Considered one of the top 10 treks in the world, the K2 Base Camp Trek is a strenuous and demanding but yet rewarding trek. K2 Base Camp Trek is also known as Baltoro Glacier Trek and Baltoro Concordia Trek by mountaineering and trekking enthusiasts from around the world. The trek mainly involves walking along the lengths of Baltoro Glacier (63 km—the world’s 5th longest non-polar glacier) and Godwin Austin Glacier. Accessible from Pakistan, the trek offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for walking wanderers and nature admirers to spend time with the mighty mountains.
The K2 Base Camp Trek offers the chance to witness 8,000 m peaks, including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m), and K2 (8,611 m). It also presents an opportunity to witness several other beautiful peaks between 5,000 and 8,000 meters. These peaks include Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak, etc.
At different stages of the trek, one is surrounded by massive glaciers, including Biafo (world’s 3rd longest non-polar glacier—67 km), Vigne, Godwin-Austen, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu, etc. Our trail will intersect streams and rivers, including Panma, Braldu, and Indus, at different points.
Inclusions for both International & local trekkers
Exclusions for both International & local trekkers
1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers, including but not limited to airlines and hotels, increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost us less than peak season.
2: Limited Space in Peak Months: The peak months in the peak season attract the highest number of international guests and are therefore sold out earlier. We have restricted one group size to a maximum of 12 travelers. We are taking registrations on a “first-come, first-served” basis.
3. Limited Flight Seats: Domestic flight seats to the Karakorams and Himalayas are sold out way ahead of time because there are only two daily flights during peak season. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
4. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: We appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.
5. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change according to the late deposit schedule above. The same dates above apply to next season’s deposits.
The deposit for Pakistani nationals is PKR 100,000, or 30% of the total price, whichever is greater. The deposit is non-refundable.
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable, as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. For Pakistan nationals, the deposit is non-refundable in all cases too.
Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.
All international travelers can pay in US dollars (USD) or equivalent in euros (EUR) or pounds sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani rupees (PKR).
Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 290. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival.
Separate tents (single tent) will cost an additional USD 180. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should also be made with the balance in Pakistan.
K2 base camp trek, synonymous with Baltoro Glacier Trek and Baltoro Concordia Trek, is one of the world’s most famous mountain treks, located in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is a challenging and demanding trek that involves trekking and hiking along Baltoro (5th longest glacier at 63km) and Godwin Austin.
K2 Base Camp trek provides one of the most unique and the most spectacular views of the northern mountains. K2 base camp trek gives you the opportunity to witness the following magnificent peaks which range from 5000 to 8000 meters: Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), K2 (world’s second highest peak at 8,611 m), Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Gasherbrum 3, Gasherbrum 4, Uli Biaho, Urdukas Peak, Mustagh Tower, Crystal Peak, Trango Towers, Biale Peak, Mitre Peak, Lobsang Spire, Marbel Peak, Cathedral Peak.
This collection of the mighty peaks is also referred as the “Throne Room of Mountain Gods” for its breathtaking 360, panorama view of the mountains.
Although considered a challenging trek, K2 base camp trek does not require any technical or mountaineering skills to cross, rather it is a high altitude walk where one goes back down from Baltoro Glacier to Concordia. The increase in altitude is incremental, and to help with the walk acclimatization is required.
The participants will walk at an average of 6 to 8 miles every day that can take between 5 to 6hours. The walking trail consists of rubble, stone, and the participants do not walk on ice.
You might also want to check out our K2 Gondogoro La Circuit which is a circular trek.
