18/10/2026
Overview
The K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek with Baltistan Tours Pakistan is one of the world's most spectacular high-altitude trekking adventures, taking you deep into the heart of the mighty Karakoram Mountains. This unforgettable journey leads through the legendary Baltoro Glacier to Concordia, famously known as the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods, where some of the world's highest and most magnificent peaks create an extraordinary mountain panorama.
Organised by Baltistan Tours, a locally based adventure travel company established in 1984, this trek combines remote wilderness, dramatic glacial landscapes, traditional mountain hospitality and the excitement of reaching the base camp of K2 (8,611 m), the world's second-highest mountain.
Along the route, trekkers pass through the villages of Baltistan, walk beside towering granite spires, cross rugged glacial terrain and camp beneath some of the greatest peaks on Earth, including K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum and the spectacular Trango Towers.
The adventure begins in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, followed by a flight to Skardu, the gateway to the Karakoram. From Skardu, the journey continues by road to the remote village of Askole, the starting point of the trek.
The trail follows the Braldu River before entering the immense glacial landscape of the Baltoro Glacier. Each day reveals a new perspective of the Karakoram, from the dramatic granite towers near Paiju to the vast ice fields and towering mountain walls of the upper Baltoro.
After trekking through this magnificent wilderness, you reach Concordia (approximately 4,600 m), where an extraordinary collection of high peaks surrounds the meeting point of the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers. From here, the trek continues to K2 Base Camp (approximately 5,150 m, depending on the exact campsite and route conditions), offering a remarkable opportunity to experience the mountain environment beneath the world's second-highest peak.
The return journey retraces the glacier route to Askole before continuing to Skardu and Islamabad.
Tour Highlights
- Trek to the legendary K2 Base Camp.
- Experience the breathtaking mountain amphitheatre of Concordia.
- Walk across the magnificent Baltoro Glacier.
- Enjoy spectacular views of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrum peaks.
- Discover the towering granite formations of the Trango Towers and surrounding peaks.
- Experience traditional Balti culture and hospitality.
- Camp in one of the world's most dramatic high-mountain environments.
- Travel with experienced local guides and support staff from Baltistan Tours.
Tour Information
Detail Information
Tour name K2 Base Camp and Concordia Trek
Tour operator Baltistan Tours Pakistan
Tour year 2027
Duration 20 days
Tour type Fixed departure
Starting point Islamabad, Pakistan
Trekking gateway Skardu, Baltistan
Trek starting point Askole
Maximum altitude Approximately 5,150 m at K2 Base Camp
Best season June to September
Difficulty Challenging
Accommodation Hotels, guesthouses and camping
Suitable for Experienced trekkers with excellent fitness and preparation
Note: The 2027 fixed departure dates, flight arrangements and operational details should be confirmed by Baltistan Tours before publication or booking.
Why Trek with Baltistan Tours?
With roots in Baltistan dating back to 1984, Baltistan Tours brings local knowledge and experience to trekking and mountaineering adventures in the Karakoram. Our aim is to provide well-organised journeys that combine professional support, authentic cultural encounters and responsible travel practices.
Join Baltistan Tours in 2027 for an unforgettable journey to K2 Base Camp and Concordia โ into the heart of the mighty Karakoram.
