Day 01
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
- Trek briefing and gear check
- Overnight stay in Islamabad
Day 02
Fly to Skardu, Karakoram (2,230m)
- Morning flight to Skardu (subject to weather)
- Free time for acclimatization and exploring Skardu
- Overnight stay in Skardu
Day 03
Drive to Askole (3,000m)
- Jeep ride through Shigar Valley to Askole village
- Trek preparations and overnight camping in Askole
Day 04
Trek to Jhola (3,180m)
- Trek starts!
- 5-6 hour trek to Jhola along the Braldu River
- Overnight camp in Jhola
Day 05
Trek to Paiju (3,450m)
- 6-7 hour trek
- Views of Paiju Peak and Trango Towers
- Overnight camp in Paiju
Day 06
Rest & Acclimatization at Paiju
- Rest day for acclimatization
- Optional walks to surrounding areas
- Porters prepare for the glacier trek
- Overnight camp in Paiju
Day 07
Trek to Khoburtse (3,930m)
- 6-7 hour trek along Baltoro Glacier
- Views of Uli Biaho and Trango Towers
- Overnight camp in Khoburtse
Day 08
Trek to Urdukas (4,130m)
- 4-5 hour trek
- Campsite on a grassy slope with great mountain views
- Overnight camp in Urdukas
Day 09
Trek to Goro II (4,250m)
- 5-6 hour trek
- Cross rough ice terrain and witness Masherbrum
Overnight camp on the glacier at Goro II
Day 10
Trek to Concordia (4,600m)
- 5-6 hour trek to Concordia, known as the “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods”
- Spectacular views of K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, and Mitre Peak
- Overnight camp at Concordia
Day 11
Trek to K2 Base Camp (5,140m) & Return to Concordia
- Full-day trek (7-8 hours round trip) to K2 Base Camp
- Visit Gilkey Memorial
- Return to Concordia for overnight camp
Day 12
Rest / Exploration Day at Concordia
- Optional excursions to Broad Peak Base Camp
- Free day to relax and absorb the scenery
- Overnight camp at Concordia
Day 13
Trek back to Goro II
- 4-5 hour trek back
- Overnight camp on glacier at Goro II
Day 14
Trek back to Khoburtse
Overnight camp at Khoburtse
Day 15
Trek back to Paiju
- 5-6 hour trek
- Last night in tents before heading to Askole
Day 16
Trek back to Askole
- 6-7 hour trek
- Celebration with the trekking crew
Overnight camp in Askole
Day 17
Drive back to Skardu
- 6-7 hour jeep ride back to Skardu
- Free time for rest and shopping
- Overnight stay in Skardu
Day 18
Fly back to Islamabad – Departure
- Morning flight to Islamabad
- Transfer to hotel or international flight for departure
- Contingency day for weather delays in Skardu
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