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K2 And Gondogoro La Trek, Pakistan This is a trekking holiday to K2 and Concordia in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan followed by crossing the Gondogoro La to Hushe Valley to complete a superb mountaineering journey. Group departures See trip’s date & cost section Holiday overview Style Trek Accommodation Hotels, Camping Grade Strenuous Duration 23 days from Islamabad to Islamabad Trekking / Walking days On Trek: 15 days Min/Max group size 1 / 8. Guaranteed to run Meeting point Joining in Islamabad, Pakistan Max altitude 5,600m, Gondogoro Pass Private Departures & Tailor Made itineraries available Departures Group departures 2021 Dates: 20 Jun - 12 Jul 27 Jun - 19 Jul 01 Jul - 23 Jul 04 Jul - 26 Jul 11 Jul - 02 Aug 18 Jul - 09 Aug 25 Jul - 16 Aug 01 Aug - 23 Aug 08 Aug - 30 Aug 15 Aug - 06 Sep 22 Aug - 13 Sep 29 Aug - 20 Sep Will these trips run? All our k2 and Gondogoro la treks are guaranteed to run as schedule. Unlike some other companies, our trips will take place with a minimum of 1 person and maximum of 8. Best time to do this Trek Pakistan is blessed with four season weather, spring, summer, autumn and winter. This tour itinerary is involved visiting places where winter is quite harsh yet spring, summer and autumns are very pleasant. We recommend to do this Trek between June and September. Group Prices & discounts We have great range of Couple, Family and Group discounts available, contact us before booking. K2 and Gondogoro trek prices are for the itinerary starting from Islamabad to Skardu K2 - Gondogoro Pass - Hushe Valley and back to Islamabad. No Surcharge Guarantee The price of “K2 and Gondogoro La Trek” can change depending on a variety of factors but unlike some other tour operators, Trango adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, get the best flight prices and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. Trango Adventure is a Government licensed and bonded tour operator to follow the strict Regulation set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan. Tailor Made service We have been creating holidays for over four decades, specialising in tailor made Trekking holidays and Tours in Pakistan. All our Pakistan holidays can be tailored to suit your travel aspirations. This is one of the itineraries to give you an idea of what we can offer. Planning your trip Speaking to one of our specialist is the best way to start planing your trip to Pakistan, wether you already know where you want to go or just the seed of idea. They can discuss your plans, offer advise and give you ideas and inspiration for you trip, before creating a detailed itinerary, which will be forward to you together with maps, accommodation descriptions and a price. The same specialist will then refine the plans until you are completely satisfied and will be on hand to answer questions from your very first email until you return from your trip. Your Trek Guide Trango Adventure’s appointed tour Guide In all our Pakistan holidays, you will be led by a Trango Adventure’s appointed Mountain guide. These Mountain guides work alongside other staff who are from the local area and they have the expertise in the region you are visiting. Our appointed Guides are licence and regulated by Government of Pakistan. They speak fluent English and have many years of experience and Knowledge of the regions. All our guides have led hundreds of climbing expeditions and treks in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. Trek Highlights • K2 And Gondogoro La Trek in Pakistan takes you to the Heart of Karakoram Mountain Range • Spectacular Mountain view Flight to Skardu • Views of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums from the Gondogoro La • Walking holiday to Concordia and the Baltoro Glacier • One of the world's top 5 trekking adventures. • Experience the picturesque Hushe Valley in Pakistan. • Discover the ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Baltistan Valley At a glance itinerary Day 1 ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Day 2 SPECTACULAR FLIGHT TO SKARDU (2,230m) Day 3 SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY,SKARDU Day 4 DRIVE TO ASKOLI (3,000m) 7 HOURS Day 5 TREK TO KORFONG (3,100m) 4 HOURS WALKING Day 6 TREK TO BARDUMAL (3,350m) 6 HOURS WALKING Day 7 TEAK TO PAJU (3,380m) 6 HOURS WALK Day 8 TREK TO KHOBURTSE (3,760m) 7 HOURS WALK Day 9 TREAK TO URDUKAS (4,130m) 4 HOUR WALK Day 10 ACCLIMATISING DAY AT URDUKAS (4,130m) Day 11 TREAK TO GORO II (4,250m) 7 HOURS WALK Day 12 TREAK TO CONCORDIA (4,600m) 5 HOURS WALK