COME BACK THROUGH GONDOGORO-LA m 5650
Our expeditions are always led by expert UIAGM / IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides
From the 15th of June the 6th of July 2025
A trekking in one of the sanctuaries of mountaineering, made of big glaciers surrounded by steep rock walls and high peaks that seems to touch the sky.
On our way, after getting the K2 base camp, we’ll also climb the Pastore Peak 6206 m: from the summit we’ll have the opportunity to admire the view of hundred of amazing mountains: among others, Trango Towers, Mustagh Tower, Masherbrum, Chogolisa, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak and K2 8611 m. From K2 base camp, through the difficult Gondokoro Pass 5650 m and the wild and remote Hushe Valley, we’ll be finally back in Skardu, capital of Baltistan.
Travel Program
Milan – Islamabad flight
International flight to Islamabad.
Landing in Islamabad and Islamabad-Skardu
Depending on the weather conditions, once in Islamabad, we’ll fly to Skardu. Otherwise, transfer to the hotel, and in the afternoon visit to the city. Accommodation in Hotel.
Visit to the city of Skardu or Islamabad - Chilas
Relax day in Skardu. Visit to the city and the Bazaar. Otherwise departure from Islamabad by private minibus to Chilas through the legendary Karakorum Highway. 470 km - 12/14 hours. Accommodation in Hotel.
Rest day in Skardu or Chilas – Skardu
If we had to travel by private minibus, we’ll continue our journey along the banks of Indus River at the feet of Nanga Parbat 8125m, in order to get the city of Skardu. 280 km - 10 hours.
Skardu – Jhola 3100 m
Today we’ll travel by jeep through the amazing Braldu Valley in order to get Askole 2970 m, and than to jhola, starting point of our trekking. We’ll spend the night in the camp 125 km - 7/8 hours driving.
Jhola – Payù (3500m)
We will reach the oasis of Payù Camp site. From here we can admire the front of Baltoro glacier, Payù Peak 6600 m, Trango Towers 6617 m and Uli Biafo Tower 6527 m. 7 hours.
Rest day in Payù
Rest and acclimatization day.
Payù – Urdukas (4000m)
Today we will walk on the low part of Baltoro Glacier, surrounded by masses of sharp granite towers. At the end of this long day, we’ll get the beautiful Urdukas Camp, located in the middle of big boulders, on the last grassland of the valley. 9/10 hours
Urdukas – Gore II 4500m
Our path continue on the glacier: today we’ll have a fantastic view on Masherbrum 7821 m and Muzthag-Tower 7527 m. 5/6 hours
Gore – Concordia Circus (m 4750)
Concordia Circus welcomes us with incredible view all around: Gasherbrum IV 7980 m, Broad Peak 8048 m, K2 8611 m. 4/5 hours
Rest day in Concordia
Rest and acclimatization day.
Concordia – Base Camp of K2 - Concordia
We’ ll start walking through the upper part of Godwin Austin Glacier until the first goal of our trek: The Base Camp of K2. Back to Concordia Circus - 10 hours
Concordia - Ali Camp m 5050
Today we leave Baltoro glacier climbing Vigne glacier up to Ali Camp. The walk will be in a beautiful environment surrounded by Gasherbrum and the immense Chogolisa m 7549. 5/6 hours
Ali camp – Extra day
Extra day
Ali Camp - Gondogoro-La m 5650 - Khispang m 4800
Even today we will leave in the middle of the night to reach at dawn Gondokoro Pass. A steep descent leads us to Kisphang Camp in the Hushe valley. 8 hours
Khispang - Shayechu (3600 m)
We continue downhill along the moraine, with a wonderful view of Laila peak and Masherbrum glaciers. Going down the valley it becomes green again with plants of cedar, tamarisks and rose roses. 7/8 hours
Shayechu - Hushe (3200 m) - Skardu
Last day of trekking through green crops down until Hushe village. Transfer by jeep to Skardu following the road going to Kashmir. 3 hours + 5/6 hours of jeep.
Skardu
Shopping and relax in Skardu
Flight Skardu - Islamabad, or Skardu - Chilas
Domestic flight to Islamabad or in case of bad weather transfer by car to Chilas
Islamabad
Visit to the city or transfer from Chilas to Islamabad.
Visit to Rawalpindi
Visit to the old city and in the night transfer to the airport.
International flight
Flight coming back to our final destination
More details
The schedule may be subject to change under unforeseen circumstaces.
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Info Ascensione
The trail through Gondogoro Pass 5650m is completely equipped with fixed rope. The climb it's 50 ° steep
Difficulties
| AD+ / Fairly Difficult + |
Skills required
| Excellent physical shape, good training and practice in the use of ice axe and crampons are required, Good spirit of adventure is needed. |
Duration, Participants and Deadline
| Duration | Min | Max | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 days | 6 | 10 | 30/04/2025 |
Equipements
| Expedition equipment. The full list will be provided with the detailed informations |
Documents
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Passport expiring six months after the return date and tourism entry visa. Lyskamm 4000 can deal with practices for obtaining visas |
Vaccination
No mandatory vaccinations are required
Prices
Rate details
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Support and assistance of a certified UIAGM Mountain Guide. Services provided by local tourist agency: transfer from and to the airport, inland transports (depending on weather conditions return flight Islamabad-Skardu or transfer by private bus through the Karakoram Highway), briefing to the tourist Ministery, full board with accommodation in two places tent, sirdar, chef, canteen tent, toilet tent, table, dishware and chairs during the trekking, porters for the transport of food and equipment, personal porter (max 20 kg), trekking, climbing and camping permits fees. Half board with accommodation in hotels or guest houses (double rooms) in Skardu and Islamabad. Travel insurance (luggage, medical assistance, repatriation) provided by Innovation Viaggi or other italian travel agency.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: International return flights (Lyskamm4000 will book your ticket), pakistani visa (around 100 €), lunches in the cities, tips, drinks, personal equipment and gears, other optional insurance (high mountain injury, travel cancelation), everything is not mentioned in “WHAT’S INCLUDED”.
NOTE: Everything that is not part of the professional service of Mountain Guide, is provided in collaboration with authorized Italian and foreign agencies