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K2 & Nanga Parbat Base Camps Combined Trek
25 Days Max 5,100m (K2 Base Camp)Hard Skardu / Fairy Meadows 4.9 · 5 reviews
For trekkers wanting to reach base camps of two of the world's most storied 8,000m peaks in a single extended trip, this itinerary combines the full K2 Base Camp trek via the Baltoro Glacier with a Fairy Meadows side Nanga Parbat Base Camp extension, connecting Pakistan's two most legendary mountains, "Savage Mountain" and "Killer Mountain," in one journey.
Trek Itinerary
Days 1 to 2, Skardu to Askole
4x4 jeep drive and final preparations.
Days 3 to 11, K2 Base Camp via the Baltoro
Full standard Baltoro Glacier approach to Concordia and K2 Base Camp, then return to Askole.
Days 12 to 13, Transfer to Fairy Meadows
Drive from Skardu toward Raikot Bridge, jeep and short trek up to Fairy Meadows.
Days 14 to 17, Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Trek from Fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, with close views of the mountain's northern face.
Days 18 to 25, Return
Descend from Fairy Meadows, drive to Islamabad.
Highlights
K2 Base Camp via the Baltoro GlacierConcordia, Views of K2, Broad Peak & the GasherbrumsFairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base CampTwo of the World's Most Storied 8,000m Peaks in One Trip
What's Included
All internal transport between trek sections
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
Trek Information
Max Altitude
5,100m (K2 Base Camp)
Duration
25 Days / 24 Nights
Start
Skardu
End
Islamabad (via Fairy Meadows)
Fitness
Very High
Best Season
June August
Group Size
2 to 8 people
Questions
Yes, the combined duration and cumulative altitude exposure across two separate high altitude sections make this a bigger undertaking than either trek individually, suited to experienced trekkers with time for an extended trip.
Yes, and many trekkers do, this combined itinerary exists specifically for those who want both in one continuous trip rather than two separate visits to Pakistan.