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K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek

Walk the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and K2 Base Camp, surrounded by four 8,000-metre peaks.

  • Duration

    18 Days / 17 Nights

  • Group size

    2–12 people

  • Difficulty

    Challenging

  • Season

    June - August

Overview

The K2 Base Camp trek is the classic Karakoram expedition. From Askole the route follows the Braldu River to Paiju and then climbs onto the Baltoro Glacier, passing the granite towers of Trango, Cathedral and Masherbrum on the way to Concordia, the 'throne room of the mountain gods'. From Concordia you see K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV and the Gasherbrums at once, before continuing to Broad Peak Base Camp, K2 Base Camp and the Gilkey Memorial. The itinerary includes a rest day at Paiju for acclimatisation. Weather in the Karakoram can delay flights and jeeps, so keep one or two spare days in your travel plans.

Destination: Skardu travel guide

Highlights

  • Concordia: K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums in one view
  • K2 Base Camp (5,135 m) and the Gilkey Memorial
  • Trango Towers, Cathedral Spires and Masherbrum from the Baltoro
  • Broad Peak Base Camp
  • Camping on the Baltoro Glacier at Urdukas and Goro II

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, gear check and Shigar Fort

  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: Onto the Baltoro Glacier 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) and Gilkey Memorial, return to Concordia

  13. 13

    Day 13: Trek back to Goro II

  14. 14

    Day 14: Trek to Paiju

  15. 15

    Day 15: Trek to Jhola

  16. 16

    Day 16: Trek to Askole, jeep to Skardu

  17. 17

    Day 17: Fly to Islamabad

  18. 18

    Day 18: Departure

What's included

  • Islamabad - Skardu flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled
  • Hotel stays in Islamabad and Skardu
  • Jeep transfers Skardu - Askole - Skardu
  • Trekking permit and Central Karakoram National Park fees
  • Licensed trekking guide, cook and porters
  • Tents, mess tent, kitchen equipment 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 K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek package cost?

The K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek package costs from $3,200 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 K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek trip?

It is a 18-day, 17-night trip to Skardu for groups of 2 to 12 travellers.

What is included in the K2 Base Camp and Concordia 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 - skardu, trekking permit and central karakoram national park fees, licensed trekking guide, cook and porters, tents, mess tent, kitchen equipment and all meals on the trek and satellite phone and first aid kit for emergencies.

How difficult is the K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek trip?

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

When is the best time for the K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek trip?

The best season is June - August.

How do I book the K2 Base Camp and Concordia 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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