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Be a part of the Ultimate Karakoram Experience! Dive deep in to the heart of the Karakoram Mountains and experience the world famous trek to the base of the 2nd highest mountain in the world. The K2 Base Camp trek is an amazing opportunity for adventure seekers and orophiles. Join our fixed departure groups in 2025!
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Islamabad
Arrival at New Islamabad International Airport. Meet & Greet and transfer to the guesthouse/hotel in Islamabad which is 45 minutes’ drive away from the airport. Check-in at hotel, you will have time to chill and freshen up. Once the sun sets, we will head towards the Margalla Hills for dinner at the Monal Restaurant which gives you an amazing view of the whole Islamabad city at night. Overnight at the hotel in Islamabad. Breakfast and dinner only.
Day 2
Fly to Skardu
Catch our early morning 1-hour flight to Skardu. We will have a free day in Skardu to explore the city or sort out your equipment. At night, we will have dinner and team introductions. Overnight at the hotel in Skardu.
In case of flight cancellation, we will leave by road which will be an 18 hours journey split over two days. We would either sleep in Chilas or Naran for the night before heading towards Skardu the next day. Breakfast and dinner only.
Day 3
Buffer Day in Skardu
This will be an emergency day in case of flight cancellation. Participants that have already arrived can visit the Skardu bazaar and do last minute trekking shopping and preparation. Overnight at the hotel in Skardu. Breakfast and dinner only.
Day 4
Skardu to Askole
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Askole in 4x4 Jeeps. Askole is the last inhabited village in the northern Pakistan. All meals will be served by the camp staff. Drive duration: 7-8 hours.
Day 5
Askole to Jhula
The trek will begin early morning and our luggage would be weighed and distributed among the porters. We will hike towards Jhula via Korophong – the point where the two mighty Biafo and Baltoro glaciers meet. After a 7-8 hours walk along the Braldu River, we will reach the Jhula camp site. Overnight in tents at Jhula. All meals will be served by the camp staff. No toilets at the campsite.
Day 6
Jhula to Paiju/Paiyu
After having breakfast at the campsite, If no cloud covers, the day could be really hot under the scorching sun. After a 6-7 hours walk along the Braldu River, we will reach the Paiju camp site. Overnight in tents at Paiju. All meals will be served by the camp staff. Fiber toilets at the campsite.
Day 7
Paiju/Paiyu to Khuburse
After an early breakfast, we will traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & stop for lunch at Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Just before the Khuburse camp site, we cross a torrent and reach Khuburse. Overnight in tents at Khuburse. All meals will be served by the camp staff. No toilets at the campsite. Do your business in the wild!
Day 8
Khuburse to Urdukas
Today will be a shortest trekking day and we will head for the Urdukas camp site. We will cross beautiful glacial moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents at Urdukas. All meals will be served by the camp staff. Fiber toilets at the campsite available. Taking a shower here is recommended because after this day it won’t be possible much till you reach Saicho after 6 days unless you really want to take a shower with freezing glacial water.
Day 9
Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum (K1) & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents at Goro II. No toilets at the campsite. Do your business in the wild again but this time ice below you :p
Day 10
Goro II to Concordia
This is the day you have been waiting for since you started dreaming about seeing K2! After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand more than 39 peaks over 6500 meters. Including 04 peaks above 8000M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth which is why it is called ‘The Throne Room of the Gods’. Overnight in tents at Concordia. All meals will be served by camp staff. Make shift toilets available at Concordia
Day 11
K2 Base Camp (Optional)
On this day we will visit the K2 Base Camp traversing through the Godwin-Austen Glacier. Members also have an option to stay back and relax at Concordia. It will take a full day to make a return trip from Concordia to the Base Camp and back. Overnight in tents at Concordia. All meals will be served by camp staff. Make shift toilets available at Concordia
Day 12
Concordia to Ali Camp OR Return via Same Route
Those who chose not to do Gondogoro La will return via same route today. Remaining team will depart after having breakfast. After 2 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the rocky path on the right side of the glacier but it depends on the snow condition. Overnight in tents at Ali Camp. All meals will be served by camp staff. No toilets at the camp site.
Note: crossing of Gondogoro La (pass) is dependent upon the weather and the Hushe rescue team that fixes the ropes. In case of cancellation, we will return via the same route we came from.
Day 13
Ali Camp to Khuspang via GGLA
This will be the longest and most strenuous trekking day. A very early start as early as 12 O'clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro La to reach Khuspang. The idea behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5650 meters is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as sun gets strong, the snow softens which will bring water and falling rocks including the chance of ice falls or avalanches. Khuspang is one of the most beautiful camp sites offering a stunning view of the Laila Peak. Overnight in tents at Khuspang. All meals will be served by camp staff. Walk duration will be 10 - 11 hours. Toilets available at the campsite.
Day 14
Khuspang to Saicho
After a couple of minutes of easy walk, we will come onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders & ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning 'field of flowers'. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 meters, set between two lakes, with Mt. Masherbrum & the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water. We will resume the trek along the path, keep on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. Continue the trek along the path which goes downhill to the summer settlement called Saicho. Overnight in tents at Saicho. All meals will be served by camp staff. Walk duration will be 6 - 7 hours. Toilets available at the campsite & this is the place where you finally get to take a shower!
