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K2 Base Camp, Concordia & Gondogoro La Trek
The great trek. Twenty-one days from Islamabad to the foot of K2 and back over the Gondogoro La — the most celebrated long walk in the Karakoram, and one of the finest anywhere. From Askole, the last village, the route follows the Braldu river and the Baltoro glacier through a corridor of granite cathedrals: Trango Towers, Muztagh Tower, Masherbrum. At Concordia, four of the world's fourteen 8,000-metre peaks stand within a single turn of the head, and the trail continues to K2 base camp itself. The return crosses the 5,585-metre Gondogoro La — fixed ropes, a pre-dawn start, and the widest mountain view of your life. Full expedition support: porters, cook team, licensed high-altitude guide, all permits and NOC fees. This is a demanding trek for fit, acclimatised walkers; our planners will talk honestly with you about preparation before anything is confirmed.
Duration
21 days / 20 nights
Group Size
Max 10
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Season
May-Oct
Departures
Guaranteed
Trip overview
This is our most-loved introduction to the north. You'll trek the gentle trail into Fairy Meadows for sunrise on Nanga Parbat, then follow the Karakoram Highway to Hunza for Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, and the road to the Khunjerab Pass.
Small group, private transport, and time built in to slow down, with local guides who grew up in these valleys.
Day by day
Scroll the route, the map keeps pace.
Day 1 of 21
Islamabad briefing
Islamabad briefing
Gear check and trek overview.
Stay: Islamabad hotel · Meals: Dinner
Fly / drive Skardu
Reach trailhead region.
Stay: Chilas hotel · Meals: B, D
Askole
Last village before the glacier.
Stay: Meadow cabins · Meals: B, L, D
Jhola
First days on the Baltoro trail.
Stay: Meadow cabins · Meals: B, L, D
Paiju
Acclimatisation and river camps.
Stay: GreenPak Hotel Hunza · Meals: B, D
Urdukas
Mashabrum views open up.
Stay: GreenPak Hotel Hunza · Meals: B, D
Goro II
Moraine and ice approach.
Stay: GreenPak Hotel Hunza · Meals: B, D
Concordia
The great amphitheatre of peaks.
Stay: — · Meals: B
K2 Base Camp
Goal day at the foot of K2.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Concordia rest
Weather buffer at camp.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Ali Camp
Gondogoro La approach begins.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Gondogoro La crossing
High pass, conditions permitting.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Descent to Hushe
Long downhill to green valleys.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Hushe to Skardu
Jeep road return.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Skardu recovery
Hot shower and debrief.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Buffer
Extra day for weather or fatigue.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Buffer
Second reserve day on trail.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Buffer
Third reserve if needed.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Travel Islamabad
Begin homeward leg.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Islamabad
Rest and celebration dinner.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Depart Pakistan
International flight.
Stay: GreenPak Lodging · Meals: B, D
Design your day
On free afternoons, choose how you explore, at least one active option each day. Pick a flavour to preview; your guide finalises it with you on the ground.
Hike to Ondra Fort Viewpoint
A steep but short climb above Karimabad for the full sweep of the Hunza valley and Rakaposhi.
Altit Village & Royal Garden Walk
A guided wander through the oldest settlement in Hunza with a local historian.
Cooking Session: Chapshuro
Learn to make Hunza's signature meat-filled bread with a family in Karimabad.
What's included
Included
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Where you'll go
Commitment toward Communities
Every booking puts 2% of trip value into local conservation and community projects in the valleys you travel, trail clean-ups, tree planting, and school support. Your guide will tell you exactly where this trip's contribution goes.
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K2 Base Camp, Concordia & Gondogoro La Trek
From $2,480 per traveller
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On-Call Support Throughout Your Trip
Local
Guides Who Grew Up in These Valleys
2%
Of Every Booking to the GreenPak Fund