K-2 Gondogoro La Trek 2009
Price: 2770 EUR
Level of difficulty: S3
Seasons: Juny, July, August & September
Instructors per clients:
Duration: 23 Days
Nights: 21
Rate: 9.00
Trekking on the Baltoru Glacier and Bradlu River will allow you to enjoy the incredible beauty of the Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Masherbrum, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum IV, Broad Peak and, Golden Throne, Mitre Peak and before the entire second highest peak in the world - К2.
World greatest concentration of lofty peaks and longest glaciers is nestled in this region. A 100 km thick wall of majestic mountains separate Baltistan from China in the north while Deosai Plateau lies between Karakorum and Himalayas also in the southeast is Ladakh and in the west Gilgit and Hunza. In this massively mountainous area, lie 60 peaks of above 7000 meters. Four of which are above 8000 meters, K2 (8611 m), Gasherbrum I (8068 m), Broad Peak (8047m) and Gasherbrum II (8035 m). These peaks stand admist the greatest concentration of glaciers outside Polar Regions, Siachen (76 Kms), Biafo (65 Kms) and Baltoro (62 Kms) glaciers. It is because of these features that Baltistan is called ‘Trekker's Paradise’. For the resemblance of its sand dunes and deserted hills in the Indus Valley. Baltistan is also known as Little Tibet. Skardu, 2340 meters above sea level, is the capital of Baltistan and the gateway to majestic kingdom of mountain gods. It is the land of many contrasts and splendors offering unparalleled trekking and mountaineering opportunities in the world.
Ethnically Baltis belong to Tibetan, Caucasian and Mongol stock and their culture, customs and traditions are very close to Ladakh and Tibet. Balti language is a member of Tibeto-Burman group of languages. Baltistan together with Ladakh was known as Great Bolor. In the 8th Century, Tibetans invaded Baltistan and Bolor confederacy confined to Little Bolor, i.e. Gilgit and Chitral. Thereafter Baltistan remained divided in to three independent states of Rondo, Shigir and Khapulo. This region remained under influence of Buddhism from 4th to 15th Century when Sufi saints preached Islam here. During Bolor era, Buddhism reached Tibet from Gandhara via Baltistan.
General Information on the Trekking
Drive to Askoli by jeep via Shigar valley (6-7hrs) 3000Mtr. O/n in camp
It is spectacular drive from Skardu to Askoli; the jeep road crosses the Braldu River three times and passes the villages of Dassu, Apligon, Pakora, Hoto chongo and Thongal. In Askole the porters will be waiting to us to start on the trekking to K2. We will follow the riverside trail to the confluence of the Biafo and Dumordo rivers. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and, in the far distance, a magnificent panorama of the Cathedral Towers and, left of them, the unmistakable triangle of K2.
On the fifth day we will reach Concordia camp at 4700mt, where we will have the golden opportunity to see 7000mt to above 8000mt peaks including mighty K-2 (8611m) Broad Peak 8047mt G-I 8068mt G-II 8035mt Sia Kangri 7422m Muztagh Tower 7284mt G-IV 7925m Miter Peak 6025m Golden Throne (7240m).
Then we will leave the Concordia and traverse the Baltoro Glacier and its crevasses. The route follows the Bradlu River through the Baltoro Glacierе and is an exciting 65 km adventure!
Start Date:
July, 15th 2007.
Price:
8 customers: 2770 EUR
The price includes Istanbul-Islamabad return ticket (505 EUR). For people under the age of 25 the end price is 65 EUR less. Extra luggage should be paid additionally.
10% discount for those who submit participation request form and prepay 40% of the price before April, 15th 2007.
Price Includes:
- Visa to Pakistan.
- Bulgarian guide.
- All travel expenses from Islamabad to Askoli and back- flight ticket to Skardu & back also included
- 7 days at a hotel in Pakistan on all inclusive basis.
- food & drinks during the trekking.
- Camping tents (D3V), mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, tables table lamps.
- Guide, cook, assistant cooks.
- Member’s personal baggage 15 KGs per person – additional baggage will be extra charged.
- Air-condition mini bus or van from Islamabad, Skardu, Islamabad, pick and drop from airport to hotel, airport and sightseeing in Islamabad etc.
- Trekking permit 50 U$ per person .
- Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- Visa to Pakistan (US$ 72 per person)
- Sofia-Istanbul bus ticket – round travel
- Pakistani flight Skardu- Islamabad – airport taxes included
Price does not include:
- Transfer from Istanbul bus station to the airport
- Sleeping bag and personal winter clothing.
- Personal expenses at the hotel such as telephone, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks.
- Helicopter charges in case of use for rescue and medical insurance.
- Crampons and axes (we would rent you these).
Participation Request form:
You should pay in advance 40% of the price, at least 3 months in advance and also provide a valid passport so that we can get a visa to Pakistan for you and reserve the flight tickets. The remaining price amount should be paid one month in advance.
DISCOUNTS:
For early reservations till 04/03/2012 for date 01/09/2012: 2,493 EUR Book Now !
FINAL DATES FOR BOOKING:
For 1 June 2012 Year we accept booking till 2 May 2012 Year
For 1 July 2012 Year we accept booking till 1 June 2012 Year
For 1 August 2012 Year we accept booking till 2 July 2012 Year
For 1 September 2012 Year we accept booking till 2 August 2012 Year
The final dates for booking a place in the program are valid only if the group is not full. Please contact us no later than the stated dates as in order to form a group we need to have the minimum number of participants as well as enough time for preliminary preparations.
BOOKING:
You can book a place in this program by clicking on the "Book Now" button on the top of the page and filling in the form & submitting it. You should prepay part of the program fee within 5 working days. After that period expires your booking will be nullified and your place will be freed for another applicant. The remaining part of the program fee should be paid no later than 5 days before the program start date.
Please contact us at least 15-20 days before the desired start date so that a group can be gathered. In case there are not enough people to form a group 7 days before the program starts, the course will be put off and we will inform you when the next available date is. If you can not attend the prepaid amount will be fully restored. The prepaid amount will not be refunded only in case you decide not to participate on the initially chosen program dates.
