K2 Circular: Pilgrimage to High Heavens
Range: |
|
Karakoram |
Altitude: |
|
Min:
600m - Max: 5650m |
Zone: |
|
Permitted |
Duration: |
|
22
Days |
Best Time: |
|
June
- End September |
The opening of the 5650m high Gondogoro LA adds a new
dimension
to the magnificent K2 Trek, making it possible to return via
beautiful Hushe Valley.
Given a
little luck with weather the view from this pass is just
incomparable, anywhere in the world. From no other place on
earth can one see such incredible views of K2 (8616m) the second
highest peak in the world, and world's most beautiful high
pyramid, Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrum I (8068m), Gasherbrum
II (8035m), Chogolisa (7665m), Golden Throne (7240m) and the
entire upper Baltoro Massif.
This
trek requires a good degree of physical fitness, as the variable
weather conditions make the crossing of pass quite challenging,
but more rewarding too. It is recommended that the trek may be
started from, Askole as group can reach up to Concordia being
able to see major Baltoro
Peaks and, return the same route in case of extreme snow conditions and unkind
weather situations. We also recommend that the members should
take crampons and ice axe.
Trip Itinerary:
Day 01 Islamabad. Briefing with Ministry of
Tourism. Hotel.
Day 02 Fly to
Skardu or drive to Chilas in case of flight cancellation. Hotel.
Day 03 Free day at Skardu or drive from Chilas to
Skardu.
Hotel.
Day
04 Drive to Askole. Tent.
Day 05 Trek to Jhola. Tent.
Day 06 Trek to Paiyu. Tent.
Day 07 Free day at Paiyu. Tent.
Day 08 Trek to Khuburtze. Tent.
Day 09 Trek to Urdukas. Tent.
Day 10
Trek to Goro II. Tent.
Day 11
Trek to Concordia. Tent.
Day
12 Free day at Concordia. Tent.
Day 13
Trek to Vigne Glacier.
Tent.
Day 14
Trek to Gondogoro-La/Khuspang.
Tent.
Day 15
Day free for optional climb of Gondogoro
Peak. Tent.
Day 16
Trek to Dalzampa. Tent.
Day 17 Trek to Shaieshcho. Tent.
Day 18 Trek to Hushe.
Tent.
Day 19 Drive to Skardu.
Hotel.
Day 20
Fly to
Islamabad or drive to Chilas
in case of flight cancellation. Hotel.
Day 21 Debriefing with Ministry of Tourism or complete road journey from Chilas to
Islamabad.
Day 22
Fly Out.
Services Included:
-
Airport/road
transfer in AC coach and four wheel drive jeep.
-
Hotel
accommodation and meals.
-
All meals
during trek.
-
Sleeping
tents, mattresses, kitchen, toilet and mess tents with
tables/stools.
-
Kitchen
equipment, crockery, fuel and related camping gear.
-
Services of
English speaking guide, cook, and low altitude porters.
-
12.5 kg of
personal baggage during trek.
-
Porterage at airport and hotels, toll
taxes and parking fee etc.
-
Trekking fee
(US$ 50 per person) and permit process.
-
Insurance of
our field staff, porters/staff.
-
Safety rope
and basic necessary gear.
-
Ice
axe/crampon and local made down jackets can be hired if needed.
Services Not Included:
-
International & domestic
airfare and airport tax. Excess weight.
-
Sleeping bags
and personal nature clothing/equipment.
-
Extras at
hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls.
-
Insurance
liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid,
and helicopter rescue coverage etc.
For more details please
click here
|