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📍 Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

Twenty-six years on
these trails, now
with our own name.

Great Adventure runs treks and expeditions across Baltistan — K2 Base Camp, Concordia, Gasherbrum, the Trango Tower and beyond — led by a founder with two and a half decades of on-ground Karakoram experience. Great Adventure is a new company; the experience behind it is not.

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1,200+Travellers guided by founder
18Routes covered
26 years of founder field experience
1,200+ travellers guided by our founder
Local Skardu-based team
24h average reply time
Tours & expeditions

Routes we know better than most.

Every itinerary below is built on routes our founder has personally led, not assembled from a brochure.

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K2 Base Camp & Concordia trek
Trek

K2 Base Camp & Concordia

The classic Karakoram trek to the base of the world's second-highest peak, through Baltoro glacier and Concordia's amphitheatre of 8,000ers.

Difficulty: Hard
Duration 20 daysMax altitude 5,150 m
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Gondogoro La Crossing
Trek

Gondogoro La Crossing

The full Karakoram journey: the Baltoro Glacier, Concordia and K2 Base Camp, then across the 5,585 m Gondogoro La pass at sunrise into the Hushe valley.

Difficulty: Hard
Duration 21 daysMax altitude 5,585 m
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Deosai Plains
Trek

Deosai Plains

Five days across the Land of Giants: Bara Pani, Sheosar Lake and the high grasslands of Deosai National Park, camping with Nanga Parbat on the horizon.

Difficulty: Moderate
Duration 5 daysMax altitude 4,200 m
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K2 Expedition
Expedition

K2 Expedition

K2 (8,611m) by the Abruzzi Spur, with the Baltoro approach, base camp, permits and full local logistics for experienced climbers.

Difficulty: Hard
Duration 60 daysMax altitude 8,611 m
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Broad Peak Expedition
Expedition

Broad Peak Expedition

Broad Peak (8,051m) by the West Ridge from a base camp beside K2, with permits, porters and full local logistics.

Difficulty: High-Altitude Expedition
Duration 52 daysMax altitude 8,051 m
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Group joining

Join a group, or go private.

Travelling solo or as a pair? You do not have to pay for a whole trek alone. Tell us when you can travel and we will build the group around real dates.

1

Pick your window

The trekking season runs from June to September. Tell us the dates that work for you and the route you want.

2

We match you

We pair you with other travellers on the same route so the cost is shared. Prefer your own team? We run private departures too.

3

Confirm and book

Once your dates are settled we confirm everything with you directly, then you secure your spot with the deposit.

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The classic line

Skardu to K2 Base Camp, mapped in altitude.

Our signature route — the one most travellers ask for first. Six stops, four thousand metres of climb, one of the most dramatic approaches on earth.

Skardu
2,228 m
Askole
3,000 m
Paiju
3,450 m
Urdukas
3,900 m
Concordia
4,600 m
K2 Base Camp
5,150 m
About us

Guided by someone who has actually walked the route.

Great Adventure is a new company, founded in 2026. Our founder has spent about twenty-six years in Baltistan planning and leading trips through some of the world's highest terrain, working with other operators before starting this company. The company is new; the field experience behind it is not.

That experience shows up in the details tourists notice first: routes planned around real weather windows, porters and guides who know each valley personally, and a response time that doesn't leave you waiting when you're trying to plan a trip from another country.

We now bring that same standard of service directly to travellers, under our own name.

✓ Local Skardu-Based Team
✓ Visa Assistance Available
✓ Founder: 26 Years on These Trails
26
Years of Karakoram experience, our founder
1,200+
Travellers guided (founder)
18
Routes covered
24h
Avg. reply time
Transparent pricing

What's in the price, and what isn't.

General inclusions across most treks — each package's full itinerary page has the exact breakdown.

What's Included

  • Domestic flight (Islamabad – Skardu, return)
  • 4x4 Jeep transport (Skardu to trailhead, return)
  • Professional trekking guide
  • Porters for group/camping equipment
  • 3-time meals during trek + trail snacks (dry fruits, tea/coffee)
  • Camping equipment (tents, kitchen, dining tent)
  • Hotel stay in Skardu (pre/post trek)
  • Gilgit-Baltistan entry permit & Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal porter (for personal duffel bag)
  • Climbing/technical gear rental
  • Travel & medical/evacuation insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Bottled water & beverages during the trek
  • Single tent / private room supplement (available on request)
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Meals in Skardu outside the trek dates
From enquiry to base camp

How booking works.

No hidden steps — here's exactly what happens once you reach out to us.

