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Concordia and K2
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A One of the worlds greatest treks; unrivalled high mountain scenery and breathtaking views of K2 |
Ref: EX-THC
17 days
from £0 (minimum 8 passengers)
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Destination:
Pakistan
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One of the worlds greatest treks; unrivalled high mountain scenery and breathtaking views of K2
Concordia has possibly the most spectacular of all mountain vistas. Simply the confluence of the Baltoro and Godwin Austen glaciers, it is an extraordinary place, dominated by K2, the world's second highest mountain. Gasherbrum 4, Broad Peak, Mitre Peak and Chogolisa form the rest of an astounding circle of mountain giants which has been called 'the throne room of the Gods'. There is time to explore here, with possible side trips to K2 or Broad Peak base camps, or for the less energetic, time just to relax and enjoy the panoramas. This classic among trekking routes is exceptionally wild and remote, but provides the mountain connoisseur with scenery of unmatched grandeur. The 17 July departure coincides with 50th anniversary of the first ascent of K2 by Italian climber Achille Campagnoni.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice changed in January and is now no longer warning against all travel to Pakistan. However, we will be monitoring events closely so that we can operate the treks in the safest way possible. As a company we have 30 years of experience in the country and many friends and contacts on the ground and we will use this network to receive regular updates over the next few months. If at any point we believe that there is a serious threat to the safety of our clients, or if the FCO return to advising against travel, we will obviously cancel the treks. However, we do hope that after a 3 year gap and on the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of K2, we will be able to return to one of the world's greatest trekking regions.
We recommend anyone interested in joining this classic trek to check the FCO advice on www.fco.gov.uk.
Trip Profile:
13 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4724m, average 3650m. Grade D.
Group & Staff:
Min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation:
6 nights hotels, 14 nights camping.
Food:
included except main meals in Islamabad (Rawalpindi).
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Day 1 | Depart UK. | Day 2 | Start Islamabad.
| Day 3 | Either take the mountain flight to Skardu or drive up the Karakorum Highway and along the Indus Valley.
| Day 4 | As above
| Day 5 | Drive through spectacular mountain scenery to Askole.
| Day 6 | Start trekking past the Biafo Glacier to reach the snout of the Baltoro Glacier.
| Day 7 | As above
| Day 8 | Ascend the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia.
| Day 9 | As above
| Day 10 | Two days to explore this magnificent place, with possible side trips to K2 and Broad Peak base camps.
| Day 11 | As above | Day 12 | Return to Askole and drive to Skardu.
| Day 13 | As above | Day 14 | Fly or drive to Islamabad.
| Day 15 | As above | Day 16 | End Islamabad.
| Day 17 | Arrive UK. |
Departures Between | Price from | Prices TBA | *£0 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment £150
Optional single supplement £165
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Concordia and K2
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