Great Karakorum Traverse Trek

Day 01 – Arrival in Islamabad Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to hotel, welcome briefing and preparation for the Karakoram journey. Overnight: Islamabad Day 02 – Islamabad to Skardu Fly from Islamabad to Skardu, subject to weather and flight operations. Transfer to hotel and rest. Overnight: Skardu Day 03 – Skardu Exploration & Acclimatization Explore Skardu and visit key local attractions. Final trekking preparation and equipment check. Overnight: Skardu Day 04 – Skardu to Deosai Drive toward the spectacular Deosai Plateau. Enjoy the high-altitude landscape and wildlife habitat. Overnight: Deosai Day 05 – Deosai Trekking Full day exploring the Deosai Plateau, including its open grasslands, mountain scenery and lakes. Overnight: Deosai Camp Day 06 – Deosai to Skardu Descend from Deosai and return toward Skardu. Overnight: Skardu Day 07 – Skardu to Shigar Travel to the historic Shigar Valley. Visit Shigar Fort and explore the surrounding Balti villages. Overnight: Shigar Day 08 – Shigar to Khaplu Drive through the spectacular Shyok Valley toward Khaplu. Overnight: Khaplu Day 09 – Khaplu Exploration & Acclimatization Explore Khaplu Palace and the surrounding valley. Final preparations for the high-altitude trekking section. Overnight: Khaplu Hushe & High Karakoram Section Day 10 – Khaplu to Hushe Drive toward Hushe Valley, one of the major gateways to the high mountains of the Karakoram. Overnight: Hushe Day 11 – Hushe to Machulu / Trek Preparation Short local hike and acclimatization. Meet the trekking team and organize loads for the mountain section. Overnight: Hushe Day 12 – Hushe Trek Begins Begin the trekking section from Hushe toward the remote alpine valleys. Overnight: Mountain Camp Day 13 – High Valley Trek Continue through alpine terrain surrounded by dramatic Karakoram peaks and glaciers. Overnight: Mountain Camp Day 14 – Alpine Trekking Day Continue toward the high mountain region. Pace is adjusted according to weather and team condition. Overnight: Mountain Camp Day 15 – Rest & Acclimatization Rest day for acclimatization and recovery. Overnight: Mountain Camp Baltoro & Concordia Section Day 16 – Return Toward Roadhead Descend from the high valley and return toward the lower Hushe region. Overnight: Hushe Day 17 – Hushe to Skardu / Shigar Transfer back toward Skardu or Shigar, depending on road conditions and the final trekking route. Overnight: Skardu/Shigar Day 18 – Skardu to Askole Drive by 4x4 toward Askole, the traditional starting point for the Baltoro Glacier trek. Overnight: Askole Day 19 – Askole to Jhola Begin the Baltoro approach trek, following the Braldu River. Overnight: Jhola Day 20 – Jhola to Paiju Continue through the Braldu Valley toward Paiju. Overnight: Paiju Day 21 – Rest at Paiju Rest and acclimatize before entering the Baltoro Glacier. Overnight: Paiju Day 22 – Paiju to Khoburtse Enter the spectacular Baltoro Glacier environment and continue toward Khoburtse. Overnight: Khoburtse Day 23 – Khoburtse to Urdukas Continue across the Baltoro Glacier with views of the Trango Towers and surrounding peaks. Overnight: Urdukas Day 24 – Urdukas to Goro II Trek deeper into the Baltoro Glacier toward Goro II. Overnight: Goro II Day 25 – Goro II to Concordia Reach Concordia, one of the world's great mountain amphitheaters, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Karakoram. Overnight: Concordia Day 26 – Concordia Exploration Day Explore the Concordia area and enjoy views toward K2, Broad Peak and the surrounding mountains. Optional short hikes depending on conditions. Overnight: Concordia Day 27 – Concordia to Baltoro Camp Begin the return journey down the Baltoro Glacier. Overnight: Baltoro Camp Day 28 – Baltoro to Paiju Continue descending toward Paiju. Overnight: Paiju Day 29 – Paiju to Askole & Drive Complete the trek toward Askole and transfer by 4x4 toward Skardu. Overnight: Skardu Day 30 – Skardu to Islamabad & Departure Fly from Skardu to Islamabad, subject to weather and flight operations. Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for onward departure.