Remarkable trekking routes in Pakistan
The Great Karakoram Traverse Trek
Hushe Nagar/Hunza via 2 high pass crossings-unrivalled mountain scenery.
A combination of our established Gondogoro La, K2 and Snow Lake treks
Starts from the south-east at Hushe and ends in Nagar/Hunza to the north-west
Excellent Snow Lake route over the Hispar La (5151 M) into Nagar/Hunza
A combination of our established Gondogoro La, K2 and Snow Lake treks, this 5-week expedition must rank as the ultimate Karakoram challenge which starts from the south-east at Hushe and ends in Nagar/Hunza to the north-west. Starting out from the Hushe Valley, we cross the Gondogoro pass (5585 M) into Concordia, where we allow time to visit K2 Base camp before set ting off down the Baltoro Glacier to the snout of the Biafo Glacier. From where we follow the excellent Snow Lake route over the Hispar La (5151 M) into Nagar/Hunza. This is a sustained and strenuous high level adventure in a remote location, with more of the feeling and logistics of an expedition than a trek. The trek is tough though but the reward is greater.
Facts & Figures
| Duration: | 31 days (Islamabad-Islamabad) |
| Maximum Altitude: | 5585 m |
| Trek Status: | Restricted |
| Trek Grade: | Strenuous |
| Joining in: | Islamabad/Rawalpindi |
| Location: | Karakoram |
| Best time: | June to August. |
Trip Details
| 5 Nights Hotels, 14 Nights Camping, 26 Days Strenuous Trekking. |
| Max. Altitude 5585m / Ft. |
| Group Size: 4-10 |
| Duration: 31 Days From Islamabad to Islamabad |
Dates The Great Karakoram Traverse Trek 2022
| Trip Code | Trip dates for 2022 |
| GKT-I | 05 July to 05 August 2022 |
The Great Karakoram Traverse Trek 2022
| Day | Activities |
| 1. | Arrive Islamabad. Baltistan Tours provide Complimentary airport transfers to hotel |
| 2. | Fly to Skardu and then take the 2 hour journey by jeep via the Indus and Shyok valleys to Khaplu. Karakoram Lodge Khaplu Hotel. (2,600 m 8530 ft) |
| 3. | Drive to Hushe Village via Khaplu. Camp. (2,750 m 9022 ft.) |
| 4. | Trek to Saitcho at the junction of the Charakusa and Gondogoro Valleys. Camp. (3,400m 11,150 ft) |
| 5. | Rest day at Saitcho. There is an option to walk up the Charakusa Valley beside the glacier for a closer look at K6 and K7. Camp. (3,400m 11,150 ft) |
| 6. | Trek to Dalsan. Camp. (4,200 m 13,780 ft) |
| 7. | Trek to Huisprung. Camp. (4600m/15090ft), |
| 8. | Trek to Gondogoro La High Camp. Camp. 4800metres (15,750ft) |
| 9. | Trek to Ali Camp. 4800 metres (15,750 feet). |
| 10. | Trek to Concordia. Camp (4500m. / 14,765ft.). |
| 11. | Rest day in Concordia. We have the option to trek up the Godwin Austin Glacier to visit K2 base camp via Broad Peak base camp. |
| 12. | Trek to Shachspong Camp. (4200m. / 13,780ft.) |
| 13. | Trek to Horbose. Camp. (3930m. / 12,894ft.). |
| 14. | Trek to Paiju. Camp. (3450m. / 11,320ft.). |
| 15. | Trek to Jola. Camp. (3165m. / 10,384ft.). |
| 16. | Trek to King’s Polo Ground’ at the snout of the Biafo Glacier. Altitude c. 3000 metres. |
| 17. | Trek to Namla 3400 m. |
| 18. | Trek to Mango Camp in the ablation valley. 3626m |
| 19. | Trek to Baintha Camp. 3940m. |
| 20. | Rest day at Baintha |
| 21. | Trek to Napina. 4215m. |
| 22. | Trek to Sim Gang. c.4500m. |
| 23. | Trek to Hispar La. 5151m |
| 24. | Trek to Kani Basa Glacier. 4395m |
| 25. | Trek to Jutanmal 4200m. |
| 26. | Trek to Bitenmal. 3718m. |
| 27. | Trek to Falalingkish. |
| 28. | Trek to Hispar Village en route to our final camp |
| 29. | Drive to Karimabad (Hotel) |
| 30. | Kariamabad to Besham (Hotel) |
| 31. | Besham to Islamabad |
| 32. | Fly back to home |
