K-2 Gondogoro laa Trek (5650-M)
| Trip Name: |
K2 Gondogor Laa Trek |
Altitute: |
5650-m |
| Range: |
Karakoram |
Location: |
Baltoro/Hushe Baltistan |
| Ideal Time: |
Jun-September |
Durations: |
22 Days |
| Hotel Night: |
06
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Camping Night: |
14
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| Trip Type |
Strenuous |
Zone type:
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Permitted |
One of the most adventurous and marvelous scenic trek in Karakoram, offers a breath taking view of the highest mountains and longest glaciers outside the polar region. The other route from Concordia leads south to the scenic Hushe Valley over Gondogoro Pass (5650 m) for return journey. Traversing over Gondogoro Pass offers the panoramic views of the ocean of lofty peaks including K2, Broad Peak, GI, GII, with other Karakorum gigantic peaks from the pass and the exploration of awe inspiring Hushe Valley instead of returning by the same way. Hushe Valley is surrounded by breath taking views of glaciers and mountains like Masherbrum (7821 m), K6 (7282 m), K7, Laila Peak, etc. This valley offers several short treks with magnificent views. This trek can also be started from Hushe and end at Askoli in reverse direction. Climbing Gondogoro Pass requires physical fitness and involves use of rope and ice axe.
We begin from Islamabad the modern capital of Pakistan, visiting the colorful bazaars in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Driving through the Karakoram Highway, the eighth wonder of the world, the Mighty Indus snakes through three great Mountain Ranges; The Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindukush, under the shadow of Nanga Parbat (8125 meters).
Itanarary:
| Day |
Program |
Time |
Distance |
Over Night |
| 1 |
Welcome to Pakistan( Islamabad shifted to Hotel |
|
500 m |
Hotel |
| 2 |
Fly to Skardu Subject to weather Drive to Chilas |
12-13hrs |
1200 -M |
Hotel |
| 3 |
Drive from Chilas to Skardu. |
8-9hrs |
2450-M |
Hotel |
| 4 |
Drive Skardu to Askole. |
5-6hrs |
3050-M |
Camp |
| 5 |
Trek Askoli to Jhola. |
4-5hrs |
3200-M |
Camp |
| 6 |
Trek Jola to Paju |
5-6hrs |
3400-M |
Camp |
| 7 |
Rest day at Paju |
|
3400-M |
Camp |
| 8 |
Trek Paju to Khoburse |
4-5hrs |
3600-M |
Camp |
| 9 |
Khoburse to Urdukas |
3-4hrs |
3800-M |
Camp |
| 10 |
Trek Urdukas to Goro II |
5-6hrs |
4300-M |
Camp |
| 11 |
Trek Goro II,to Concordia |
6-7hrs |
4580-M |
Camp |
| 12 |
Day at Concordia. Photo graphy of K2/Broad Peak/ |
|
4580-M |
Camp |
| 14 |
Trek Concordia to Ali camp. |
5-6hrs |
5100-M |
Camp |
| 15 |
Trek to Gondogoro-La/Khuspang. |
10-12hrs |
5650m,4600m |
Camp |
| 17 |
Trek down to Shaicho |
6-7hrs |
3200-M |
Camp |
| 18 |
Trek Shaicho to Hushe/Kanday |
3-4hrs |
2850-M |
Camp |
| 20 |
Drive from Hushe/Kanday to Skardu |
5-6hrs |
2450-M |
Hotel |
| 21 |
Fly to Islamabad Subject to weather Drive to Chilas |
8-9hrs |
1200-M |
Hotel |
| 22 |
Drive Chilas to Islamabad |
12-13hrs |
1200-M |
Hotel |
| 23 |
Onward to your destination |
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