The classic Karakoram trek to the foot of the world's second-highest peak, through the Baltoro glacier and Concordia's amphitheatre of four 8,000m giants.
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Fly or drive to Skardu, the gateway town to the Karakoram. Evening briefing and gear check.
2,228 mFinalise permits, meet your guide and crew, last-minute supply shopping in Skardu bazaar.
2,228 mA dramatic 4x4 jeep drive along the Shigar and Braldu valleys to Askole, the last village before the wilderness.
3,000 mTrek begins. Follow the Braldu river through Korophon to your first wild camp.
3,150 mContinue along the valley floor to Paiju, the last campsite with trees before the glacier.
3,450 mRest day to adjust to altitude before stepping onto the Baltoro glacier.
3,450 mFirst steps onto the Baltoro glacier itself, with early views of Trango Towers and Cathedral peaks.
3,700 mTrek across moraine to Urdukas, known for its panoramic views back down the glacier.
3,900 mContinue on the glacier with Gasherbrum IV coming into view ahead.
4,300 mArrive at Concordia, the confluence point surrounded by four of the world's fourteen 8,000m peaks.
4,600 mDay hike to K2 Base Camp for sunrise views of the mountain, returning to Concordia to camp.
5,150 mWeather buffer day, or optional side trip to Broad Peak Base Camp.
4,600 mBegin the return journey, retracing the route down the glacier.
3,900 mContinue the descent back through Paiju towards Askole.
3,150 mFinal trekking day back to Askole, then jeep transfer back to Skardu for a well-earned hot shower.
2,228 mFly or drive back to Islamabad. Trip ends.
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