K2 base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in Pakistan, attracting large numbers of trekking groups as well as numerous mountaineering expeditions from all over the globe.
The trek is along the Braldu and Biaho Rivers and then onto Baltoro Glacier is a long and extremely demanding one and takes almost 08 days to reach.
The reward, on the other hand, is spectacular, taking you right into to the heart of Karakorum gigantic mountains at Concordia, where the Godwin-Austin Glacier descends from K2 to join the Baltoro. Surrounding these huge expanses of ice are some of the highest peaks in the world, with 7 of them (K2, Broad peak, Chain of Gasherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Golden Throne, Chogolisa, and Masherbrum clearly visible.
Daily Walking
6-8 HRS except Longer Days while driving Pass
Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Best time
Mid June – End of September
Maximum Altitude
5135m
Duration
20-23 Days
Itinerary
- Day 01: RAWALPINDI /ISLAMABAD: Arrival & welcome reception at Islamabad airport.
- Day 02: RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – CHLIAS: trek briefing at the alpine club of Pakistan.
- Day 03: CHLIAS – SKARDU (2500m): porter hiring and acclimatization.
- Day 04: SKARDU: porter hiring, local purchasing, and half-day tour.
- Day 05: SKARDU – ASKOLI (2850m): 4×4 jeep drive.
- Day 06: ASKOLI – JULLA (3500m): Trek to Julla.
- Day 07: JULLA – PAIYU (3666m): trek to Paiyu.
- Day 08: PAIYU: thanksgiving event & acclimatization.
- Day 09: PAIYU – KHUBURSE (3700m): start Baltoro glacier walk & to Khuburse.
- Day 10: KHUBURSE – URDUKAS (3950m): trek to Urdukas.
- Day 11: URDUKAS – GORO (4300m): Trek to Goro.
- Day 12: GORO – CONCORDIA (4650m): Trek to Concordia.
- Day 13: CONCORDIA – K2 BC – CONCORDIA: rest day or k2 bc exploration.
- Day 14: CONCORDIA – GORO: trek to Goro.
- Day 15: GORO – URDUKAS: trek to Urdukas.
- Day 16: URDUKAS – PAIYU: trek to Paiyu.
- Day 17: PAIYU – JULLA: trek to Julla
- Day 18: JULLA – ASKOLE: trek to Askole.
- Day 19: ASKOLE – SKARDU (2500m): Jeep drive to Skardu.
- Day 20: SKARDU – CHILAS (1200m): Drive to Chilas.
- Day 21: CHILAS – ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Drive to Islamabad.
- Day 22: FLY BACK✈: We say Khuda Hafiz, the typical farewell. End of the trip.
