K2 Base Camp Trek Highlights
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Embark on the K2 Base Camp Trek for breathtaking views, thrilling adventure, and a journey through the heart of the Karakoram Mountains.
Duration: 20 days
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Highlights

ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Islamabad International Airport - Our Guide will meet you at the airport then transfer you to the group hotel for a rest. Night stay in Islamabad.

TRAVEL TO SKARDU

Karakoram Highway - You will head to Skardu today. Arrive in Skardu early in the afternoon and spend the day exploring the town.

SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY

Satpara Lake - Another free day in Skardu. you can visit Sadpara Lake, the local Bazar, Kharpocho Fort and the shangrila lake.

DRIVE TO JOHLA CAMP VISA ASKOLI

TREK TO PAJU

TREK TO KHOBURTSE

TREK TO URDUKAS

ACCLIMATISING DAY AT URDUKAS

TREK TO GORO

TREK TO CONCORODIA

TREK TO BROAD PEAK BASE CAMP

TREK TO K2 BASE CAMP & BACK TO CONCORDIA

TREK TO GORO

TREK TO KHOBURTSE

TREK TO PAJU

TREK TO JHOLA

DRIVE TO SKARDU VIA SHIGAR VALLEY

Deosai National Park - You will follow the same itinerary back to Islamabad.

DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD:

Upper Kachura Lake - You will follow the same itinerary back to Islamabad.

FREE DAY IN ISLAMABAD:

Satpara Lake - If driving down the Karakoram Highway we will arrive to Islamabad late afternoon. If we managed to fly the day before then we will spend today sightseeing in Islamabad. In the evening we will have a final group meal.

Skardu is a ‘weather dependent’ airport which means the planes will only fly here if the visibility allows line of sight to the runway by the pilot on the approach. Fortunately the weather is mostly clear in the Karakoram but local weather conditions can bring cloud and rain from time to time. If we cannot fly we will travel down to Islamabad by road along the spectacular Karakoram Highway. If we flew up to Skardu this will be an added bonus as it is a fantastic travel experience in its own right. The drive down the Indus River to Islamabad takes two days so this is an important contingency day to allow for this. If we have flown to Islamabad this will be a further day for sightseeing in the capital and your leader will advise the group on the options available for today.

ACCOMMODATION

DEPARTURE DAY /

What's Included
  • Hotel rooms and tent are twin Sharing Basis
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Single room and single tent available at Extra Charges
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Highlights:
• K2 Base Camp Trek into the heart of Karakoram Mountains range.
• One of the world’s top and must do Trekking Adventure.
• Spectacular Views of K2, Broad Peak, the Gasherbrums And Trango Towers.
• Walking holiday to Concordia and the Baltoro Glacier.
• Nnight Camp at Broad Peak Base Camp for the best view of K2.
• Explore The Ancient Himalayan Kingdom Of Baltistan Vally.

OVERVIEW:

