Pastore peak
Pastore Peak offers everything! A breathtaking approach trek, considered by many as one of the best treks in the world, a shapely 6000m peak, sandwiched between the 8000m giants of K2 and Broad Peak.
- 21 Days
- Extreme
- June – September
At a glance
Overview
Pastore Peak offers everything! A breathtaking approach trek, considered by many as one of the best treks in the world, a shapely 6000m peak, sandwiched between the 8000m giants of K2 and Broad Peak. A visit to K2 Base camp and a return journey over the Gondogoro La or via same route. A unique offering by Summit Karakoram. It is still suitable for those who have experience with ice axe and crampons to grade 1. For those who do not wish to ascend the final peak there is the welcome opportunity to relax and just visit K2 Base Camp.
This is one of the greatest treks in the world, unbeatable in terms of close-up mountain views and proximity to many of the world’s highest peaks. However this is a tough but rewarding trek, with many days being spent on the rugged, tumbled glacier as you head up to ‘Concordia’ where the Baltoro and the Godwin-Austen glaciers converge in a beauty and simplicity of ice and rock. Many trekking operators only include a trek up to BC on a day return but Summit Karakoram takes you on up past Broad Peak to K2 Base Camp where we spend a night, allowing you time to absorb the unique atmosphere and environment surrounding this unforgettable mountain.
Itinerary
21 stages over 21 days, starting and finishing in Islamabad. Routes can be shortened, extended or privately dated.
- Day-1Arrive In Islamabad International Airport & Transfer To Hotel
- Day-2Fly To Skardu Via PK-451 Flight Duration Is 45minute
- Day-3Final Preparation With Local Staff, Local Purchasing Etc
- Day-4Drive From Skardu – Jhula Camp
- Day-5Trek from Jhula Camp - Paju Camp
- Day-6Trek From Paju Camp – Khobursay Camp
- Day-7Trek From Khobursay – Urdukas Camp
- Day-8Trek From Urdukas – Goro II
- Day-09Trek From Goro II – Concordia
- Day-10Trek From Concordia – K2 Base Camp
Altitudes, walking hours and overnight arrangements for each stage are set out in the full itinerary we send with your quote.
What’s included
Included
- All ground transport in Pakistan as per itinerary
- Experienced native English-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation on the road sections
- Full camping equipment and kitchen crew on trek
- All meals during the trekking / climbing period
- Porters for group and personal equipment (within weight limit)
- Trekking / climbing permits and national park fees
- Government liaison officer where required
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Personal travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Personal climbing and trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Any expenses of a personal nature
These are the standard inclusions for our expedition programmes and are confirmed in writing on your final itinerary before any payment is taken.
Questions about this trip
This is graded extreme. It is a full mountaineering objective — we ask about your climbing history and previous altitude experience before confirming a place. If you tell us your recent hill days we will give you an honest answer.
The reliable window is June – September. Outside that, conditions on the route make it either unsafe or not worth the money. We can run private departures on any dates inside that window.
2 – 8 climbers. Smaller and private groups are available and often cost less per head than you would expect — ask us for a quote on your own dates.
Because the honest number depends on group size, dates, hotel standard and how much of the route you cover. We quote one all-in figure for your actual group rather than a headline price that grows later.
