
Where Gilgit-Baltistan is, how to get there, when to go, what it costs, where to stay and how many days you need: the complete guide to Pakistan's mountain north.
Expedition · Skardu
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
Destination: Skardu travel guide
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Where Gilgit-Baltistan is, how to get there, when to go, what it costs, where to stay and how many days you need: the complete guide to Pakistan's mountain north.

Which parts of Gilgit-Baltistan foreigners can visit freely, when a trekking or climbing permit is needed, and what to carry at checkpoints on the Karakoram Highway.

Every way to reach Gilgit-Baltistan from Islamabad: flights to Gilgit and Skardu, the Karakoram Highway, the Babusar Pass route, travel times and which to choose.
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.
It is a 20-day, 19-night trip to Skardu for groups of 2 to 10 travellers.
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.
It is rated strenuous and is planned as a expedition trip.
The best season is July - August.
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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