down to Hushe.


Day 14:Kheuspang ndash; Dalsangpa
It is an easy and short walk to Dalsangpa, meaning a field of flowers.
Superb views of towering Masherbrum and other peaks from the campsite.
We enjoy almost a free Day as the walking is quite easy in comparison to the previous Days adventure.


Day 15:Dalsangpa ndash; Hushe
Finally we are out from savage glaciers and start walking on dry ground.
We descend down to Saistcho, a campsite along riverside with trees and greenery.
Our walk finishes at green and fertile village Hushe, the first permanent village after leaving Askole.


Day 16:Hushe ndash; Khaplu ndash;Skardu
We will drive by jeeps to Khaplu, a major division of Baltistan and known for its delicious fruits.
Its other attractions include a Rajas Palace and an old mosque.
From there we will drive to Skardu and transfer to hotel on arrival.


Day 17:Skardu ndash; Chilas ndash;Besham
After breakfast we check out and start our return journey following the Indus River.
We reach the KKH and drive to Chilas for a rest and lunch break.
After lunch we continue our journey towards Besham for night stay.


Day 18:Besham ndash;Islamabad
From Besham we resume our journey towards Islamabad ping through Manshera, Abbottabad and Havelian we will reach Islamabad at our designated drop off place.


End of the Tour...


Tour Price Per Person : PKR 143500/


Price Includes:
Private air conditioned transport
Jeep as per the itinerary
Accommodation in standard hotels
All meals in camp
Daily breakfast in hotels
Guide for complete tour
Basic First Aid kit


Price Excludes:
Late checkout, if different from standard checkout time
Porter for personel luggage
Personal insurance of clients/luggage
Meals other than breakfast in hotels
Laundry, beverages, mineral water amp; phone calls or other expenses of personal nature
Extra expenses due to the acts of nature and political reasons etc.
Medical aid, evacuation or extra expenses in emergencies
Any item not mentioned above


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