K-2 & Broad-peak Base Camps
Mountain System, country – Karakorum, Pakistan
Season – May – August
Dates, duration – 18 may – 8 June, 22 days
Difficulty of the route – Low
Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrive in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon we will attend a briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
Day 02 – Morning to Chilas we may have to make a two-day drive to Skardu via Chilas on the Karakorum Highway.
Day 03 – Drives to Skardu the capital of tradition says that the town was once called Iskandaria and that it was one of the cities Fronded by Alexander the great. We will drive through the narrow gorge of the Indus River to Skardu.)
Day 04 – To Askole. We board jeeps for the adventurous ride to the trailhead (about six to seven hours). Shigar valley, known for its numerous fruit orchards. We’ll enjoy views of Mango Gusor (20,362) And Bakhor Das (19,054) As we drive along the roaring Braldu River. Arrive at Askole, where we camp. Overnight at 3050m. Here we also meet our porters.
Day 05 – Begin trek Jula. The early morning set up our first day trek with porters. Walking along the Braldu River we pass the village of Askole after about three hour. Walk brings us to Korofan(10,170′) on the other Two hours walking we will camp at Jula
Day 06 – Paiju. This is an undulating walk, with Occasional scrambles across the rock. Excitement mounts as we prepare to have the first views of the great mountains ahead. The trail climbs to advantage point from where we can see the snout of the Baltoro Glacier.Visible in the east is the magnificent panorama of Cathedral Towers and of Cathedral Towers and Broad peak (26,400,). Paiju camp (11,750) is situated in a grove of willow and poplar trees and has a freshwater stream running through it. A sacrificial goat will be provided for the porters, and we’ll be able to listen and watch as they sing and dance throughout the evening.Four to five hours hiking.
Day 07 – Rest Day.
Day 08 – Khobursay (4000m). A little over an hour after we leave camp, we step on the snout of the Baltoro Glacier, a vast, turbulent sea of rocks and gravel more than a mile wide and nearly 40 miles long. We begin to feel the pulse of creation: the ice melts, the rocks roll, the glacier creaks and groans while rearranging its icy rivers. We walk across the boulder-strewn ice, gaining height steadily for three hours on a long diagonal to the south side of the glacier. A long the way we have spectacular views of Paiju Peak” 921,648″ the jagged granite needles and blocks of the Trango Towers series, with Nameless Towers rising straight to 20,464. Camp at khobursay (13,000) a flat and sandy area of lateral moraine. Five to six hours hiking.
Day 09 – Urdukas. For the first two hours we walk along the rest of the lateral moraine. Across the Baltoro glacier we have exciting views of Paiju Peak, Choricho (22,160) Uli Biaho, Trango Towers, Cathedrals, and Biale (22,160). We will camp at Urdukas.
Day 10 – Goro. Trek to Goro. Five hours walk on Baltoro glacier.
Day 11 – Concordia. Trek four to five hours to Concordia (14,500). As we make our approach, Gasherbrum IV (26,180) stand guard in the east, with Gasherbrum II (26,360) peering from its right shoulder, More extraordinary mountain views await us at Concordia, where we see K2 (28,741), Broad Peak (26,400), Golden Throne (23,989) Mitre Peak (19,718) and a vast array of other peaks.
Day 12 - Rest Day
Day 13 Day trip to K-2 base camp over night at concordia.
Day 14 – Ali camp. The first two hours of the trek are difficult as we leave base camp and traverse the Baltoro Glacier and its crevasses. One on the Vigne Glacier. It’s a comparatively easy and gradual walk over snow and ice, Mighty Chogolisa (25,110) stand’s guard in the south. Camp overnight at Ali camp (16,600), a combination of small rocky platform between the cliff Face and crevasse. We turn in early, as we have a midnight wake-up call for the departure over the Gondogoro La. Five to six hours hiking.
Day 15 – Gondogoro La. Khuispan. We leave camp at about 3:00am to climb the Gondogoro La 5700 m. As we get closer to the pass we shift on snow until the base of the pass. The final ascent involves a steep walk on snow and, depending on conditions, the use of fixed ropes as well as crampons and ice axe. The views from the top of the pass are unparalleled with K2 Broad Peak. Gasherbrum I to IV, Masherbrum, and many other mountains appearing at our level. The descent on the Hushe side is Steeper. Camp at khuispan (15,416), a level green spot that has wildflowers.
Day 16 – Khuispan. A rest day after the ascent of the pass. We can take time to explore the area or just relax and admire views of Lailal Peak (920,00). Drangra (20,746) and Tasa Peak (21,694).
Day 17 – Saischo: As we leave Xuspang, we make a long traverse of the Gondogoro Glacier, first encountering small crevasses, then hiking over the soft ice of the Glacier. The last half hour is a pleasant stroll through wildflowers with commanding views of the Gondogoro Glacier, Yermanad Kangri, Masherbrum South and the Masherbrum La Camp by two small lakes. At we continue, we gradually leave the icy landscapes and descend to the meadow and pasturland at Saischo. Althou we have left the icy wilds, we still have tremendous views of the mountains including Namika Peak and Defo Khar. Four to six hours hiking.
Day 18 – Hushe. Descend to the Gondogoro River, enjoying spectacular views of K-6 (23,881ft), K-7 (22,744ft) and Link Sar (23094ft). We continue to descend passing through small summer settlements enroute to the green irrigated fields at Hushe (10,500ft). three to four hours hiking.
Day 19 – By jeep to Skardu. Meet with jeeps and drive six to eight hours to Skardu, passing through many picturesque villages perched on vertical rocks like amin Brakk Changi Tower etc.. This part of Baltistan appears greener and more prosperous than on our drive to Askole.
Day 20 – Return to Islamabad. Fly from Skardu to Islamabad, conditions permitting or make a two-day drive on the Karakorum Highway. Transfer to hotel.
Day 21 – Explore Islamabad or drive from Besham to Islamabad. A free day in Islamabad follows a short debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism.
Day 22 – Onward
Land cost 2012 – 2099 USD
Included (counted for 9-10 people):
- Wages of guide and porters on trek.
- Local taxes and insurance for guide, requiring staff and porters.
- All the transfers by the program
- All the necessary papers and permits
- All the accomodations by the program
- Transfer airport-hotel-airport for international flight.
- Farewell dinner
Not included:
- Personal expenses and personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water
- Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation
- Hot shower during the trek
- Any costs arise due to flight cancellation and political disturbance.
- Tourist visa and international flights
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