Trip Details
The
Karakorum Mountains, home to the world’s second-highest mountain (K2), are a
paradise for adventurers looking to go on an adventure.
Concordia
is the name given to the convergence of the gigantic Baltoro Glacier and the
Godwin-Austen Galcier in the Karakorum Mountains of Pakistan.
If there is any place that can match the
Himalayas it is here! The Concordia K2 base camp trek gives you unrivalled
views of K2, the world’s most dangerous climb. You get to see firsthand one of
the tallest mountains in the world, and that too without any technical climbing
involved! It’s a truly unforgettable sight: you can’t help wonder just how your
surroundings can be so beautiful! A sight like this is also not to be missed by
anyone; you’re bound to leave with some of your best images as souvenirs along
with tons of memories that will last long after your return.
Trip
Name |
K-2
BC Concordia Trek |
Altitude |
5445-m |
Range |
Karakoram |
Location |
Hushey
Baltistan |
Ideal
Time |
June-September |
Duration |
21
days |
Grade |
Hard
Ideal |
Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
1 |
Welcome
to Pakistan (Islamabad) 500-M |
Hotel |
2 |
Flight
to Skardu Subject to weather Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs 1200-M |
Hotel |
3 |
Drive
from Chilas to Skardu. 8-9hrs 2450-M |
Hotel |
4 |
Drive
to Askole. 6-7hrs 3050-M |
Camp |
5 |
Trek
to Jola. 5-6hrs 3200-M |
Camp |
6 |
Trek
to Paju. 6-7hrs 3400-M |
Camp |
7 |
Rest
day Paju. 3400-M |
Camp |
8 |
Trek
to Khuburtse. 4-5hrs 3600-m |
Camp |
9 |
Trek
to Urdukas. 3-4 hrs 3800-M |
Camp |
10 |
Trek
to Goro II. 5-6hrs 4300-m |
Camp |
11 |
Trek
to Concordia. 4-5hrs 4580-M |
Camp |
12 |
Rest
day Concordia. 4580-m |
Camp |
13 |
Trek
back to Goro I. 6-7hrs 4300-m |
Camp |
14 |
Trek
to Khuburtse. 6-7hrs 3600-m |
Camp |
15 |
Trek
to Paju 4-5hrs 3400-M |
Camp |
16 |
Trek
to Jola. 5-6hrs 3200-M |
Camp |
17 |
Trek
to Askole. 4-5hrs 3050-m |
Camp |
18 |
Drive
Askoli to Skardu. 7-8hrs 2450-M |
Camp |
19 |
Flight
to Islamabad Subject to weather Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs 1200-M |
Hotel |
20 |
Drive
Chilas to Islamabad in 12-13hrs 500-M |
Hotel |
21 |
Transfer
to Islamabad International Airport |
INCLUDED: | |
1. | Airport/road transfer in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car. |
2. | All road transfers by chartered private vehicles. |
3. | Best tourist class hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis) |
4. | Locally sourced fresh meals during trek including tea and coffee. |
5. | Morning bed tea on trek |
6. | Some supplementary snacks on trek |
7. | Evening fill of your water bottle with boiled drinking water. |
8. | Sleeping tents (twin sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs. Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear. |
9. | Services of experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters. |
10. | Staff food, insurance and equipment |
11. | 10kg of personal baggage during trek. Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc. |
12. | Central Karakoram National Park Entrance fee, Camping sites fee, Bridges crossing fee, Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff. |
13. | Safety rope and basic necessary gear. |
14. | First Aid Kit with necessary medicines. |
EXCLUDED: | |
1. | International airfare. |
2. | All meals in hotels. |
3. | Excess weight. |
4. | Excess days beyond the itinerary |
5. | Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment. |
6. | Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls. |
7. | Satellite phone with solar charger (can hire). Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc. |
8. | Hire of sleeping bags/gloves and down jackets. |
9. | Tips. |
10. | Airport and departure taxes. |
11. | Hotels- early check-in and late check-out. Charges incurred due to delays beyond control of Global Expedition Operator. |
12. | Cost incurred from early leaving the trip. |
13. | Travel Insurance of member. |
14. | Any other service not mentioned above. |