16 Days Max Broad Peak Base Camp, ~4,900mHard Askole / Concordia 4.9 · 7 reviews
Broad Peak (8,051m), the world's twelfth highest mountain, sits directly beside K2 across the Godwin Austen Glacier, its base camp trek follows the same Baltoro Glacier route as K2 Base Camp before branching off, making it a natural choice for trekkers drawn to the mountain's dramatic 3.5km wide summit ridge (the origin of its name) rather than K2's more crowded base camp.
Trek Itinerary
Days 1 to 2, Skardu to Askole
Drive via Shigar to Askole.
Days 3 to 7, Askole to Concordia
Trek the full Baltoro Glacier route via Paiju and Urdukas to Concordia.
Days 8 to 9, Broad Peak Base Camp
Continue from Concordia to Broad Peak Base Camp on the Godwin Austen Glacier, beneath the mountain's distinctive broad summit ridge.
Days 10 to 16, Return to Askole
Retrace the glacier route back to Askole and drive to Skardu.
Highlights
Baltoro Glacier TrailConcordiaBroad Peak Base CampGodwin Austen Glacier ViewsK2 Views from an Alternate Angle
What's Included
Skardu Askole transport
Camping equipment
All meals on trek
Licensed guide
Porters
Trekking permit
Not Included
International flights
Pakistan visa
Travel insurance
Personal gear
Tips
Trek Information
Max Altitude
~4,900m (Base Camp)
Duration
16 Days / 15 Nights
Start
Askole
Fitness
High
Best Season
Late June Early September
Group Size
2 to 8 people
Questions
The mountain has an unusually wide, roughly 3.5km summit ridge, broad compared to the sharper profiles of neighbouring peaks like K2, giving it its name.
Generally yes, while both share the same approach via Concordia, Broad Peak Base Camp sees fewer trekking groups than the K2 side.