22 Days TREK GONDOGORO LA / K2 BC Pakistan

20 days, 14 days very strenuous hiking at high elevation (maximum 5,600m) -13 nights camping & 6 nights’ hotels

“The world’s greatest museum of shape and form” is how Italian mountaineer/author Fosco Maraini described Concordia in his book, Karakoram. In Concordia, six peaks over 7,925 meters rise to touch the heavens, including K2 (8,611 m) the 2nd highest mountain on earth. After visiting Islamabad, we fly to Skardu and then drive to the trailhead and meet our colorful expedition porters, sturdy mountain men. As we trek up to this other-worldly place we enter a remarkable wilderness of ice, rock, and sky. By the time we reach Paiju Camp at the foot of the Baltoro Glacier, we begin to feel the pulse of creation: the ice melts the rocks roll, and the glacier creaks and groans, rearranging its icy rivers. When we reach Concordia we are rewarded with the most incredible mountain views in the world, virtually surrounded by K2, Broad Peak (8,051 m), Gasherbrum IV (7,925 m), and razor-edged Mitre Peak. Our return trek is by way of the Gondogoro La (5,600 m), a challenging hike skirting the Gondogoro Glacier, and down to the green irrigated fields of the Hushe Valley. This is an exciting, challenging trek, geared for hikers with previous high-altitude mountain trekking experience.

TREK FACTs:

 Trek Duration: 20 days

 Camping: Night: 13 days

 Hotel Nights: 06 days

 Maximum Altitude: 5600 meters

 Trek Status: Strenuous/ Challenging

 Trek zone: Permit Required

 Location: Karakoram Range

 Guide: Guided

TREK OVERVIEW

(Time May to September)

Day Date To Mode Time hours Height Meters Stay

01 >> Arrive ISB transfer stay AC TPT 850 Hotel/GH 1

02 >Fly to KDU Drive Chilas/ Narran Fly/AC TPT 11 1060 Hotel 2

03 > Arrive or Spend free days in Skardu AC/ Van 7/8 2287 Hotel 3

04 > Jeep drive to Jhola Via Askoli Jeep 7/8 3200 Camp 01

05 > Trek to Paiju Trek 6/7 3370 Camp 02

06 >Acclimatize Day Free walk 3850 Camp 03

07 > Trek to Urdukas Trek 7/8 4050 Camp 04

08 > Trek to Goro 2 Trek 6/7 4330 Camp 05

09 > Trek to Concordia Trek 5/6 4725 Camp 06

10 > trek to K2 BC back Concordia Trek 10/12 5030 Camp 07

11 >Trek to Ali Camp Trek 6/7 5100 Camp 08

12 > Khuispan over Gla Trek 9/10 5600 Pass Camp 09

13 Rest day at Khuispang walk 0 5100 Camp 10

14 >Trek to Dalsangpa Trek 4/5 4262 Camp 11

15 >trek to Saicho Trek 4/5 3600 Camp 12

16 >Trek to Hushe Trek 5/6 3200 Camp 13

17 >Jeep drive to skardu Jeep 4/5 2287 Hotel 4

18 >Drive to Chilas/ Narran AC TPT 8/10 1060 Hotel 5

19 >Drive to Islamabad AC TPT 7/8 670 Hotel/GH 6

20 >2022 <>Fly Home

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Hotel Accommodation:

 Single /Double Room at standard category hotels in Islamabad, Skardu.

Camping Equipment,

 We Provides high quality equipment to clients making their adventure the most

 Comfortable and enjoyable even on the harsh and hard part of the world Dome 3 tents during trekking and at the base camp, Mattresses Toilet Tent.

Kitchen Equipment:

 Mess Tent with full Kitchen Equipment, Table & chairs, Kitchen utensil

Meals:

 Half Board at hotels in Towns Full Board During camping and base camp, we provide the

 Excellent quality food during your adventure when you start your Trek from Skardu to BC and back to Skardu (full

 Board). In Pakistan RVT is the only expedition outfitter which provides fresh meat and vegetable during trek. Break Fast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea or coffee

RVT Staff:

 We would not say our staff is the best one in Pakistan, you would say this after you Experience their punctuality,

 Experience, good and humorous attitude with you. 02 Main Mountain Guides, 01Cook 01 helper, porters & Sardar, their daily allowance, Food, kit & equipment, insurance, accommodation, RVT staff Traveling Exp like Islamabad to Skardu and Back to ISB, any helicopter rescue is not included in the price.

