K2 Base Camp – Karakoram, Pakistan
The spectacular Karakoram mountains of Pakistan are home to some of the wildest landscapes on Earth – an amphitheater of sky scrapping summits, including seven of the 19 highest mountains on the planet.
K2 Base camp is ‘one of the greatest hikes on earth’ (Lonely Planet 2021). The Karakoram are a unique part of the mighty Himalayan chain, quieter and more rugged than its Nepal neighbour, our trek takes us to base camp 5,150m (16,896ft) of the worlds 2nd biggest mountain, K2 at 8,611m (28,251ft). The journey along the Baltoro glacier to Concordia allow us a vantage point to see four 8000m peaks from one location; K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II. Whilst in Islamabad and Skardu we dedicate time to exploring the fascinating cultural side to Pakistan.
Departure: July 8th – July 28th 2023 GUARANTEED
Duration: 21 days
Cost: €4100pp
Graded As: Strenuous
Nearest Airport: Islamabad
Highlights Include: Trek along the Baltoro glacier to Concordia
Spend 2 nights at K2 BC
Meet K2 Climbing expeditions at BC
Enjoy a guided tour of Islamabad & Skardu
Fully supported expedition camping
All meals incl (except 1 lunch & 1 dinner)
Days 1 - 3
Arriving in Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad we meet you at the airport and transfer to our chosen hotel. You have an opportunity to check your gear ahead of the trek with your leader before enjoying a shared dinner. We then fly (or drive in bad weather) to Skardu at 2500m / 8202ft, with an opportunity to explore the town before we begin our adventure, transferring by jeep to Jhola at 3200m / 10,500ft)..
Day 4 - 17
Day 4 Jeep to Jhola 3170m / 10 400ft
Day 5 Trek to Bardumal 3305m / 10 844ft
Day 6 Trek to Paiju 3383m / 11 099ft
Day 7 Trek to Khoburtse 3566m / 11 699ft
Day 8 Trek to Urdukas 4130m / 13 549ft
Day 9 Trek to Goro II 4250m / 13 943ft
Day 10 Goro II – rest / acclimatisation day
Day 11 Trek to Concordia 4800m / 15 748ft
Day 12 Trek to K2 Base Camp 5150m / 16 896ft
Day 13 Rest day with K2 expeditions and optional hike
Day 14 Trek back to Concordia 4800m / 15 748ft
Day 15 Trek to Goro I 4150m / 13 615ft
Day 16 Trek to Khoburtse 3566m / 11 700ft
Day 17 Trek to Bardumal 3300m / 10 826ft
Day 18 Trek to Trail head and drive to Skardu
Days 18 - 21
The final stage of our journey, retracing our steps back to Jhola before returning to Skardu by jeep. Flying back to Islamabad, we enjoy some cultural sightseeing of this fascinating city, a last night farewell dinner and reflect on our wonderful adventure to the base of the world’s 2nd highest mountain.
Need To Know
Accommodation
3 x nights in Islamabad city 5* hotel
6 x nights in simple hotels
11 x nights camping with trekking crew
What’s included
All accommodation
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, drinks on first and last night (1 lunch and 2 dinners independent)
Airport transfers
Internal flight tickets – Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad ( or drive if bad weather)
Permits and liaison officer
Porters, local guide, International Mountain leader ( Tanya Perret – LBH Director & founder )
K2 Basecamp 2 night stay
All camping equipment, cooking staff, food whilst on trek
Guided tour in Islamabad
NOT INCLUDED
Visa fees and International air ticket
1 Lunch and 2 dinners
Emergency evacuation insurance
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for guides and porters
Guides
For K2 Basecamp LBH Founder and International Mountain Leader, Tanya Perret will be personally guiding this trip, working alongside our local team.
Our guides are exceptionally experienced with a passion for sharing the mountains, flora and fauna with you. All qualified and licensed International Mountain Leaders they will bring the trip alive.
We adopt an excellent guiding ratio meaning we can cater for differing levels within the group and offer extra add-ons where appropriate, such as taking in a side peak or giving two different trail choices.
Booking and Price
Cost: €4100pp
Single Supplement available in hotels and on trek.
We manage every booking independently to ensure attention to detail and provide a personalised service.