26 Jun, 2021
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Islamabad, Pakistan
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the plan is for 20 days, starting from 26th June - 15th July but due to restrictions on Facebook, we cannot upload an event spanning longer than 2 weeks)
BALTORO GLACIER – CONCORDIA – K2 BASE CAMP – GHONDOGHORO LA
The most famous trekking route in the world is K2 base camp, a strenuous and demanding but rewarding as well. Starting from Skardu, the capital of Baltistan, we cross Shigar, a lush green fertile and fruit-laden valley, and drive as far as Askole, the road ahead, and the last dwelling before entering into the Galen Rowell’s ‘throne room of the mountain gods‘.Walking on the treacherous but panoramic Baltoro Glacier, we see several famous and beautiful mountains en route. Finally, we arrive at Concordia, the junction of Baltoro and Godwin Austin Glaciers with several other tributaries and a place serving as the base for the four giants of Karakorum, i.e. Gasherbrum II ( 8035m ), Broad Peak ( 8047m ), and Hidden Peak or Gasherbrum I ( 8068m ) dominated by the king of the mountains, K-2 ( 8611m ).
The beauty of the place has no match in the world and the view of K2 is gorgeous. The return journey is possible via the same route or crossing the Ghondoghoro La, a technical pass at 5650 meters, offering a good challenge to epic enthusiasts. This route leads to Hushe, another picturesque valley of Baltistan.
TRIP INFORMATION.
TRIP LENGTH:
* 20 Days and 19 Nights ( Islamabad to Skardu by road )
* 16 Days and 15 Nights ( Islamabad to Skardu By Air )
* Tour Begins: 26th July 2021
* Tour Ends: 15th July2021
* Tour Cost: Rs 150,000 From Islamabad
*Tour Cost for foreigners 2150$
* Day 01
Departure from Islamabad at 3:00 am. Drive to Besham via Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Thakot. After lunch at Besham resume drive to Chilas and on arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel at Chilas
* Day 02
Chilas to Skardu & Overnight at Skardu
* Day 03
Day free at Skardu, while our team will make necessary arrangements for the trekking.
Meals and overnight in Skardu
* DAY 04 –SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE (CAMP)
Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole - 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. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
Distance 96 Km, Drive 07-08 Hrs. Altitude 3050 M.
Note:-The road to Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed quite often. If unable to the jeep, the group will disembark & walk to Askole on the same day or camp overnight (subject to distance).
*DAY 05-ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE TO JHULA (CAMP)
Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey, we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment 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 and camp beside its snout at korophone. 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 km east of Askole. After lunch at Korofong Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire Rope Bridge sported by a wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas.
Walk: 03-04 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 3150 M
*DAY 06-JHULA -TO- PAIJU (CAMP)
Resume 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 that drips down to the base. From this camp, we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents.
* Day 7
Rest Day at Paiyu.
We spend a free day at Paiyu which helps acclimatize the trekkers, as well as this, is a traditional halt before start trekking on the glacier
*DAY 08 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 09-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 10-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 11-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 12-ALI CAMP FOR GONGORO LA TO HUSHEY (CAMP)
After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glaciers 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 path on the right side of the glacier but it depends on the snow condition.
Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.
*DAY 13 –
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 meters is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as the sun gets 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 14- KHUSPANG REST DAY (CAMP)
Rest day excursion at Khuspang.
In case of bad weather, this day will be used to make another attempt.
*DAY 15 –
KHUSPANG -TO- DALSANGPA (CAMP)
After a couple of minutes of easy walk, we will come 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 meters, 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 16-
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 downhill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large shepherd’s settlement with its own mosque, nowhere 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 continues your walk along the Hushey river on an 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,
SHAICHO
*DAY 17--TO- HUSHEY (HOTEL)
An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents.
*DAY 18 –
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 19
Skardu – Chilas
After breakfast, we will drive back to Islamabad and make an overnight stay at Chilas or Naran.
* Day 20
Chilas – Islamabad
After an early breakfast, we will drive back to Islamabad
End Date: 15th July 2021
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Cost includes:
Thoraya phone during trekking (call charges not included)
Generator Services during Trek for lighting and charging
All meals during trekking
Best Tourist class hotels accommodation up and down
Hotel accommodation on 3 person sharing basis.
Camping, cleaning, and related gear
Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tents.
Services of expert cook and low altitude porters.
12 kg of personal baggage during trek.
Trekking fee+ entry fees (US$ 150) per person for Foreigner)
Insurance of crew; i.e. Cook, porters/staff
All and transport involved in the itinerary
Airport /road transfer on arrival and departure
Cost does not include
Excess weight.
Sleeping bags and personal nature
Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls
Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue Coverage of members, etc.
sleeping bags/gloves and down, jackets,
Tips
Travel Insurance of members.
Jeep rent for local excursion ( if any as like Deosai etc)
Any other services not mentioned above
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Personal Essentials Checklist
•Backpack
•Duffle Bag (For luggage carried by a porter)
•Sleeping Bag (Down-filled to bear at least -10 degree C)
•Sleeping mattress (Simple jumbo lawn mat can also work)
•Down Jacket (Feather filled)
•Parka Jacket (To prevent from wind and rain)
•Parka Trouser (To prevent wind and rain)
•Wool Cap, Sun Hat, and Balaclava
•Light weight trousers (3)
•Light weight full sleeve shirts (3)
•Light cotton socks (3), wool socks (2)
•Warm waterproof gloves
•Sunglasses (UV Protected)
•Water bottle (Normal 1.5 L bottle can also work)
•Head torch and extra cells
•Sunblock (100 SPF recommended)
•Lip Salve
•Primary Trekking Boots (Must be used and tested before the trek)
•Gaiters
•Secondly Boots / Joggers(To be used in case of emergency)
•Knife, Gaiters, Match Stick
•Soap, Sanitizer, Tissue rolls, and other personal Toiletries
•Light weight sandal / chappal
•Small towel
•Camera with extra cells
•Personal medical kit
•Original CNIC (Must
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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
15th - JUNE - 2021 (Please note that final confirmation will be on a first come first serve basis)
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Registration Process
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• Minimum 8 or Maximum 20 Seats
• Participants will be updated regarding trip via Email and Text message’s
• RS 25,000 advance payment for confirmation of your booking and remaining at the time of departure
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