Depart UK, arriving in Islamabad the next day. Transfer to hotel, briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan. (H)

After an early breakfast we return to the airport for the 45 min flight to Skardu (2228m), which usually departs mid-morning. Given good weather this is perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world. The flight however will not operate in poor weather, and you must be prepared for a wait in Islamabad if the flight is cancelled. (H,B,D)

Free day in Skardu (2228m). Visit bazaar and Khurpucho Fort (H,B,D)

Travel by Jeep to Askole 3048m, the last village between us, Pastore Peak and K2. This journey takes about 6-7 hours and is on very rough narrow tracks often blocked / damaged by landslides. (C,B,L,D)

Trek Askole to Jhola 3200m We set off early to avoid the heat of the day, an umbrella is also useful, but the route is gentle and enjoyable. We cross the Biafo Glacier on the way and get our first sight of the
Paiyu pinnacles. 6-7hrs 12.6km +200m (C,B,L,D)

Trek Jhola to Paiyu 3450m If the river is sufficiently low, we will edge our way round the base of the huge rock walls that guard the valley towards the Baltoro glacier. If not, then a higher traverse will be
taken before we regain the old riverbed that leads to Paiyu, our campsite for the next two nights. Despite the stories in old guidebooks and journals, much has been done in recent years to remove rubbish and human waste to leave an incredibly clean environment with well managed camps. In fact they are some of the best we have seen. 8-9 hours 6-7hrs 16.6km +250m (C,B,L,D)

Rest Day at Paiyu camp. A rest day to aid acclimatisation and an important resting point for porters, they prepare their food for the high trek ahead. Normally there is much singing, drumming (or barrel
bashing) and dancing amongst the porters with a real feel good atmosphere! We will get our first sights of the Trango and Cathedral Groups. (C,B,L,D)

Trek Paiyu to Khubertse 3990m. A tough day of walking as we tackle the rocky moraines of the Baltoro Glacier, but the sight of Paiyu Peak, Cathedral Towers and the Trango Towers are truly astounding.
5-6hrs 10.8km +540m (C,B,L,D)

Trek Khubertse to Urdukas 4050m. We continue to traverse along the edge of the glacier to our camp at Urdukas. The campsite is located on a grassy slope high above the Baltoro and commands one of the most intense mountain views in the world, which is dominated by nameless Tower, claimed to have the tallest granite wall in the world 3-4hrs 5.1km +60m (C,B,L,D)

Urdukas Trek to Goro 4380m. Now we are in the heart of Concordia with only ice on which to place our tents. We are surrounded by views of the great peaks: Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV and the most
spectacular of them all Masherbrum, it’s guaranteed to take your breath away. If we are rewarded with a clear evening, nothing will have prepared you for the evening sunset and the red hue over Masherbrum, it will never be forgotten! 7- 5-6hrs 5.1km +330m (C,B,L,D)

Trek Gore to Concordia 4650m. Concordia is the most famous campsite in all the Karakorum. With views of four 8000m peaks; K2, Broad Peak, GI and GII. and many more stunning peaks. 4-5hrs 9.2km +270m (C,B,L,D)

Concordia to Broad Peak Base Camp 5135m. If the mountains had been placed in order for this trek, today the finale would have won an Oscar. We move up to Concordia passing the Golden Throne and Mitre Peak as we enter the arena of the 8000m Peaks, first Broad Peak (8047m) followed by the Gasherbrums and finally K2. The sheer size and scale of the 8000 metre peaks defies description, but this is a very special place and for many the view is a lifetime goal. 5-7hrs (C,B,L,D)

Broad Peak BC - K2 BC - Pastore Peak BC 5200m. Today porters take our camp equipment to Pastore BC as we take our trek to K2 Base Camp, spend a few hours there before heading back down and onwards to Pastore BC.

Preparation and Training for Ascent of Pastore Peak or for crossing the Gondogoro La.

Climb Pastore Peak 6209m. During our 2018 joint K2 summit expedition, we identified this peak as a possible objective for clients to tackle a first Himalayan Peak with minimal previous crampon and ice axe
experience. Its location is second to none; Pastore Peak is situated at one tip of a triangle between K2 and Broad Peak. The climb to the summit can be done in around 10hrs from base camp. Those who do not wish to attempt the peak can relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery from camp. 8-10hrs 6km +1010m (C,B,L,D)

Reserve summit day

Pastore BC to Concordia (4700m) Trek back to Concordia 4-5hrs. Then the following day 4-5 hrs of glacial Trekking (C,B,L,D)

Concordia to Ali Camp 5010m. Today we leave the Concordia and the Baltoro glacier initially for 2hrs over difficult ground to regain easier ground as we pass Chogolisa 7665m that leads to Ali Camp
a collection of rocky platforms on which our tents are perched. 4-5 hrs 9.5km +360m (C,B,L,D)

Ali Camp – Gondogoro La – Hispung 4600m Today we depart at 2am to cross the famous Gondogoro La pass 5680m into the beautiful Hushe Valley. Initially on moraine before returning to the glacier, the final ascent involves steep walking perhaps with the use of fixed ropes.

Huispung-Dalsangpa 4150m - Hushe 3050m Two more days of spectacular trekking, dominated by the beautiful Laila Peak, that gradually takes us down into the warmth of the Hushe valley below. (C,B,L,D)
5-6hrs 10km -450m // 4-5hrs 9.3km -1100m

Return drive Hushe to Skardu Drive by 4x4 jeep 6-7hrs. (C,B,L,D)

Flight to Islamabad

In Islamabad or spare flight day

Return International Flight