K2 Base Camp Trek is no doubt one of the best treks in the world. K2 is in the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan, it is the second highest mountain in the world. This beautiful Pyramid is located in the Concordia, which is the heart of Karakoram Range, and centre of a complex to some of the world highest Peaks and many of the largest glaciers of the world.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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51214hanna
Nov 8, 2022
Helpful staff and enjoy the trip - We had a three week walking trip to K2, camping every night and walking across the Baltoro glacier. Having previously been to Everest Basecamp, there was a level of expectation management that this would be a different trip but, no amount of preparation would have made a difference, this was totally different. On Everest there were comfortable nights in nice tea houses, with lovely food and war rooms. This is not that trip, it is tough, the walking is harder, the camping is harder, and there is very few respites. BUT, and it is a massive BUT, it was incredible. The views are stunning, the experience amazing and the whole trip just incredible. All helped by walking with lovely people both in our group and supporting us. Without Trango Adventure, it wouldn't have been the same. Thank you Trango, and especially thank you Mr shabbir Hussain
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Fernandez2342
Nov 1, 2022
K2-concordia Base camp Trek 2022 - I had a great time with Trango adventures team for K2 Base Camp trekking! As I have no experience in hiking and trekking before , I m so worried about the trip at the beginning! Thanks MrShabir and Mr mehbob for tips and tricks related trekking, they offer a very nice price for us and sharing Skardu culture with us. We love the time to spend with our guide Sakhawat in these 16 days as he is a really serious guy and he is really professional in the trek. And we love the views on the mountain on Urdukas camp site. It was perfect :) Almost everything with Trango Adventures was amazing, we had to face some difficulty because of road blocks and wrecked bridge during trek. But thats part of nature, we control those things. So everything was great. Thank you so much Trango family for such a great hospitality. Highly recommended Trango adventures if u plan to have your trekking in Pakistan.
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Jlvillanueva
Nov 5, 2021
BEST HOSPITALITY, BEST PRICE, BEST QUALITY - If your looking for a trusted local trekking company then Trango Adventures is for you. My husband and I did K2 Concordia trek end of September 2021 and were the last trekkers of the year, This company amazed us. Travelling during Covid-19 was not easy and there were many regulations and rules. We were lucky to have the assistance of Shahid chatting back and fourth through Whatsup with ANY questions or concerns we may have. We felt like we were never alone knowing Shahid was just a text/call away. Trango Adventures treated us like family. With the unpredictability of mountain weather and cancellation of flights, the Trango family was always there to help whether its rebooking tickets, PCR tests/ COVID questions, transportation, or even simply just recommendations on restaurants and places. You will get the experience of travelling independently and having the piece of mind that someone local is willing to help you with any questions you may have. With that being said, we booked Trango for the K2 Concordia trek but we ended up asking their advice for the whole trip. They did not hesitate to help us even if we chose to stay at a different hotel that was not part of their company. K2 trek was amazing and Trango was able to provide us with experienced local guides, cook, and porters. We spent 12 days on the mountain and they were able to accommodate us with whatever we need. They even made us Pizza in 4000+m elevation because I had mentioned I craved it at one point. The gear they used is very good quality. The tent alone was the best tent we've ever used (North face Summit series). We were provided with comfortable matts as well. Trango adventures owns the Summit hotel in Skardu where we decided to stay after our trek. We met the owners of the company (Shahid's father hence Family owned company) who gave us tips on the K2 trek. They are mountain climbers and have met famous climbers all over the world. They are the best people to ask for trekking advice. It was very lovely to meet them and the whole Trango Adventures family. Our trip would not have been the same without these guys. We are very grateful and hopefully will go visit again soon.
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123jbw123
Nov 4, 2021
