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K2, Concordia and the Gondogoro La

Pakistan
11 reviews
Mountaineer
Guided Group
TOUGH TOUGH

Trekking holiday across the Gondogoro La in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan

Trip Code: GLA
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4 - 6 MODERATE
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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

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K2, Concordia and the Gondogoro La

Highlights
  • Views of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums from the Gondogoro La
  • Walking holiday to Concordia and the Baltoro Glacier
  • One of the world`s top 5 trekking adventures
  • Experience the picturesque Hushe Valley in Pakistan

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 12
  • 14 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 5585 metres
  • Join In Islamabad

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 5 nights Hotel
  • 15 nights Camping
Overview

KE started out as the Karakoram Experience and ran our first ever holiday in Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains in 1984. Just a few years later (in 1992) we took the first ever group of trekkers across the Gondogoro La. Since then we have successfully crossed this spectacular pass over thirty times. This is an exceptional and ambitious trekking adventure, which starts out with a spectacular flight from Islamabad to the town of Skardu in Baltistan.


From here, we drive through a rugged landscape to Askole, the highest village in the area, and begin our trek at Korofon where the Biafo Glacier meets the Braldu River. With a KE Western leader and local guide and team, we trek on and beside the Baltoro Glacier, passing famous peaks such as the Trango and Cathedral groups, the Lobsang Spire and mighty Masherbrum, en route to Concordia. This is one of the most spectacular locations on the planet and we spend 2 nights here with the option to trek up the Godwin-Austen Glacier to Broad Peak Basecamp, close up beneath K2. We then continue on the Upper Baltoro Glacier towards Chogolisa and the 'golden throne' peak of Baltoro Kangri. After a sensational overnight at Ali Camp, in a truly wild location, we make the crossing of the  Gondogoro La (5585m) which requires ice axe and crampons. From the top we have sensational views, including no fewer than 4 eight-thousanders - K2 (8611m), Broad Peak (8051m), Gasherbrum 1 (8080m) and Gasherbrum 2 (8035m). This is one of the few places accessible to trekkers from which Hidden Peak (Gasherbrum 1) can be viewed clearly. Then, dropping down from the pass, we can enjoy a sensational walk-out through pleasant alpine valleys to the friendly Balti village of Hushe. If you are keen to visit K2 and have some experience of winter mountaineering, then this is the way to go. Truly, one of the finest high mountain experiences on Earth!

Is this holiday for you?

This great trekking holiday to Concordia and across the Gondogoro La to the Hushe Valley is one of the most ambitious of our worldwide trekking holidays, traversing a remote mountain pass and requiring basic mountaineering skills. As far as Concordia the trekking is relatively straightforward although rugged underfoot. During this stage although we spend a fair amount of time on the glacier, we …

This great trekking holiday to Concordia and across the Gondogoro La to the Hushe Valley is one of the most ambitious of our worldwide trekking holidays, traversing a remote mountain pass and requiring basic mountaineering skills. As far as Concordia the trekking is relatively straightforward although rugged underfoot. During this stage although we spend a fair amount of time on the glacier, we are never walking on ice and crampons are not required as the trail is almost entirely on the stones and rubble that have melted out from the glacier. We will travel as a self-supporting group with a Western guide and a local trek crew and this in itself can be a highly rewarding experience. We will usually walk for between 4 and 6 hours each day, which equates with around 6 to 8 miles. Above Concordia there will be times during the next 3 days, when the group will move roped together, particularly where the glacier is covered with snow. For the crossing of the Gondogoro La we will require full mountaineering gear of harness, helmet, ice axe and crampons and at various points where we negotiate steeper slopes we will make use of fixed lines to protect clients and the support crew. The simple techniques used will be taught by the trip leader prior to making the crossing. Previous technical mountaineering experience is not required, but previous high altitude trekking experience is a prerequisite for this trip and some previous experience of walking on snow slopes using crampons is highly desirable.

Why KE?

We are the leading UK operator of treks in Pakistan, working with the same local partner since 1984 and we were the first company to offer the Gondogoro La crossing.

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