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22-Day china side K2 Trekking Expedition tour

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Description: K2 is second highest and hardest challenging peak ever to climb on Earth , it is located in the heart of Karakoram Mountain range right on the border between China and Pakistani Kashmir region

Karakoram Mountain, Kashmir region

Difficulty level: K2 is second highest and hardest challenging peak ever to climb on Earth , it is located in the heart of Karakoram Mountain range right on the border between China and Pakistani Kashmir region ,you can not only explore the K2 BC , but also can witness the towered other eight thousand and seven thousand numerous peaks located around the least visited side of Karakoram , if you want to do adventurous and least visited mountain expeditions, trekking to K2 north face from Kashgar is best option as it has unique characteristics ,cultures and landscapes .Access to K2 North Face is not terribly easy, expedition will be strenuous, but not extreme that trek 5hrs to 7hrs per day on the steep rocky terrain sided river valleys at the elevation of 3500m to 4870m. Highest point that cross through during trek isAghilPassat elevation of 4870m that will be crossed on the 3rd day of expedition from Yilik where we start trekking and get on vehicle back to Kashgar . Expedition will be camel supported as we bring lots of equipments with us all the way until Sughet Jangal (locally known as China Base Camp) largest greenery in the area with lots of grass, bushes and trees. Best time to do this Expedition: April, May, until mid June, September and October.

Day 1 Torugart to Kashgar
Cross border into China from Kyrgyzstan throughTorugat Pass, meet with China Liaison officer at the border and drive to Kashgar in the afternoon, Transger to the Hotel.

Day 2 Drive to Karghilik ( Yecheng in Chinese)
Today drive to Karghilik with four wheel drive taking the Southern Silk Road leads us to Karakoram , stop for lunch in former imperial Capital Yarkand Of Uyghur people few century ago , arrive Karghilik in the afternoon transfer to the Hotel.

Day 3 Karghilik to Yilik via Mazzar villlage
Drive to Yilik where is last poit that we could reach by vehicle and start our trek with camels , there is no way but driving on the Xinjiang – Tibet highway until Mazzar village , then further drive west break through Karakoram to reach Yilik by crossing Yarkand river and Mountain passes, camping in Yilik.

Day 4 Yilik to Sarak
Today we load the all camels with our equipments in the morning ,and start our breathtaking expedition to K2, after 5 hours trekking we will arrive camp site on trerrace on side of junction of Surakwat and Shanksgam river, todays trek is smooth just walking on the stones in the narrow valleys , overnight camping

Day 5 Sarak to Kotaz
Today we will trek up to small campsite Kotaz(4300m) at the boot of Aghil Pass (4870m), today’s trek will be preparation for our higher altitude and crossing Aghil pass next day , overnight camping at the boot of Aghil pass.

Day 6 Kotaz to cross Aghil pass and camp in Kerqin (Shaksgam)
Our trek today is goung to be very difficult compared to the other days, because we cross 4870m Aghil pass with all of our equipments loaded on the camels, it takes 3 hrs to cross the pass , from the top of the pass, there will be a great view of Karakoram Mountain range, and camp on the other side of the pass named Kirqin at the elevation of 3900m . Overnight Camping

Day 7 Kirqin to Ottur Jangal
Trek today is very smooth, slightly downward in altitude following the downstream of Shaksgam river, and arrive campsite in Ottur Jangal on the way to Sughet Jangal, overnight camping.

Day 8 Ottur Jangal to Sughet Jungal (ChinaBase Camp of K2)
After short trek today we will have first view of giant Mountain K2, arrive Sughet Jungal by following theSarpoLagoRiver, Sughet Jungal is most green parts of Karakoram with grass, trees and bushes on the delta of K2 Glacier stream. Overnight camping in Sughet Jangal.

Day 9 Rest Day at Sughet Jungal
Today rest at Sughet Jangal for preparing to further trek up the Glaciers on next day .overnight Camping

Day 10 to 13 Glacier exploration around the area
Visit the K2 North Glaciers in these four days.

