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Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek

K2 Base Camp via the Baltoro Glacier, then cross the 5,585 m Gondogoro La to the Hushe Valley.

  • Duration

    20 Days / 19 Nights

  • Group size

    2–10 people

  • Difficulty

    Strenuous

  • Season

    July - August

Overview

This route combines the Baltoro Glacier and K2 Base Camp with a crossing of the Gondogoro La (5,585 m), so you never walk the same trail back. After Concordia and K2 Base Camp the group rests and acclimatises before moving to Ali Camp. The pass is crossed in the early hours on fixed ropes, rewarding you with one of the finest views in the Himalaya and Karakoram: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, II and IV in a single panorama. The descent leads past Khuspang and Saicho to Hushe village. Previous high-altitude trekking experience is strongly recommended; a spare day is built in for weather on the pass.

Destination: Skardu travel guide

Highlights

  • Crossing the Gondogoro La (5,585 m) on fixed ropes
  • Panorama of K2, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum I, II and IV from the pass
  • Concordia and K2 Base Camp
  • Baltoro Glacier camps at Urdukas and Goro II
  • Descent through the Hushe Valley below Masherbrum

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad, expedition briefing

  2. 2

    Day 2: Fly to Skardu (2,230 m)

  3. 3

    Day 3: Skardu - permits and gear check

  4. 4

    Day 4: Jeep to Askole (3,000 m)

  5. 5

    Day 5: Trek to Jhola (3,200 m)

  6. 6

    Day 6: Trek to Paiju (3,450 m)

  7. 7

    Day 7: Rest and acclimatisation at Paiju

  8. 8

    Day 8: Trek to Urdukas (4,050 m)

  9. 9

    Day 9: Trek to Goro II (4,300 m)

  10. 10

    Day 10: Trek to Concordia (4,650 m)

  11. 11

    Day 11: Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp (4,900 m)

  12. 12

    Day 12: K2 Base Camp (5,135 m), return to Concordia

  13. 13

    Day 13: Rest and acclimatisation at Concordia

  14. 14

    Day 14: Trek to Ali Camp (4,950 m)

  15. 15

    Day 15: Cross the Gondogoro La (5,585 m), descend to Khuspang (4,700 m)

  16. 16

    Day 16: Trek to Saicho (3,350 m)

  17. 17

    Day 17: Trek to Hushe (3,050 m), jeep to Skardu

  18. 18

    Day 18: Spare day for weather

  19. 19

    Day 19: Fly to Islamabad

  20. 20

    Day 20: Departure

What's included

  • Islamabad - Skardu flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled
  • Hotel stays in Islamabad and Skardu
  • Jeep transfers Skardu - Askole and Hushe - Skardu
  • Trekking permit and Central Karakoram National Park fees
  • Licensed guide, high-altitude porters, cook and porters
  • Fixed ropes and safety equipment for the pass
  • Tents, mess tent and all meals on the trek
  • Satellite phone and first aid kit for emergencies

Travelling with us

  • Reply within 12 hours. Every email, form and WhatsApp message gets a personal reply from our team within 12 hours (Pakistan time, UTC+5).
  • Islamabad airport pickup. We meet you at Islamabad International Airport (ISB) on arrival and take you back for your flight home.
  • Private tours for your group. Every package runs as a private trip for you, your family or friends, on your dates. No strangers, no fixed departures.
  • A local team in Gilgit-Baltistan. Our drivers and guides live in the valleys you visit and re-plan the route around weather, roads and flights.

Read our Pakistan travel guide, safety information and payment and cancellation terms.

Questions travellers ask us

How much does the Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek package cost?

The Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek package costs from $3,800 per person. No payment is taken when you request a booking; our team confirms the final quote for your dates and group.

How long is the Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek trip?

It is a 20-day, 19-night trip to Skardu for groups of 2 to 10 travellers.

What is included in the Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek package?

The package includes islamabad - skardu flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled, hotel stays in islamabad and skardu, jeep transfers skardu - askole and hushe - skardu, trekking permit and central karakoram national park fees, licensed guide, high-altitude porters, cook and porters, fixed ropes and safety equipment for the pass, tents, mess tent and all meals on the trek and satellite phone and first aid kit for emergencies.

How difficult is the Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek trip?

It is rated strenuous and is planned as a expedition trip.

When is the best time for the Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek trip?

The best season is July - August.

How do I book the Gondogoro La Pass and K2 Base Camp Trek package?

Choose your dates and number of travellers on the booking page and send the request. You get a booking reference straight away, and our team contacts you to confirm availability and payment.

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