2. K2 Base Camp Trek (Pakistan)

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Known as the “Savage Mountain,” K2 is the world’s second‑highest peak. This trek through Pakistan’s Karakoram Range follows the mighty Baltoro Glacier—one of the longest outside the polar regions.

Starting from the last permanent settlement of Askole Village, you’ll trek across rugged moraines, navigate dramatic glacial terrain, and camp in remote wilderness while taking in spectacular views of four 8,000‑meter giants: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II. The route leads to Concordia, the famed “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods,” where several major glaciers converge. From Concordia, the Godwin-Austen Glacier provides access to K2's base camp. 

(K2’s North Base Camp is located in Xinjiang, China.)

• Summit elevation: 8,611 m
• Base camp altitude: 5,150 m
• Highest trekking point: K2 Base Camp
• Duration: 16-18 days 
• Difficulty rating: Very hard 
• Best time to go: June-September 
• Starting point: Askole, Pakistan 
• Total trekking distance (return): Approx. 180 km

(Same approach for Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II base camps)

• Day 1: Fly Islamabad (666 m) to Skardu (2,230 m)
• Day 2: Drive Skardu to Askole (3,040 m)
• Day 3: Askole to Jhola (3,200 m)
• Day 4: Jhola to Paiju (3,400 m)
• Day 5: Rest / acclimatization at Paiju
• Day 6: Paiju to Urdukas (4,050 m)
• Day 7: Urdukas to Goro II (4,380 m)
• Day 8: Goro II to Concordia (4,600 m)
• Day 9: Concordia to K2 Base Camp (5,150 m), return to Concordia
• Day 10: Concordia to Goro II (4,380 m)
• Day 11: Goro II to Urdukas (4,050 m)
• Day 12: Urdukas to Paiju (3,400 m)
• Day 13: Paiju to Jhola (3,200 m)
• Day 14: Jhola to Askole (3,040 m)
• Day 15: Drive Askole to Skardu (2,228 m)
• Day 16: Fly Skardu to Islamabad (666 m)