17/04/2022
K-2 Base Camp & Gondogoro la trek gives one of the greatest and loveliest mountain panoramas on earth. In a small area, there are four peaks above 8000 meters are nestled beside hundreds of peaks of varying altitudes and beauty. The scenery here truly cannot be matched anywhere else in the world. By a spectacular flight or drive along the KKH from Islamabad we will reach Skardu from where a seven hours jeep drive takes us to Askole for two weeks onward trek over the panoramic Gondogoro La (5550m) to Hushe village. Optional rest days at Concordia, the meeting point of Baltoro, Goodwin Austin, and Virgin Glaciers will take us in close contact with great peaks including K-2, Broad Peak Gasherbrum II & I. The climax of the trek is the crossing of the Gondogoro La to enter the Hushe valley to take the return road journey to Islamabad. With the logistic support of Balti porters, the trek becomes a mixture of natural and cultural splendors. For a magical experience let's experience this trek.
Day 01: Islamabad.
Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to hotel. (only for foreigners)
Day 02: Islamabad to Skardu
Depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas, Will reach Skardu early morning of Day 2. Overnight stay in Skardu. (Hotel)
Day 03: Rest day in Skardu )
The total drive is 16 – 18 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day 04: Skardu to Askole )
After breakfast will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
Day 05: Askole to Jhula ()
After breakfast; trek to Jhula. Today we will leave the last inhabited village of Askole. For the remaining portion of our journey, we will rely on our local team who will carry our food and equipment. Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire Rope-Bridge supported by a wooden basket); nowadays wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)
Day 06: Jhula to Paiju )
We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day 07: Rest Day at Paiju ()
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
Day 08: Paiju to Urdukas / Khubursae
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
Day 09: Urdukas to Goro I / Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day 10: Goro II to Concordia
After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austen Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Tent)
Day 11: Rest day at Concordia
Members are free to explore the K2 base (A day trip 7- 8 hrs almost) after an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp and enjoy memorial lunch at K2 base camp and back to Concordia (Tent)
Day 12: Concordia to Ali Camp
After an early breakfast, we will leave the Concordia for Ali Camp. (Tent)
Day 13: Ali Camp – Cross Gondogoro Pass – Khuspang
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning, will take a quick breakfast and leave for Gondogoro La. During the sunrise, we will reach the top of the Gondogoro pass (5,650m). We can have a magnificent view of the all 8 thousand peaks from the top of the Gondogoro pass, like K2, Broad Peak, GI GII, and many others 7 thousand peaks in the background. It would be straight down the descent from the top to Khuspang campsite. (Tent)
Day 14: Khuspang to Shaicho
After a couple of minutes of easy walk, we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site we will reach Shaicho. Walk 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m. (Tent)
Day 15: Shaicho to Hushe
After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
Day 16: Hushe to Skardu
After breakfast will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day 17: Skardu to Islamabad
After early breakfast, Transfer to the airport and fly to Islamabad
Day 18: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for flight back home. (only for foreigners)
Cost for K-2 Base camp & Gondogoro La trek 2022
2500 USD per person (for foreigners)
200,000 PKR per person (for Pakistani Nationals from Islamabad to Islamabad)
160000 PKR per person (for Pakistani Nationals from Skardu to Skardu)
Mode of Payment:
>Advance Payment: 25%
>Instalment schedule can be finalized with individual Sunrise Adventure on request
>Last date of full payment: at the time of departure
(Please leave an SMS afterward or E-mail
[email protected])
Duration:
18 /19 days (for foreigners)
17 days (for Pakistani Nationals)
Services include:
> Traveling Cost (Islamabad to Islamabad)
> One side by air and one side by the road
> One side air domestic flight ticket
> Arrange transport on briefing and
debriefing occasion (only for foreigners)
> Generator facility on a camping night
> Thuraya phone during trekking (call charges not included)
> Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
> Sleeping tents on twin person sharing basis.
> Mattresses
> 12 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear – (Above 12 Kg will be separately charged from a member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
> Permit formalities with the Gilgit Baltistan Tourism
> Documentation with the Gilgit Baltistan Tourism for the permit process
> Trekking permit fees
> CKNP waste management fees
Hotels:
> 02 nights in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner only for foreigners)
> 02 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) As per itinerary
Transport:
> Pick up (in-group) on arrival and drop-off on departure (in the group)
> Air-condition van for Islamabad–Skardu-Islamabad
4 X4 Jeeps:
> Jeeps from Skardu – Askoli
> Jeeps from Hushe -Skardu
Trekking Food:
> Trekking foods 14 / 15 days food (during the trek, will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Camping Materials:
> Mess tent, kitchen tent and kitchen \crockery
Porters:
> All porters’ wages, kits, and insurance
Guide:
> English speaking Guide and his wages, camp food, transport, and his insurance
General Services:
> Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
> Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
> International flights tickets re-confirmation
> Custom clearing assistance
Services not included:
> Member international flight tickets
> Member personal insurance
> Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges
> Room service,
> Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay) etc.
> Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue Coverage of members, etc.
> Jeep rent for local excursion (if any as like Deosai etc.)
> Any other service not mentioned above
Recommended List of Equipment:
>Waterproof jacket
>Light cotton socks
>Woolen socks 2 pairs
>Thermal upper
>Thermal trouser
>Gloves (waterproof)
>Woolen cap
>Sun cap/hat
>Backpack
>Sleeping bag
>Headcover (scarf)
>Trouser
>Tights
>Full sleeves t-shirts
>Waterproof trouser
>Sunglasses (UV) Water bottles (2 x 1 ltr)
>Two trekking poles
>Head torch (high beam)
>Extra cells for torch
>Charger
>Sunblock
>Lip salve
>Trekking boots/ covered jogger
Yak adventure club Pakistan
Office: Hotel North face inn Skardu.
Group leader a reknowned mountaineer Mr Hassan Jan.
Manager Amir
