Memorable Tours of Pakistan at surprisingly low cost
K2 Trek expedition Baltoro Glacier to Concordia foothills of Broad Peak
K2 and Concordia Trek
Karakorum Mountains towering range makes North Pakistan the highest concentration of 8000m+ peaks in the world. On the trip you will ascend nearly a vertical mile in six days
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About two dramatic weeks of trekking through the ice-strewn terrain of the stunning Karakorum Mountains. This towering range makes North Pakistan the highest concentration of 8000m+ peaks in the world. On the trip you will ascend nearly a vertical mile in six days; camp on the breathtaking (literally!), 58km long Baltaro Glacier, over which you will be expertly guided in order to reach majestic Concordia. Also known as the Inner Sanctum, Concordia provides an awe-inspiring view of K2, the second highest peak in the world, as well as of the magnificent surrounding peaks, each rivaling K2 at over 8000m high. Surprisingly, no special equipment is required, and, besides commitment, no specific skills are necessary, but you should be able to walk for six to nine hours a day. The trek is designed so that you are part of a small, enthusiastic team, which very much includes porters and local guides.
Trekking Trail
After breakfast in Skardu, travel 63 miles by jeep (approximately 7 hours) to Askole, at an altitude of 3030m. Following day travel to Paiyu by jeep before the trek.
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Pass through a rock gap, cross the Biafo Glacier and then, onward to Johla, the camp near the Domrodo River.
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Early morning start to cross the river using the Cable Bridge. Walk to Paiju, the camp situated in a green oasis below Paiju peak.
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Porters guide the team up onto Baltaro glacier and along the barely discernable trails towards the ridge of the glacier. From the ridge, descend to wade across a small stream to reach the Khoborz camp.
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An easier trek along this part of the glacier, then climb up a small, green slope to reach Urdukas, a camp situated under the Urdukas peaks. Here there are views of the Trongo Towers and the Biaho towers, which rise above the glacier.
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Rest day at Urdukas to acclimatise to the altitude – 4062m.
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Continue across the Baltaro glacier, pass under Masherbrum peak. Throughout the day, Mustagh towers and the surrounding peaks are visible. Camp at Goro camp, situated on the glacier.
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A long walk to the point known as Concordia (at 4687m) and a view of K2, Broad Peak, the Golden Throne and the other peaks of the Inner Sanctum. The hikers ‘Holy Grail:’ awesome views of the highest concentration of 8000m peaks on Earth – prelude to K2, second highest in the world
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Explore the area for couple of days with three nights at Concordia. Hike up the Godwin Austin glacier to the base camp of K2; and head towards Chogolisa where Hidden Peak and Gasherbrum II can be seen.
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Return trek to Goro, Urdukas, Paiyu, through to Johla and Skardu
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Alternatively: depending on weather conditions and the strength of team, return through Gondogoro La for professional ascend.
