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Description

The K2 Gondogoro La Trek is one of the most challenging and renowned treks in the world, offering adventurers a chance to explore the base camp of K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth at 8,611 meters. This high-altitude trek takes you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Karakoram Range, including the famous Concordia, Baltoro Glacier, Godwin-Austen Glacier, and the Broad Peak base camp. Along the way, you’ll experience the rugged terrain of the Central Karakoram mountains and immerse yourself in the ethnic culture of Pakistan’s Balti people.

Trek Overview

The K2 Gondogoro La Trek is a high-altitude adventure that combines glacier trekking, mountain passes, and cultural exploration. The journey begins in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, before heading to Skardu, a picturesque town in the Karakoram Range. From Skardu, the trek follows the Baltoro Glacier, leading to Concordia, often referred to as the “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods”. The highlight of the trek is crossing the Gondogoro La Pass, a thrilling and rewarding experience that offers panoramic views of K2, Broad Peak, and other iconic peaks.

We offer a variety of K2 Gondogoro La Trek packages tailored to suit the needs of individuals and group travelers from around the globe. Whether you’re an experienced trekker or a beginner, we have the perfect itinerary for you.

K2 Trekking Holidays	Cost USD	Cost Euro
K2 Base Camp Trek–20 days (All-Inclusive)	$2,250	€2,200
K2 Base Camp Trek-14 days (Trek only)	$1,650	€1,650
K2 BC Trek for Beginners / Seniors -24 days	$2,600	€2,500
K2 Gondogoro La Trek-20 days (All-Inclusive)	$2,150	€2,100
Snow Lake Hisper La Trek (20-Days)	$2,700	€2,600

Private Trek Cost

If you are planning a trek_ whether solo or in private group to K2 Base Camp, we have the best trekking experience for you! our guided treks ensure safety and adventure.

Join us for an unforgettable journey to the K2 base camp. Check out our excliusive packages with competitive pricings.

Solo Cost	2 to 4 person Cost	4 to 8 person Cost	8 to 20 person Cost
$2050	$1850	$1500	$1200

For Pakistani Trekkers

We also provide customized private and group packages for Pakistani Nationals. If you are looking for a private trek to k2 base camp check out our exclusive pricing.

Solo Cost	2 to 4 person Cost	4 to 8 person Cost	8 to 20 person Cost
5,20,000 PKR	4,70,000 PKR	4,10,000 PKR	3,30,000 PKR

Why Choose Skardu Trekkers?

Expert Guides: Our team of experienced guides ensures a safe and memorable trek.
Customizable Itineraries: Tailor your trek to suit your preferences and fitness level.
Affordable Packages: Competitive pricing for both foreign and Pakistani trekkers.
Unforgettable Experience: From rugged terrain to stunning glacial views, every moment is a highlight.

Book Your K2 Gondogoro La Trek Today!

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Skardu Trekkers. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or a beginner, our K2 Gondogoro La Trek promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Karakoram mountains. Contact us now to reserve your spot or customize your private trek!

Highlights

Enjoy close-up views of K2, Masherbrum, Gasherbrum 4, Broad Peak, Trango Tower, Laila Peak, and numerous other huge peaks!
Hike on the enormous Baltoro Glacier.
Take part in a trekking adventure in expedition style and hike at high altitudes.
Learn about Balti culture.
Explore K2 Base Camp and pay a visit to the Art Gilkey Memorial.
Rest peacefully in cozy tents with the night sky as your ceiling.
Enjoy tasty Pakistani cuisine and be served satisfying meals during your hiking adventure.
Discover the historical background of mountaineering in the K2 area.
Discover stunning glacial and alpine scenery.
Embark on a journey with a lively group of individuals from around the world
Explore the glaciers and stunning views of the Mighty K2.

Cost

The Cost Includes

Services included for both International & local trekkers
• Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
• All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
• All road transfers including airport transfers
• All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
• All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
• All camping site fees and bridge fees
• All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
• All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
• Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
• Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
• Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
• Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
• Waste management fees (government requirement)
• Skardu city tour including all entry fees
• Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
• Porters - personal luggage (14kgs)
• Storage service for baggage in Skardu (for leaving a bag behind in Skardu before going on the trek)
• First aid medicine kit (basic)
• Satellite phone for emergencies
• Trekking map and trip achievement certificate

The Cost Excludes

Services not included for both International & local trekkers
• Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: (Global Rescue)
• Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
• International airfare
• Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
• Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabineers, helmet etc)
• Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm)
• Additional trek weight/baggage
• Storage service for baggage in Islamabad
• Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
• Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
• Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
• Costs due to Force Majuro (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)

Day 1 :

Arrival

Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, after arrival our representative will escort you to a hotel in Islamabad. If you want to explore Islamabad after having some rest our team member will take you to short tour in Islamabad.

