Karakoram, Gilgit-Baltistan
The Baltoro Glacier is the approach route to K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums. Trekking its length to Concordia is one of the world's classic high-mountain journeys.
The Baltoro is a moving highway of ice, 63 kilometres long, walled by some of the most famous rock and snow peaks on Earth. Walking it to Concordia is the core of the K2 experience.
This trek focuses on the glacier itself and the Concordia amphitheatre. It shares the classic Baltoro route and suits trekkers who want the Karakoram's showpiece scenery with expert local support.
Day 1 to 3
Briefing, transfer to Skardu and jeep to the trailhead.
Day 4 to 6
Trek along the Braldu to Jhola and Paiju with an acclimatisation day.
Day 7 to 9
Khoburtse, Urdukas and Goro II on the glacier.
Day 10
Reach Concordia (4,600 m) with K2 in full view.
Day 11 to 15
Retrace the Baltoro to Askole over several days.
Day 16 to 17
Jeep to Skardu and fly or drive back.
Hotels on the road and quality tents at every glacier camp with dining and kitchen tents.
Full board with an experienced trek cook; fresh and varied meals throughout.
Strenuous. Long days on glacier terrain at altitude for two weeks. Good fitness and prior multi-day trekking recommended.
Requires a Pakistan visa with LOI, a trekking permit and Central Karakoram National Park fees, all arranged by us.
Acclimatisation days, daily condition checks, a full first-aid kit and portable oxygen. Guides trained in altitude illness response.
Read our altitude and safety guide and is Pakistan safe for foreign trekkers.
It follows the Baltoro Glacier from Askole to Concordia (4,600 m), beneath K2, Broad Peak, the Gasherbrums, Trango Towers and Masherbrum.
They share the same glacier route to Concordia. The K2 Base Camp trip adds the final walk to base camp at 5,150 m; both are run by our team.
Fit enough for 5 to 7 hour days on uneven glacier ice at altitude across two weeks. Prior multi-day trekking is strongly recommended.
Mid-June to mid-September, with July and August the most reliable for weather and glacier conditions.
Concordia is a glacial junction ringed by four 8,000 m peaks, including a direct view of K2. It is the scenic climax of the trek.
The K2 Base Camp trek walks the length of the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and the foot of K2 (8,611 m). It is the classic Karakoram adventure and the trip most foreign trekkers ask us about first.
This is the advanced version of the K2 trek. Instead of retracing the Baltoro, you cross the Gondogoro La (5,585 m) for a sunrise panorama of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums, then descend into the Hushe valley.
