Top Five Base Camp Trek
SKARDU EXPEDITION is organizing five base camp treks since it’s established. Mostly our trekker coming to do these five base camp challenge and enjoying with SK outfitters. The popular challenge start from arrival in Islamabad to Chilas and driving to the beautiful fairy meadow via the old road only 4×4 jeeps reachable. Next we can enjoy to another most beautiful Tarishing valley, where Rupal face of Nanga Parbat. Accessible from Skardu by road, the nearby Askole and Hushe are the main gateways to the snow-covered 8,000-metre (26,000-foot) peaks including K2, the Gasherbrums, Broad Peak, and the Trango Towers, and to the huge glaciers of Baltoro, Biafo and Trango. This makes Skardu the main tourist and mountaineering base in the area, which has led to the development of a reasonably extensive tourist infrastructure including shops and hotels. The popularity of the region results in high prices, especially during the main trekking season. Numerous climbers regard this region as having some of the finest mountain scenery anywhere in the world. At Gondogoro Pass, one overlooks to the northeast. Apart from dozens more, one can see the following famous peaks from the pass: K2 (Choghori), Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Laila Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Gasherbrum III, Gasherbrum IV. 7000-m peaks BIAFO HISHPER & SNOW LAKE TREK: Snow Lake is a high altitude glacial over 116km wide located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek starts from Skardu- Askoli, which lies on the right bank of Biafo Glacier. Biafo Glacier is 68 Kilometers on the Karakorum Range and south of Baltoro glacier leads to Hispar glacier. This is a strenuous trek for strong trekkers where you get to cross peaks in the range of 5500m to 7300 meters. The famous snow lake is lying on 500 meters behind the Hispar La pass; this is the one of the best place for skiers and small peak climbers. After crossing Hispar La at an altitude of 5151 meters it gives a beautiful panoramic view of Mountains around Hispar glacier. We cross the summer pastures and we get into Hisper village; from there we meet the Jeeps to drive to Karimabad Valley.
SKARDU EXPEDITION is organizing five base camp treks since it’s established. Mostly our trekker coming to do these five base camp challenge and enjoying with SK outfitters. The popular challenge start from arrival in Islamabad to Chilas and driving to the beautiful fairy meadow via the old road only 4×4 jeeps reachable. Next we can enjoy to another most beautiful Tarishing valley, where Rupal face of Nanga Parbat. Accessible from Skardu by road, the nearby Askole and Hushe are the main gateways to the snow-covered 8,000-metre (26,000-foot) peaks including K2, the Gasherbrums, Broad Peak, and the Trango Towers, and to the huge glaciers of Baltoro, Biafo and Trango. This makes Skardu the main tourist and mountaineering base in the area, which has led to the development of a reasonably extensive tourist infrastructure including shops and hotels. The popularity of the region results in high prices, especially during the main trekking season. Numerous climbers regard this region as having some of the finest mountain scenery anywhere in the world. At Gondogoro Pass, one overlooks to the northeast. Apart from dozens more, one can see the following famous peaks from the pass: K2 (Choghori), Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Laila Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Gasherbrum III, Gasherbrum IV. 7000-m peaks BIAFO HISHPER & SNOW LAKE TREK: Snow Lake is a high altitude glacial over 116km wide located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek starts from Skardu- Askoli, which lies on the right bank of Biafo Glacier. Biafo Glacier is 68 Kilometers on the Karakorum Range and south of Baltoro glacier leads to Hispar glacier. This is a strenuous trek for strong trekkers where you get to cross peaks in the range of 5500m to 7300 meters. The famous snow lake is lying on 500 meters behind the Hispar La pass; this is the one of the best place for skiers and small peak climbers. After crossing Hispar La at an altitude of 5151 meters it gives a beautiful panoramic view of Mountains around Hispar glacier. We cross the summer pastures and we get into Hisper village; from there we meet the Jeeps to drive to Karimabad Valley.
| Day 01 | Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 | Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours) |
| Day 03 | Free day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu |
| Day 04 | Drive to Askoli |
| Day 05 | Trek from Askoli to Jhola |
| Day 06 | Trek from Jhola to Paiju |
| Day 07 | Acclimatize and rest in Paiju |
| Day 08 | Trek from Paiju to Khuburtse |
| Day 09 | Trek from Khuburtse to Urdukus |
| Day 10 | Trek from Urdukus to Goro-II |
| Day 11 | Trek from Goro-II to Concordia |
| Day 12 | Trek to Broad Peak BC, Gilkey Memorial and K2 Base Camp |
| Day 13 | Trek back to Concordia and Rest |
| Day 14 | Trek to Shahring |
| Day 15 | Trek to Gasherbrum I & II base camp |
| Day 16 | Trek back to Concordia and rest |
| Day 17 | Trek to Ali Camp |
| Day 18 | Trek to Khuispang over Gondogoro La |
| Day 19 | Trek to Saicho |
| Day 20 | Trek to Hushe |
| Day21 | Drive to Skardu town |
| Day 22 | Drive to Raikot, Chilas |
| Day 23 | Drive to Tatu and hike to Fairy Meadows |
| Day 24 | Trek to Beyal Camp |
| Day 25 | Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp |
| Day 26 | Return to Fairy Meadows |
| Day 27 | Drive to Islamabad via Karakoram/Babusar Pass |
| Day 28 | Sightseeing in Islamabad |
| Day 29 | Fly to home country |
Equipment List
Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.
1 – Must Bring Items:
- First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
- Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
- Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
- Mittens or gloves
- Gloves (Thermal)
- Headtorch with spare batteries
- Hiking boots
- Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
- Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
- Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
- Warm hat
- Warm jacket (down)
- Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Antibacterial hand wash
- Shirts/T-shirts
- Socks
- Spare laces
- Underwear (normal and thermal)
- Trekking poles (highly recommended)
- Wash-bag and toiletries
- Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
- Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
- Trekking Trousers
- Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
- Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)
List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments:
- Crampons
- Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
- Climbing helmet
- Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
- Sling (120 cm)
List 3 – Optional:
- Buff or scarf
- Small padlock (for locking your bag)
- Camera
- Insect repellant
- Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
- Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
- Liner (for sleeping bag)
- Travel clothes
- Bottle for Pee