Baltoro, Karakoram
The K2 Base Camp & Concordia Trek
Walk the Baltoro Glacier into the 'Throne Room of the Mountain Gods' — four 8,000 m peaks in one amphitheatre.
- Duration
- 21 days
- Level
- Strenuous
- Max alt.
- 5,150 m
Trekking · Nagar, Karakoram
A short, beautiful trek from the Karakoram Highway to the foot of Rakaposhi, the 'Shining Wall'.
Overview
The journey
Rakaposhi rises almost 6,000 m straight from the Hunza River — one of the greatest vertical reliefs on Earth. This trek climbs from Minapin through orchards and forest to the Taghafari meadow, facing the mountain's huge north face and the Minapin glacier.
It's a perfect first Karakoram trek, combined with a few relaxing days in Hunza.
Rakaposhi's north face
Minapin glacier
Apricot orchards of Nagar
Days in Karimabad
Gallery
Day by day
Itinerary
- Day 12,000 m
Gilgit to Minapin
Short drive up the Karakoram Highway.
- Day 22,800 m
Hapakun
Climb through orchards and forest.
- Day 33,500 m
Taghafari Base Camp
Arrive at the meadow beneath Rakaposhi.
- Day 43,500 m
Glacier viewpoint
Explore the ridge above the Minapin glacier.
- Day 52,500 m
Down to Minapin
Descend and drive to Karimabad.
- Day 6
Hunza
Baltit and Altit forts, Eagle's Nest at sunset.
- Day 7
Return to Gilgit
Drive back for onward travel.
Included
- Transport from Gilgit
- Hotels and camping
- All meals on trek
- Guide and porters
Not included
- Flights to Gilgit
- Insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips
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