Skardu, Pakistan
Grand Five 8000er Base Camp Trek: Premium Trek Experience
22 Days
The Grand Five Base Camps Trek: Pakistan’s Ultimate Adventure Challenge
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the Grand Five Base Camps Trek, a journey that brings you face-to-face with the world’s most awe-inspiring peaks. Pakistan, home to the mighty Karakoram and Himalayan ranges, offers a trekking experience like no other—leading to the base camps of five legendary 8000m peaks:
K2 (8,611m): The Savage Mountain, renowned for its formidable beauty.
Broad Peak (8,051m): A stunning massif dominating the Karakoram skyline.
Nanga Parbat (8,126m): The Killer Mountain, standing solitary in the Himalayas.
Gasherbrum I (8,080m): The Hidden Peak, a marvel of elegance and mystery.
Gasherbrum II (8,035m): A serene yet challenging giant in the Karakoram.
The Ultimate Journey Through the World’s Wildest Landscapes
This trek is a true testament to human resilience and an unparalleled showcase of nature’s grandeur. From the lush meadows of Fairy Meadows at Nanga Parbat to the rugged, glacier-covered terrain of the Baltoro Glacier, this trek offers contrasting landscapes, cultures, and experiences.
Highlights of the Grand Five Base Camps Trek
K2 Base Camp: Witness the pyramid-shaped Savage Mountain towering over Concordia.
Broad Peak Base Camp: Marvel at its massive, gently sloping ridges and icy walls.
Nanga Parbat Base Camp: Experience the mystique of the Himalayas’ westernmost 8000m peak.
Gasherbrum I & II Base Camps: Explore the less-traveled paths leading to these twin gems of the Karakoram.
Cultural Immersion: Meet the warm, hospitable Balti and Himalayan communities.
Rental Equipment for this Trek is included in the price such as Sleeping bag, Sleeping mattress, Crampon, Harness, Helmet, Jumar. Please note: Equipment is not-for-sale.
Why Choose the Grand Five Base Camps Trek?
This trek combines the allure of extreme adventure with the serenity of untouched wilderness. Few places on Earth offer such proximity to five of the world’s fourteen 8000m peaks, making this journey a bucket-list experience for trekkers and mountaineers.
Adventure Meets Serenity
The Grand Five Base Camps Trek is not just about physical endurance—it’s a spiritual journey into the heart of the world’s greatest mountain ranges. Each step takes you deeper into unspoiled nature, where towering peaks, roaring glaciers, and endless starlit skies await.
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Altitude
5585m
Group Size
12-15 People
Grade
Medium
Walking
6 – 8 Hours
Available Tours
Detail about the package
What's included
- Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad International Airport
- Day 2: Fly/Drive (drive only in case of bad weather conditions) to Skardu (Explore Skardu)
- Day 3: Drive to Askole and overnight stay
- Day 4: Trek to Jhola 3,200m/ 10,500 feet
- Day 5: Trek to Paiju 3,450m/ 11,318 feet
- Day 6: REST DAY
- Day 7: Trek to Khoburste 3,930m/ 12,894 feet
- Day 8: Trek to Goro
- Day 9: Trek to Concordia
- Day 10: Trek to K2 Base Camp 5100m and sleepover at Broad Peak Base Camp 4,900m
- Day 11: Trek to Shamma camp (7-8 hours)
- Day 12: Trek to Gasherbrum I & II Basecamp 5100m – back to Concordia Camp 4500m (8-9. Hours)
- Day 13: REST DAY
- Day 14: Concordia Camp – Goro
- Day 15: Trek down to Khoburste campsite – Grand view of Biale Peak (3,788m)
- Day 16: Trek down to Paiji camp (3,418m) with a great view of Trango Towers
- Day 17: Trek Jhola camp
- Day 18: Trek to Askole
- Day 19: Drive to Skardu
- Day 20: (In case of four basecamps we will fly to Islamabad) or for five basecamps (Drive to Raikot bridge, and jeep ride to Tatu village and Fairy Meadows Trek)
- Day 21: Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp
- Day 22: Full day at Fairy Meadows
- Day 23: Trek down to Tattu village and jeep ride to Gilgit
- Day 24: Fly from Gilgit or drive back to Islamabad.
- Day 25: Fly back to home country.
- Government licensed professional guide/leader (pre-requisite for the Tour)
- Airport transfers on first and last day from/to Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
- All domestic flights and transfers (according to itinerary)
- All road transport in Pakistan (according to itinerary above)
- All accommodation in Pakistan (hotels and camps) according to itinerary
- All meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at hotels
- All tour requirements on ground (including, support staff, (excluding personal) etc
- Government Permits, documentation.
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Pakistan (Letter of Invitation and other supporting documents will be offered by us for visa application)
- International flights (return tickets)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
- Early Wind-up
- Miscellaneous (drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc at hotels)
- Souvenirs
- Things that are not mentioned in Cost Included section
- First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
- Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
- Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
- Mittens or gloves
- Gloves (Thermal)
- Headtorch with spare batteries
- Hiking boots
- Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
- Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
- Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
- Warm hat
- Warm jacket (down)
- Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Antibacterial hand wash
- Shirts/T-shirts
- Small towel
- Socks
- Spare laces
- Underwear (normal and thermal)
- Trekking poles (highly recommended)
- Wash-bag and toiletries
- Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
- Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
- Trekking Trousers
- Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
- Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)
- Crampons
- Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
- Ice axe
- Climbing harness
- Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
- Climbing helmet
- Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
- Sling (120 cm)
- Buff or scarf
- Small padlock (for locking your bag)
- Camera
- Insect repellant
- Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
- Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
- Liner (for sleeping bag)
- Travel clothes
- Bottle for Pee
Travel Documents & Visa In order to apply for visas to Pakistan, you generally need a passport expiring later than (6) months. For more reliable and updated information, we suggest you to contact the nearest Pakistani consulate or embassy in your country. We expect that you will take full responsibility for ensuring you have the right travel documents. Normally if you are visiting non-EU countries, you must check for 2 vacant pages in your travel document (passport) for every country you plan to travel. A tourist visa (visit visa) is required to come to Pakistan for trekking. People on work visas (already in Pakistan/abroad) require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) which normally takes up to 6 weeks. The requirements and fee for tourist visas to Pakistan is normally around 200 USD but for accurate information you should consult Pakistani consulates nearby. To apply for a tourist visa, you will need a Letter of Invitation from our company and sometimes a duplicate (copy) of the “government trekking permit” for the group, processed by us. We will help you with all necessary documents to obtain the visa once you register with us.
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