Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Islamabad
Islamabad- Start point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Arrival)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Group briefing at lunch
- Optional sightseeing in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
Optional Activities
- Visit Ministry of Tourism offices for restricted area briefing
- Sightseeing in Islamabad
- Visit Twin City of Rawalpindi
Landmarks Islamabad Rawalpindi - Day 2
Islamabad to Skardu
Islamabad to Skardu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Islamabad to Skardu
- Afternoon sightseeing in Skardu bazaar
- Visit to Kharpocho Fort
- Visit to Sadpara Lake
- Visit to Manthal Rock Buddha
Optional Activities
- Extended exploration of Skardu bazaar
- Alternative drive via Karakoram Highway if flight cancelled (10-12 hours to Chilas)
Landmarks Nanga Parbat K2 Kharpocho Fort Sadpara Lake Manthal Rock Buddha - Day 3
Skardu
Skardu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization time
- Free time for local visits and shopping
Optional Activities
- Additional sightseeing in Skardu
- Shopping at local markets
- Day 4
Skardu to Jhola Camp
Skardu to Jhola Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep drive from Skardu to Jhola Camp
- Passage through Shigar Valley
- Drive along Braldu River
- Pass through Askole village
- Crossing of Biafo Glacier area
- Suspension bridge crossing
Landmarks Shigar Valley Askole Biafo Glacier - Day 5
Jhola Camp to Paiju
Jhola Camp to Paiju- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided mountain trekking along Braldu River
- Trek through Panama Valley
- Stream crossings
- Views of Paiju Peak and Baltoro Glacier
- Possible sighting of K2
Landmarks Paiju Peak Baltoro Glacier Lobsang Spire Trango Towers Cathedral Peaks - Day 6
Paiju
Paiju- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization rest day
- Optional hike above camp for mountain views
Optional Activities
- Hike up hill above camp for views of Trango and Cathedral peaks and K2
Landmarks Trango Towers Cathedral Peaks K2 - Day 7
Paiju to Khoburtse
Paiju to Khoburtse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Baltoro Glacier snout
- Lead climbing onto Baltoro Glacier
- Trekking across glacier with mixed terrain
- Lateral moraine hiking
- Stream crossing
Landmarks Baltoro Glacier Cathedral Towers Trango Group Uli Biaho - Day 8
Khoburtse to Urdukas
Khoburtse to Urdukas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided glacier trekking along lateral moraine
- Views of Great Trango and Nameless Tower
- Trek to historic Urdukas camp
Landmarks Great Trango Nameless Tower Cathedral Peak Lobsang - Day 9
Urdukas to Goro
Urdukas to Goro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trekking on Baltoro Glacier
- Views of Masherbrum
- Approach to Gasherbrum IV and Concordia region
- Challenging mixed glacier terrain
Landmarks Masherbrum Gasherbrum IV Trango Towers Cathedral Peaks - Day 10
Goro to Concordia
Goro to Concordia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trekking to Concordia
- Views of Mustagh Tower
- Views of Gasherbrum II and IV
- Views of Broad Peak
- First full view of K2
- Arrival at Concordia junction of glaciers
Landmarks Mustagh Tower Gasherbrum IV Gasherbrum II Broad Peak K2 Mitre Peak Chogolisa Crystal Peak Marble Peak Baltoro Kangri - Day 11
Concordia
Concordia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Broad Peak Basecamp
- Views of K2 and Concordia
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to K2 Basecamp (10-12 hours, strenuous)
- Visit Gilkey Memorial
- Rest day at Concordia
Landmarks Broad Peak Basecamp K2 Basecamp Gilkey Memorial Godwin Austen Glacier K2 Mitre Peak Chogolisa - Day 12
Concordia to Shachspong
Concordia to Shachspong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided descent trek on Baltoro Glacier
- Trek from Concordia to Shachspong
Optional Activities
- Crew celebration with traditional Balti singing
Landmarks Lobsang Cathedral Towers Trango Towers Uli Biaho Paiju Peak Masherbrum - Day 13
Shachspong to Khoburtse
Shachspong to Khoburtse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at historic Duke's terrace), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided descent trek on Baltoro Glacier
- Visit to historic Duke of Abruzzi camp at Urdukas
- Trek through glacier and moraine terrain
- Return to Khoburtse off-glacier camp
Landmarks Duke of Abruzzi Camp at Urdukas Biale Peak Braldu Valley Paiju Peak - Day 14
Khoburtse to Paiju
Khoburtse to Paiju- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek across Liligo Glacier
- Views of Trango's Nameless Tower
- Views of The Monk and Great Trango
- Crossing main Baltoro Glacier north side
- Views of Uli Biaho
- Trek to glacier snout
- Return to Paiju camp
Landmarks Liligo Glacier Nameless Tower The Monk Great Trango Uli Biaho Braldu River - Day 15
Paiju to Jhola
Paiju to Jhola- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek down Braldu Valley
- Stream crossings
- Walking on established valley trail
Landmarks Braldu River Panama River - Day 16
Jhola to Skardu
Jhola to Skardu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep drive from Jhola to Skardu
- Drive through Biafo Glacier area
- Passage through Askole village
- Drive through Braldu Gorge
- Drive through Shigar Valley
- Return to Skardu
Landmarks Korofon Biafo Glacier Askole Braldu Gorge Shigar Valley Indus River - Day 17
Skardu to Islamabad
Skardu to Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory meal at hotel or local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight from Skardu to Islamabad
- Views of Nanga Parbat
- Group celebratory dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent sightseeing in Islamabad
- Hotel relaxation
- Shopping for hand-made rugs
Landmarks Nanga Parbat - Day 18
Islamabad
Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Contingency sightseeing in Islamabad or travel via Karakoram Highway
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Islamabad (if flight was successful)
- Karakoram Highway scenic drive (if return flight affected by weather)
- Day 19
Islamabad
Islamabad- End point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
