Trek K2 Base camp
Join us on a daring adventure to conquer K2 Base Camp while raising vital funds for the people of Gaza.
K2 Base Camp
Date:
19 June - 10 July 2025
Time:
20 days
Location
Pakistan
Target:
£10,000
THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE TREK
Overview
Join us for the K2 Base Camp Challenge, an unforgettable expedition to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth. This 19-day adventure takes you through the heart of the Karakoram Range, offering awe-inspiring views of K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, and the Trango Towers. Experience high-altitude trekking, challenging glacier crossings, and one of the most rewarding journeys in mountaineering history.
Event Details
📍 Location: Skardu, Pakistan → K2 Base Camp (5,150m)
📅 Duration: 20 Days (13 days trekking)
🎯 Difficulty Level: Extreme (High-altitude trekking, glacier crossings, remote terrain)
🏕 Accommodation: Tented camps, Hotels
Why Join?
This journey will take you into the depths of beautiful Northern Pakistan by plane, jeep track, footpath, and snow-covered trail to allow you the chance of experiencing one of the last true adventure destinations on earth.
A trek like this is the bonding experience of a lifetime and the genuine comradery formed between members of your small group will stay with your forever.
This trek has been organised in collaboration with Ashton Hiking Club. A group that thrives on bringing the community together to explore the great outdoors.
What’s Included?
✔️ Internal Flights: Islamabad - Skardu - Islamabad (or Karakoram Highway if flights are cancelled)
✔️ Twin-Share Rooms at hotels (single supplement available)
✔️ Meals: Breakfast in Islamabad, all meals in Skardu and on the trek
✔️ Twin-Share Tents on the trek (3-person domed tents)
✔️ Trekking Support: Permits, fees, tents, guides, porters, cooks
✔️ Porters/Pack Animals: For carrying main bag (14kg allowance)
✔️ Weather Forecasts for K2 region during the trek
✔️ Pre-Tour Support: Regular training hikes and an experienced and passionate English-speaking leader from Ashton Hiking Club based in the U.K
What’s Not Included?
❌ International flights to/from Islamabad
❌ Pakistan visa (30 days required)
❌ Trekking & travel insurance (mandatory)
❌ Lunch & dinner in Islamabad
❌ Personal trekking gear & clothing (check kit list)
❌ Crew tips (£140-£170 or $175-$210 per trekker, group fund)
Who Can Join?
This challenge is for experienced trekkers with excellent fitness levels.
How to Register?
Spots are limited! Register your place now and prepare for an unforgettable adventure.
For Further Info
Contact Farzana on:
📞 07889707156
📧 Email: challenges@actionforhumanity.org
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive (19th June) Islamabad. Pickup from Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 – Flight to Skardu, followed by transfer to the hotel.
Day 3 – Skardu sightseeing and trek preparations. Overnight at the hotel (2,230m / 7,316ft).
Day 4 – Jeep drive to Askoli (3,040m / 9,977ft). First night of camping.
Day 5 – Trek to Jhola (3,170m / 10,400ft). Enter Karakoram National Park, passing slopes with garnets and crossing a scenic bridge.
Day 6 – Trek to Paiyu (3,666m / 12,028ft), a renowned forested campsite in the Baltoro Valley.
Day 7 – Trek to Khuburtse (3,800m / 12,467ft), a beautiful campsite near a lake at the edge of the Baltoro Glacier.
Day 8 – Trek to Urdukas (3,950m / 12,959ft). Camp among grassy terrain and giant boulders, with stunning views of the Great Trango Towers.
Day 9 – Rest day at Urdukas for acclimatization.
Day 10 – Trek to Goro II (4,300m / 14,108ft). Camp on the rocky surface of the Baltoro Glacier with breathtaking views of Masherbrum and Cathedral Peak.
Day 11 – Trek to Concordia (4,550m / 14,928ft), one of the most famous campsites in the Karakoram, offering spectacular views of K2, Mitre Peak, and Gasherbrum IV.
Day 12 – Hike to Broad Peak Base Camp (4,850m / 15,908ft) and camp on the Godwin Austen Glacier.
Day 13 – Return trek to Concordia (4,550m / 14,764ft).
Day 14 – Follow the Upper Baltoro Glacier to Ali Camp (4,800m / 15,748ft).
Day 15 – Cross the Gondogoro La Pass (5,585m / 18,323ft), then descend to Huisprung (4,600m / 15,088ft). Camp near a picturesque lake.
Day 16 – Trek down the Gondogoro Valley to Saitcho (3,350m / 10,991ft).
Day 17 – Final trekking day to Hushe Village (3,050m / 10,007ft), followed by a scenic drive along the Hushe, Shyock, and Indus Rivers to Skardu (2,230m / 7,316ft).
Day 18 – Flight to Islamabad. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19 – Buffer day in case of weather-related delays.
Day 20 – Fly Home. (8th July)
THE CAUSE:
With a ceasefire now in place, our work is more vital than ever. We’re focused on providing a safe haven for those who have lost everything after over a year of bombardment, fear, and unimaginable levels of loss.
Your fundraising efforts will make a world of difference. Here’s how your support can help:
£20 – Hot Meals (Ready to Eat): Provides a hot meal for 3 individuals, including meat, chicken, vegetables, and rice.
£40 – Clean Drinking Water for 1 Month: Provides 150 litres of clean drinking water to a person for a month.
£100 – 2 Food Parcels for 2 Households: Provides food for a family of 6-7 for an entire month.
£1,900 – Dignified Shelter for a Family of 8: Offers a steel-frame tent with a zinc roof and reinforced leather walls for a displaced family. (Image below shows one of the camps providing shelter.)
As you take on this incredible challenge, your fundraising will directly support those who need it most. Every penny you raise will help bring comfort, safety, and dignity to people enduring unimaginable hardship.