Day 2 :

Flight to Skardu

On day 2 we will leave from hotel in the morning and move fly towards Skardu Intl Airport, from Islamabad Intl Airport. During the flight you can enjoy the beautiful view from your window seat and have a glance at Giant Nangaparbat, the three mountain ranges Karakorum, Himaliyas and Hindukush.

Day 3 :

Skardu City Tour & Shopping

After breakfast, we will go on an acclimatization hike to the kharpocho and old castle some hundred meters hike from Skardu Bazars. The fort provides a breathtaking view of the Indus river, Skardu, and its Surroundings. Company will provide drone to make a memorable footage. While the afternoon you can check out your trekking kit or need to buy something you can go to Bazar for shopping or sightseeing. For this trek crampons is a must so you need to arrange one from Skardu, you can ask us for arrangement if you do not have one. During the whole activity, our guide will facilitate you.

Day 4 :

Drive to Askoli / Paju

On Day 4 will drive to Askoli with our crew and supplies. It's a 5-7-hour jeep drive from Skardu to Askoli. After half hour drive from Skardu, we will reach the Shigar valley which hosts the second-highest peak on the planet. The narrow track will lead us to Aksoli driving along to the Braldu River. Our porters will join us from Askoli or at Paju camp. This is the last village before K2 trek. After an hour's drive, we will reach Korofon camp where we will take some rest. This place is the junction of the Biafo Glacier and Baltoro River. Snow lake and Hisper la trek are taken via this Glacier on our left. We will resume our drive to Jhula camp. In case of late arrival, we will take launch at Jhula camp otherwise will move to Paju camp or any other suitable campsite for lunch. A notable peak to see is Bakhordas peak facing Jhula Camp. Bakhoradas is the first peak to be seen while k2 trek. After two hours or less drive along the bank of Baltoro River crossing trails and streams, we will be on our destination, we will camp overnight at Paju camp.

Day 5 :

Rest Day at Paju camp

If we are on Paju on the first day we will take a rest day here and if we are here on day 5. And if we are late this day is used to travel to Paju from Askoli. In case of the rest day, we have enough time to take a bath, washing cloth, and acclimatize our bodies. While porters are issued their rations and they baked and plan for their rest of the trek on Baltoro Glacier. Most of the trekkers go to Trango viewpoint to get a glimpse of Famous Trango Towers that is just a 20 to half an hour hike away from the camp. And the whole night is spent while dancing and partying in local style and trekkers are always welcome to join.

Day 6 :

Trek to khobusre

On this day of k2 Trek, we will start our trekking on the 65km Baltoro Glacier and it will follow us till Concordia where it confluence with Godwin Austin Glacier. After half an hour trek from Paju camp, we will be at the snout of Baltoro Glacier. This is where you can see Trango Towers. Uli Baiho and Paju Peak. The trek will take on the high and downs of the Baltoro glacier from here ahead. It is suggested that to be careful while trekking, let the horses and donkeys go if they are crossing your way. 4 to 5 hours trek will take us to Liligo, where we will take our lunch in front of Trango towers. The walk will continue to the Khoburse camp along the right edge of Baltoro Glacier and camp overnight there.

Day 7 :

Trek to Urdukas

After early wake up and getting breakfast we will start our trek to Urdukas Camp over the rough terrain of Baltoro Glacier. This is the last camp before glacial camps on Baltoro Glacier during trek and the shortest day. The camp is located at a higher location above Baltoro Glacier and provides the best view of the Granite spire (Trango, Uli Biaho, and Cathedrals). This is the second scenic camp during K2 trek after Concordia camp. Good weather also provides a glimpse of Gasherbrum 4 as well from Urdukas Camp.

Day 8 :

Trek to Goro II

On this day of the k2 trek, participants trek in the middle of Baltoro Glacier through the rough moraines. Masherbrum peak is visible on the right side and Muztagh on the left. This day we get the first distant sight of Gasherbrum’s and Broad Peak. 3-4 hours’ trek on the glacier we will take our lunch and rest for a while at Goro 1. After lunch, we will resume the trek and it will take 3-4 hours to Goro 2 and Camp overnight in front of Masherbrum. Goro 2 is a windy and cold campsite this is our first camping at Baltoro Glacier. It is the junction of Baltoro Glacier and Younghusband. Looking back to Baltoro Glacier the views of the collection of peaks are mesmerizing.

