Baltoro Glacier, K2 & Broad Peak base camps Trek
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Baltoro Glacier, K2 & Broad Peak base camps Trek
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AN INSIGHT INTO THE REGION:
Starting some 60-70 million years ago by the subduction of 600 to 700km slab of the Indo-Pakistan Continent under the Eurasian Platform resulted in thousands of meters of vertical thickness of rock that now comprises the Himalaya, Tibet and the southern region of China. This deformation is still continuing at a rate of 4cm per year.
Northern Part of the Country cover an expanse of about 27,188 square miles and home of three mightiest mountain ranges, the Karakorams, Hindukush and Himalayas, it boasts the highest peaks in the world, alpine meadows and serene lakes and numerous mountain settlements with enchanting diverse cultures. Of the three mountain ranges the Karakorams contains some of the largest glaciers outside the Polar region (Biafo 62 km long, Hispar 61km, Baltoro 58km, Gasherbrum 38km, ChogoLungma 38km, Siachen 72km and Batura 58km long). If one compares the proportion of ice covering some of these mountain ranges, the Karakorams 23-25 per cent under ice, Himalayas is 8-10 per cent and the Alps is only 2.2 per cent
Baltoro Trek into Concordia is strenuous trudging through gorges and scrambling over moraines and glaciers culminate in the fabulous camp at Concordia, the heart of the Karakorams and junction of the Baltoro, Godwin Austin and several lesser glaciers. Eight of the world’s 30 highest peaks grace this unusual trek with six peaks over 7,900 metres within a short radius of 11 kilometres – “K2 (8,611m), Broad Peak (8,047m), Hidden Peak or Gasherbrum I (8,068 m), Gasherbrum II, III & IV (at 8,035 m, 7,952 m & 7,929 meters respectively).
Zone: (permit required) for foreigners & diplomats
Grade: Moderate & turning strenuous at some places, with no technicalities (no use of rope, crampons, ice axe and crevasse crossings) involved for k2 base camp trek. But for gondogoro la option requires basic climbing skill & equipment.
Maximum altitude: 5,050m k2 base camp (trek starts at 3,000 m at askole and ends at askolie), in ghondogoro la option trek will end at hushe.
Highest camp halt: Broad peak base camp ( 4850m)
Trek season: From Mid-June to end of September
Best time: Mid July, August & until Mid September
Duration: Islamabad to islamabad – 20 days / 21 nights (6 nights at hotels and 14 nights camping).
Included/Exclude
- Transfers - airport/hotel/airport.
- Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
- Water on the bus on touring days.
- Transportation by minibus with A/C.
- Entrance fees to all sites and museums.
- English-speaking guides.
- International airfare
- Pakistan Visa - can be obtained online
- Beverages with or without meals.
- Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, phone calls, emails, excess luggage, etc.)
- Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules.
- Travel protection insurance (HIGHLY Recommended).
Tour Plan
Arrival at Islamabad . Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseen of Islamabad. Overnight at Hotel
Fly to Skardu ( 1 hour flight – Altitude at Skardu 2,290 meters). Overnight at Hotel.
Day free at Skardu for acclimatization Overnight at Hotel.
Drive by jeeps to Askole (6-7 hrs), and continue to Jhola. Overnight at Camp. Altitude 3,150 meters.
Trek to Paiyu. Overnight at Camp. Moderate Trek approx. 5-6 hours – Altitude 3,450 meters
Trek to Khobortze. Strenuous Trek approx. 6-8 – Altitude 3,900 meters . Overnight at Camp
Trek to Urdukas and overnight at Camp. Strenuous Trek approx. 4 – 5 hours – Altitude 4,050meters.
Day rest for acclimatization.
Trek to Goro-II and overnight at Camp. Strenuous Trek approx. 6 – 7 hours – Altitude 4,380 meters.
Trek to Concordia and overnight at Camp. Moderate Trek approx. 5 – 6 hours – Altitude 4,650 meters.
Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp. Overnight at Camp. Moderate Trek approx. 6-7 hours – 4,850 meters.
Trek, Excursion to K2 Base Camp and return to Concordia. Strenuous Trek approx. 10-12 hours.
Trek to Goro I , Strenuous Trek approx. 7-8 hours – Altitude approx. 4,100 meters.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Trek to Ali Camp. Strenuous Trek approx. 4 – 6 hours - Altitude approx. 5,010 metres.
Trek to Khobortze, Strenuous Trek. approx. 7-8 hours – Altitude approx. 3,900 meters.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Cross Gondogoro La and continue to Khuspang. Stannous to Challenging Trek approx. 7– 10 hours – Altitude 4,680 metres
Trek to Paiyu. Moderate Trek approx. 6-8 hours – Altitude 3,450 meters.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Day at Khuspang to climb Ghondogoro Peak (5650m) or rest. This day can be used to compensate for any bad weather on Day 14.
Trek to Jhola and drive to Skardu, Overnight at hotel.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Khuspang to Shaischo. Easy Trek approx. 5 – 6 / 2 – 3 hours – Altitude 3,330 metres.
Trek to Askole (5-6 hours ) and continue to Skardu, 6 – 7 hours – Altitude 2,290 meters.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Shaischo to Hushe. Easy Trek approx. 4 hours and continue to Skardu, Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Islamabad, Overnight at Hotel.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Fly to Islamabad, Overnight at Hotel.
Day at Islamabad for sightseeing of twin cities (Rawalpindi/Islamabad). Overnight at Hotel.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Day at Islamabad for sightseeing of twin cities (Rawalpindi/Islamabad). Overnight at Hotel.
Transfer to the Airport for International flight. End of Services.
Ghondoghoro La Option: Transfer to the Airport for International flight. End of Services.
- Group Cost (Min 8 members) = Per person
- SINGLE ROOM SUPLIMENT FOR ENTIRE TRIP:
- Solo member Rate:
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