k2 Base Camp Trek 2025/26 - Exploria Tours

Events for The Day:

• Morning Flight to Skardu from Islamabad Airport (1 hr).

• Airport transfer

• Check-in at the hotel

• Day free

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Events for The Day:

• Visit the famous Kharpocho fort in Skardu

• Day tour to Sadpara Lake

• Free time for shopping in Skardu Bazaar

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Events for The Day: (Altitude: 3,010 m, Distance 130 km, Time 6-8 hours)

• Morning Jeep Safari to Askole village.

The participants will begin the jeep safari to Daso, passing through the Shigar valley through the passage. The journey on the sides of the Braldu River extending to Askole will be explored. Askole will be the last village on our route; after leaving the jeeps behind, the participants will start walking.

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Events for The Day: (Altitude: 3,100 m, Distance: 20 km, Time: 5-8 hours)

• Completion of necessary supplies and equipment.

• Lunch at Korofon River

• Overnight in Jhola.

The porters will load up for the trek ahead of Jhola after completion of the necessary supply list and equipment. The valley is the gateway to the Biafo glacier that streams from Hispar La to Braldu for over fifty km.  As the snout of the glacier is crossed, the participants will witness metamorphic rock walking. Korofon river would be an amazing spot for lunch.

The route will take us to the Braldu and Domordo rivers. For the walk, the former path is not taken, and instead, a newer trail will lead us to go upstream where participants will bridge from across the river. The participants will go down to the edge of the Braldu river on the other side of the bridge and follow the river bank to reach the CAMP at Jhola.

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Events for The Day (Altitude: 3,420 m, Distance: 19.8 km, Time: 6-7 hours)

• The participants will follow the gorge of Braldu, along the bank of the river Braldu.

• Amazing views of the rocks at Trango Tower and Cathedral Peak.

• Depending on the water levels, the participants would have to use river crossing shoes.

• The snout of Baltoro Glacier can be seen on a clear day.

• By climbing away from the river to camp at Paijuu, participants will end their day.

The participants will follow the Braldu gorge along the bank of the Braldu River on the day of our K2 base camp trek. Participants will be able to see Trango Tower and Cathedral Peak’s spectacular rocks. Participants should avoid potential sunburns and be very dry and humid during this day as the walking conditions can be.

Several streams from glaciers flow down into the valley and on the way, the participants will have to use river crossing shoes depending on the water levels. The participants will be able to spot the snout of Baltoro Glacier on a clear day. On this day the participants will end their day by climbing away from the river to camp at Paiju, the last camp where you will see trees for a while.

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Events for the day: (Altitude: 3,420)

• Acclimatization Day at Paiju Camp

For acclimatization, the participants will spend the day at the Paiju Camp. The porters, however, will take their time on the glacier to bake themselves bread for next week. An acclimatization walk can also be taken on this day towards the base camp of Paiju Hill.

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Events for The Day: (Altitude: 3,788 m, Distance: 14.7 km, Time: 5-7 hours)

• Trango Tower and Uli Biaho Views

• Cross and over the glacier to Liligo

• Camp by the edge of Khoburtse

The walk will get challenging on this day, but with each step taken on the snout of Baltoro Glacier, the scenery will be spectacular. Although the trail is very safe, the trail has continuous up-and-down climbs on the glacial butte, but at all times it is strongly recommended to be careful. As you step forward, the participants will witness the breathtaking views; the views of Trango Tower and Uli Biaho.

The participants are needed to go to Liligo across the glacier. The participants will follow a rocky path from this point along the edge of the Baltoro or  Khoburtse, the side of the glacier where the camp will be formed.

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Events for The Day: (Altitude: 3,910 m, Distance: 6.4 km, Time: 4-6 hours)

• Stop at Urdukas near the army camp

After coming across two tiny glaciers, the Trango Towers can finally be seen. The participants will make their stop at Urdukas near the army camp the next night.