Day 14 Return Trek Sughet Jangal to Ottur Jangal
Today we will pack all our equipments same way trek back to Yilik

Day 15 Return Trek Ottur Jangal to Kerqin

Day 16 Return Trek Kerqin to Kotaz by Crossing Aghil Pass

Day 17 Return Trek Kotaz to Sarak

Day 18 Return Trek Sarak to Yilik
Today wil be the last day of expedition as soon as arrive Yilik, unload all camels and prepare for going back to Kashgar by four wheel drive next day.

Day 19 Yilik to Karghilk by four wheel drive.

Day 20 Karghilik To Kashgar
Today on the way back to Kashgar , eat lunch in Yarkand and short visit to the Royal Mausoleum and Mosques ,
And arrive Kashgar in the evening to transfer to the Hotel.

Day 21 Kashgar City Tour
Kashgar has been claimed “the best-preserved example of a traditional Islamic city to be found anywhere in Central Asia”, although the city is becoming more developed. Being the Islamic cultural center of China, Kashgar is very important western most special economic zone in China now days as it was also very important hub and earliest Islamic cultural center in Central Asia’s Silk Road.

So far today we will do full day excursion in this city, and visit Kashgar Sunday livestock Market, south and central Asia Market, Apak Hoja tomb, Idkah Mosque and Kashgar old town, and enjoy the Uyghur local cuisines like kebab, hand pulled noodle in best Uyghur food restaurant in kashgar.

Kashgar Live stock Market: Open field agricultural animal market only held every Sunday, Uyghur farmers type, very local atmosphere, business is all about the animals like sheep, yaks, goats, donkey, cows, camels and horses.

South and Central Asia Market: it is regular commodity market that has all sort of goods, Market attracts more than hundred thousand people every Sunday from nearby towns around the kashgar and from central Asian countries as well.

Apak Hoja tomb: Mausoleum is finest examples of Uyghur Islamic architecture in China, large dome of 17m is at the center surrounded by four corner minarets with strips and arabesque floral patterns initially built in 1640, powerful religious and political leader Apak hoja’s five generations of relatives buried inside the tomb.

Idkah Mosque: Being largest mosque in China and 12th largest in the world, Idkah mosque is unique best preserved Uyghur architecture in nowadays and can hold more than 20 thousand worshipers on Friday prayer. the mosque built in 1442.

Kashgar old town: well preserved more than 1000s years old Uyghur residential area, people began to settle down there 11 hundred years ago after Uyghur people converted to Islam during the period of Great Karakhanid Dynasty which had been dominated whole central Asia from 9th century to 13th century, Kashgar was a capital .and it was cultural, political and important transportation hub in Central Asia’s silk road, it is treasure of silk road. Karakhanid dynasty imperial palace was also located in this old town, and still some parts of palace wall visible.

Because of it’s unique natural old fashion medieval style, old town attracted the attention of Hollywood to shot the film “Kite Runner”, most parts of the film was shot in this old town.

And more than 40 thousands of Uyghur families still live here behind hand-carved poplar doors, many in tumbledown rentals, others in two-story homes that vault over the alleys and open on courtyards filled with roses and cloth banners. Current architectural and life style of people directly derived from Medieval Karakhanid Uyghur culture. Possibly we have chance to visit one of the family.

Day 22 Leave From Kashgar to Torugat pass

Note: If you would like to do some adjustment in this Itinerary or if you want detailed price quotation please feel free to email us at: your@climberca.com, if there are any place don’t satisfied we can adjust the Itinerary according to your every request, this expedition starts from Kashgar China’s western most Silk Road Oasis City.

