Baltoro Concordia K2 Trek
Baltoro, home of hundreds of peaks, also homes four 8000 meter peaks: K-2 (8611m) (Mountain of Mountains), Broad Peak (8047m), Gasherbrum-I (8068m), and Gasherbrum-II (8035m). The trek is located in the heart of the mighty Karakoram and offers breathtaking views of snow-caped mountains. Galen Rowell described Concordia as the "throne room of the mountain gods". We have a special day free at Concordia to explore the hidden beauty of these panoramic peaks or the same day can be used to visit K-2 Base Camp if you are fit enough to go & come back.The fascinating view around the Concordia is a superb. Trek is bit strenuous and is recommended for good trekkers. The journey to giant Baltoro begins at Skardu, the capital town of Baltistan, a beautiful town with good tourist class hotels. One-way flight back to Islamabad over the great Himalayas and Karakorams, gives awe-inspiring views of Nanga Parbat and many other mountains. Even if you miss flight you will have a stop to seek Nanga Parbat on way to Skardu.
This trek requires a good degree of physical fitness, as the variable weather conditions make the crossing of pass quite challenging, but more rewarding too. It is recommended that the trek may be started from, Askole as the group can reach up to Concordia being able to see major Baltoro Peaks and, return the same route
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| Group Sizes |
4 to 12 people
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| Durations |
27 to 29 days
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Optional
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| Targeted Activities |
Camping, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing |
Group Types |
Private |
Groups |
Kids/Youth |
Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
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Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
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Day 1 Islamabad. Day 2 Islamabad - Skardu or Chilas if no flight. Day 3 Chilas – Skardu or rest if yesterday flight operated. Day 4 Skardu – Thongal (2800 meters). Day 5 Thongal – Korofong (3100 meters). Day 6 Korofong – Bardumal (3200 meters). Day 7 Bardumal – Paiju (3500 meters). Day 8 Rest at Paiju. Day 9 Paiju – Khuburche(3800meters). Day 10 Khuburche – Urdukus (4240 meters). Day 11 Urdukas – Goro (4500 meters). Day 12 Goro – Concordia (4700 meters). Day 13 Concordia – K2 base camp. Day 14 Free day at K-2 base camp. Day 15 Back to Concordia. Day 16 Concordia – Goro I (Biango, 4329 M). Day 17 Goro I (Biango) – Khuburdse. Day 18 Khuburdse – Paiju. Day 19 Paiju – Korofong. Day 20 Korofong – Thongal. Day 21 Drives to Skardu. Day 22 Flight to ISB or drive to Chilas. Day 23 Drive to Islamabad in case of road transfer. Day 24 Islamabad, DE-Briefing. Day 25 Flight towards destination.
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| Meals |
All Inclusive
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| Local Transport |
Included
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| Insurance |
Not Included
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| Additional |
4*/3* hotels in Islamabad Tourist Class hotels in Northern Areas Fees, Taxes and Official Formalities 1. Trekking Permit Fees and trekking Permit. 2. Briefing and de-briefing in the Ministry of tourism. 3. Camping fees. 4. Bridge crossing Fees. Transportation 1. Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure. 2. Transportation from Islamabad to Islamabad including minibuses, jeeps etc. with all trekking luggage. 3. one way domestic air fare between Skardu and Islamabad (depends on weather conditions). Camping Equipment 1. Tents during trekking. 2. Mattresses. 3. Toilet Tent Meals Full board Staff 1. Government Approved Guide. 2. Assistant Guide (for groups above 05 members). 3. Cook. 4. Helper (for groups above 03 members). 5. Sirdar. 6. Porters. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED International air ticket, airport taxes, beverages, laundry, sleeping bags & any other expense personal nature |
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