K2 Base Camp Trek
Pakistan · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 81/100
At a glance
| Countries | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan (Karakoram) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 180 km |
| Typical duration | 13 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 4600 m |
| Best season | Jun-Sep |
| Start | Askole |
| End | Askole |
| Permit / guide | Central Karakoram NP permit; licensed guide mandatory |
| Special gear | trekking poles |
Score
81/100
The Karakoram classic: Baltoro Glacier to Concordia beneath K2 and four 8,000ers
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Gondogoro La variant excluded as overlap (same trail plus technical pass)
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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