K2 Base Camp and Snow Lake Trek is a unique experience to explore K2 and Snow Lake pass. Both trek gives unique experience to witness wonder of the world both K2 and remote Snow Lake . The pass offers panoramic and breathtaking views of the peaks and glaciers of the Karakoram. Both trekking a physically demanding but rewarding.
K2 Base Camp
The K2 Base Camp trek is a famous trekking spot in the Karakoram, and every year, numerous trekkers make the journey to K2 Base Camp to witness the king of mountains. The trek passes through the famous Baltoro Glacier, which is the fifth-longest non-polar glacier, with a length of 63 km. This unique trek offers multiple experiences on the journey to K2 Base Camp, including beautiful landscapes, deserts, pastures, glaciers, etc. K2 Base Camp itself is a very unique place to visit because it is in front of K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. After crossing the Baltoro Glacier, Concordia is the next destination. Concordia, known as the “Throne Room of the Mountain God,” is the junction of the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers. From this point, the routes to K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum begin.
Snow Lake
Snow Lake is a glacial basin of Karakoram at an altitude of 4877 meter above sea level. Snow lake trek also known as Biafo hispar trek, the most beautiful high altitude trail in Karakoram where you can explore nature with eye catching view of snow cape mountains of Karakoram range and glaciers like Biafo, Hisper glacier. Actually the lake is high altitude glacial basin found in convergence between biafo, hisper glacier. This beautiful trek starts from Askoli and end in serene Hunza valley. Snow Lake is the world highest glacial basin, located between the Biafo and Hisper glacier, and its 10 miles wide.
Starting Point
Typically, the trekking journey starts from Askoli, the human settlement and the accessible place by road.
Route
The route of the trek passes through rugged moraines, landscapes, pastures, glaciers, and passes like Hisper laa etc.
Ideal Time for Trekking
The ideal time for trekking is from mid-July to mid-September; during this time, the trek and passes are open to cross.
Highlight of the Trek
- Enjoy a scenic flight above the Himalayas and Karakoram.
- Explore the magnificent peaks of Karakoram.
- Visit the beautiful city of Skardu and Hunza.
- Witness K2, Broad Peak, GI & II.
- Enjoy a one-night stay at base camp.
- Witness Biafo and Hisper glacier.
- Trek through the challenging and demanding Hisper laa.
- Witness the Latok series of Karakoram.
- Meet and interact with the local communities.
- Trek through Braldu river.
- Explore the picturesque Shiger and Hunza Valley.
- Reach Concordia.
- Travel along the Karakoram Highway.
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of Gilgit Baltistan.
- Admire the panoramic views of the Karakoram peaks.
- Discover the enchanting city of Skardu.
- Explore the ancient sites of Baltistan and Gilgit.
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the valley.
- Experience the sights of Islamabad.
Itinerary of the trek
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
Islamabad arrival and welcome by our staff at Islamabad international airport.
Day 2. Fly to Skardu
Scenic flight via Karakoram and Himalaya.
Day 3: Skardu (2,228 M)
Rest and preparation day in Skardu city.
Day 4: Drive to Askole (3,048 M)
Drive to Askole.
Day 5: Trek to Jhula (3100 M)
Trekking through a Braldu river.
Day 5: Trek to Paiju (3,360 M)
Trekking through the beautiful landscapes along the Braldu River.
Day 6: Trek to Khoburtsa (3,760 M)
Trekking through Baltoro Glacier.
Day 7: Trek to Urdukus (4,130)
Day 8: Acclimatization and rest day at Urdukus
Day 9: Trek to GORO II (4,250) M
Day 10: Trek to Concordia (4,600) M
Concordia is the junction of Baltoro and Gowdin Austin glacier.
Day 11: Trek to K2 basecamp and back to Concordia
Trek to Basecamp of the king of mountain, a close-up view of K2 then back to Concordia
Day 12: Trek back to Khoburtsa (3760) M
Day 13: Trek back to Paiju (3360) M
Day 14: Trek to Askoli (3048) M
Day5. Trek from Askoli to Namla (3566) M
Day 6. Trek Namla to Mango (3720) M
Day7. Trek Mango to Baintha (4035)
Day8. Rest and acclimatization day
Day9. Trek from Biantha to Marfogoro (4300) M
Day10. Trek from Marfogoro to Karphogoro (4680) M
Day11. Trek to Hispar La crossing Snow Lake
Day12. Trek from Hispar la to Kani Basa
Day13. Trek from kani Basa to Jutmal/Bakhtur Baig
Day14. Trek to Bitanmal
Day15. Trek from bitenmal to Falaling Chishh
Day16. Trek Falaling Chishh to Hisper Village
Day17. Drive to Karimabad
Day18. Sightseeing and drive towards Gilgit city
Day19. Flight to Islamabad
Day 20. Contingency day in case of flight delay
Day21 .Fly to home country
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