K2 expedition. Chinese Karakoram

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K2 expedition

Duration 69 days

Expedition with trek to the North face of K2 in the remote Chinese Karakoram


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Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Kashgar
The bus sets off early in the morning for the 100km climb to Chinese frontier. The road crosses two mountain passes giving views over the Fergana range before reaching the top of the 3,752m Torugart Pass. This journey has been called ‘the most exiting route into Central Asia’. At the top of the pass we say goodbye to our Kyrgyz guide and transfer to a Chinese bus for the descent into the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The landscape changes from dry dusty hillsides to irrigated, tree lined farmland on the 160km drive to Kashgar. (8-9hrs)

Day 2: Rest day in Kashgar
After two days on the road we have a full day to rest and look around this fascinating oasis city located on the historic silk route. Modern Kashgar is actually two cities which coexist in a sometimes surreal juxtaposition of the ancient and modern. The population is split into two very different communities: Uyghur Muslims and Han Chinese. During a full day of sightseeing we visit the Id kah Mosque, the Akbar Hoja tomb, the old town and bazaar, the famous ‘Sunday’ market, and the sights of modern Chinese Kashgar including the huge statue of Mao towering above People’s park.

Day 3: Drive to Kargilik (Yecheng)
On this section of the journey we travel in 4-wheel drive cars – most likely Toyota Landcruisers. Driving south from Kashgar the road crosses a large level plain, following the historic trade route, which led to the Karakoram pass and British India. On clear days the snow covered peaks of the Kongur / Muztag Ata massif can be seen to the west. We stop for lunch at an outdoor restaurant in Yarkand (Chinese name: Sache) before continuing to Kargilik (Chinese name: Yecheng). Here we stay in the comfortable, modern, but strangely named ‘Electricity Hotel’. (4-5 hrs)

Day 4: Drive to Yilik
Once we leave the fertile fields of Kargilik the terrain becomes dry and dusty. The road climbs a dramatic series of hairpin bends to reach the summit of a 3,150m mountain pass, and then drops down the other side towards the Kudi river valley. After lunch the road follows the river valley rising relentlessly to the top of a 5,000m road pass. Another dramatic descent takes us to the army checkpoint at Mazar beside the Yarkand River. Here we leave the Xinjiang/Tibet highway and follow a dirt road into the mountains to reach our first campsite at Yilik located at the junction with the Surakwat river (10hrs)

Day 5: Trek Yilik to Sarak
The terrain underfoot becomes more difficult as we follow the valley of the Surakwat river past the junction with the Zug Shagskam. Much of the walking is on smooth ‘river washed’ stones. High cliffs of river deposited conglomerate rise on either side of the narrow valley. After 5-6 hours we reach a small campsite on a terrace overlooking a tributary of the main river (3,800m).

Day 6: Trek Sarak to Kotaz
The valley turns into a narrow gorge in places as we follow the river higher into the mountains along a faint path made by the nomadic herders who visit this area in the summer months. We turn up a side valley to reach some abandoned mud and stone huts where we camp at a height of 4,330m below the Aghil pass. (5-6hrs)

Day 7: Trek Kotaz to Quinghongtan – Crossing Aghil Pass
The ascent of the 4,870m Aghil pass is quite gentle and takes approx 3hrs. From the top there is a panoramic view of the great snow covered peaks of the Karakoram in the distance. The descent into the valley of the Shagskam river is straightforward. On reaching the silt laden river we ride the camels to reach the campsite on the other side. We camp in a grove of willow bushes at 3,950m, the only green in this dry landscape. (7-8hrs)

Day 8: Trek Quinghongtan to river junction camp
A slight drop in altitude today as we follow the Shagskam river downstream to the junction with the Sarpo Lago river. The river meanders across the 2km wide flood plan and we must cross it several times. If the level is low we can wade. High water levels (or a dislike of freezing water) can cause us to climb onto the camels. Camp is at 3,800m. (7-8 hrs).

