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Trek Report for K2 & Gondogoro La

To read our trip report please click on the link below to our blog:

K2 & Gondogoro La in August 2008 led by Roland Hunter

K2 & Gondogoro La in August 2010 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

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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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