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K-2 8611 M, GASHABRUMS 8068 M, BROAD PEAK 8047 M, GHOGOLISA 7654 M.
This is the most spectacular trek in the world. It also passes through the greatestconcentration of highest peaks on the earth. The zenith of this trek is the union ofthe Godwin Austen and Baltoro Glacier at fantastic setting called 'Concodia' (4400m) was first explored by Martin Conway of France in 1892 A.D. This immense seaof ice covered in stones was thus named after the Place-De-La Concorde in Paris.Ten of the thirty highest mountains of the world are located here. All along thetrek are rows of needle spires, granite towers, shinning glaciated mountains andsnowy domes lines providing the greatest mountain scenery in the world.
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Day 01 : ISLAMABAD
Arrive Islamabad reception ,meeting and assisting upon arrival . Assist in customclearance and transfer to centrally air conditioned hotel Blue Sky. Afternoon visitMinistry of Tourism for briefing. Evening visit to Shah Faisal mosque, Shakar
 
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Parian, Damane Koh and a shopping trip to Supper Market to explore the marketfor carpets and rugs gathered here from Iran, Afghanistan, China, Uzbekistan etc .Bar b Q dinner in Afghan Restaurant in real Afghan style . Overnight in hotel.
Day 02 : BESHAM
Islamabad to Besham After breakfast at hotel depart for Besham, We will stop atMargalla Pass for fifteen minutes to see the caravan route foot steps made bycutting the rocks in 516 BC and through which whole Alexander army marched in327 BC. Next we stop for one hour at Texila Museum to see the richest collection ofGandhara Civilization in the world from 5 BC to 7 AD. Move to Abbottabad forlunch in Hotel Royal . Driving on the Karakoram Highway " THE SILK ROAD"along the River Indus we will stop at PTDC Motel on the bank of The Lion Riverfor over night stay.
Day 03 : SKURDU:
Besham to Skardu After early breakfast at hotel drive to Skardu, passing by theworld deepest narrow gorge of the River Indus . We will stop for early lunch atChilas Inn and visit rock inscriptions sites dated from pre historic to 15 centuaryAD.There are over 30,000 petroglyphs and 5000 inscriptions in more than tenwriting systems at 30 sites stretched upto 100 kms. We will pass through a pointwhere all the three highest mountains ranges of the world meet and for a photostop where the the view of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain of the worldin Hamalayian Range. The Skurdu Road which cling to the hanging rock declaredto be the world most difficult road during its construction. Skardu is the capitaltown of Baltistan. Satpara, Katchura lakes , Khorpocho Fort and antiques shops arethe main attractions of the area. At Skardu our accommodation will be at the veryinteresting Concodia Motel, famous among trekkers and mountaineers for itscalm and quite location and excellent Chinese food.
 
Day 04 : THONGOL:
After breakfast at our hotel we will drive up to the end of the jeep road crossingthe fertile and green valley of Shigar, famous for its fruit orchards, centuries oldwooden mosques and temples. At Thongol our stay will be in tents at 2900m abovesea level.
Day 05 : KOROPHON:
Thongol to Korophon (6/8 hrs). After breakfast at the campsite we shall start ourtrek and will reach Askole, the last civilization on the way to K-2. We buy goat,sheeps yaks and chickens from here to be consumed on way and will continueour walk up to Qaiser ground, locally known as Shaghran. Crossing the lowerportion of Biafo Glacier we arrive at Korophon or Pari 1. This campsite issurrounded by bushes of wild roses and streams of clear water. Dinner &overnight in tents at 3100m above sea level.:
Day 06 : BARDUMAL:
Korophon to Bardumal (4/6 hrs). After breakfast start trekking and arrive at Jhola,a famous river crossing by flying fox. If the lower crossing is out of order thenthere is a tough walk on steep slopes. The river emerges from Punmah Glacier.Continue walking up to Bardumal campsite. Dinner and overnight in tents at3200m above sea level.
Day 07 : PAIYU:
Bardumal to Paiyu (6/8 hrs). Trekking along the right bank of Braldu river we
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