Day 15
Saicho to Hushe to Skardu
An easy 2 hours walk will bring you to the Hushe village, home to many famous mountaineers like Hassan Jan and Little Karim. This marks the end of our walking part and we will switch to 4x4 jeeps that will take us to Skardu. Overnight in hotel in Skardu. All meals included.
Day 16
Rest Day in Skardu
Today will be a complete rest day with no planned activities. You will be free to just rest or explore the city. We will have dinner together later. Overnight in hotel in Skardu. Breakfast and dinner only.
Day 17
Fly to Islamabad
Early morning fight to Islamabad. In case of flight cancellation, we will travel by road via the Karakoram Highway. Breakfast and dinner only.
Day 18
Contingency Day in Islamabad
This will be a contingency day in case of any problems getting back from Skardu due to flights. It will be a free day in the capital city and we will end it with dinner a group dinner. Breakfast and dinner only.
Day 19
Flight back home!
The hotel check-out time is 11am. Airport transfers will be provided today for your flight back home. If you want, you can extend your stay in Islamabad in which we will assist you and make necessary arrangements. Breakfast only.
Return flights between Islamabad-Skardu (for 19 days package)
Hotel Accommodation in Skardu
Hotel Accommodation in Islamabad (for 19 days package)
Camping during the trek (Sleeping bags your own, 2 persons each
camp)
All meals during the trek
4x4 transport from Skardu to Askole & Hushe to Skardu
Group generator for charging electronics
Letter of Invitation to Pakistan for visa
Thoraya Satellite Phone (call charges not included)
Generator Services during Trek for lighting and charging
Services of expert cook and low altitude porters
15kgs of personal baggage during trek
Trekking Permits / Central Karakoram National Park Permit fees
Insurance of crew i.e. Cook, porters/staff
International flights from your country to Pakistan
Visa application fees
Porter services exceeding 15kgs
Sleeping bags and personal nature
Extras at hotels like bottled water, drinks, laundry, phone calls.
Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid
and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc.
Sleeping bags, mattress, gloves and down jackets.
Travel Insurance of member
Tips made to porters, cooking staff, guides
Jeep rent for local excursion (if any, as like Deosai etc.)
Extra hotel nights in Skardu or Islamabad
Any other services not mentioned above
Dates | Places | Deposit | Full |
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Payment:
Payments can be made by Bank Transfer OR Wise (all major cards and most currencies). A deposit of $500 is required to secure your position on the tour.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your tour for some reason, our cancellation policy is:
• 2+ months in advance: Full refund minus deposit.
• 1-2 months in advance: 50% refund minus deposit.
• < 1 month in advance: 25% refund minus deposit.
• < 2 weeks in advance: Too last minute! No refunds, but we can move
Contrary to the narratives often portrayed in mainstream news, Pakistan has proven to be one of the most secure countries in the opinion of many famous travelers and travel bloggers. Alpas Travels is committed to dispelling the prevailing negative stereotypes linked to the country by unveiling a facet of Pakistan that rarely receives media attention.
Late spring usually brings warmer weather, although there may still be lingering snow in the high mountain regions. Fall journeys, on the other hand, tend to be cooler, and the urban areas are less sweltering. Be prepared for a diverse range of weather conditions. You might find yourself bundled up in your down jacket at times, while in cities like Lahore and Islamabad, temperatures can reach up to 35 degrees.
The prices are determined for accommodations in twin-sharing rooms, and if you prefer single occupancy, there is an additional cost for hotel rooms and cottages. Our lodgings during the trip encompass a delightful variety, ranging from guesthouses, hotels, and cottages. Please note that the hotel rooms in the mountain regions do not come with air-conditioning, although rest assured, the accommodations in Lahore and Islamabad – the two warmest destinations – are equipped with air-conditioning.
To conclude the tour, we enjoy a night's stay in a 4-star hotel in Islamabad or Lahore.
Connectivity is limited at times. Though cities have decent signals and wifi, mobile signals in Gilgit Baltistan territory are unreliable. Wifi is slow (if even available) and many areas have no signal. We’ll arrange local SIM cards for you if desired, but overall don’t count on doing video calls or uploading videos unless we’re in a city.
Hygiene standards in Pakistan can be less than ideal. The accommodations we have selected, such as hotels and guesthouses, maintain clean facilities. However, when we venture on the road, we may encounter restroom conditions that can be less than pleasant. Additionally, the quality of food can pose challenges, and it's not uncommon to experience stomach discomfort. Rest assured, we will make every effort to locate clean and safe food options and aid anyone who may become ill, as this is a common occurrence when traveling in this region.
We’ll be doing some hikes, but nothing too difficult—all will be day hikes, with no camping or anything like that. This means all the hikes are optional (except Fairy Meadows where the alternate is hiring a mule at a price instead of hiking), and you can always relax in the nearby villages, where you'll still be surrounded by beautiful mountains.
You can easily apply for a Pakistan tourist visa online.
Apply on the only official Pakistan e-visa website. You can start your application on the NADRA website here: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/e-visa/
As an average, it takes no more than 1 week to get the visa approval.
Tips and instructions will be shared upon booking a spot.
You can find ATMs in the cities, but better to bring cash for the Northern Areas and preferably converted to Pakistani Rupees PKR.
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