K2 Gondogoro La Trek

K2 Gondogoro La Trek Pakistan

K2 and Gondogoro La Trek is in the Karakoram mountain range of Gilgit Baltistan region in Pakistan. K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. It is also known as the king of the Karakoram. K2 and Gondogoro La trek is no doubt one the of the best treks in the world. On this trek, you will see the great Trango towers, Masherbrum, Gasherbrums, the mighty K2 and Broad peak among many other famous mountains. On k2 and Gondogoro La Trek, you will be trekking on the famous Baltoro Glacier and pass Concordia. Concordia has been described as the “Throne Room of the Gods” for its unique 360° panorama of 7,000m mountains and impressive views of K2.

You have the option to trek on Godwin-Austen glacier to visit Broad Peak, Milky Memorial and the base cam of K2 then return to Concordia for night stay. After spending a night at Concordia, you will continue your trek on upper Baltoro glacier towards Chogolisa and Ali Camp. Overnight at Ali camp. From Ali camp you will start your second part of Gondogoro La Trek by crossing the Gondogoro Pass (5,585m), which requires crampons. Every year, at the beginning of the season, a rescue team from Hushe village fixes the ropes on Gondogoro La, maintains them through the trekking season and removing them at the end of the season for a fix fee (included). Rescue team member are based at booth side of the Pass. They will also help and assist you to climb the pass. You have to wake up very early in the morning to climb Gondogoro La. It is necessary to cross the Pass before sunrise to avoid any kind of ice falls and avalanches due to rise in temperature. The beginning of the ascent is gentle for two hours then there is the steep section with fixed ropes, from here onwards you will attach the safety carabiners to the rope to reach the top of the pass. Once you are on the top of the Gondogoro pass, you will have a spectacular Mountain view, including the four eight thousand meters high peaks, K2 (8611m), Broad Peak (8,051m), Gasherbrum I (8,080m) and Gasherbrum II (8,035m). Ascending down from the Gondogoro pass, you will enter the other side of Karakoram in the Hushe valley. Hushe is a small village. It is a Typical Balti Remote Village where you will meet the friendly Balti people. Hushe is under Gangche district and Khaplu Valley is the district headquarter. From Hushe you will drive along the Shyok and Indus river towards Skardu, on route you will Pass through many beautiful small Balti villages with a lot of smiley faces. Hushe to Skardu then toward Islamabad the Capital.