It delivers where the residual value counts - Trango Adventure delivers where the residual value counts – the memory of K2 and the Karakoram mountains and glaciers from an epic trek of a lifetime. The best view of K2 is along the trail from Concordia to Broad Peak base camp (BC) and then onward to K2 BC. Doing it in a (very) long day and returning back to Concordia would not only be physically challenging but also won’t give one much time to enjoy the world-class scenery. After all, flying to Pakistan and then Skardu and then riding 1-day jeep to the trailhead for K2 BC trek is to fully enjoy what K2 and the Karakoram mountains have to offer, instead of rushing one of the most important days of this multi-week trip. Not many companies, western adventure agencies included, offer a standard literary that has a built-in Broad Peak BC overnight day so that clients can have a better K2 experience. One reason is the additional costs for the horses/mules and trekking crew. There is no vegetation for the animals beyond Concordia so camping at Broad Peak BC means carrying extra horse feed all the way from the trailhead, which is not cheap. And typically, porters and horses/horsemen don’t get paid on the “rest days”; this means it costs more to have them carry a load to Broad Peak BC for clients’ one-night stay there and then return with the load to Concordia the next day for another night, vs. just stay at Concordia while clients do the tough walk in a single long day (Concordia to Broad Peak BC / K2 BC and then back to Concordia the same day). We did K2 BC trek with Trango Adventure in Aug 2021 whose standard literary has a built-in camping day at Broad Peak BC with a price compatible to other companies that do not camp there. The trekking crew was eager to share their love of K2 and the Karakoram, and we had the best view of K2, Broad Peak, and the surrounding mountains up-close while walking on the Godwin Austen Glacier that leads to K2 BC (and beyond). In addition, the acclimatization day hike of Trango Adventure’s K2BC literary is an ascent to a lookout near Urdukas campsite, instead of doing acclimatization in Paiju as most of the trekking companies do. The choice of the former allowed us to see three of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders (i.e. Broad Peak, Gasherbrum II and Gasherbrum I), thanks to cooperating weather. In summary, Trango Adventure delivers where the residual value counts – the memory of K2 and the Karakoram from this epic trek of a lifetime. We’ve attached 10 photos to share, where 8 of them were taken from the walk of Broad Peak BC / K2 BC as well as from the lookout near Urdukas.
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John
Nov 3, 2021
Trek to K2 Base Camp - I hiked to K2 basecamp with Trango Adventure. The price is mid-level but the experience is excellent. Communication before the trek was easy and Trango very responsive. Airport transfers were perfect. The trek itself was spectacular. Spending time with the porters was a highlight for me. The food delicious. The equipment in very good shape. Their concern for your comfort and the service they provide is 5 star. I consider everyone at Trango Adventure a friend for life.
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Anttinaykki
Oct 25, 2021
Trek to Concordia at the base of K2 - Had an amazing trek to Concordia at the base of K2. Staff were very helpful right from booking the trek to finishing the trip.
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431majidp
Nov 3, 2020
K2 base camp trek in pakistan - An amazing K2 base camp trek with Trango Adventure. I wanted to travel with a local company in Pakistan as it will benefit the local people and local economy. I chose to book my K2 base camp trek journey with Trango Adventure. They were local, knew the area inside out and ticked all the boxes. Office staff and the field crew were extremely helpful throughout the K2 base camp trek. Enjoyed every moment I spent in the mountains with my Guide and the friendly Balti porters. They provided clean tents and plenty of food. The highlight of the K2 base camp trek was, spending two night at Concordia under the shadow of K2 (8,611 meters), Broad Peak ( 8,047 meters), Gasherbrum (8,080 meters), Concordia is like no place you have seen before. Sparsely populated and extremely humbling, the rugged terrain that makes up Pakistan's Karakoram Range is just as impressive as you imagine. The huge peak of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, dominates the renown Baltoro area. Trekking to the foothills of K2 and Concordia is an absolute classic trek, highly recommended.
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Davecq9768pd
Aug 17, 2019
K2 base camp trek - Being a trekkers k2 has been in our mind for many years. Finally, last year we decide to do the k2 trek in July 2019. We prepared ourself for this trek by doing some swimming, hiking and cycling. 
After Many weeks of research we decided to Travel with a local company Trango Adventure because they had good reviews and many years of Experience. We arrived in Islamabad at the beginning of August. I must say we were impress by the new Islamabad Airport and the capital city itself. Booth were very clean and tidy. After spending a night in Islamabad we took this spectacular flight to Skardu. We spent two days in Skardu for preparation and documentation with with local authorities. What struck me and my wife was the most was how friendly everyone was. This country which all too often is poorly portrayed in Western media as unfriendly and teeming with Western hating terrorists is the exact opposite. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and proud. Certainly the Baltistan region proved to be so over and over. We walked freely around Skardu at all hours and never felt ill at ease. I am not aware of an unkind word or gesture toward anyone.

