Gondogoro La Trek

Fly from Islamabad to Skardu, subject to weather and flight operations. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and rest. The team will check your trekking equipment and complete the necessary preparations.

Drive from Skardu toward Askole by 4x4 jeep. The route passes through rugged mountain valleys and remote settlements before reaching Askole, the starting point for the Baltoro trekking section.

Begin trekking from Askole toward Jhola. Follow the Braldu River through the lower Baltoro region and enjoy the changing mountain landscape. Overnight at Jhola Camp.

Continue trekking toward Paiju along the Braldu Valley. The trail passes through rocky terrain and river crossings before reaching Paiju Camp, an important stopping point before the Baltoro Glacier.

Leave Paiju and continue toward the Baltoro Glacier. Trek through increasingly rugged terrain with views of the surrounding Karakoram peaks. Overnight at Khoburtse Camp.

Trek from Khoburtse toward Urdukas. The route provides views of major Karakoram peaks as you gradually move deeper into the Baltoro region. Overnight at Urdukas Camp.

Continue across the Baltoro Glacier toward Goro II. The terrain becomes more demanding as the altitude increases. Enjoy views of the surrounding peaks before settling into camp for the night.

Trek from Goro II toward Concordia, one of the major points of the K2 trekking route. As you approach Concordia, the views open toward K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrum group.

Trek toward K2 Base Camp via the upper Baltoro and Godwin-Austen Glacier. Reach the base camp area and spend time enjoying views toward K2 before returning to the designated camp.

Continue from the K2 Base Camp area toward Ali Camp. The trail follows the upper glacier toward the Gondogoro La crossing section. Prepare your equipment and rest for the demanding pass-crossing day.

Start very early, often around midnight, for the Gondogoro La crossing. Ascend the steep snow and glacier route with harness, crampons, ropes and experienced technical support. Cross the approximately 5,585m pass and descend toward Khuspang.

Continue descending through the Gondogoro Glacier and toward the lower Gondogoro Valley. The landscape changes as you lose altitude and move away from the high glacier camps. Overnight at Dalsampa.

Trek deeper into the Gondogoro Valley toward Saicho. The trail gradually becomes less demanding as the altitude decreases. Enjoy the changing vegetation and mountain scenery along the route.

Complete the trekking section by walking toward Hushe Village. Meet the transport team and transfer to your accommodation. Celebrate the completion of the Gondogoro La crossing and trekking route.

Drive from Hushe toward Skardu through the mountain valleys of Baltistan. After arriving in Skardu, check into your hotel and enjoy a comfortable evening after the trek.

Fly from Skardu to Islamabad, subject to weather and flight operations. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the remaining time resting or exploring Islamabad.

Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your onward international flight. Your Gondogoro La Trek ends with the completion of your journey through the Karakoram.