Day 13 TREAK TO BROAD PEAK BASE CAMP (5,000m) 4 HOURS WALK Day 14 TREAK TO K2 BASE CAMP & BACK TO CONCORDIA (5,150m) 7 HOURS WALK Day 15 TREAK TO ALI CAMP (5,000m) 6 HOURS WALK Day 16 CROSS GANDOGORO LA TO KHUSPANG (5,600m) 10-11 HOURS WALK/ CLIMB Day 17 SPARE TREK DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS Day 18 CONTINGENCY DAY FOR POSSIBLE DELAYS Day 19 KHUSPANG TO SAICHO (3,350m) 6-7 HOURS WALK Day 20 TREK TO HUSHE 2 HOURS, DRIVE TO SKARDU, 7-HOURS Day 21 FLY TO ISLAMABAD Day 22 CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS-ISLAMABAD Day 23 DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME Trip Summary K2 and Gondogoro La Trek is in the Karakoram mountain range of Gilgit Baltistan region in Pakistan. K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. It is also known as the king of the Karakoram. K2 and Gondogoro La trek is no doubt one the of the best treks in the world. On this trek, you will see the great Trango towers, Masherbrum, Gasherbrums, the mighty K2 and Broad peak among many other famous mountains. On k2 and Gondogoro La Trek, you will be trekking on the famous Baltoro Glacier and pass Concordia. Concordia has been described as the “Throne Room of the Gods” for its unique 360° panorama of 7,000m mountains and impressive views of K2. Since many years Trango adventure have been organising K2 and Gondogoro La Trek to mountaineering enthusiasts from around the world. Trango adventures operates a 21-23 days k2 and Gondogoro La trek to the heart of Karakoram which is best in terms of safety, acclimatisation and enjoyment. The duration may be longer or shorter depending on the clients experience, ability and time. The start point of K2 and Gondogoro La trek is Islamabad. Islamabad is the purpose build green capital city of Pakistan. Your guide will meet and greet you at the Islamabad international airport, then transfer you to the hotel for a rest to recover from the journey. We will meet again in the afternoon for a briefing about the trek. Next day you will take the spectacular mountains view flight to Skardu. From the flight, you will have the first glimpse of Nanga Parbat, K2 and many other Himalayan & Karakoram peaks. After 45 minutes, you will arrive in Skardu. Skardu is the capital of Baltistan. You will check into your hotel and the rest of the afternoon is for rest and preparation for your trek. Following day you will start your day by driving along the mighty Indus, Shigar then Braldu river to Shigar valley towards Askoli. Askoli is the last village before you enter into the wilderness of Karakoram. You will spend your first night under the stars in your tents. After spending your first night in the tent under the starry canvas, today will be your first day of walking. You will be walking towards Braldu, gorge and to the snout of the Baltoro glacier, which you then follow to Concordia. Concordia is the centre of the Karakoram mountain range, and centre of a complex to some of the world highest peaks and many of the largest glaciers. Concordia gives you a fantastic mountains views. On every side, within radius of 24 kms, rise up ten of the world’s thirty highest peaks, including, K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum peaks. After spending a night at Concordia, you will continue your trek on upper Baltoro glacier towards Chogolisa and Ali Camp. Overnight at Ali camp. From Ali camp you will start your second part of Gondogoro La Trek by crossing the Gondogoro Pass (5,585m), which requires crampons. Every year, at the beginning of the season, a rescue team from Hushe village fixes the ropes on Gondogoro La, maintains them through the trekking season and removing them at the end of the season for a fix fee (included). Rescue team member are based at booth side of the Pass. they will also help and assist you to climb the pass. You have to wake up very early in the morning to climb Gondogoro La. It is necessary to cross the Pass before sunrise to avoid any kind of ice falls and avalanches due to rise in temperature. The beginning of the ascent is gentle for two hours then there is the steep section with fixed ropes, from here onwards you will attach the safety carabiners to the rope to reach the top of the pass. Once you are on the top of the Gondogoro pass, you will have a spectacular Mountain view, including the four eight thousand meters high peaks, K2 (8,611m), Broad Peak (8,051m), Gasherbrum I (8,080m) and Gasherbrum II (8,035m). Ascending down from the Gondogoro pass, you will enter the other side of Karakoram in the Hushe valley.
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