18 Days Max 5,100m (Concordia)Hard Skardu / Askole 5 · 47 reviews
Standing at Concordia and seeing K2 (8,611m), Broad Peak and the Gasherbrum peaks all at once is one of the most profound experiences on Earth. This is the world's most spectacular trek, not technically difficult, but long, remote and wild. The Baltoro Glacier is 63km of ice, rock and jaw dropping mountain scenery.
Trek Itinerary
Days 1 to 2, Skardu to Askole
4x4 jeep drive from Skardu to Askole (7 hrs), the last village accessible by road. Trek briefing and final preparations.
Day 3, Askole to Jhola
Trek begins along the Braldu River. Gradual terrain through poplar and willow groves. Camp at Jhola (3,140m).
Day 4, Jhola to Paiju
Walk through Payo glacier moraine to beautiful Paiju Camp (3,430m). First views of Paiju Peak and Trango Towers.
Days 5 to 6, Paiju Rest & Liligo
Rest day at Paiju. Day 6: Walk the lateral moraine onto the Baltoro Glacier, one of the longest glaciers outside polar regions. Camp at Liligo (3,500m).
Day 7, Liligo to Khoburtse
Continue along the glacier with Trango Towers and Cathedral Peaks dominating the skyline. Camp at Khoburtse (3,900m).
Day 8, Khoburtse to Urdukas
Trek to Urdukas (4,050m), the last patch of green on the glacier. Extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Days 9 to 10, Urdukas to Goro II & Concordia
Two days across the upper glacier to Concordia (4,600m), the meeting point of the Baltoro and Godwin Austen glaciers. K2, Broad Peak and all four Gasherbrums visible at once.
Day 11, K2 Base Camp
Trek to K2 Base Camp (5,100m). Stand beneath the world's second highest mountain. A day to remember forever.
Days 12 to 18, Return to Skardu
Retrace the route back through Concordia, Urdukas, Paiju and Askole. Jeep back to Skardu. Celebration dinner.
Highlights
Askole, Last Village Before the GlacierPaiju Camp & Trango TowersBaltoro Glacier WalkConcordia at 4,600m, The Throne of GodsK2 Base Camp at 5,100mBroad Peak & Gasherbrum Views
What's Included
Skardu Askole jeep transport
All camping equipment
All meals on trek
Licensed high altitude guide
Porters (1 per 2 trekkers)
trekking permit
Emergency oxygen (limited)
Not Included
International flights
Pakistan visa
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal gear
Porter tips
Helicopter evacuation (extra cost)
Trek Information
Max Altitude
5,100m (K2 Base Camp) · Concordia 4,600m
Duration
18 Days / 17 Nights
Start
Skardu (fly from Islamabad)
End
Skardu
Fitness
High, good cardio essential
Best Season
June August
Group Size
2 to 12 people
Price Includes
Guide + Porters + Permits + Camping
Questions
You need good cardiovascular fitness. You should be able to walk 6 to 8 hours daily on uneven terrain for 18 days. No technical climbing skills required, but prior high altitude experience (3,000m+) is strongly recommended.
A trekking permit is required (USD 100 to 200 depending on nationality). We arrange everything, you just need your passport.