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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. 

K2 & Gondogoro 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.

Please take a look at this video on YouTube taken by a member of our K2 & Gondogoro La group in 2008, this gives a really good idea of what to expect on this trek- K2 & Gondogoro la in 5 minutes on YouTube

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Pakistan
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
    Mountaineering
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 23 days from Islamabad
  • Leadership: Adrian Summers
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2012 - £2,495 (US$3,995)
    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 £104 (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 4th to 26th 2012
  • August 3rd to 25th 2013
  • August 2nd to 24th 2014

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Islamabad 
  • Day 2Fly to Skardu 
  • Day 3Drive KKH to Chilas (if flew to Skardu yesterday then we explore the town today) 
  • Day 4Drive to Skardu on KKH (if flew on Day 2 then this is buffer day) 
  • Day 5Jeeps to Askole (3,048m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Jhola (3,190m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Bardumal (3,305m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Paiju (3,383m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Khoburtse (3,566m)  
  • Day 10Trek to Urdukas (4,130m) 
  • Day 11Rest day at Urdukas 
  • Day 12Trek to Goro 2 (4,250m) 
  • Day 13Trek to Concordia (4,600m) 
  • Day 14Day trip to K2 and/or Broad Peak Base Camp 
  • Day 15Exploration hike around Concordia or rest day 
  • Day 16Trek to Ali Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 17Cross the Gondogoro pass (5,560m), trek to Khuspang 
  • Day 18Buffer day at Khuspang 
  • Day 19Trek to Shaisho 
  • Day 20Trek to Hushe, jeeps to Skardu 
  • Day 21Fly to Islamabad/drive KKH 
  • Day 22Sightseeing in Islamabad/drive KKH 
  • Day 23Fly back home 
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