We began k2 trek with a 7-8 hour ‘jeep’ ride to the small village of Askole. Although only about 150 km the Toyota Land cruisers were rarely above second gear and never into fourth. Parts of the route are ever changing as the creeks which can explode in size in a matter of a few hours bring down debris, especially rocks and boulders that have to be navigated around. Roads and bridges can suddenly disappear or be totally stranded.

After camp setup and other details we visited the tiny village including a museum that comprised one of the first homes. The area has been inhabited for over 400 years. The original inhabitants crossing one of the high mountain passes to escape aggressors and find a peaceful homeland.
Next day we were on the trail around 0600 hours. The weather had changed as we spent most of the day walking to Paiju Camp in intermittent showers and rain that carried over from the previous evening.

Paiju Camp brought us to within an hours walk of the toe of the Baltoro glacier. The last night for a while that we would not be sleeping on or beside a glacier.

Baltoro glacier welcomed us next morning. Our progress slowed as the need to watch every step became not only routine but a requirement. For those of us with a penchant for wandering down a trail searching for hidden treasures like birds, animals, flowers, etc the requirement to watch every step caused a major and rapid change of technique.

This is one of the most dynamic and interesting places on the planet. One can observe almost daily the Earth going through changes that form and create the landscape that in most other places occurred millennia in the past – landslides, avalanches, glacial lakes forming and disappearing, rivers carving away the land, cornices caving, rocks and soil being ground into powder, lichens, moss and plants doing their utmost to get for the most part a tentative and temporary foothold only to succumb to the power of change. But with time they become more permanent and begin the ecological succession that one day will see a meadow or a forest where today there seems to be only rock and ice.

More grand mountains revealed themselves: the grand Trango Tower. A spectacularly elegant and beautiful rock spire and the scene of one of the most legendary mountain climbing achievements when Doug Scott of Britain successfully reached the summit.

Each day we were steadily and safely gaining altitude. Our bodies were adapting to the declining levels of oxygen. Even so most of were finding hills that we could literally run up at lower elevations left us breathing deeply.

We finished the day at Udurkas Camp having glorious views of Gasherbrum, Broad Peak and glimpses of Gasherbrum I, Mitre Peak and more. The Nameless Tower was dominant from camp.

We trudged up the Baltoro glacier and on to Concordia, another legendary site sitting at the foot of Gasherbrum IV. It is the confluence of the Baltoro, Concordia and Godwin-Austen glaciers. Here, facing Gasherbrum IV a right turn leads to the basecamp for Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II. A left turn takes you past Broad Peak basecamp to K2 base camp. This is the greatest concentration of 8,000 metre peaks on the planet. It truly is the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods.

We spent the rest of the day marvelling at the spectacular scenery and depleting our retinue of superlatives. K2 meanwhile kept a steady vigil at the head of the Godwin-Austen glacier. It seemed we were continually checking to confirm this natural miracle was still there every few minutes.

The Concordia glacier is one of the coldest places to sleep. Several hundred feet of ice, an elevation of 4,500 metres and an almost constant wind all contribute.

K2 base camp at 5,500 metres higher is substantially colder which would cause our support team to be exceptionally uncomfortable.

After visiting K2, we followed the same itinerary back, via Askoli village, Shigar valley then to Skardu. We Spent one night in Skardu before taking the spectacular flight back to Islamabad. Skardu to Islamabad is flight is weather dependent, but we were very lucky. In case of bad weather most people would drive on Karakoram highway to Chilas for over night stay then drive to Islamabad. Our K2 trek adventure in Pakistan was conclude here, our guide Suleman from Trango adventure transferred is to the airport for our flight to London. 
Pakistan is a beautiful and safe country, and no doubt Pakistani people are the most Friendly and do not hesitate to show their hospitality. We would also like to thank you Trango Adventure for all their support right from the beginning till the end.
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Saqlainc9v
Aug 11, 2019
Visit to K2 Base Camp - Three friends and myself went to K2 Base camp with Trango Adventure. Trango and their friendly team supported us From the beginning to the end of the trip. We had a really friendly and Professional Guide, without him we would not have been complete the trek. K2 base trek is no doubt one of the best treks. Thank you trango Adventure for making our dream come true.
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Ranajazib83
Aug 8, 2019
Trekking With Trango..AWSOME! - We just came back from k2 Base camp trek. Our guide Khadim met us at Islamabad airport and took us to the hotel. One night in Islamabad then took a fantastic flight to Skardu. The trek begins in the oasis of Askole, where we set off on the traditional route steeped in mountaineering legend, traversing the imposing Baltoro Glacier to enter a hauntingly beautiful landscape of glacial scars and towering granite peaks. Upon reaching the k2 base camp, we had the chance to chat to climbers hoping to make the summit, before heading back through the breathtaking scenery of the Karakoram, into civilisation. All in All, It was a greet Experience and Thank you Trango Adventure for making this journey once in a life time Experience.
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