Day 9 :

Trek to Concordia

A very special day of k2 trek passing through panoramic scenery of spectacular mountains to Concordia and k2 visible if weather permits. Concordia no doubt is one of the best campsites on the planet, also known as the “throne room of mountains gods”. Surrounded by sky kissing giant peaks as Marble peak, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum 3, Mitre peak, Baltoro Kangri, Sia Kangri, and Chogolisa. Concordia is the junction of Baltoro, Godwin Austin, Gasherbrum, and Vigne Glaciers. After a 5-6 hours’ trek on the Baltoro glacier from Goro 2, we will reach Concordia. Very few people are fortunate enough to experience this wilderness. The camp is cold and even snowfall many times and overnight camping in a completed wilderness.

Day 10 :

Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp and K2 Base Camp (Gilkey Memorial)

This day we have a flexible schedule this day, most of the trekkers want a closer look at k2 and want to visit Gilkey Memorial while most prefer to hike to Broad Peak Base camp and back to Concordia on the same day and some just want to stay at Concordia to enjoy the 360-degree view of mountains around. We have a whole day to fully absorb the wilderness of the “Throne Room of Mountain Gods”. Trekkers would choose the option they prefer. Those trekkers who want to go to Broad Peak Base Camp and K2 Base camp (Gilkey Memorial) will rise early in the morning. We start our trek towards Broad peak base camp crossing the Glacial streams flowing through the junction of Glaciers very next to the Concordia camp. This part of the glacier between Concordia and K2 Base Camp is rough and technical due to the melting down of the glaciers and the rest is smooth plain track till Broad Peak Base Camp. It will take almost three hours to reach Broad Peak Base camp, where we will take our lunch and resume the trek for two more hours till k2 base camp through Godwin Austin Glacier mostly white glacier. K2 Base Camp elevation/height estimated as 4998m (16,400 ′) almost five thousand meters above sea level. At k2 Base Camp, Gilkey Memorial is a 10-15 minutes’ hike on the mountain. We can find the memories of legends who lost their lives while scaling mountains in the Karakoram. We would have chances of meeting with climbers at Broad Peak and K2 Base Camp only when we are there during July and August. After paying homage to the legends at Gilkey Memorial we will start the trek back to Concordia via the same route and overnight camp at Concordia.

Day 11 :

Trek Back to Concordia

Gondogoro la is contingent on the weather situation. It is risky to cross the Gondogoro pass on a snowy day so it is a rest day in case of unfavorable weather.

Day 12 :

Trek to Ali Camp

On this day of k2 Gondogoro la trek, we will start our journey towards Ali Camp via upper Baltoro Glacier. After crossing Mitre peak we will be on Vigne glacier, it is a crispy white glacier very easy to walk on the surface of the glacier. There are many small crevasses on the glacier so it is recommended to walk along with our guide or any other staff member and use crampons in case of fresh snow on the glacier. We will camp at Ali Camp (named after a local porter who discovered Gondogoro Pass). It will take around 5 to 6 hours from Concordia to Ali Camp.

Day 13 :

Gondogoro La Crossing and camping at Khuspang

This is the critical day of k2 Gondogoro la trek. The pass needs to be cross before the sunrise because there are chances of rock falling whiling descending the top. The descending part is mostly rocky glacier so we need to do this before the sun warms the glacier surface. We will wake up before dawn or even midnight, after having a good breakfast we will start our trek to Gondogoro la pass with a rescue member and our support staff. Rescue people are already there we pay them and they watch the ropes on the Gondogoro Pass and assist us crossing the top. We will continue our trek on the west Vigne glacier until Gondogoro la Base. On Gondogoro la base we will put on our harnesses and crampons, and start climbing slowly, our support crew will accompany us during the whole process. It normally takes 3 hours to reach the top of Gondogoro la. We will be on the top at dawn the four 8000m peaks (k2, Broad Peak, G1, and G2) and the whole Baltoro region is just in front of you whole on the other site the ravishing Laila peak and Gondogoro valley will catch your imagination. Participants need to extra vigilant and must watch every step while descending the top. The fixed ropes are used while descending Gondogoro la into Hushe valley. During early summer this part has snow so keep your crampons on if there is snow while after mid-summer it is mostly rocky so try to trek down without crampons. Our support crew is there always our guide will lead you from the front. Upon descending the pass, the trail becomes essay and straightforward till Khuspang Camp. We will camp at Khuspang camp (4600m) overnight in front of Laila peak.

