K2 (Chogori) 8611m - the second highest mountain on Earth, cuts through the greatest concentration of some of the highest peaks in the world. 08 of the world's 30 highest peaks of the world stand around this unusual trek to Mt. K2. The apex of this incredible trek is CONCORDIA one of the biggest piedmont glaciers of the world. It is a spectacular junction of Godwin Austin Glacier, Abruzzi Glacier and Baltoro Glacier. It banks, 06 peaks over 25,912-ft (7900 M) within a short radius of 07 miles (11 Km). The walk to K2 base camp is a hard trek up and down the gorges, across rushing icy torrents, through broken rocks, over wire-rope bridges and through crevasses glaciers. From Islamabad we fly over Kaghan valley, Nanga Parbat and the Karakorams to Skardu or take a 24 hours ride to - the district head quarters of Baltistan and a gateway to the great Monoliths of Pakistan. After final preparation in Skardu, we set off by jeep (8 hours) to Askole village and commence our exuberant trek (about 8 days) with dozens of porters on the trails to the Baltoro Glacier to the K2 base. we enter an incredible wilderness of ice, rock and sky. Our entire stay are in absolute wilderness, we will take a colorful part of the Karakoram culture with us. Our scores of lively Baltis and Hunzakurts who are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard days work. K2 Base camp is a short 4 - 5 hour walk from Concordia, nature's version of a highway interchange where several glaciers merge into the Baltoro. K2 has the reputation of being one of the hardest 8000-meter peaks. All its route are technically challenging, it is not a mountain to be taken lightly since the route crosses prominent avalanche terrain. It took more lives while people coming down after the summit. Therefore K2 is also called " The Savage Mountain". Base Camp is at 4500 meters. From the summit, you will see the entire Karakoram, including the Gasherbrums (I VII), Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower and Chogolisa. Depending on the weather, K2 Peak can be completed in as little as eight weeks (From/To Pindi) or as long as twelve weeks or more. The return trip is often over the 6000 meter Gondogoro La and the beautifully green Hushe Valley from which you return to Skardu. ITINERARY DAY 01 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Day 02 Briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad and Meeting with Liaison Officer. Afternoon City tour of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Tour includes the exciting Capital of Pakistan and the low hills of Margalla where spectacular views of the twin cities are available. Overnight in Hotel. DAY 03 RAWALPINDI / CHILAS Flight to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day departure for Chilas via Silk Rout, sight seeing all along the rout with the company of Indus river the longest river of Pakistan It flows from Tibet northwest across the Indian-controlled portion of Jammu and Kashmir, passing between the western extremity of the Himalayas and the northern extremity of the Hindu Kush mountain range; it then courses generally south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. Check in hotel. Overnight in Chilas. DAY 04 CHILAS / SKARDU Arrival in Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. DAY 05 SKARDU Day at leisure. While the staff will make final arrangement for the expedition. DAY 06 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole. The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. Overnight in tents. Distance 96 km Drive 07-08 hrs Altitude 3050 m DAY 07 ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier and camp beside its snout at korophone. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows East into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Kms east of Askole. Overnight in tents. Walk : 03 - 04 hrs Grade : Easy Altitude : 3100 M DAY 08 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire rope bridge with a hanging wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas. Walk : 03-04 hrs Grade : Strenuous Altitude : 3150 M DAY 09 JHULA -TO- PAIJU Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Paiju - is a Balti word which means "SALT". Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents. Walk : 05-06 hrs Grade : Moderate Altitude : 3480 M. DAY 10 PAIJU - Rest Day Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. Overnight in tents. DAY 11 PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents. Walk : 06-07 hrs Grade : Moderate Altitude : 4130 M DAY 12 URDUKAS -TO- GORO A long walk on the Icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. Walk : 06-07 hrs Grade : Strenuous Altitude : 4500 M. DAY 13 GORO TO CONCORDIA Early morning resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters . Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters. including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents. Walk : 05 - 06 hrs Grade : strenuous Altitude : 4720 M. DAY 14 CONCORDIA REST DAY Final day of trek to K2 base. A 4-hrs trek will bring you to the base of K2. Overnight in tents. Walk : 04 hrs Grade : strenuous Altitude : 4650 M. DAY 15 CLIMBING to DAY 56 CLIMBING Climbing start towards Summit. Length of Climbing period depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climber. DAY 57 TREKKING BACK TO ALI CAMP After an early breakfast leave the K2 base camp and we will cross Concordia and several side glacier to reach our right path. After 4-5 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition. Overnight in tents. DAY 58 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock does in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. Overnight in tents. Walk : 10 - 11 hrs. Grade : Strenuous Altitude : 5700 M DAY 59 KHUSPANG -TO- SHAICHO You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning 'field of flowers', lives up to its name. Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders poised above, ready to fall. Continue your trek along the path goes down hill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large shepherds settlement. This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply. Walk : 07-08 hrs Grade : Moderate DAY 60 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY After breakfast continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path. An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents. DAY 61 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. All meals included. DAY 62 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Chilas Overnight in hotel. DAY 63 RAWALPINDI Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing. DAY 64 RAWALPINDI De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. DAY 65 FLY BACK HOME Transfer to airport for your onward flight. End of our services

Climber at Camp 1 on K2 during this summer (2006) attempt.

Keeping fit climbing penetentes at K2 BC.

Nightview of K2 with climber resting before going up the next day.

This is a pciture at K2 Base Camp. No - payer flags are not common here - it's a muslim country. Not Bhudist like Nepal. These where installed by Nepali porters jires by some international expeditions.

This is K2 in a rare moment of visibility. The whole week we where there, the peak was not visible, except on some rare ocasions.

Ice climbing during a day off at K2 base camp