About This Trek
This is the complete Karakoram trekking circuit: walking the full length of the Baltoro Glacier to K2 Basecamp and Concordia, then rather than retracing the same route out, crossing the Gondogoro La at 5,585m to descend through the dramatic Hushe Valley on the far side.
It is widely considered Pakistan's most challenging and most rewarding trekking route, combining everything the K2 Basecamp trek offers with a genuinely difficult high-altitude pass crossing requiring fixed ropes, crampons and serious trekking experience.
Trek Highlights
K2 Basecamp
The full Baltoro Glacier approach to the base of the world's second-highest mountain.
Concordia
The meeting point of five glaciers, surrounded by four 8,000m peaks.
Gondogoro La Crossing
A serious high-altitude pass crossing at 5,585m using fixed ropes and crampons.
Two Valleys, One Trek
Enter via Askole and exit via Hushe — no repeated scenery.
Hushe Descent
A dramatic descent through the Hushe Valley on the far side of the pass.
The Ultimate Circuit
Considered the single most complete and demanding trekking route in Pakistan.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
We arrive in Skardu and spend a day finalising permits, porters and equipment for the circuit ahead.
- Arrival in Skardu
- Permit processing and porter arrangement
- Equipment check
- Overnight: Skardu
A rugged jeep journey along the Braldu River brings us to Askole, the last village and starting point of the Baltoro trek.
- Jeep drive from Skardu to Askole
- Final village before the wilderness
- Trek briefing with full crew
- Overnight: Askole
Days of trekking along the Baltoro Glacier through Jhola, Paiju, Urdukas and Goro camps, with K2 and the Trango Towers appearing progressively, culminating at Concordia.
- Multi-day trek along the Baltoro Glacier
- Camps at Jhola, Paiju, Urdukas and Goro
- Progressive views of K2, Broad Peak and Gasherbrums
- Arrival at Concordia
A dedicated push to K2 Basecamp itself, directly beneath the world's second-highest mountain, before returning to Concordia.
- Trek to K2 Basecamp
- Time at the foot of K2
- Return to Concordia camp
- Rest and acclimatisation
The circuit's defining challenge — a pre-dawn crossing of the Gondogoro La (5,585m) using fixed ropes and crampons, followed by descent camps toward Hushe.
- Pre-dawn crossing of Gondogoro La (5,585m)
- Fixed rope and crampon sections
- Descent to high camps on the Hushe side
- Full expedition crew support throughout
The final days bring us down through the Hushe Valley to the village, followed by a jeep transfer back to Skardu where the circuit concludes.
- Multi-day descent through Hushe Valley
- Arrival at Hushe village
- Jeep transfer to Skardu
- Tour ends
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ All transport from Lahore, both ways
- ✓ 4x4 jeep for off-road mountain sections
- ✓ Camping / guesthouse accommodation as per itinerary
- ✓ All meals during the trek
- ✓ Experienced local trekking guide, full expedition crew, fixed ropes/crampons for Gondogoro La and all required permits
- ✓ 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout
✗ Not Included
- ✗ Flights to/from Lahore
- ✗ Travel & trekking insurance
- ✗ Personal trekking gear
- ✗ Tips for guide, porters and driver
- ✗ Any costs due to road or route closures
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