Journey overview

One of the most adventurous and marvelous scenic trek in Karakoram, offers a breathtaking view of the highest mountains and longest glaciers outside the polar region. Concordia  and Gondogoro La Trek is considered to be one of the toughest and most rewarding treks in the world. The beautiful trek presents an experience of a lifetime to reach Baltoro Glacier and Concordia. It also presents mesmerizing views of the beautiful mountains in the region like Mashabrum,K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrums, Trango Towers,Uli Biaho, Muztagh Tower, Chogolisa, Urdukas peaks, Baltoro Kangri and many others en route Gongodoro La Pass down to Hushe Valley. The Concordia and Gondogoro La Trek management and ground consists of skilled and experienced professionals from the region of Baltistan. In terms of logistics for the trek or other trekking facilities they are the best out there in catering and providing assistance to the members and they have been working with KVP for many years. The ground staffs are hard working and believes in the satisfaction and facilitation of our members, which contributes to the overall success of  many trekking groups. La in Balti means mountain pass, ridge or a low point between two mountains, allowing access through a relatively lower point. Gondogoro La connects Baltoro region with Hushe Valley, home to the exquisite Laila Peak (6,096m) and some small villages like Hushe and Kanday. However, the pass is very steep and crossing it requires the use of fixed ropes to ascend and descend. So in a way, this is beyond conventional trekking.At the beginning of every season, a rescue team from Hushe village takes up the task of fixing these ropes, maintaining them through the trekking season and removing them at the end of the season in late August. They establish their presence on each side of the pass — Ali Camp on the Baltoro side and Khuspang on the Hushe side — and charge a nominal fee from trekkers crossing the pass for their services, which is a fair deal. To cross this pass at any other time of the year, teams would require services of High Altitude Porters (HAPs) who would fix these lines allowing them to make the crossing. Gondogoro la trek gives one of the greatest and loveliest mountain panoramas on earth.There are four peaks above 8000 meters are nestled beside hundreds of peaks of varying altitude and beauty. Let's come and join us for this amazing trek in the Karakoram. We are local and belongs from this region so we know each and everything and our guide and cooks makes you happy by providing quality services and they care in any stage. Karakoram Vision Pakistan (KVP) welcome you for this unforgetable trip.

A strenuous Baltoro circuit that links Concordia with the Hushe Valley through Gondogoro La when conditions and team readiness permit. KVP plans this programme around confirmed road access, accommodation, weather and local operating conditions. The pass crossing is never guaranteed and depends on snow, weather, fixed-rope condition and guide assessment.

Program

Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad

Drop to the hotel and in the evening will do some sightseeing

in Islamabad

Day 2: Fly to Skardu

Day 3: Preparation day

Day 4: Drive to Askoli

Day 5: Trek to Jula

Day 6: Trek to Paiju

Day 7: Rest day at Paiju

Day 8: Trek to Khoburtze

Day 9: Trek to Urdukas 

Day 10: Trek to Goro-I

Day 11: Trek to Concordia 

Day 12: Rest day at Concordia

Day 13: Trek to Ali camp

Day 14: Trek to Khuspang over Gondogoro Pass

Day 15: Free day at Khuspang or climb Gondogoro peak

Day 16: Trek to Shaicho

Day 17: Trek to Hushe

Day 18: Drive to Skardu

Day 19: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.

Day 20: Reserve day

Day 21: Fly out

Drop to the airport for your own destinations

Planning notes

This is a starter itinerary rather than a binding quotation. Final services, permits, safety arrangements, hotel category and payment schedule are confirmed in writing after the travel dates and group profile are received.

Responsible travel

Guests are expected to respect local communities, cultural sites, protected areas and mountain waste rules. The operating plan prioritizes realistic travel times and local services.