PAKISTAN - K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La

PAKISTAN - K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La
This K2 and Gondogoro La trek is a gem with unsurpassed scenery within the Himalayas and rated one of the best in the world. The trek is a truly
memorable journey up the Baltoro Glacier to the confluence of the Godwin Austin Glacier and the Upper Baltoto Glacier, known as Concordia.
Concordia is referred to as ' The Throne room of the Mountain Gods' with a unique 360 degrees panorama of the giant peaks
TRIP DATE: 6th — 28th August, 2013
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23days (14 days trekking)
Trekking strenuous
Approx. 5,600m (Gondogoro Pass)
8 nights hotel, 14 nights camping
from$3,950 pp twin share (land content only)
- min. 4 persons
Single supplement available
TREK SNAPSHOT
The trip commences in Islamabad where after a couple of days we fly
to Skardu . This flight will be a curtain raiser for scenery of the trip
affording you with spectacular views of the Karakoram range including
Nanga Parbat. We spend a couple of nights in Skardu before being
transported by jeep to the road head at Askole.
We follow the trail from the last village in the Braldu gorge at Askole
up the Baltoro glacier to Concordia with our route lined with the
rugged mountains all the way. You will be captivated with the sights
of Trango Towers, Masherbrum, K2 and Broad Peak among many
others. Concordia is a remarkable place being a vast amphitheatre of
giant peaks including four peaks over 8000mtrs being K2 ,Broad Peak,
Gasherbrum 1 and Gasherbrum 2. We spend a few days here that
includes a couple of nights at K2 Base Camp with a free day exploring
the area. We now trek back to Concordia before commencing the
start of the challenging trek over the Gondogoro La pass and descending into the beautiful Hushe valley. Back to Skardu for the flight back
to Islamabad where the trip finishes.
TRIP INCLUSIONS
ITINERARY
Escort from Australia - Airport transfers Islamabad– internal return
flight to Skardu - 8 nights hotel accommodation, 14 nights camping—
Day 1
Arrive Islamabad
trek pack including sleeping bag, down jacket, insulated sleeping mat–
Day 2
Briefing at Ministry of Pakistan / Alpine club of Pakistan
all park fees and permits - all meals on trek with our own cook - por-
Day 3
Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas
ters and highly experienced local guide - jeep transportation—group
Day 4
Drive to Skardu
medical kit –alpine service charge
Day 5
Free day in Skardu
Day 6
Jeep drive to Askoli
Day 7
Trek to Jula
Day 8
Trek to Paiyu
Day 9
Free day at Paiyu
Day 10
Trek to Urdokas
Day 11
Trek to Goro -II
Day 12
Trek to Concordia
Day 13
Trek to K-2 B.C
Day 14
Rest day at K-2 Base Camp
Day 15
Trek Back to Concordia
Day 16
Trek to Ali camp
Day 17
Trek Cross Gondogoro La pass (5600m) to Kushpang
Day 18
Trek to Siacho
Day 19
Trek to Hushe /drive to Skardu
Day 20
Free day
Day 21
Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas
Day 22
Drive to Islamabad/Debriefing in Alpine club
Day 23
Depart Islamabad for flight home
Booking and other information
EXCLUSIONS
The following are not included in Dreamtreks K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La trip and are at the expense of the traveller: international airfares, internal airport tax,
personal insurance , all required entry visas, tips, bottled water and alcoholic drinks, meals except where indicated (meals are generally included in all treks with the
exception of lunch and dinner in the cities - see the inclusions for each trip) , excess baggage charges , surface transfers in the event of internal flight
cancellations, sleeping bags and personal equipment of any kind beyond base camp , extra porter/ Emergency expenditure /Askari Aviation (Helicopter) services if any
required including any medications ,ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind , all extra hotel charges such as room services, laundry, beverages,
phone/communication bills and items of personal nature , cargo clearing agent fee , any other service not mentioned
TO MAKE A BOOKING
To make a booking for a Dreamtreks adventure, go to www.dreamtreks.com.au and print out a booking form and terms and conditions. Alternatively you can phone Geoff
on 0437 826288 or email to [email protected] for more information. More detailed trip notes are available on request.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following is a summary of our terms and conditions:
All bookings are to be accompanied by a non refundable deposit of $400. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure and no refund will be provided for cancellations made after this date. It is up to you to ensure you are adequately fit and Dreamtreks accepts no responsibility for any issues arising due to lack of preparation on the
client’s part. We would highly recommend that you undergo a full medical check up prior to departure but it should be noted that physical fitness is no guarantee in preventing altitude sickness. Travel insurance is essential and should be taken out at the time of making the booking. You should consult your medical practitioner regarding
vaccinations recommended for the destination. Prices are based on costs and exchange rates applied when the brochure was printed. We reserve the right to amend the
price for any significant fluctuation in these costs and exchange rates at any time up to the departure date.
PRIVATE TREKS
DREAMTREKS WALKING and TREKKING GRADES
Do our departure dates not suit your timetable or you
prefer to travel more independently?
Dreamtreks can organise private treks for
individuals or groups as small as 3.
A trip described as “walking” assumes an good level of fitness and
experience of walking on flat to hilly terrain over several hours duration.
Ratings are Walking Easy, Walking Moderate and Walking Challenging
Contact us to discuss your own dream.
A trip described as “trekking” assumes a high level of fitness and experience at
walking longer distances and times over more difficult terrain.
Ratings are Trekking Easy, Trekking Moderate and Trekking Strenuous
Trekking grades are more challenging than walking grades of the same rating.
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Email: [email protected] Phone 0437 826288
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