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K2 Base Camp Trek

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Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Challenging/ Tough
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20 Aug 2019 - 10 Sep 2019

Duration: 21 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates
Price: from $2000 / Negotiable

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Overview:

K2 is the world's second highest mountain. Gasherbrum 4, Broad Peak, Mitre Peak and Chogolisa form the rest of an astounding circle of mountain giants also known as 'the throne room of the Gods'. This stunning trek starts in Askole and follows the Braldu gorge to the snout of the Baltoro glacier, which trekkers can follow to Concordia. There is an optional day walk to K2 and Broad Peak base camps. This is one of the world’s most stunning mountain treks and it is wild and remote with a scenery of unmatched grandeur.

Highlights

Amazing views of some of the highest peaks in the world

The throne room of mountain gods

K2 base camp memorial

The challenge of one of the toughest treks in the world

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Price includes

  • All Transport
  • Trekking Permit
  • English speaking guide
  • Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad.
  • 3 Meals per day
  • Two nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad
  • Two nights in Skardu Hotel with full board, twin bed room.
  • Local staff Wages, insurance, food and equipment.
  • Low porters to carry trekking equipment, foods.
  • Way up 25kg each climbing members.
  • Way down 25kg each climbing members
  • All trekking and base camp foods.
  • Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
  • All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
  • Low Porters Equipment’s.
  • Documentation
  • CKNP management fee.
  • Electric Generator / Solar system at base camp.
  • Heating system at base camp.

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100 Adventures Travel

 100 Adventures Travel 

37 years, Pakistan

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We are a leading adventure travel company with one philosophy in mind - to share the culture and natural beauty of Pakistan. Whether you're hiking up one of the world's tallest mountains, cycling through the Old Silk Route, or driving through remote authentic villages, our expert local knowledge and ground-breaking itineraries will provide you with an extraordinary adventure that only Pakistan can offer.

Since the beginning, we've always offered big adventures with a small impact on the local communities our unique experiences encounter. As a result, we enable the true awe-inspiring nature and culture of Pakistan to be seen by all who travel with us. With 100 Adventures, the beaten path has never looked so beautiful.

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Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Lahore

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