K2 Classic: The Valley of Mountain Gods
Range: Karakoram
Altitude: Min: 600m - Max: 4650m
Zone: Permitted
Duration: 22 Days
Best Time: Mid May - End September
Cost: US$ 2860 (per person) for group of 8+
Baltoro Concordia Trek has been a highlight for trekkers, and has allowed thousands of the adventure lovers to enjoy the magnificence of the Karakoram and is often known as the "worlds ultimate Trek". The route follows Braldu River up to Baltoro Glacier, a 65-km long highway of the ice.
From Skardu we drive to Askole, where our team of porters prepare load for the trek. On the first few stages we cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier, and negotiate the narrow trails above the Braldu River, before ascending the lateral moraine to the Baltoro Glacier. Ascending the glacier we gain unrivalled views of the Karakoram.
With the option of stopping at non-traditional campsites wherever possible, we move along the surrounding rock spires, granite towers. Occasionally on and off the Baltoro Glacier itself, we reach Concordia, from where we have the most spectacular view of some of the World's greatest giants like K2 (8616m), Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrum II (8035m), Gasherbrum IV (7925m), Chogolisa (7665m) and Golden Throne (7240m) and everything down the Baltoro Valley.
Day 1: Islamabad. Welcome reception.
Day 2: Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas in case of flight cancellation. Hotel.
Day 3: Free day at Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu. Hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Askole. Tent.
Day 5: Trek to Jhola. Tent.
Day 6: Trek to Paiyu. Tent.
Day 7: Free day. Tent.
Day 8: Trek to Khuburtze. Tent.
Day 9: Trek to Urdukas. Tent.
Day 10: Trek to Goro II. Tent.
Day 11: Trek to Concordia. Tent.
Day 12-13: Free day at Concordia. Tent.
Day 14: Trek back to Beyonge. Tent.
Day 15: Trek to Khuburtze. Tent.
Day 16: Trek to Paiyu. Tent.
Day 17: Trek to Jhola. Tent.
Day 18: Trek to Askole. Tent.
Day 19: Drive to Skardu. Hotel.
Day 20: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas in case of flight cancellation.
Day 21: Farewell meeting or complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad.
Day 22: Fly Out.
