Highlights – K2 and Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
K2 and Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek has a lot to offer. Given below are main highlights of K2 and Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek:
- Base Camps of K2 (8,611) & Broad Peak (8,051m)
- Base Camp of Nanga Parbat (8,126m)
- Night stay at K2 Base Camp
- Night stay at Nanga Parbat Base Camp
- Gondogoro La Pass (5,585m). View four 8,000m peaks (K2, Gasherbrum I & II, Broad Peak) and other peaks (Gasherbrum 4, Laila, Gondogoro Peak etc) from one point.
- Circular/Circuit trek to scenic Hushe Valley
- Concordia – Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
- Trek along Vigne and Gondogoro glaciers from Concordia after trek to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier (5th longest and world’s largest outside polar region).
- Visit Gilkey Memorial
- Views of peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak etc.
- More views of peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Laila Peak, Chogolisa etc.
- Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more) , glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
trip Overview
K2 Base Camp and Nanga Parbat Base camp Trek has plenty to offer to our valuable guests. This trek is extremely exciting and challenging. The beautiful trek presents an experience of a lifetime to reach the K2 base camp via Baltoro Glacier and Concordia. It also offers mesmerizing views of the beautiful mountains in the region like K2, Broad Peak, Masherbrum, Gasherbrums, and many others. The trek includes a circular trek to scenic Hushe Valley during which the trekkers will pass through different Glaciers. Such as Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu, etc. They will also come across glacial lakes, waterfalls, and streams.
After completing the K2 base camp trek, our participants will prepare themselves for another thrilling Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek.
Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest peak in the World (8,126m/26,660ft). Also, the 2nd highest Himalayan peak in Pakistan. To reach Nanga Parbat Base Camp, we need to go to Fairy Meadows (a Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan). Fairy Meadows offers stunning views of Nanga Parbat and a hike up to one of its base camps. Our participants will reach Fairy Meadows through 1.5 hours jeep ride to Tatu Village . Then, a 2-3 hours hike from Tatu Village to Fairy Meadows. The trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp from Fairy Meadows is around 8 hours, reaching almost 3,900 meters altitude.
Itinerary
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What's included
- Implementation of Covid SOPs/Guidelines & Complimentary Safety Pack (sanitizer, 1 mask & glove per day)
- All domestic flights and road transfers including airport transfers
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porter for personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (8kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
What's not included
- Personal travel insurance (suggestions only)
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 69 per night
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
CANCELLATION
- Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure
- 30% of the total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled between 60 to 30 days prior to departure date
- 60% of total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled in between 30 to 14 days prior to departure date.
- No refund will be provided if cancelled within 14 days prior of departure date.
- No refunded will be provided if the guest will not show up.
- Regrettably, in case where the trek/tour can not be completed due to customer's own problem or sickness or unfavourable weather there will be no refund.
- If the trekking/tour is extended more than given itinerary extra charge will be applied accordingly
- If the agreed trip can not be organised due to bad weather or any unforeseen events, similar trip will be organised (in the mutual understanding with the travellers)