K2 BASE CAMP + GONDOGORO LA

16-Day Skardu → Skardu Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive in Skardu

Arrive in Skardu and meet the group. Settle into the accommodation, meet the local trekking team and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Overnight: Skardu — Hotel

Day 2 — Skardu → Askole

Drive from Skardu to Askole by 4WD jeep. The journey takes approximately 6–7 hours and follows dramatic mountain valleys deeper into the Karakoram.

Once in Askole, we'll prepare for the trek and spend the night at camp.

Overnight: Askole — Camp

Day 3 — Askole → Jhola

The trek officially begins.

We'll leave Askole and follow the Braldu Valley towards Jhola, beginning our journey along the Baltoro region.

Trekking: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Jhola — Camp

Day 4 — Jhola → Paiju

Continue towards Paiju, following the Baltoro route through increasingly dramatic mountain scenery.

This is a longer trekking day as we begin getting deeper into the Karakoram.

Trekking: ~6–7 hours
Overnight: Paiju — Camp

Day 5 — Acclimatisation & Rest at Paiju

A rest and acclimatisation day at Paiju.

This gives the group time to recover, prepare for the higher elevations and take in the surrounding mountains.

Overnight: Paiju — Camp

Day 6 — Paiju → Khoburtse

Leave Paiju and continue towards Khoburtse.

The landscape becomes increasingly rugged as we approach the Baltoro Glacier and the huge peaks surrounding the route.

Trekking: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Khoburtse — Camp

Day 7 — Khoburtse → Urdukas

Continue along the Baltoro route towards Urdukas.

This section offers incredible views of the surrounding Karakoram peaks and glaciers.

Trekking: ~4–5 hours
Overnight: Urdukas — Camp

Day 8 — Urdukas → Goro II

A longer trekking day takes us deeper into the Baltoro Glacier region.

As we approach Goro II, the landscape becomes increasingly dominated by massive peaks, including views towards Masherbrum.

Trekking: ~6–7 hours
Overnight: Goro II — Camp

Day 9 — Goro II → Concordia

One of the major highlights of the expedition.

We'll trek towards Concordia, entering one of the most spectacular mountain amphitheatres on Earth, surrounded by some of the world's highest peaks.

Views of K2 and Broad Peak begin to dominate the skyline.

Trekking: ~4–5 hours
Overnight: Concordia — Camp

Day 10 — Concordia → K2 Base Camp → Concordia

The big day.

We'll make our way from Concordia towards K2 Base Camp, travelling through some of the most spectacular terrain of the entire trek.

After reaching K2 Base Camp, we'll take time to experience the surroundings before returning to Concordia.

Trekking: ~10–12 hours total
Overnight: Concordia — Camp

Day 11 — Concordia → Ali Camp

We begin the journey towards Gondogoro La.

Trek from Concordia towards Ali Camp, where we'll prepare for the following day's high-altitude pass crossing.

Trekking: ~6–7 hours
Overnight: Ali Camp — Camp

Day 12 — Ali Camp → Gondogoro La → Khuspang

The hardest and most technical day of the trek.

We'll cross Gondogoro La at approximately 5,585m, using fixed ropes and glacier equipment where required.

This is a demanding high-altitude crossing with spectacular views across the Karakoram.

After crossing the pass, descend towards Khuspang.

Trekking: ~10–11 hours
Highest point: ~5,585m
Overnight: Khuspang — Camp

Day 13 — Khuspang → Saicho

Descend further into the Hushe Valley.

After the intensity of Gondogoro La, this is a chance to enjoy the changing landscape as we move towards lower elevations.

Overnight: Saicho — Camp

Day 14 — Saicho → Hushe

Continue descending towards Hushe.

The environment changes dramatically as we leave the high glacier terrain behind.

Trekking: ~4–5 hours
Overnight: Hushe — Camp

Day 15 — Hushe → Skardu

The final day of the expedition.

After breakfast, we'll drive from Hushe back to Skardu, completing our loop through the Karakoram.

Arrive in Skardu, check into the hotel and celebrate the completion of the trek with the group.

Overnight: Skardu — Hotel

Day 16 — Depart Skardu

Final breakfast in Skardu before departing for your onward journey.

Trip complete.

What's Included

Accommodation

  • Hotel accommodation in Skardu

  • Camping accommodation throughout the trek

  • Sleeping tents

  • Mattresses/foam sleeping mats

  • Dining and kitchen tents

  • Toilet and shower facilities at camp where available

Transport

  • Airport/arrival transfer in Skardu

  • 4WD jeep transport from Skardu → Askole

  • 4WD jeep transport from Hushe → Skardu

  • Transportation for trekking staff and equipment

Trekking Team

  • Experienced English-speaking local guide

  • Assistant guides

  • Cook and kitchen staff

  • Porters for group equipment and luggage

  • Porter/Sirdar support

  • Trekking crew wages and equipment

Food & Water

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the trek

  • Trekking meals

  • Pakistani, Chinese, Continental and Italian-style meals

  • Fresh fruit where available

  • Tea and other beverages

  • Cooking equipment and fuel

Trekking Equipment

  • Group camping equipment

  • Kitchen equipment

  • Dining equipment

  • Cooking stoves

  • Camping lighting

  • High-camp equipment

  • Ropes/fixed-rope equipment required for the Gondogoro La crossing, subject to local conditions

Permits & Fees

  • Trekking permit

  • Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) fees

  • Camping fees

  • Bridge crossing fees

  • Local government/trekking documentation

  • Required local guide and trekking staff permits/fees

The original operator specifically lists trekking permits, CKNP fees, camping fees, bridge fees, guide wages/equipment and documentation among its inclusions. 

Baggage

  • Up to 25kg of baggage per person transported as part of the package.

What's NOT Included

Flights & Travel

  • International flights to/from Pakistan

  • Flights to Skardu

  • Domestic flights outside the agreed Skardu–Skardu package

  • Airport taxes

  • Pakistani visa fees

Personal Gear

  • Trekking boots

  • Crampons compatible with your boots

  • Sleeping bag

  • Trekking poles

  • Personal clothing

  • Backpack/daypack

  • Headlamp

  • Personal technical equipment

  • Personal climbing/mountaineering equipment

Insurance & Emergencies

  • Travel insurance

  • High-altitude trekking insurance

  • Medical expenses

  • Emergency evacuation

  • Helicopter evacuation

  • Cancellation insurance

The operator specifically recommends appropriate travel/health insurance

Personal Expenses

  • Tips for guides, porters and drivers

  • Laundry

  • Personal phone/SIM costs

  • Satellite phone calls

  • Personal purchases

  • Soft drinks and additional drinks outside the included meals

  • Any additional hotel nights

  • Costs caused by delays, road closures or other unforeseen circumstances

Excess Baggage

  • Porter charges for baggage over the included allowance.

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