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Trek Report for K2 & Gondogoro La

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K2 & Gondogoro La in August 2011 led by Roland Hunter

K2 & Gondogoro La in August 2010 led by Roland Hunter

K2 & Gondogoro La in August 2008 led by Roland Hunter

To view photos of this trek:

Part 1: K2 & Gondogoro La photos

Part 2: K2 & Gondogoro La photos

Part 3: K2 & Gondogoro La photos

Part 4: K2 & Gondogoro La photos

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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