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Julien and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip and would not have changed anything.
Julien and Jacky Cobb (UK)

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K2 & Gondogoro La

This is a challenging trek to Concordia and K2 Base Camp followed by crossing the technical Gondogoro La pass. Our August 2010 departure is now guaranteed to run. 

This is considered to be one of the world’s great treks with breathtaking scenery unsurpassed anywhere else in the high mountains. The journey starts with a flight to Skardu with spectacular views of the Karakoram range including Nanga Parbat, after several nights in Skardu we take jeep transport to the road head at Askole.

The trail is lined with rugged mountains all the way from the last village in the Braldu gorge at Askole up the Baltoro glacier to Concordia, you will see the Trango Towers, Masherbrum, K2 and Broad Peak among many others. Concordia has been described as the "Throne Room of the Gods" for its unique 360° panorama of 7,000m mountains and impressive views of K2.

After a few days time exploring K2 and Broad Peak Base Camps, we start the challenging trek out over the Gondogoro La and descend into the beautiful Hushe valley. If you think the crossing of the Gondogoro La is going to be too challenging for you, we offer an option to descend the Baltoro glacier back to Askole.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Pakistan
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
    Mountaineering
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 24 days from Islamabad
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter FRGS
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2010 - £2,145 (US$3,530)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • All internal transport and transfers including airport collections
  • Twin share room at private guesthouse in Islamabad and at K2 Motel in Skardu
  • Breakfast only in Islamabad, all meals included in Skardu and on trek
  • Twin share domed tents while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, Western and Pakistani guides and porters
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Pakistan Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Islamabad (London from £600)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £88)
  • Pakistan visa at £55 (obtain before departure)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Islamabad
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips to local trekking crew
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • August 5th to 28th 2011
  • August 3rd to 26th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Islamabad 
  • Day 2Fly to Skardu 
  • Day 3Fly to Skardu (if flew to Skardu yesterday then we explore the town today). 
  • Day 4Buffer day. 
  • Day 5Exploration of the town and fort or day trip from Skardu 
  • Day 6Jeeps to Askole (3,048m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Jhola (3,190m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Bardulam (3,305m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Paiju (3,383m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Khoburtse (3,566m)  
  • Day 11Trek to Urdukas (4,130m) 
  • Day 12Rest day at Urdukas 
  • Day 13Trek to Goro 2 (4,250m) 
  • Day 14Trek to Concordia (4,600m) 
  • Day 15Day trip to K2 and/or Broad Peak Base Camp 
  • Day 16Exploration hike around Concordia or rest day 
  • Day 17Trek to Ali Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 18Cross the Gondogoro pass (5,60m), trek to Khuspang 
  • Day 19Buffer day at Khuspang 
  • Day 20Trek to Shaisho 
  • Day 21Trek to Hushe, jeeps to Skardu 
  • Day 22Fly to Islamabad/drive KKH 
  • Day 23Sightseeing in Islamabad/drive KKH 
  • Day 24Fly back home 
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