Day 01: Arrival Islamabad

Arrive at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air) 

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather). If unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

Day 03: Chilas to Skardu

In case a flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case there is no flight, the day will be used for over-land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

Day 04: Rest day at Skardu

Sightseen in Skardu’s final packing for the Expedition.

Day 05: Skardu to Askole 

After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole, The last destination on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)

Day 06: Askole to Jhula

Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula (Jhula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)

Day 07: Jhula to Paiju

We will resume the trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)

Day 08: Rest Day at Paiju

Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)

Day 09: Paiju to Urdukas

Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)

Day 10: Urdukas to Goro II

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)

Day 11: Goro II to Concordia

After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Tent)

Day 12: Concordia to K2 Base camp

After Breakfast, trek to the K-2 Base camp (Tent)

Day 13 to 42: Climbing Activities

Climbing activities (Tent)

Day 43: K2 Base Camp to Ali Camp

After breakfast, we will leave the K2 base camp for Ali Camp. (Tent)

Day 44: Ali Camp – Cross Gondogoro Pass – Khuspang

A very early start, as early as 2 or 3 a.m., to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)

Day 45: Khuspang to Shaicho

We will come onto the glacier after a few minutes of easy walking. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m. (Tent)

Day 46: Shaicho to Hushe

After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)

Day 47: Hushe to Skardu

After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full-day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

Day 48: Skardu to Chilas

Early morning drive for Chilas. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.

Day 49: Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 50: Islamabad

We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 51: Islamabad to Flight out

Transfer to the airport for a flight back home.

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog. In case of flight cancellation, we will travel by road, and one night in Islamabad will be adjusted for overland travel.