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In
1986, a treking route was established that connects
the Baltoro Glacier to Hushe Valley over a pass
called GONDOGORO LA 5700m. Since then, this
challanging pass has attracted trekkers and
climbers alike. However, the popularity of this
trek is also an accurate reflection of its attractions.
This is along the BRALDU River then into Baltoro
Glacier is a long and extremely demanding one.
The reward as the other hand is spectacular,
taking you right into the heart of Karakuram
maountain at CONCORDIA, then K-2 Base Camp.
It
is recommended that the trek may be started
from Askoli side, because if the weather does
not permit to cross the pass, you will be able
to see the Baltoro Peaks up to CONCORDIA and
return by the same way.
On
the top it offers beautiful view of the K-2
8611m, Broad Peak8048m, Choglisa 7660m, upper
Baltoro region, Laila Peak, Bassu Peak, Manzil
Peak etc. mostly all above 7000m high peaks
of Shigar and Hushe Valley. The north side is
45o degrees snow slope and south is also continuous
45o degrees slope where rope must be fixed.
This high technical pass requires good physical
fitness, judgment prior acclimatization and
basic mountaineering skill for all members of
trekking party.
| Altitude: |
In
the range of 5700m |
| Duration: |
23-25
days. |
| Period: |
Mid
of June to September |
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| Day-01 |
Arrival
to Islamabad airport, and transfer to the
hotel, sight-seeing of Rawalpindi and Islamabad |
| Day-02 |
Breifing
at the Ministry of Tourisum |
| Day-03 |
Fly
to Skardu 2200m or drive to Chilas by Karakuram
Highway |
| Day-04 |
Drive to Skardu (7–8 hrs) |
| Day-05 |
Day
free for local purchasing |
| Day-06 |
Jeep drives (6–7 hrs) to Askoli (3050m)/camp |
| Day-07 |
Trek
3–4 hrs to Kurfong (3080m)/camp |
| Day-08 |
Trek from Kurfong to Bardumal (3190m)/camp |
| Day-09 |
Trek
to Pauju 3400m at 5–6 hrs trek. |
| Day-10 |
Rest
day at Pauju or optional to make excursion
to Pauju Peak base Camp. |
| Day-11 |
7–
8 hrs trek to Urdukas 4000m/camp |
| Day-12 |
Trek
6–7 hrs to Goro-II (4300m)/camp |
| Day-13 |
Trek
5–6 hrs to Concord (4700m)/camp |
| Day-14 |
Excursion
to the K-2 Base Camp |
| Day-15 |
Trek
5–6 hrs on Vinge Glacier to Ali- Camp
4800m |
| Day-16 |
Early
morning start the trek to the Pass 5700m,
5–6 hrs, steep dascend the 3–4
hrs ascend to High Camp (4800m) on the other
side then continue to Gandogoro Base Camp
(Xhuspang) |
| Day-17 |
Optional
to climb Gandogoro Peak 5650m |
| Day-18 |
Trek
to Dalzampa 4–5 hrs camp at 4150m |
| Day-19 |
3–4
hrs trek to Saticho 3200m/camp |
| Day-20 |
Trek
3-4 hrs to Hushe 3050m, along the eastern
bank of the River/camp. |
| Day-21 |
Jeep
drives (6–7 hrs) to Skardu/ hotel |
| Day-22 |
Fly
to Islamabad or drive to Chilas/hotel |
| Day-23 |
Drive
to Islamabad |
| Day-24 |
De-briefing
at the Ministry of Tourism |
| Day-25 |
Departure
from Islamabad (drop to airport) |
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