Karakoram Trek (Four 8,000m Base Camps)
- 24 Days
Description
Experience the ultimate adventure in the Karakoram Range with a trek that takes you to the base camps of four of the world’s legendary 8,000-meter peaks: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II. This unparalleled journey offers a front-row seat to some of the most awe-inspiring mountain vistas on Earth, immersing you in the raw grandeur of the world’s most rugged alpine landscapes.
The Karakoram Trek is a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of mountaineering legends, following the iconic Baltoro Glacier and exploring the serene, glacial valleys that surround these mighty peaks. Witness the stunning interplay of ice and rock as you venture into the heart of this remote wilderness. Along the way, you’ll encounter the warmth of Baltistan’s local culture and the unmatched hospitality of its people, adding a human touch to this extraordinary expedition.
This trek is an exceptional experience for adventurers seeking both challenge and reward. With every step, you’ll be reminded of the power and beauty of nature, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime. Join us on the Karakoram Trek and discover the magic of visiting not just one but four legendary base camps in the shadow of the world’s highest peaks
Included
- All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
- All road transfers including airport transfers
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters - personal luggage (14kgs)
- Storage service for baggage in Skardu (for leaving a bag behind in Skardu before going on the trek)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 67 per night
- Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 11 per kg
- Storage service for baggage in Islamabad: USD 28 per bag/piece
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
- Costs due to Force Majeure (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)
- Four Base Camps of 8,000m peaks - K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and GII
- Concordia - Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
- Gondogoro La Pass (5,585m). View four 8,000m peaks (K2, Gasherbrum I & II, Broad Peak) and other peaks (Gasherbrum 4, Laila, Gondogoro Peak etc) from one point.
- Circular/Circuit trek to scenic Hushe Valley
- Trek along Vigne and Gondogoro glaciers from Concordia after trek to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier (5thlongest and world’s largest outside polar region
- Views of other peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak etc.
- View 8,000 m peaks including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m) from Goro II, Concordia & base camps
- Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more) , glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
- Indus, Panmah, Braldu, Hushe and Shyok rivers
- Valleys of Shigar, Hushe and Ghanche
- Balti porter life, Askole jeep safari etc
- Meet mountaineers at base camps
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad