Pakistan
Trekking in Pakistan: Towards the giants of high altitude
Réf : APAK2X
In summary
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Sports
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Duration22 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationAsia / Pakistan
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions131.33 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Embark on an exceptional trek in the heart of the Karakoram , on one of the world's longest glaciers: the Baltoro . This journey takes you along a legendary route , through a spectacular mineral landscape , to the very edge of the Himalayas. Each stage brings you closer to the highest peaks on the planet : Hidden Peak , Broad Peak , Gasherbrum , and finally, the legendary K2 , which locals call Chogori .
This high-altitude route takes you to Concordia , an extraordinary 360° glacial amphitheater dominated by a constellation of snow-capped giants . It is a unique place in the world, where nature reveals itself in all its power and grandeur.
This iconic trek in Pakistan is for high-mountain enthusiasts seeking challenges and breathtaking scenery. An unforgettable adventure in the heart of a landscape as rugged as it is exceptional .
The highlights
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A unique panoramic view from Concordia
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A legendary route on the Baltoro Glacier
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A challenging trek for high-mountain enthusiasts
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 5 to 12 people
Languages spoken:
French
French
Supervisor
Supervisor
Program
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France - Islamabad
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure from France, international flight to the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad.Day 1 -
Islamabad
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Arrival in Islamabad, the "City of Islam," in the morning. Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel. We then set off to explore the new city of Islamabad, including a visit to the Shah Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh for a panoramic view of Islamabad. In the late afternoon, a stroll through the bazaars of Rawalpindi. Dinner in town and check-in at the hotel.Day 2 -
ISLAMABAD - SKARDU (2228 m)
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Skardu. The flight over the Himalayas and the Karakoram range is breathtaking. En route, we pass by Nanga Parbat (8,125 m, the 9th highest peak in the world), which we can see on our right. Check-in at the hotel on the banks of the Indus River. Note: The flight between Islamabad and Skardu is subject to weather conditions. In case of cancellation, we will have to wait for more favorable conditions to take another flight. The road transfer to Skardu would require crossing areas with an uncertain level of safety.Day 3 -
Skardu
- Activity Hiking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The former capital of the Kingdom of Baltistan, also known as "Little Tibet," the city of Skardu enjoys a most pleasant climate. Baltistan, or the land of the Baltis, is an ancient Tibetan territory. The Baltis, who were Buddhist before converting to Islam in the 15th century, speak a Tibetan dialect closely related to Ladakhi. Baltistan is made up of magnificent valleys through which flow the Indus and Shyok rivers. We will visit Satpara Lake and its 7th-century carved Buddha, followed by the Skardu Bazaar. We will then walk to Kharpocho Fort, which overlooks the Skardu Valley. We will enjoy a beautiful view of the Indus Valley. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.Day 4 -
SKARDU - ASKOLE (3050 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 07h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We travel by vehicle up the verdant Shigar Valley, then through the Braldu Valley to Askole, the last village and starting point of this exceptional trek. It is here that we meet our team (porters, cook, assistant cook) who will accompany us throughout the trek.Day 5 -
TREK: ASKOLE - JHOLA (3300 m)
- Activity Trekking
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We are at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, so we begin this trek slowly to allow our bodies to gradually acclimatize to the altitude. The view quickly opens up to several high peaks over 6,000 meters. We reach the village of Korofong where we have lunch. We continue our trek to the Jhola camp located at the entrance to the Panmah Valley, from which the Panhma Glacier descends. A newly built track connects Askole to Jhola by jeep. Depending on the road conditions, we may choose to travel to Jhola by jeep or on foot.Day 6 -
TREK: JHOLA - PAIYU (3450 m)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We hike along the right bank of the Biaho Longma (the river that flows down from Baltoro). As we approach the campsite, the first peaks of the Trango and Uli Biaho groups appear on the distant ridgeline. We're camping tonight at Paiyu, the last green oasis before Baltoro.Day 7 -
Paiyu (acclimatization day)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Acclimatization day, necessary to continue the trek at higher altitudes. The day is therefore dedicated to rest and (optional) walks in the surrounding area. Paiyu is the ideal spot for this, with a beautiful view of Cathedral Peak and the Lobsang Spires. It is possible to hike to the Paiyu Peak base camp at 3380m. For those who wish, there is the opportunity to help the cook make chapatis (local bread).Day 8 -
TREK: PAIYU - KHURBUTSE (3880 m)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We ascend the moraine on the right bank of the Baltoro Glacier, crossing several small streams. We then reach the white part of the glacier, covered with a wide scree slope and numerous granite slabs. This traverse offers a spectacular view of the Trango Towers, with their jagged peaks of unparalleled beauty... One of the peaks boasts a granite wall over 900 meters high!Day 9 -
TREK: KHURBUTSE - URDUKAS (4050 m)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The hike to Urdukas is breathtakingly beautiful. After two hours of walking, we catch glimpses of some of the legendary peaks of the Karakoram: Broad Peak (8051 m), Gasherbrum I (8063 m), and soon a splendid view of Gasherbrum IV (7980 m)... The trail winds along the glacier, now transformed into a wide valley. Small oases of greenery appear at each turn of the valley. Nestled among large granite boulders, our campsite offers a superb view of Paiyu Peak, the Trango Towers, and the Muztagh Towers. Magnificent!Day 10 -
TREK: URDUKAS - GORO II (4380 m)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We cross the Baltoro Glacier again to reach its right bank and Goro, our first campsite on the glacier. It promises to be a cold night. Goro also offers a spectacular view of the route we've traveled and the Concordia site, our next destination. Don't miss the sunset over the Trango Towers!Day 11 -
TREK: GORO - CONCORDIA (4650 m)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We make our way up the central moraine of the Baltoro Glacier, and as we approach Concordia, the giants of the Karakoram rise majestically into the landscape. We pass Mustagh Tower (7,284m) and Gasherbrum IV (7,925m), partially hidden behind it, Gasherbrum I (8,080m), known as Hidden Peak. We can spot it on the right side of Gasherbrum IV with its fin-like ridges. Continuing along the Baltoro, we glimpse Broad Peak (8,051m), while Marble and Crystal Peaks appear to the left. Reaching the junction of the upper Baltoro and the Godwin Austen Glacier, we arrive at Concordia Camp, where the view is simply breathtaking. The imposing pyramid of K2 dominates a 360° panorama of peaks: Broad Peak (8,047 m), Gasherbrum I (8,068 m) and II (8,035 m), Chogolisa (7,665 m) and Baltoro Kangri (7,312 m). It's hard to imagine a more magnificent sight!Day 12 -
TREK: BROAD PEAK BASE CAMP (4800m) - K2 (5135m)
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The day is dedicated to the ascent to Broad Peak Base Camp, followed by the K2 Base Camp (5135 m) at the end of the valley. It's a long (optional) day of hiking to reach the foot of the world's second-highest peak. We hike with the immense pyramid of K2 in our sights, a truly memorable day... We descend at the end of the day to our Concordia campsite. Those who wish can hike only to Broad Peak Base Camp (4800 m), where the view of K2 is spectacular; the hike takes 6 hours round trip.Day 13 -
Concordia (Safety Day)
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A safety day is planned in the program in case of bad weather.Day 14 -
Trek: Concordia - Urdukas
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After taking one last look at K2, we left Concordia and began our descent of the Baltoro Glacier. The descent being easier, we arrived in Urdukas at the end of the day.Day 15 -
Trek: Urdukas - Paiyu
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today we continue our descent to Paiyu, giving us another opportunity to enjoy the Trango Towers and the view of Cathedral Peak!Day 16 -
Trek: Paiyu - Jhola
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Continuing our journey to Jhola. We leave the glacial zone and arrive in a more temperate environment.
Day 17 -
Trek: Jhola - Askole
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Last day of our trek. After almost two weeks of trekking in the wilderness, we reach civilization again as we approach Askole. We'll camp here tonight before hitting the road tomorrow.Day 18 -
Askole - skardu
- Transportation 07h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
It was a long day's drive back to Skardu.Day 19 -
Skardu (security day)
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Free day in Skardu. NB: Contingency day in case of adverse weather conditions.Day 20 -
Skardu-Islamabad
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Domestic flight back to Islamabad. Free afternoon. Note: The flight between Skardu and Islamabad is subject to weather conditions. In case of cancellation, we will have to wait for more favorable conditions to take another flight. Indeed, the road transfer to Islamabad would require crossing areas with an uncertain level of security.Day 21 -
Islamabad - France
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Depending on the time of your return flight: transfer to the airport for your international flight to France. *If you are taking a night flight, arrival in France will be on day 23.
Day 22
Note
Depending on weather and operational conditions, the guide reserves the right to modify this itinerary, for your safety and that of the group.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 2 to 3, 19 to 21
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 4, 7 to 18
Overnight stay in a mountain tent for 2 people, with foam camping mattresses provided. You will be asked to help set up your tent. A kitchen tent and a mess tent (with folding chairs and tables) are also set up at each stop.
Access
Departure
Islamabad, Pakistan
Day 1
End of stay
Islamabad, Pakistan
Day 22
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport isAéroport Islamabad
The price of the stay is for departure from Paris, subject to availability at the time of your booking, and may increase as the departure date approaches.
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Price details
The price includes
- Flights
- Land transport
- The tour is led by a local English-speaking guide, supplemented by a French-speaking interpreter.
- The services of a local team during the trek (porters, assistants, cook, etc.)
- Group camping equipment during the trek
- Entrance fees to sites and national parks
- The accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- Full board during your stay
- Trekking permits and necessary authorizations (USD 50 per person), necessary permits and environmental taxes
- A traditional outfit (shalwar kameez)
- Access to a specialist altitude medical service 24/7 (in case of emergency only)
The price does not include
- Drinks and mineral water
- Your personal expenses
- Meals listed as "free" in the daily timeline
- Fees for sites not included in the program
- Tips for the home team
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Group camping equipment
- First aid kit
- Satellite phone (for emergency use only)
Equipment to bring
- Book, card game etc. (to keep busy at the end of the day)
- Clothing and shoe repair kit
- Plastic bags to keep belongings dry (in case of rain)
- Sleeping bag Comfort temperature -15/-20°C
- Telescopic hiking poles
- Category 4 sunglasses, glacier type
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Quick-drying towel
- Water bottle or hydration pack of at least two liters
- Toiletries (opt for natural and biodegradable products)
- Toilet paper + lighter (to burn it after use)
Clothing to bring
Your attire must strictly adhere to local customs and traditions. Tight-fitting clothing, low-cut t-shirts, and shorts are not recommended. Opt for loose-fitting garments that cover your arms and legs. The traditional "Shalwar Qameez" is a comfortable choice for city wear.
Clothing needed/recommended for trekking days:
- Cap or hat
- Warm hat
- Neck warmer or scarf
- Synthetic material T-shirts
- Thermal underwear for evenings and days at high altitude
- Fleece jacket
- Jacket suitable for mountain trekking: windproof, waterproof and breathable
- Thick down jacket for evenings and high-altitude stages
- Trekking trousers
- Mountaineering trousers (warm and insulating)
- Mountain gaiters
- Hiking boots suitable for high mountains: robust, comfortable, insulating, and crampon-compatible
- Sandals for evenings or river crossings
- Hiking socks
- Warm gloves (+ an extra pair)
Note: Feel free to donate your old hiking gear to your guide. Our local agency will then distribute it to our porters, in addition to the work equipment we provide them.
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