BALTORO TREKKING INFO
In 1986, established a trekking route that connects the Baltoro glacier to the valley Husha by crossing a pass called Gondogoro La on 5700m. Since then, this challenging pass attracts many trekking groups and expeditions. Also, the popularity of this trekking route is also a reflection of the attractiveness of the natural beauty surrounding it. The trail runs along the river Braldu, and then enters the Baltoro glacier, which is 65km long. The highlight of Baltoro glacier is a wonderful connection with the Godwin Austen glacier glacier that descends from the top of K2 makes a place called Concordia on 4700m and lies at the heart of the largest glaciers outside the Arctic Circle and most dense concentration of peaks in the world.
Location: Islamabad, K2 base camp
Transportation: minibus
Accomodation: hotels, lodges, tents
Duration: 23 days
Start: 20. August
Last date for application: 10. July
Minimum members: 5 (five)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Concordia is the pinnacle of the trek from the camp was possible to observe some of the highest peaks in the world. From Concordia we go to K2 base camp to honour climbers who gave their lives in an attempt to climb K2, and followed by the other nameplates at a place called K2 memorial cemetery. The south side of the mountain K2, which is climb only once, is visible from here. Panoramic view of K2 from Concordia is the same panoramic view of Everest from Kalapatar. Concordia and La Gondogoro transition crossing, the trail takes us on a wonderful camping with meadows and rivers, and finally in Husi valley. The prize for this strenuous trek is a spectacular nature of which is located in the heart of the Karakoram mountains.
If weather conditions and do condition permission readiness groups, shortcuts, snow-covered heights Gondogoro crossings. This is a very exciting path that leads from La Concordia Godogoro crossing over and the beautiful view of the K2 (8611m), Broad Peak (8048m), Choglisa (7660m), etc ... Downhill trail crossing the Gondogoro slopes at an angle of 45 degrees, where they must be placed and where fixed ropes are required Navez. This high technical transition requires good physical fitness, acclimatization and adequate mastery of basic mountaineering skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Moving Gondogoro transition is largely dependent on weather conditions. Otherwise, the group returns to the path by which it came. It would be poželno that participants have crampons, ice ax and good hiking shoes.
The road between Skardua and Askolia and Huso and Skardu are often going to be blocked by landslides. So it is possible that we will change prevou happen if such a situation.
For this we need a trekking permit Pakistan's tourism ministry and the briefing before departure and debriefing after the trek is required. To obtain a permit for this trek it is necessary to bring the following documents and complete forms on-site:
2 photos of passport size
photocopy of passport (copy of the data and copy of visa)
personal info (full name, passport number, gender, nationality, date of birth, etc ...)
This trek also provides trackers and insight into the culture and way of life in Pakistan's mountainous pastures. Fields fenced with stones and houses are witnesses to history and culture of this part of Pakistan.
