GONDOGORO LA TREK – JASMINE TOURS TREKKING  EXPEDITION

K2 Base Camp Gondogoro La Trek

20 days start Islamabad end Islamabad (all inclusive)

Price in Euro

June 5^th, 15^th, 25^th July 5^th, 15^th, 25^th August 5^th 15^th, 25th September 5^th , 15, 25 October 5th and 15^th

 https://www.jasminetours.com/tour/k2-base-camp-gondogoro-la-trek/

Highlights: Islamabad (700m) – Chilas – Skardu (1500m) – Askole (3048m) – Korofong (3100m) – Bardumal (3305m) – Paiju (3383m) – Khoburtse (3566m) – Urdokas (4130m) – Goro 2 (4250m) – Concordia (4600m) – Broad Peak BC (5000m) – K2 BC (5150m) – Ali Camp (5000m) – Gondogoro Pass (5560m) – Khuspang (4680m)  – Shaischo (3330m) – Hushe (3050m) – Skardu (1500m) – Chilas – Islamabad (700m)

Very Important Note for Booking: All clients are requested to please make booking two months in advance along with the documents and information requested at para 12 for the smooth process and clearance of clients particulars from respected government agencies.

 GONDOGORO LA CONCORDIA K-2 BASE CAMP TREK

FROM ISLAMABAD /TO ISLAMABAD – 20 DAYS

 Total Hotels Six -05

Total Camps Fourteen -14

Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt restrictions, & all other unforeseen exigencies.

DAY 01 arrival

ISLAMABAD / RAWALPINDI/SKARDU   (HOTEL)

Upon arrival at airport we will wait at airport for the next flight to Skardu which depart within 3 hours after your arrival normally. Fly to Skardu, if unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu, spending a night in Besham or Chilas Panorama Hotel.

DAY 02

SKARDU (HOTEL)

Emergency day in case, flight does not operate on day 02 this day will be use to transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. Overnight hotel in Masherbrum Hotel :All meals is included .

DAY 03

SKARDU -TO- JHULA / IQBAL E SOKBOO (CAMP)

AM: Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Iqbal e Sakboo on the way we will cross Askole. Askole is the last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier while driving by jeep. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows east into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Kms east of Askole. Overnight in tents all meals served by camp staff. Distance 116 Km, Drive 09-10 Hrs. Altitude 3100 M.

Note:-The road to Iqbal e Sakboo and Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed quite often. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to Askole on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).

DAY 04

 JHULA / IQBAL E SAKBOO -TO- – PAIJU (CAMP)

Start your frist day of trek to Paiju, the new road cut few traditional stages Korophon, Jhula and Bardumal, trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Paiju – is a Balti word which means “SALT”. Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents. Walk: 02-03 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3480 M.

DAY 05

PAIJU -TO- KHOBURSAY (CAMP)

Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju – Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk: 04-05 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3700 M

DAY 06

PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS (CAMP)

Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju – Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4130 M

DAY 07

URDUKAS REST DAY (CAMP)

Rest day at Urdukas camp where porters will ready their break for new few days of glacier trekking. Whereas members can enjoy and walk around.

DAY 08

URDUKAS -TO- GOROII (CAMP)

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 4500 M.

DAY 09

GORO TO CONCORDIA (CAMP)

After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters. Including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff. Walk: 05 – 06 hrs, Grade: strenuous, Altitude: 4720 M.

DAY 10

CONCORDIA REST DAY (CAMP)

Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down) After an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp. Overnight in tents at Concordia. All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 07 hrs, Grade : strenuous, Altitude : 4650 M.

DAY 11

CONCORDIA -TO- ALI CAMP (CAMP)

After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glacier to reach our right path. After 2 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

DAY 12

ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG (CAMP)

A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.

The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5700 metres is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as sun get strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones, also the chance of ice falls or avalanches. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

Walk: 10 – 11 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 5700 M

DAY 13

KHUSPANG REST DAY (CAMP)

Rest day excursion at Khuspang.

Incase of bad weather this day will be use to make another attempt.

DAY 14

KHUSPANG -TO- DALSANGPA (CAMP)

After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning ‘field of flowers’, lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 metres, set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water. Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4150 M.

DAY 15

DALSANGPA -TO- SHAICHO (CAMP)

Resume trek along the path, Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders poised above, ready to fall.

Continue your trek along the path goes down hill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large shepherd’s settlement with its won mosque, now here you can find a hotel and mountaineering equipment shop. This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply. After a short break continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village. Overnight in tents all meals served by camp staff.  Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude:  M,

 DAY 16

SHAICHO-TO- HUSHEY (CAMP)

Members can walk around to get a better view of K7 K6 peaks before returning to Shaicho and trekking to Hushe village for two hours.. Overnight in tents.

DAY 17

HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU (HOTEL)

AM: Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. All meals included.

DAY 18

SKARDU – ISLAMABAD: (HOTEL)

Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.

DAY 19

 ISLAMABAD (HOTEL)

Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.

If unable to fly on day 21ST. This day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.

DAY 20

RAWALPINDI

Fly to your own country with good memories from the land of colorful and beautiful Pakistan.

End of our services

Reviews of Our K2 & Gondogoro la trek