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BALTORO K-2 BASE CAMP GHONDOGORO
LA TREK
THE GREATEST MUSEUM OF SHAPE & FORM ON EARTH... Only the superlatives can define the beauty and grandeur witnessed on This "sublime sanctuary of nature". Known as the most spectacular trek in the world, the traditional expedition route to K-2 (Chogori) 8611m. The second highest mountain on Earth cuts through the greatest Concentration of some of the highest peaks in the world. Not only are the mountains high, but they are the most jagged and sheer than the monoliths of Nepal. 08 of the world's 30 highest peaks of the world stand around this unusual trek. The apex of this incredible trek is CONCORDIA one of the biggest Piedmont glaciers of the world. It is a spectacular junction of Godwin Austin Glacier, Abruzzi Glacier and Baltoro Glacier. It banks 06 peaks over 25,912-ft (7900 M) within a Short radius of 07 miles (11 Km).
SUMMARY: From Islamabad we fly over Kaghan valley, Nanga Parbat and the Karakoram to Skardu - the district head quarters of Baltistan and a gateway to the great Monoliths of Pakistan (Flight is subject to weather). Perched at a height of 7500 feet, Skardu is located amidst an impressive landscape, towering mountains, deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, creeping glaciers and quiet lakes. Skardu is in the heart of a towering frontier land. To its north lies the Xinkiang province of China, to the south Kashmir, to the West Gilgit and to the east the district of Ladakh in India. Skardu is the trekker and mountain climbers’ paradise. Nowhere can you find such a collection of lofty peaks and glaciers. The Baltoro Glacier, the best known, is that spectacular conjunction of Godwin Austin and Baltoro glaciers called Concordia, lying in the heart of the most heavily glaciated region outside the polar areas. Within a radius of 12 miles rise six peaks over 20,000 feet. This is the center of the densest concentration of lofty peaks on earth. Some of these magnificent mountains in the Karakoram range are Masherbrum (25,600), Muztagh Tower (23,690), K-2 (28,741), Broad Peak. (26,400), Gasherbrum IV (26,810), Sia Kangri (24,350) Golden Throne (23,989), Mitre Peak (19,718), Chogolisa (25,110) and Hidden Peak (26,470). After sightseeing the mountain desert, tranquil lakes, bustling Skardu bazaar and a 16th century Kharpocho Fort, for a day, We set off by jeep to Askole - the last inhabited village and commence our exuberant trek with dozens of porters on the trails to the incredible wilderness of ice, rock and sky for over two weeks. Although on the entire trek we are in absolute wilderness, we will take a colourful part of the Karakoram Culture with us. Our scores of lively Baltis who are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard day's work. We will be invited to join in. There will be many memorable evenings listening to their songs and watching their dances.
22 DAY
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