PROGRAM
A journey through the history of mountaineering, where the Italians were the protagonists. The unforgettable experience of hiking in a wonderful valley of the Pakistani Karakoram, where everything is huge and superb!
From Islamabad, we reach Skardu: 2 days by bus, initially on the Karakoram Highway, the legendary road through majestic landscapes, then before Skardu, along a narrow winding road, with frequent crossing of small rivers and streams.
Askole is reached by Jeep. In the last village of the Valley, it is not unusual to meet elderly men who claim to have taken part in the expedition that conquered K2.
From Askole starts the trek to Paju, the last oasis of greenery before ascending to the well-known Baltoro glacier, through a trail sometimes wild.
Khuburtse, Urdukas and Gore II are the intermediate camps on Baltoro: going from one to the other we will admire the walls of the Mustagh, Trango and Nameless Towers, while the arrival at Camp Concordia will be framed in the landscape of Gasherbrum IV illuminated by the setting sun.
The arrival at the Base camp of K2 will mark the highlight of the trek and thrill of being in a place full of history will overwhelm the mind. Before returning to Concordia we will give our tribute to the memories of the many climbers who here have lost their lives trying to achieve their dreams.
This wonderful trek, so rich in history and wonderful landscapes, will give you the opportunity of travelling in an extraordinary place, and of discovering yourself.
1° DAY
Arrival in Islamabad-Pakistan.
2° DAY
Day in Islamabad. Trekking permit regularization. Last minute purchase of materials and food for the trekking.
3° DAY
Transfer from Islamabad to Chilas by bus.
4° DAY
Transfer from Chilas to Skardu by bus.
5° DAY
Transfer from Skardu to Askole with off-road vehicles.
6° DAY
Trekking from Askole to Jula.
7° DAY
Trekking from Jula to Paju.
8° DAY
Trekking from Paju to Khuburtse.
9° DAY
Trekking from Urdukas to Khuburtse.
10° DAY
Trekking from Urdukas to Gore II.
11° DAY
Trekking from Gore II to Concordia.
12° DAY
Trekking from Concordia to the K2 Base camp.
13° DAY
Rest day at Base Camp.
14° DAY
Trekking from K2 Base Camp to Concordia.
15° DAY
Trekking from Concordia to Urdukas.
16° DAY
Trekking from Urdukas to Paju.
17° DAY
Trekking from Paju to Askole.
18° DAY
Transfer from Askole to Skardu with off-road vehicles.
19° DAY
Transfer from Skardu to Chilas by bus.
20° DAY
Transfer from Chilas to Islamabad by bus.
21° DAY
Departure from Islamabad.
GROUP DEPARTURES
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- loan of shared safety material
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €40 per person for 1 year
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (flights, transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
- flights, transfers by means of local transportation
- meals and accommodation
- other expenses
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
