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Karakoram season: Jun–Sep
Trekking 4.8 (8 reviews)

K2 Gondogoro La Trek

AKA K2 base camp and Gondogoro la bypass Trek is one of the most hard as nicely worthwhile treks on earth.

  • 20 Days
  • Challenging
  • June – September

At a glance

Duration20 Days
GradeChallenging
Group size4 – 12 people
Best seasonJune – September
Start / endIslamabad
TypeTrekking
RegionSkardu

Trip highlights

  • K2 Base Camp, Gilkey Memorial, and Broad Peak Base Camp,
  • A night camping at Concordia “the throne room of mountain gods”
  • 360-degreeof Mountains at Concordia
  • Get up a close look at Gasherbrum, Marble Peak, Chogolisa, Baltoro Kangri, Sia Kangri, and Mitre Peak as well as hiding spurs of Gasherbrum 1 and 2 From Concordia
  • Close views of Muztagh and Masherbrum and Urdukas Peak from the Upper part of Baltoro Glacier
  • Close views of Cathedrals, Uli Biaho, Paju Peak, and Trango Tower from the lower Part of Baltoro Glacier

Overview

K2 Gondogoro La Trek

K2 Gondogoro la Trek AKA K2 base camp and Gondogoro la bypass Trek is one of the most hard as nicely worthwhile treks on earth. Gondogoro skip/los angeles Trek is an notable and formidable trekking excursion within the heart of the Karakoram variety, one wishes sufficient stamina, patience and come what may mountaineering capabilities to pass the bypass. We can follow the same route alongside the Baltoro glacier until Concordia and k2 base camp then crosses the Gondogoro skip 5600m into the Hushe Valley. Gondogoro la trek is a high-quality extension in k2 hiking, the hiking begins from Paju camp, Shigar Valley, after k2 base camp we are able to cross a mountain pass (Gondogoro bypass / Gondogoro la) into another valley of mountains as opposed to returning via the equal path to Askoli as we do in k2 base camp trek.

K2 Gondogoro los angeles Trek-20 Days (All-Inclusive)

The Karakorum range is the wildest, massive and rugged landscape on the planet with perspectives of dazzling sky kissing icy peaks, granite towers, mountain passes, and significant glaciers that provide remarkable possibilities for mountain adventures, in particular trekking and expeditions. The trek to k2 Gondogoro l. A. Pass isn’t any doubt difficult however similarly profitable. At some point of Gondogoro la trek we have to move four massive glaciers, the Baltoro Glacier, Vigne Glacier, Godwin Austin, and Gondogoro Glacier. Located many of the world’s great trekkings the K2 Gondogoro l. A. Trek, participants hike many of the giants of Karakoram.

Ten of the arena’s thirty tallest peaks are located reroute to k2 Gondogoro l. A. Trek, 4 of them are the 8000m peaks together with K2 8611m, extensive height 8049, Gasherbrum 1, and Gasherbrum 2. Different famous peak includes Paju top, Trango Towers, Cathedrals, Uli Biaho, Masherbrum, Muztagh, Mitre peak, Chogolisa, Baltoro Kangri, Sia Kangri, Gondogoro peak, Laila top, and Amin Brak.

K2 Gondogoro La Trek at a look:

Our K2 Gondogoro la Trek starts from Islamabad the colourful capital of Pakistan. The flight to Skardu is one of the dazzling routes in the global of aviation flying above the mountains of the Himalayas and the Karakoram the distinguished top to observe is Nanga Parbat (Fairy Meadows). Skardu is the capital metropolis of the Karakoram Valleys and the logistic hub for all expeditions and trekking. After an in a single day stay, Trekkers start their adventure by means of jeep to Paju Camp. The jeep track is taken into consideration one of the epic jeep roads in Pakistan. We get into the Brarldu valley after crossing Khosar Gang height, and the valley in addition narrowed as we move ahead. The last human agreement in the course of k2 Gondogoro La Trek is Askoli village the ultimate Village of Shigar valley.

Paju Camp is the logistic hub of all trekking and expeditions. Onward Paju we are able to embark upon our K2 Gondogoro la trek towards k2 Base Camp. Past Askoli there’s a complete desolate tract, mountains, and mountain fans. We are able to follow the identical path K2 conquerors have observed many years in the past. As we headed as much as the valley surrounded by means of snow-capped peaks, rock towers, and big glaciers, the valley opens up in a wide ranging mountain vista. From Paju Camp to onward maximum of the trek is on the 65km Baltoro Glacier. That is why k2 hiking is likewise called Baltoro Glacier trek. Seven of the arena’s maximum peaks upward thrust at the cease of Baltoro Glacier. The middle element is encircled by using Masherbrum height, Muztagh tower while the lower part is surrounded through in the main rock towers such as Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Shipton, and Paju height.

At Concordia additionally called the “Throne Room of Mountain Gods” Baltoro Glacier confluence with Godwin Austin Glacier. There’s no place parallel to Concordia for a campsite on this planet. Concordia is the amphitheater of mountains, surrounded with the aid of the highest awareness of 8000m mountains on the earth. We’ve got reserved numerous days to soak up the breathtaking scene at Concordia. From Concordia, we task into the depth of Karakorum monitor an unmatched series of peaks, with a 360-diploma view of all peaks around that, include Mitre peak (6010m), Marble height (6,256 m), Gasherbrum four (7,925 m), Chogolisa (7666m), Baltoro Kangri (7320m), broad height (8047m) and the second-highest on earth K2 (8611m). Throughout the k2 Gondogoro La, members can get a glimpse of climbers on special climbing routes on those peaks and might meet mountaineers at their base camps. The following day we can come again to Concordia.