01

Send an enquiry

Tell us your dates, group size and the trek you have in mind — or ask us to build something custom.

02

We confirm & plan

We reply within a day with availability, a day-by-day plan and a final price. No surprises later.

03

Pay the deposit

A non-refundable deposit secures your spot — 30% for trips of 12 days or fewer, 50% for longer expeditions. The remaining balance is due on arrival in Skardu.

04

Trek with us

Meet your guide and crew in Skardu, do a final gear check, and head out onto the trail.

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Before you travel

Visa & Trekking NOC Guidelines.

The questions every international tourist has before booking a Pakistan trip — answered clearly, so you know exactly what to expect.

Tourist Visa

Most foreign trekkers only need Pakistan's standard e-Visa / Tourist Visa — no special permit is required just to trek. We provide an official invitation letter, which is required for your visa application.

Trekking NOC / Permit

Central Karakoram National Park treks require a trekking permit (NOC), arranged by us as part of your booking and included in the trek price. This does not require any extra action from you.

Best Season

June to September is peak trekking season for K2 Base Camp, Concordia and Broad Peak. Deosai is best from July to early September.

Visa — What You'll Need

  • Passport valid 6+ months from your travel date
  • Completed Pakistan e-Visa / Tourist Visa application
  • Invitation letter from Great Adventure (we provide this on booking)
  • Visa fee, paid directly to Pakistani immigration (varies by nationality)

Trekking NOC — How It Works

  • Applies to Central Karakoram National Park & restricted-zone treks
  • Arranged by our team once your group is confirmed
  • Fee already included in your trek price
  • No separate application needed from travellers on standard tourist visas

Requirements can change with government policy — we confirm the latest process with you directly once you enquire.

Beyond K2

The giants of Baltistan.

K2 gets most of the attention, but the Baltoro and Hushe valleys hold one of the densest clusters of great peaks on earth. Heights, first ascents and the story behind each mountain are on their own page.

▲ K2 · 8,611 m
▲ Gasherbrum I · 8,080 m
▲ Broad Peak · 8,051 m
▲ Gasherbrum II · 8,035 m
▲ Masherbrum · 7,821 m
▲ Great Trango Tower · 6,286 m
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In their words

What travellers say after the trek.

Reviews are written by travellers directly through this site and checked before they go live.

No reviews yet — we’re a new company, so our first travellers’ reviews are still to come. Our founder has guided these routes for around 26 years. Ask us about early-bird rates for our first 2027 groups.

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Common questions

Before you ask, we've answered.

Everything most travellers want to know before booking a high-altitude trip in Baltistan.

Is altitude sickness a serious risk on these treks?+

Most of our routes are designed with proper acclimatization days built in. Guides are trained to recognise early symptoms, and itineraries include rest days at key altitudes. Travellers with a history of altitude issues should mention it when booking.

Do I need previous trekking experience?+

For Easy and Moderate treks (Deosai and Shigar Valley), a reasonable fitness level is enough. Challenging routes like K2 Base Camp or Gondogoro La are better suited to trekkers with prior multi-day hiking experience.

What's the best time of year to visit?+

June to September is peak season for glacier treks and 8,000m base camps. Deosai is best from July to early September. Shigar Valley and cultural tours are enjoyable year-round.

Can you help with visa arrangements?+

Yes — we provide an official invitation letter for your Pakistan e-Visa / Tourist Visa application. Trekking permits (NOC) for Central Karakoram National Park are arranged by us and already included in your trek price. See our full Visa & Trekking NOC Guidelines above.

Is travel insurance required?+

We strongly recommend travel insurance with high-altitude and evacuation cover for any trek above 4,000m. It isn't included in our packages, so please arrange this before travelling.

How do I pay, and can I cancel later?+

A non-refundable deposit confirms your booking: 30% for trips of 12 days or fewer, and 50% for longer expeditions and treks with complex logistics. The balance is paid on arrival in Skardu, or earlier if arranged. If you cancel, the schedule in your booking confirmation applies: the deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept, and any remaining cleared amount is refunded. Full details are in our Booking Terms and Cancellation & Refund Policy.

What size are the trekking groups?+

Group sizes vary by route — our K2 base camp treks run with 5 to 10 travellers, and other trips are smaller or more flexible, so the pace stays personal rather than crowded. Private and custom-group departures can also be arranged.

Get in touch

Tell us what you have in mind.

Whether it's a fixed departure or a fully custom itinerary, send us your dates and we'll reply with a plan — usually within a day.

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