K2 BASE CAMP TREK | Price, Packages, and Itinerary

Trip Overview

K2 BASE CAMP TREK

This is one of the greatest treks in the world, unbeatable in terms of close-up mountain views and proximity to many of the world’s highest peaks. However, this is a tough but rewarding trek, with many days being spent on the rugged, tumbled glacier as you head up to ‘Concordia’ where the Baltoro and the Godwin-Austen glaciers converge in the beauty and simplicity of ice and rock. Many trekking operators only include a trek up to Base Camp on a day return, but Summit Karakoram takes you on a journey past Broad Peak to K2 Base Camp, where we spend a night, allowing you time to absorb the unique atmosphere and environment surrounding this unforgettable mountain.

K2 Basecamp is located on the upper Baltoro Glacier, home to the four most concentrated 8000-meter peaks on Earth: Mount K2 (8611m), Broad Peak (8051m), Gasherbrum I (8080m), Gasherbrum II (8035m). This region of Pakistan is known as Baltistan and is uniquely independent, with shades of its old Tibetan roots.

The K2 base camp trek takes 18 days in total (up and down) including from home to home, need to add more 2/3 days and starts in the village of Askole. Once away from this small green oasis, the mighty Karakoram doesn't take long to reveal its beauty. Serrated summits and towering cliffs rear up either side of the wide valleys.

K2 Base Camp is the base camp for climbers of Mount K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, also called the King of Mountains. Mount K2 lies in the northwestern Karakoram Range in Pakistan, partly in the Kashmir Region, at an altitude of 8,611 m, whereas the altitude of K2 Base Camp is 5,150m.

K2 Base Camp Trek is a level 7 expedition. This means you can expect an average of 6 to 8 hours per day at altitudes not usually exceeding 6,500 meters. A main encampment provides supplies, shelter, and communications for persons engaged in wide-ranging activities, such as exploring, reconnaissance, hunting, or mountain climbing.

It's best to be prepared for lower temperatures due to wind chill or the weather turning bad. Usually, the days are hot and the nights are cold. Prior experience in high-altitude trekking is a must to march on the K2 Base Camp Trek.

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Max. Altitude 5,150 M

Trip Grade Hard

Best Seasons Summer

Group Size 2 To 20 Pax

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Trip Itinerary

DAY

01

Arrival In Islamabad (540m) And Transfer To Hotel.

Depart from your own destination, arriving Islamabad the next day and transfer to the hotel for a few hours’ sleep. After an early breakfast we return to the airport for the flight to Skardu, which usually departs mid-morning. Given good weather this is perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain in the world. The flight however will not operate in poor weather, and you must be prepared for a wait in Islamabad if the flight is cancelled.

Altitude 540 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel 4 Star
02

Fly To Skardu (2,228m) And Transfer To Hotel.

Complete road journey (10-11 hrs) to Skardu (275 km) En-route has good view of Nanga Parbat (8125m) at junction of Indus River and the rapids and fall of Indus River.

Altitude 2,228 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
03

Trek Briefing, Permits, Gear Check And Shopping.

Full day for official formalities and final preparation of trek at Skardu.

Altitude 2228M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
04

Drive To Askoli (3,030 M).

Drive to Askoli (3,030 m).

Altitude 3030M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
05

Trek To Jhula (3,200 M).

After a free day in Skardu, we travel by Jeep to Jhula, We set off early to avoid the heat of the day. We follow the Braldu river valley through green pastures and after crossing the Biafo River we skirt around the base of the terminal moraines of the Glacier for lunch at Korophon. Beyond here a new path has been cut through the cliffs making the walk to camp straightforward. 7 to 8 hours walking.

Altitude 3,200 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
06

Trek To Paiyu (3,380 M).

We continue up the Braldo River, sometimes close to the raging water, sometimes taking a higher path used by pack animals. If the weather is clear we get our first glimpse of Broad Peak today. Despite the stories in old guide books and journals, much has been done in recent years to remove rubbish and human waste to leave a much cleaner environment with well managed camps.7 to 8 hours walking.

Altitude 3,380 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
07

Rest And Acclimatization Day.

Rest & acclimatization day.

