Jeep Tour K2 Trek Snow Capped High Mountains Valley
Travel
Abou two dramatic weeks of
trekking through the ice-strewn terrain of the stunning
Trekking Trail ·
After
breakfast in Skardu, travel 63 miles by jeep
(approximately 7 hours) to Askole, at an altitude
of 3030m. Following day travel to Paiyu by jeep before the trek.
·
Pass
through a rock gap, cross the Biafo Glacier and
then, onward to Johla, the camp near the ·
Early
morning start to cross the river using the ·
Porters
guide the team up onto Baltaro glacier and along
the barely discernable trails towards the ridge of
the glacier. From the ridge, descend to wade across a small stream to reach
the Khoborz camp. ·
An
easier trek along this part of the glacier, then climb up a small, green
slope to reach Urdukas, a camp situated under the Urdukas peaks. Here there are views of the ·
Rest
day at Urdukas to acclimatise
to the altitude – 4062m. ·
Continue
across the Baltaro glacier, pass under ·
A
long walk to the point known as Concordia (at 4687m) and a view of K2, Broad
Peak, the Golden Throne and the other peaks of the Inner Sanctum. The
hikers ‘Holy Grail:’ awesome views of the highest concentration of 8000m
peaks on Earth – prelude to K2, second highest in the world ·
Explore
the area for couple of days with three nights at Concordia. Hike up the Godwin Austin
glacier to the base camp of K2; and head towards Chogolisa
where ·
Return
trek to Goro, Urdukas, Paiyu, through to Johla and Skardu ·
Alternatively: depending on weather conditions
and the strength of team, return through Gondogoro
La for professional ascend.
K2 Concordia Expedition is
a 12 days trek. KJTI offers the following options for
The Paramount Tour :Jeep Tek, 12 days K2 Concordia Trek and Hindu Kush Trek
The Grand Tour :Jeep trek and 12 days
The K2 and Concordia Trek
: Limited Jeep
Trek and 12 days
All these tours include Jeep trek to the foothills of Adventure Travel in North KJTI does not itself book flights but can recommend an ATOL agent. The flight price is normally £499 + Taxes. |
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