K2 and Concordia
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Islamabad early morning and transfer to the group hotel. KE Land Only package services begin with breakfast at the hotel. A trip briefing will be held over a buffet lunch. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: In the morning we take the spectacular flight to Skardu. We check in at the K2 Motel overlooking the Indus river and spend the afternoon looking around the bazaar.
Day 3: We drive in 4x4 vehicles to Askole (3000m) in the Braldu Valley, passing through the infamous Braldu Gorge. Camp.
Day 4: Leaving Askole, the last settlement on the valley we cross a bridge close to the snout of the Biafo Glacier and make camp beside the moraine at Korofon (3075m).
Day 5: We follow the course of the Braldu as far as the Panma River tributary. We make a detour to a bridge following a spectacular trail across high cliffs. Camp beyond the bridge.
Day 6: Following the Braldu River once more we climb to higher ground giving a first glimpse of yet distant K2. We descend to river again and camp at Paiju (3420m).
Day 7: An acclimatisation day. Time to relax and appreciate the beautiful views of the Trango Towers or take a swim in the pools left by the changing course of the river. Camp
Day 8: Trek to the snout of the Baltoro Glacier and cross to its south side. We continue to Horbose (3795m.) and camp beside the Liligo Glacier, a tributary of the Baltoro.
Day 9: A shorter day along the moraine and on the glacier itself to Urdukas (3900m). From camp there are spectacular view across the glacier to the Cathedral and Lobsang spires.
Day 10: A longer day moving up the centre of the Baltoro glacier. Superb views of K1 or Masherbrum as we trek to Goro (4200m.). Camp
Day 11: Shapely Gasherbrum IV is a beacon ahead on our final approach. Nearing our destination Broad Peak is revealed but K2 remains hidden until we reach Concordia (4500m). Camp
Day 12: A day for exploration. Options today include a visit to K2 and/or Broad Peak base camps, or simply relaxing in one of the most spectacular locations on Earth. Camp
Day 13: We begin the return trek descending first to Shachspong (4100m) where we have magnificent views of the surrounding granite spires and towers. Camp.
Day 14: We continue to Horbose.
Day 15: Crossing the Baltoro to its north side beneath the towers of Uli Biaho we finally climb down its snout to reach a good trail back to the spring oasis of Paiju. Camp.
Day 16: Following the Braldu River downstream, we make the detour into the Panma Valley to the bridge across its tributary to reach Korofon. Camp.
Day 17: The final day of trekking to the village of Askole. Here we say goodbye to our porters who will return to their villages. Camp
Day 18: Making an early start we drive to Skardu through the relatively verdant Shigar Valley. We check into the K2 Motel and the afternoon is free for sightseeing. Hotel
Day 19: Weather permitting we make the 45 minute flight to Islamabad. In bad weather we must begin a long but spectacular road journey over the Babusar pass. Hotel
Day 20: A free day for sightseeing in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Hotel
Day 21: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
