25 Days Max 5,100m (K2 Base Camp)Hard Skardu / Askole 4.9 · 4 reviews
For trekkers who want the single most comprehensive high Karakoram experience available without technical climbing, this extended itinerary reaches the base camps of four separate 8,000m peaks, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II, via extended time on the Baltoro and Godwin Austen glaciers.
Trek Itinerary
Days 1 to 2, Skardu to Askole
4x4 drive and final preparations.
Days 3 to 9, Trek to Concordia
Standard Baltoro Glacier approach via Jhola, Paiju and Urdukas.
Days 10 to 12, K2 & Broad Peak Base Camps
Extended time based near Concordia visiting both base camps.
Days 13 to 16, Gasherbrum Base Camps
Continue up the Abruzzi/Godwin Austen approach to visit both Gasherbrum I and II base camps.
Days 17 to 25, Return to Skardu
Retrace the full route back through Concordia, Urdukas, Paiju and Askole to Skardu.
Highlights
K2 Base Camp (5,100m)Broad Peak Base CampGasherbrum I & II Base CampsConcordia, Multiple Extended VisitsFull Baltoro & Godwin Austen Glacier Traverse
What's Included
Skardu Askole transport
All camping equipment
All meals on trek
Licensed high altitude guide
Porters
Trekking permits
Not Included
International flights
Pakistan visa
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal gear
Tips
Helicopter evacuation
Trek Information
Max Altitude
5,100m (K2 Base Camp)
Duration
25 Days / 24 Nights
Start
Skardu
Fitness
Very High
Best Season
June August
Group Size
2 to 10 people
Questions
It's longer rather than more technically difficult, the extra days extend deeper into the glacier system to reach all four base camps rather than requiring greater climbing skill.
Yes, ask us about a Three 8,000m Base Camps version if the full 25 days doesn't fit your schedule.