TRANSPORTATION:

 Air Condition Transport from Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure.

 Local Jeeps etc. with all trek Luggage’s. Skardu Askole & back from Hushe to Skardu.

Protégé:

 Porter from Askole to Base Camp and cross G la Pass including food. Kitchen. And 12.50 Kg of member luggage’s.

 Extra Luggage’s will be charge. G.La Pass crossing payments to Porters and Rescue Team.

Are you a Frequent Visitor Pakistan?

 If you are coming to Pakistan for Expeditions, Trekking and you wish keep your equipment in Pakistan, you are more

 Than welcome to keep your equipment in our store either in Islamabad or you can keep them in Skardu. Like many others

 Climbers, expedition and trekking organizers you can keep them. This is a free service that only RVT offers to facilitate its clients.

OFFICIAL FORMALITIES:

 Submission of application for climbing permit and coordination with ministry of

 Tourism in order to update climbers with the progress. Arrangements of first meeting with Guide and Ministry Briefing/de-briefing in the Ministry of tourism. Processing application for satellite permit (if required) Documentation for import and export of mountaineering cargo.

 We provide Invitation letter for apply visa if required.

***COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

 Below mentioned services are not included in our price, but some of them can be arranged on your request

 Any Meals at hotel or on the way is not including in the cost. Cost of any soft drinks,

 Any domestic/international air fare.

 Personal trekking equipment like sleeping bag, sacks Shoes and all personal expenses such as mineral water, telephone, liquor etc.

 Porter from Concordia to K2 BC and back to Concordia, any additional expanse.

 Porter for personal Extra luggage on the trek.

 Trekking permit fee US$ 100 per person.

 Environment Fee US$ 100 Per person

 Horse for trek. If required.

 Medicines and any expense of personal nature, (refundable if not used)

 Rescue Helicopter charges 14,000 U$ in case of use for rescue.

 Transfers to the airports for participants, Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour

 Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature

 Any expense due to forced majeurs, cancellation of flights, landslides, evacuation or accident or delay beyond the control of land operator

 If Skardu Flight arranging transportation

Luggage and Cargo:

 Before your arrival and departure RVT takes care of your luggage.

Clearance of Cargo before arrival, Clearance of your Cargo after your departure to your home. Storage of your un-wanted belongings in Islamabad or Skardu, which you do not need during your adventure,

 Miscellaneous

A fare-well dinner will be hosted from RVT in one of the best restaurants or hotels in Rawalpindi/Islamabad with your staff who will be coming back with you from the base camp or your adventure.

 Taxes Fees & Tipping

The following fees and taxes are included in our quotation, for members, RVT crew and Camping fees, Bridge crossing Fees (Porter, porter Sardar and RVT staff Tip is not include in the cost)

 Note:

If any member splits from the expedition for his/her own reason, that member will bear all transportation costs on the way back to Rawalpindi.

In case of damage to the base camp tent or any Equipment, the trek member will be charged original value of Equipment.

Payment Procedure:

* 50 % Advance on date block & confirmation of services, minimum 01 Month before commencement of trek nonrefundable.

* 50 % balance on arrival at the airport handover to Guide or RVT staff.

(IMPORTANT)

• Foreigner client must share their passport copy, 02 passport size Photograph full detail for trek permission requirement.

• If any member leaves the trek at any stage, the organization will not be liable to refund the payment.

• TERMS & CONDITIONS.

Using drugs or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited. If anyone is caught using any kind of substance on buses or during trip will be expelled from the trip on the spot. That person will not be eligible for any kind of refund.

• We reserve the right to cancel trip without prior notice for any reasons deemed appropriate by them.

• In such a case the registered participants will receive full refund.

• On adventure trip of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond the control of organizers can result in a change of itinerary.

• It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the Leader of the group and Guide will decide what the best alternative is, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group

• Smoking in transport is strictly prohibited.

• Participants must hold a valid Computerized CNIC/Passport Card.

• Time management/punctuality is strictly recommended.

• Participants are advised to use Non-Slippery Shoes/Boot/Joggers/DMS. Participants must NOT wear Heel/Dress Shoes.

• On steep ascends in mountainous areas, air-conditioned buses will be operational on an on-off basis to keep the vehicles from overheating.

• The RVT will not be responsible for any injury/damage/loss.

Looking forward to your kind suggestions.

Regards