K2 / Broad Peak

Day 01 – Arrival in Islamabad Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Airport transfer, hotel check-in, expedition briefing and introduction to the expedition team. Day 02 – Islamabad Preparation Complete permits, documentation, equipment checks and final preparations. Detailed briefing on the expedition, route and safety procedures. Day 03 – Islamabad to Skardu Fly to Skardu, subject to weather and flight operations. Transfer to the hotel and rest. Day 04 – Skardu Preparation Day Final preparation in Skardu. Organize food, fuel, climbing equipment and expedition loads. Meet the local support team. Day 05 – Skardu to Askole Drive by 4x4 through Shigar and the Braldu Valley to Askole, the final settlement before the Baltoro trekking route. Day 06 – Askole to Jhola Begin the trek toward the Baltoro Glacier, following the Braldu River through dramatic mountain terrain. Day 07 – Jhola to Paiju Continue trekking toward Paiju through the Braldu Valley. Day 08 – Rest & Acclimatization at Paiju Rest, hydrate and prepare for the glacier section of the expedition. Day 09 – Paiju to Khoburtse Continue toward Khoburtse and enter the spectacular Baltoro Glacier environment. Day 10 – Khoburtse to Urdukas Trek along the Baltoro Glacier toward Urdukas, with views of the Trango Towers and surrounding peaks. Day 11 – Urdukas to Goro II Continue across the Baltoro Glacier toward Goro II. Day 12 – Goro II to Concordia Reach Concordia, one of the world's most spectacular mountain viewpoints, surrounded by K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum and other giant peaks. Day 13 – Concordia to Broad Peak Base Camp Continue along the Godwin-Austen Glacier toward Broad Peak Base Camp. Day 14 – Broad Peak Base Camp Establish the expedition camp. Organize equipment, conduct a route briefing and begin acclimatization. Day 15 – Rest & Acclimatization Rest at Base Camp and prepare for the first climbing rotation. Day 16 – Broad Peak Acclimatization Rotation Begin the first climbing rotation toward the lower camp. Practice movement on fixed ropes and gradually gain altitude. Day 17 – Recovery Day Return to Base Camp and recover. Weather and route conditions are assessed. Day 18 – Broad Peak Second Rotation Begin a higher acclimatization rotation toward Camp I and Camp II, depending on conditions. Day 19 – High-Altitude Acclimatization Continue the rotation at higher altitude before descending according to the expedition leader's plan. Day 20 – Rest at Base Camp Recovery, hydration and preparation for the next rotation. Day 21 – Broad Peak Higher Rotation Climb toward Camp II/III as conditions permit. Continue acclimatization and familiarize the team with the upper route. Day 22 – Descent to Base Camp Complete the high-altitude rotation and return to Base Camp. Day 23 – Rest & Recovery Rest and monitor weather forecasts for the Broad Peak summit window. Day 24 – Broad Peak Summit Push Begins Begin the summit rotation when weather, route conditions and team readiness are favorable. Day 25 – Broad Peak High Camps Progress through the established high camps toward the upper mountain. Day 26 – Broad Peak Summit Attempt – 8,051m Summit attempt on Broad Peak. After reaching the summit, descend carefully to a safe high camp. Day 27 – Descent to Base Camp Continue the descent from the upper mountain and return to Broad Peak Base Camp. Day 28 – Recovery at Base Camp Rest and recover following the summit attempt. Day 29 – Broad Peak Reserve Day Weather and contingency day for a second summit attempt if required. Day 30 – Broad Peak Base Camp Final recovery and preparation for the transition toward K2. Day 31 – Broad Peak Base Camp to Concordia Descend toward Concordia along the Godwin-Austen Glacier. Day 32 – Concordia to K2 Base Camp Continue toward K2 Base Camp through the spectacular upper Baltoro region. Day 33 – K2 Base Camp Establish at K2 Base Camp. Organize climbing equipment and complete medical and safety checks. Day 34 – Rest & Acclimatization Rest at K2 Base Camp and receive a detailed briefing on the K2 route and summit strategy. Day 35 – K2 First Rotation Begin climbing toward Camp I as part of the K2 acclimatization program. Day 36 – K2 Camp II Rotation Continue higher toward Camp II, subject to weather and route conditions. Day 37 – Return to Base Camp Descend and recover at K2 Base Camp. Day 38 – Rest & Weather Monitoring Recovery day and assessment of weather, route conditions and team readiness. Day 39 – K2 Second Rotation Begin a higher acclimatization rotation toward Camp II. Day 40 – K2 Higher Acclimatization Continue toward Camp III or another appropriate altitude according to current conditions. Day 41 – Return to Base Camp Descend to K2 Base Camp and begin full recovery. Day 42 – Rest & Summit Preparation Medical assessment, equipment inspection and preparation for the K2 summit window. Day 43 – K2 Summit Push Begins Begin the summit push when the weather and route conditions are suitable. Day 44 – Camp II Progress through the lower high camps and continue toward the upper mountain. Day 45 – Camp III Continue toward Camp III and prepare for the final stages of the climb. Day 46 – Camp IV / Upper K2 Move toward the upper mountain and prepare for the summit attempt. Day 47 – K2 Summit Attempt – 8,611m The ultimate objective: summit K2, 8,611m. After the summit attempt, begin the descent to a safe high camp. Day 48 – Descent to K2 Base Camp Continue descending from the upper mountain and return to Base Camp. Day 49 – Recovery Day Rest and recover at K2 Base Camp. Day 50 – K2 Reserve Summit Day Contingency day for a second summit attempt if weather or route conditions prevented the previous attempt. Day 51 – Additional Contingency Day Additional flexibility for weather, route conditions, acclimatization or recovery. Day 52 – K2 Base Camp Clearance Complete expedition operations, pack equipment and prepare for the return trek. Day 53 – K2 Base Camp to Concordia Descend along the Godwin-Austen Glacier toward Concordia. Day 54 – Concordia to Goro/Urdukas Continue the descent across the Baltoro Glacier. Day 55 – Trek to Paiju Continue down the Baltoro and Braldu Valley toward Paiju. Day 56 – Paiju to Jhola Trek toward Jhola/Korofong. Day 57 – Jhola to Askole & Drive Complete the trek to Askole and transfer by 4x4 toward Skardu, subject to road conditions. Day 58 – Skardu Recovery Hotel accommodation, rest, equipment organization and expedition debrief. Day 59 – Skardu to Islamabad Fly to Islamabad, subject to weather and flight operations. Transfer to hotel and final expedition debrief. Day 60 – Departure Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for onward international departure. Expedition Highlights Broad Peak Summit – 8,051m K2 Summit Attempt – 8,611m Legendary Baltoro Glacier approach Concordia mountain amphitheater Professional expedition coordination Progressive high-altitude acclimatization Multiple climbing rotations Dedicated summit windows Weather and contingency days High-altitude expedition support Experienced mountaineering team