Day 14 :

Trek to Saicho

Today we will resume the trek back to Saicho camp. We start trekking on the Gondogoro glacier for an hour till Dalchanhpa. We will come across Masherbrum while this section of the trek. After lunch at Dalchangpa. We will resume trek to Saicho Camp through the pasture of Gondogoro and will camp at Siacho overnight. Siacho has comparatively better weather so we can wash and take a shower over there. It will be a trek of 5-6 hours today.

Day 15 :

Trek to Hushe Village

On this Day of k2 Gondogoro la trek, we will be back to civilization. we will resume the trek back to Hushe Valley. The last village of Ghanche District is known for its hospitality. It will take up to 5 hours to reach Hushe Village we can stay overnight at Hushe or travel to Skardu on the same day.

Day 16 :

Drive Back to Skardu

Today our jeeps will take us back to Skardu city. At Skardu, it is time to wash, shopping, and excursion and the K2 Gondogoro la trek is concluded.

Day 17 :

Flight to Islamabad

Today we will fly back to the capital city of Pakistan Islamabad.

Day 18 :

Departure to Home Country

This is the last day of the K2 Trek; our staff will transfer the trek participants to Islamabad International airport to say goodbye

FAQs

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Why Choose Skardu Trekkers?

Our trip costs more for a few reasons, but here are a few of the main points:

We offer our staff and porters wages that are higher than average.
Our cooks are dedicated to preparing high-quality meals that go beyond the typical Baltoro fare, adding our unique twist to hearty trekking food.
Comfortable camp setup: After a long day of hiking, we aim to make our campsites as comfortable as possible, focusing on the little details. Our camps include tables, comfy chairs, a spacious mess/dining tent, a proper toilet tent for privacy, a generator for charging electronics, and endless pots of French press coffee, tea, and plates of cookies upon your arrival at camp. These details create an unparalleled camp-life experience.
Each trek has a minimum of two trip leaders – one Western leader and one local leader.
Group size: You will NEVER see a Skardu Trekkers Expeditions team with more than 12 people.
Safety plans and protocols: A major difference between Skardu Trekkers and our competitors is our professional and comprehensive safety plan, along with the necessary tools to handle any emergency situation. All of our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and risk management.

Is the K2 Base Camp Trek Safe?

The K2 Base Camp Trek involves a certain amount of risk as we venture deep into the mountains of a developing country.

However, member safety is EBT’s top priority. Our experienced ground team does everything possible to ensure a safe adventure, focusing on safety first and injury prevention.

Skardu Trekkers goes above and beyond to be fully prepared for emergencies, bringing all necessary tools to manage any situation.

The reality on the ground in Pakistan is that other local (budget) tour operators often forgo bringing a satellite phone due to its high cost. For us, being unprepared for emergencies is unacceptable. This commitment to safety is a significant reason why clients choose us and continue to return for different adventures year after year.

What kind of visa is needed for the K2 Base Camp Trek?

All guests joining the K2 Base Camp Trek must apply for a Pakistani Trekking and Mountaineering Visa. This visa is different from the standard tourist visa, so you will not be applying for a tourist visa.

Skardu Trekkers provides all the necessary documentation for the visa application, including the Letter of Invitation (LOI).

Do I need to have trekking experience for the K2 Base Camp Trek?

No, you do not need extensive climbing equipment for this trek. No ice tools are used, and no technical trekking experience is necessary.

The K2 Base Camp Trek is an excellent introduction to high altitude trekking, especially if your goal is to eventually climb 6000 or 7000-meter peaks.

Is it safe for a Solo Woman to join the K2 Base Camp Trek?

Roughly 50% of our clients on the K2 Base Camp Trek are female, hailing primarily from the USA, the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Over the years, we have had solo women from more than 20 different nationalities join us on this trek.

You will always be paired with another solo woman as hotel/tent mates. If there is no other female to pair you with due to odd numbers, you will not be required to share a tent.

As a solo woman, you can feel safe joining the K2 Base Camp Trek. We prioritize the safety and well-being of all our trekkers, and our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring a secure and supportive environment throughout the journey. We have successfully guided many solo female travelers on this trek, and our staff is trained to provide the highest level of care and attention to all participants. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities.

Northern Pakistan is a very safe part of the world. We often say that you are safer traveling in Northern Pakistan as a woman than walking alone at night in Paris or New York City.

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