Gondogoro La Crossing :

Form Concordia we have alternatives both return via the equal direction or go a technical mountain pass “Gondogoro La / Gondogoro bypass 5,585m” into Hushe Valley. Folks who are inclined to go Gondogoro La, trek closer to Ali camp thru Vigne Glacier and camp in a single day al Ali Camp the remaining camp before Gondogoro La. This is the important day all through the K2 Gondogoro La Trek, as we should begin hiking round middle of the night to go Gondogoro pass so that we are able to go the stone falling part of Gondogoro skip before dawn. Early morning trekkers can be at the pinnacle of Gondogoro La At altitude 5600m. The 360-degree view of the Karakoram is astounding from Gondogoro La Pinnacle, the view of all 4 8000m Peaks (K2, wide height, Gasherbrum 1 and a couple of) and many different peaks are pleasing, to the north the enthralling view of Laila top 6096m and Hushe Valley provides one of the excellent scenes within the world. Members will reach Khuspang camp before nine am, relaxation, and overnight camp in the front of Laila height. Subsequent day trek to Siacho Camp after in a single day stay trek to Hushe Village. Our K2 Gondogoro La Trek concludes in Hushe Village, and we will power to Skardu, it will take around 5 hours to attain Skardu thru jeep.

The trek begins from Skardu, then to Shigar valley till Ali camp and go the Gondogoro pass into Hushe valley and again to Skardu town in a round manner this is why it is also known as K2 Gondogoro La Circuit.

K2 Gondogoro La Trek Highlights

  • K2 Base Camp, Gilkey Memorial, and Broad Peak Base Camp,
  • A night camping at Concordia “the throne room of mountain gods”
  • 360-degreeof Mountains at Concordia
  • Get up a close look at Gasherbrum, Marble Peak, Chogolisa, Baltoro Kangri, Sia Kangri, and Mitre Peak as well as hiding spurs of Gasherbrum 1 and 2 From Concordia
  • Close views of Muztagh and Masherbrum and Urdukas Peak from the Upper part of Baltoro Glacier
  • Close views of Cathedrals, Uli Biaho, Paju Peak, and Trango Tower from the lower Part of Baltoro Glacier
  • Trekking on Baltoro Glacier and Godwin Austin Glacier
  • Aerial view of k2, broad peak, Gasherbrum 1, Gasherbrum 2, Laila Peak, and many more
  • An Expedition style trekking
  • Vigne Glacier, Gondogoro Glacier
  • Gondogoro La / Gondogoro Pass 5600m
  • Gondogoro Peak
  • The stunning Laila Peak
  • Chogolisa Peak, Masherbrum peak from both sides
  • Amin Brak
  • Hushe Valley and its lifestyle
  • Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Yermanendu, Mandu, and more).
  • glacial lakes, waterfalls, and streams
  • Many other peaks of above 5000 m peaks in Baltistan Valley
  • Balti Porter’s life and culture
  • Shigar Valley, Braldu Valley, and Skardu Valley
  • Khaplu Valley and Shyok River
  • Beautiful Pro-Tibetan culture and heritage of Balti people
  • Indus River, Shigar River, and Braldu River
  • A scenic flight over the Himalayas and Karakorum
  • The Karakoram Highway in case of Flight Cancellation
  • Delicious food of Pakistan
  • Sightseeing in Islamabad or Rawalpindi.
  • Our well trained and professional staff with huge experience of mountains make us the leading Native Trekking companyof Karakoram range

Itinerary

20 stages over 20 days, starting and finishing in Islamabad. Routes can be shortened, extended or privately dated.

  1. Day 1ARRIVAL DAY, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN
  2. Day 2MOUNTAIN VIEW FLIGHT TO SKARDU
  3. Day 3SKARDU (2,230 M)
  4. Day 4SKARDU TO JOHLA CAMP via ASKOLI (3,140 M): 8 HOURS DRIVE
  5. Day 5TREK TO PAJU (3,380 M): 6 HOURS WALK
  6. Day 06ACCLIMATISING DAY AT PAIJU
  7. Day 7TREK TO KHOBURTSE (3,760 M): 7 HOURS WALK
  8. Day 8TREK TO URDUKAS (4,130 M): 4 HOURS WALK
  9. Day 09TREK TO GORO (4,250 M): 7 HOURS WALK
  10. Day 10TREK TO CONCORDIA (4,600 M):

Altitudes, walking hours and overnight arrangements for each stage are set out in the full itinerary we send with your quote.

What’s included

Included

  • All ground transport in Pakistan as per itinerary
  • Experienced native English-speaking guide
  • Hotel accommodation on the road sections
  • Full camping equipment and kitchen crew on trek
  • All meals during the trekking / climbing period
  • Porters for group and personal equipment (within weight limit)
  • Trekking / climbing permits and national park fees
  • Government liaison officer where required

Not included

  • International flights to and from Pakistan
  • Pakistan visa fee
  • Personal travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
  • Personal climbing and trekking equipment
  • Tips for guides, cooks and porters
  • Any expenses of a personal nature

These are the standard inclusions for our trekking programmes and are confirmed in writing on your final itinerary before any payment is taken.

Questions about this trip

This is graded challenging. You should be comfortable walking for several hours a day, on rough ground, across 20 Days. Porters carry the main loads; you carry a light daypack. If you tell us your recent hill days we will give you an honest answer.

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