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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).
The walk to Concordia, however, is not a task to be undertaken lightly. It's a hard trek up and down the gorges, across rushing icy torrents, through broken rocks, over wire-rope bridges and through crevasse glaciers. The incentive for this strenuous walk is undoubtedly equally rewarding. Chongo Brakk, Mango Gusar, Chiring, Bakhordas, Bardumal, Liligo, Paiju, Trango Towers Group, Uli Biaho Towers, Mitre Peak, Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum 3, 4, 5 & 6, Broad Peak, Chogolisa, Golden Throne, Sia Kangri, Angles, Marble Peak & the Mighty K-2 are just a few of the innumerable mountain vistas to be witnessed on this trek in addition to tranquil lakes, blossoming fruit orchards, meandering rivers, tumbling water falls and undulating sand dunes with a unique blend of the modest Balti culture marked with distinct language, architecture and dresses.
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.
Itinerary
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest drives to Islamabad for trek briefing at Ministry of Tourism and obtain trekking permit. Overnight hotel.
DAY 02: SKARDU OR CHILAS
Fly to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu, spending a night in Chilas.
Note: The cost of flight To/From Skardu or drive To/From Skardu is not included in our price and it will be given as separate or additional price. Overnight hotel.
DAY 03: SKARDU
Emergency day, in case flight does not operate on day 02 this day will be use to transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. Overnight hotel.
DAY 04: SKARDU
Free day.
DAY 05 :SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE
AM: Embark jeeps for full days ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole.The last inhabitancy on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. Overnight in tents.
Distance: 96 Km Drive: 07-08 hrs. Altitude: 3050 M.
Note:- The road to Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed quite oftenly. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to Askole on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).
DAY 06: ASKOLE –TO- JULAH
Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment and sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows East into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Km east of Askole. After two and a half hour trek a long & uphill walk over a steep ridge along the Dumordo river. Descend at Julah, (wire rope bridge sported by a wooden basket) cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the BakhorDas peak.
Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3150 M
DAY 07: JULAH -TO- PAIJU
Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Paiju - is a Balti word that means "SALT". Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3480 M.
DAY 08: PAIJU - Rest Day
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. Overnight in tents.
DAY 09: PAIJU -TO- KHUBURSE
Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Camp at Khuburse.
Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4130 M
DAY 10: KHUBURSE-TO- URDUKAS
Start early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 03-04 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 4130 M
DAY 11 URDUKAS-TO-GORO 2
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanendu Glacier, which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 4500 M.
DAY 12: GORO 2-TO- CONCORDIA
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 41 peaks over 6500 meters including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 05-06 hrs, Grade: strenuous, Altitude: 4720 M
DAY 13: CONCORDIA-TO-K2 BASE CAMP-TO-CONCORDIA
Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down). After an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp. Overnight in tents at Concordia.
DAY 14: CONCORDIA -TO- ALI CAMP
After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glaciers to reach our right path. 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 stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition.
Overnight in tents.
Walk: 06-07 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude:5000 M
DAY 15: ALI CAMP -CROSS GHONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG
A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning to cross the Ghondogoro la to reach Khuspang.
The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Ghondogoro Pass 5700 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 get strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones, also the chance of ice falls or avalanches.
On the top to Ghondogoro la you will find the most amazing view of your life. From here you can see the K2, Broad peak, G1, G2, Muztagh Tower and from Hushe side you will find Laila peak, Ninchi peak lot of more. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 07-08 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 5700 M
DAY 16: KHUSPANG
Rest day for area excursion.
DAY 17: KHUSPANG –TO- SAICHO
After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning 'field of flowers', lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 meters, set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water.
Resume trek along the path, Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders poised above, ready to fall.
Continue your trek along the path goes down hill to the summer settlement called Saicho, a large shepherds settlement with its own mosque, now here you can find a hotel and mountaineering equipment shop.
This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply.
Walk: 07-08 hrs, Grade: Strenuous, Altitude: 3450 M
DAY 18: SAICHO -TO- HUSHE
Early morning start walk towards Hushe river on a easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushe village. Overnight in tents.
Walk: 04 -05 hrs, Grade: Moderate, Altitude: 3450 M
DAY 19: HUSHE -TO- SKARDU
AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu.
Upon arrival transfer to your chosen hotel. All meals included.
DAY 20: RAWALPINDI OR CHILAS
Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Chilas. Overnight hotel.
DAY 21: RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing. If unable to fly on day 25th. this day will be use to transfer from Skardu to Islamabad by road.
DAY 22 :RAWALPINDI TO ONWARDS
De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.
End of our services
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