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K2 Base Camp Trek (Baltoro Glacier) The Ultimate Challenge

K2 Base Camp Trek (Baltoro Glacier)

📅 18 Days📐 Max 5,100m (Concordia)📍 Skardu / Askole

Standing at Concordia and seeing K2 (8,611m), Broad Peak and the Gasherbrum peaks all at once is one of the most profound experiences on Earth. This is the world's most spectacular trek, not technically difficult, but long, remote and genuinely wild. The Baltoro Glacier is 63km of ice, rock and jaw-dropping mountain scenery.

Trek Itinerary

Days 1 to 2, Skardu to Askole

4x4 jeep drive from Skardu to Askole (7 hrs), the last village accessible by road. Trek briefing and final preparations.

Day 3, Askole to Jhola

Trek begins along the Braldu River. Gradual terrain through poplar and willow groves. Camp at Jhola (3,140m).

Day 4, Jhola to Paiju

Walk through Payo glacier moraine to beautiful Paiju Camp (3,430m). First views of Paiju Peak and Trango Towers.

Days 5 to 6, Paiju Rest & Liligo

Rest day at Paiju. Day 6: Walk the lateral moraine onto the Baltoro Glacier, one of the longest glaciers outside polar regions. Camp at Liligo (3,500m).

Day 7, Liligo to Khoburtse

Continue along the glacier with Trango Towers and Cathedral Peaks dominating the skyline. Camp at Khoburtse (3,900m).

Day 8, Khoburtse to Urdukas

Trek to Urdukas (4,050m), the last patch of green on the glacier. Extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

Days 9 to 10, Urdukas to Goro II & Concordia

Two days across the upper glacier to Concordia (4,600m), the meeting point of the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers. K2, Broad Peak and all four Gasherbrums visible at once.

Day 11, K2 Base Camp

Trek to K2 Base Camp (5,100m). Stand beneath the world's second-highest mountain. A day to remember forever.

Days 12 to 18, Return to Skardu

Retrace the route back through Concordia, Urdukas, Paiju and Askole. Jeep back to Skardu. Celebration dinner.

Highlights

Askole, Last Village Before the GlacierPaiju Camp & Trango TowersBaltoro Glacier WalkConcordia at 4,600m, The Throne of GodsK2 Base Camp at 5,100mBroad Peak & Gasherbrum Views

✅ What's Included

✓ Skardu to Askole jeep transport
✓ All camping equipment
✓ All meals on trek
✓ Licensed high-altitude guide
✓ Porters (1 per 2 trekkers)
✓ official trekking permit
✓ Emergency oxygen (limited)

❌ Not Included

✗ International flights
✗ Pakistan visa
✗ Travel insurance (mandatory)
✗ Personal gear
✗ Porter tips
✗ Helicopter evacuation (extra cost)

Trek Information

Max Altitude5,100m (K2 Base Camp)
Duration18 Days / 17 Nights
StartSkardu (fly from Islamabad)
EndSkardu
FitnessHigh, good cardio essential
Best SeasonJune to August
Group Size2 to 12 people
Price IncludesGuide + Porters + Permits + Camping

Questions

You need good cardiovascular fitness. You should be able to walk 6 to 8 hours daily on uneven terrain for 18 days. No technical climbing skills required, but prior high-altitude experience (3,000m+) is strongly recommended.
A official trekking permit is required (USD 100 to 200 depending on nationality). We arrange everything, you just need your passport.

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Price per person (private group)
USD 2,800
PKR 778,400
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Prices in USD · PKR equivalent available

At a Glance

Max Altitude5,100m (K2 Base Camp)
Duration18 Days / 17 Nights
StartSkardu (fly from Islamabad)
EndSkardu
FitnessHigh, good cardio essential

📋 Permits Handled

Official trekking permits, guide registration and porter documentation arranged by our team. No paperwork for you.

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