Altitude 3,380 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
08

Trek To Urdukas (4,000 M).

Today we should get our first distant sight of Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums. A shorter day of walking up the glacier to the campsite which is located on a grassy slope high above the Baltoro and commands one of the most dramatic mountain views in the world, dominated by ‘Nameless Tower’. 6-7hours walking.

Altitude 4,000 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
09

Trek To Goro II (4,300 M).

We continue gently upwards, passing the Yermanandu glacier which flows down from Masherbrum (7821m), while the Muztagh Tower pierces the sky on the north side. At the head of the glacier Gasherbrum 4 looms large. Tonight we camp on the glacier. 6-7 hours walking.

Altitude 4,300 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
10

Trek To Broad Peak Base Camp (4,800 M).

A shorter trek takes us on up to ‘Concordia’, where we spend take our lunch. Here we are at the junction of the Baltoro, the Goodwin Austen and the Broad Peak glaciers. Within sight to the north and east are four of the world’s 8000m peaks, and a further 37 peaks in excess of 6500m! Where else in the world would a mountain lover dream to be? We continue up to the Broad Peak base camp.

Altitude 4,800 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
11

Trek To K2 Base Camp (5,150 M).

Today our trek resume with our low altitude porter to reach the mighty K2 base camp where our Expedition team pitch our tents and staying longer to attempt K2, however our trekking team will spend one day extra at base camp.

Altitude 5,150 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
12

Trek Back To Goro II.

After completion of our K2 base camp trek, we say good luck to our existing expedition team who try to attempt K2 and return along with our low altitude porters to Goro I.

Altitude 4,300 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
13

Trek Back To Khoburtse (3,833 M).

Today early morning we descend to Khobursay camp, a spectacular view of Baltoro glacier and many 6000m-7000m peaks around our return way, this day takes 6-07hrs to reach the camping area where we pitch our tent all meal served by Summit Karakoram staff.

Altitude 3,833 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
14

Trek Back To Jhula.

Today our last day of trek as the road continuously constructing by government within 02hrs we reach to Iqbal Soqbu where our Jeep are ready to drive to Skardu. We say good bye to our low altitude porter who involved and make possible our trek to K2 base camp overnight in Skardu Hotel.

Altitude 3,200 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
15

Trek & Drive Back To Skardu.

Transfer to airport for flight to Islamabad if the flight operates otherwise drive (9 hours) to Chilas along the Karakorum Highway. Meals and overnight at hotel.

Altitude 2,228 M

Meals B,L,D

Accommodation Lodges
16

Explore Skardu Town, Sightseeing To Satpara Lake.

Explore Skardu town, sightseeing to Satpara Lake.

Altitude 2,228 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel 4 Star
17

Fly Back To Islamabad.

Free day in Islamabad or drive to Islamabad from Chilas for 12 hours.

Altitude 540 M

Meals B&B

Accommodation Hotel 4 Star
18

Final Departure To Home.

Final departure to home.

Altitude 2,228 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges

Includes

Pickup and dropoff service for both international and international flights as per the itinerary.
02 nights hotel in Islamabad on bed and breakfast with twin room sharing.
03 nights hotel/lodge in Skardu on bed and breakfast with twin room sharing.
One welcome/farewell dinner in Islamabad.
Both way domestic flights from Islamabad to Skardu to Islamabad.
Land and air domestic transportation for overall trekking crews.
Permits for K2 Base Camp Trek.
Camping (Tent) during the entire trek.
Cook and Kitchen helpers.
03 meal a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with Tea/Coffee.
One certified trekking guide.
Required number of porter (01 Member : 01 Porter).
Maximun 20kgs per member as a personal baggage.
First aid medical kit and trek route map.
Company service charge and Pakistan government taxes.
K2 Base Camp trekking certificate after completion of the trek.

Excludes

Pakistan entry visa fee to be applied for 30 days.
International flights.
Drone and special filming permit.
Lunch and dinner during stay in Islamabad and Skardu.
Medical and emergency rescue insurance (Minimun coverage of USD $25,000).
All the personal trekking gear.
Tips for trek guide and porters (Minimun 10% of the total amount per member).
Any other service which are not mentioned in the "Service Includes".