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Events for The Day: (Altitude: 4,290 m, Distance: 12 km, Time: 6-8 hours)

• Views of Masherbrum (7821m).

• The first-night stay camp on Baltoro Glacier at Goro II

• Masherbrum, Masherbrum 4, and Muztagh Tower

We are now in the heart of Concordia with only ice on which to position our tents, we are surrounded by views of the great peaks: Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum 4, and Masherbrum, the most stunning of them all, it’s guaranteed to take your breath away. If we are rewarded with a clear evening, nothing can prepare you for the sunset in the evening and the red hue over Masherbrum, never to be forgotten.

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Events for The Day: Altitude: 4,512 m, Distance: 11.7 km, Time: 5-7 hours)

• Trek to Concordia

• Marble and Crystal Peaks on the way

• Finally surrounded by 4 eight-thousanders ?

Views of Broad Peak 8,051m/ 26,414 feet appear on our way up Baltoro, while Marble and Crystal Peaks appear on the left.cTill the minute we reach Concordia, K2 remains concealed a magnificent sight that will forever become a beautiful memory. Concordia is an extensive glacier region, one of the largest places on earth. We’re going to be surrounded by 4 eight-thousanders, 10 out of the top 30 highest peaks in the world. The camp will be set at 4,500m/ 14,764 feet in Concordia on the moraine.

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Congratulations! You made it.

Through crevasses and small rivers produced by melting ice, we can begin early. We follow the glacier named after Godwin Austin, who first proclaimed the height of K2. We’ll be at the Broad Peak base camp after three hours, where we’ll have a clear view of the spectacular Karakoram 2nd (K2), Mitre Peak behind us, and Bride Peak. The moraine, which is mostly boulders, we move on. We walk on the moraine which is mostly boulders. However, we do walk on ice occasionally.

After another 3 hours of trek, we will complete the K2 Base Camp one-way trip to the moraine safe zone, a typical K2 climbers’ base camp area. If time allows, one can also visit the Gilkey Memorial. There are names of valiant people in the memorial, engraved on plates and plagues. Those tough ones died while trying K2.

It depends on the participants to determine whether to trek to K2 Base Camp, Broad Peak BC, Gilkey Memorial, choose one or another or both options or choose to rest at Concordia on this day. It is mandatory to return to Concordia on this day.

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On this day you will return to Goro I from K2 Base Camp. The trek is much easier as you will be descending down from the base camp.

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On this day you will trek back to Khoburtse from Goro I. During the journey, you will experience great views of the Trango towers and other beautiful mountain ranges. The trek is easier as you will be descending downhill.

On this day you will be walking down to Paiju Camp. This is the day when you will finally be hitting the civilization from the glacier moraines.

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Trek on this will also be much easier as you will be hiking on rigid land and fields. You will camp at Jhola.

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This is the last trekking day. If the road conditions are good, you will be picked up from your campsite else you will shift to jeeps in Askoli.

On the same day, you will drive further to Skardu on Jeeps. The jeep ride takes some 6 hours to reach Skardu city.

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All the guests will have an extra day in Skardu to relax after a strenuous trek. We are adding this as a contingency day for any sort fo delays in the treks.

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The participants will take a flight from Skardu airport to Islamabad airport on this day. You’re going to have a nice time relaxing at the Islamabad hotel.

Owing to weather conditions, domestic flights often get canceled. In the event of a flight delay, you’ll travel overnight to Chilas. It’s a vehicle that takes eight to ten hours.

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In the case of domestic flight cancellation on the previous day, this day shall be reserved for any future delays. Early in the morning, our guests will depart from Chilas to Islamabad, which can take up to ten hours. It will, however, be a free day if the participants on the domestic flight make it to Islamabad the previous day on the flight.

You can use this time for sightseeing in Islamabad.

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Finally, your K2 Base Camp Trek Land Package only ends with breakfast and a transfer to the airport.