This outstanding trek to combines the classic approach walk along the baltoro glacier to Concordia with ample time to ascend the Godwin Austin Glacier to K2 Base Camp. It’s far and away the most spectacular trek in Pakistan, attracting large number of trekkers and expeditions. It’s offering to see the Karakorum gigantic mountains including 04 highest peaks. Reaching the conjunction of God win Austin glacier ,which ascends from k2and baltoro glacier calls ‘’concordia’’4700metrs.Lying in the heart of the most heavily glaciated region outside the polar area and densest concentration of peak on earth. You will admire the sheer scale of Golden Thron,Gashabrum IV,Broad Peak,Chogo Lisa, MITRE peak and K2 is the 2nd highest peaks of the world,however this all peaks can seen at the front of Concordia.The trek start from Skardu drive to Askole, where our team of porters prepare load for the trek. On the first few stages we cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier, and negotiate the narrow trails above the Braldu River, before ascending the lateral moraine to the Baltoro Glacier. Ascending the glacier we gain unrivalled views of the Karakoram. With the option of stopping at non-traditional campsites wherever possible, we move along the surrounding rock spires, granite towers. Occasionally on and off the Baltoro Glacier itself, we reach Concordia, from where we have the most spectacular view of some of the World's greatest giants like K2 (8616m), Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrum II (8035m), Gasherbrum IV (7925m), Chogolisa (7665m) and Golden Throne (7240m) and everything down the Baltoro Valley. Lets have an exciting spirit of adventure under Karakorum Guides Treks & Tours..
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No. of Days: |
21 |
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Season: |
June- September |
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Grade: |
Challenging |
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Zone: |
Permit |
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Region: |
Karakorum |
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Max Altitude: |
5650M |
Day 01 Islamabad (500-M)
Day 02 Skardu 245m/Chilas (1200m)
Day 03 Chilas(1200m Arrival)
Day 04 Skardu(2450m)
Day 05 Askole (2450m)
Day 06 Jhola (3200m)
Day 07 Paiju (3600m)
Day 08 Paiju(3600m)
Day 09 Urdukas (4200m)
Day 10 Goro II (4500m)
Day 11 Concordia (4680m)
Day 12- 13 Rest day at Concordia (4600m)
Day 14 Trek back Goro II: (4500-M)
Day 15 Trek back Khuburse( 3750-M)
Day 16 Trek Back Bermudal (3460-M)
Day 17 TREK Back to Askole: (2450-Mm)
Day 18 Drive to Skardu (6-7 hrs.)
Day 19 Islamabad/Chilas
Day 20 Islamabad
Day 21 Islamabad
►Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure
►Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure
►Hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast in Islamabad on double occupancy basis 03 nights.
►Islamabad Local Transport
►Flight ticket or Transportation from Islamabad / Skardu/Islamabad with all trekking luggage’s
►Hotel to airport on departure for Skardu
►Skardu Airport to hotel
►Three nights in Skardu Hotel with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
►Jeeps Skardu/ Askoli/ Hushe/ Skardu
►Wages, insurance, food of cook,
►Wages, insurance, food, of porter Sirdar
►Trekking permit fee. $100 per person
►Full board camping food during trek
►Briefing & de- briefing in the Ministry of tourism.
►Mess tent, Kitchen tent, table, chairs & kitchen equipment Member tent and Mattress
►Assistance in obtaining trekking permit & other documentations
►Porter payment
►Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing of trekking members & porters
►Porters Equipment
►Porter food and kerosene oil for porter
►Insurance, of porters, Guide, Cook & Helper
►Wages, Insurance, equipment and Transportation of Guide
►Gondogoro La rescue Charges
►Karakoram National Park fee
►Sleeping bags, rucksacks and personal clothing equipment.
►Medication, ground evacuation and helicopter rescue Deposit US$15,000/ charges of any kind.
►Room services, laundry charges, beverages and items of personal nature.
►Phone /communication bills.
►Insurance or liability of any members.
►Islamabad , Hotel Lunch and Dinner
RESERVATIONS/PAYMENTS: A non-refundable deposit of $300 or 15% of the tour is required in order to make a reservation with the company. Total balance is due 3 weeks prior to departure. When price once fixed then any extra expenses will be charged to the client.
MODE OF PAYMENT: Bank Transfer:
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Name of the Bank: |
National Bank Of
Pakistan |
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Account Title: |
Karakorum Guides
Pakistan |
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Account No: |
PK19 ASCM 0002 1901 0000
4810 |
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Swift Code: |
ASCMTKKA |
CANCELLATION & REFUND:Before 3 weeks prior to departure, the deposit is non-refundable. Within 3 weeks, 50%, whichever is less, is non-refundable. Once the tour starts 100% is non-refundable. There will be no refund for unused services.
CHANGES TO ITINERARY:The Karakorum Guides Pakistan have made attempts to make the itineraries accurate but the company has reserved the right to change itinerary under unfavourable conditions. In such circumstances the company will provide similar alternatives. We welcome any changes before final booking.
BAGGAGE:On treks and safaris 20 kg and on expeditions 50kg will be free.
LIABILITIES:The Karakorum Guides will do its best to make the tours comfortable and secure. However, the company shall not responsible for any kind of injury, damage, death, loss, accident, delays, public disturbances, and all those that beyond our control.
INSURANCE AND TRAVEL RISKS:It is important for the clients to purchase a travel insurance package in their own country, hence no foreigner will be able to purchase an insurance in Pakistan. Trekking, expedition, tours, safari may involve risks and several other factors that cannot be foretold. Medical emergencies, natural calamities are common in high altitudes and we like to be assured that our clients are insured against helicopter evacuations, trip cancellations, and personal accidents so that they don’t have to suffer.
It is to be noted that the company shall not bear any losses or provide compensation in case the guest’s insurance doesn’t cover any or all aspects of the trip.