Day 9: Trek river junction camp to Sughet Jangal
Shortly after leaving camp we get our first clear view of K2 as we climb a small shoulder above camp. It is then an easy walk south along the Sarpo Lago river valley to the green campsite at Sughet Jangal (3,900m). The crossing of the K2 river can add a little interest to the final part of this journey. (4 hrs)

Day 10: Rest day at Sughet Jangal
This camping spot was used by Younghusband in 1887 and was the base camp site of Shipton’s 1937 ‘Blank on the Map’ expedition. It is now known as ‘Chinese base camp’ although expeditions attempting K2 from this side use several advance camps on the North K2 glacier. The North Face of K2 was first climbed by a Japanese team in 1982. Only a handful of mountaineers have tried to repeat their route, and few have succeeded.We spend the day packing and preparing for the trek to ABC, sorting supplies of food fuel and equipment.

Day 11-12: Trek along the North K2 Glacier to ABC
‘Advance base camp’ at 5,200m is more than 20km along the North K2 glacier from ‘Chinese base camp’. We walk an average of 6-8 hrs each day and set up two intermediate camps. The first part of the trek uses reasonable paths while the later stages cross a variety of more difficult glacial terrain. The huge pyramid of K2 dominates the view ahead as we trek southwards, passing rows of giant ice pinnacles. ABC sits in a natural amphitheatre dominated by the near vertical North Face of K2.

Day 12-Day 60: Climbing k2 peak

Day 61: Advancebase camp –chinese base camp
Return to base camp complete the expeditions

Day 62-66: Trek Sughet Jangal to Yilik
All the group equipment is loaded onto the camels and we retrace the approach trek route along the Shagskam and Yarkand river valleys to reach Yilik.

Day 67-68: Drive to Kashgar
From Yilik we follow dirt roads out of the mountains, crossing two high passes to reach the town of Kargilik (Yecheng) on the plains. The following day involves a shorter journey on better roads and we reach Kashgar by early afternoon giving plenty of time for relaxing and sightseeing.

Day 69: Leave for home

Price: 43691 USD/expedition
Price incluses：
1.K2 Peak Climbing permit;
2. Millitary permit;
3.Liasion officer charge;
4.Ecology fee;
5.Mountain administrations fee;
6.camels;
7.Guide;
8.Coock;
9. Food during trek and base camp;
10. Guide and cook meals;
11. Transportations;
12. Hotels;
13. Local staff accomodations.

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BALTORO K-2 BASE CAMP TREK 2023

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K-2 BC Concordia Trek 2023

Fixed date: This trek starts 06-06-2023, 05-07-2023, 04-08-2023 and 06-09-2023


Baltoro glacier from air

Concordia situated in the North West End of Baltoro glacier centered by Abruzi and Goodwin Austin glacier, in an alleviation of 4600m. Concordia is surrounded by the second world highest peak K-2 (8611M), and the other peaks as well likely, Broad Peak (8047mm, Gasherbrum I 8-68M, G-II, 8035, G-IV, 7925M, Saltoro Kangri 7742m, Chogolisa I 7668M, Chogolisa-II 7654M, Baltoro Kangri 7463m, Sia Kangri 7442m, Masherbrum Groups 7821m, Muztagh Tower 7272m, and the Baltoro Cathedral of Uhli and Trango groups from 5500m to 6700m. The trek starts from Askoli the last village of Shigar valley. The inhabitant are Balti of Kirgis origin, the legend that once it was accessible from Muztagh Pass to Yarkand to the North of China, which is blocked from last few decads. The trek goes on through the traditional stages, Askoli to Jhola crossing Bardumal crossing at the foot of the Biafo glacier, walking on the right bank Braldu river cross on a foot bridge of Domordu River camp at the North of Dumordu valley. While walking in Baltoro glacier that panoramic view goes to deep to your soul.

Duration: 21 Days Islamabad to Islamabad
Hotel Accommodation: 07 Nights
Camping/Trekking : 13 days
Grade: Strenuous
Group Size: 7-12 trekkers
Trek of Nature: Led by Local Guide

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1st Departure: from 06-06-2023 to 26-06-2023
2nd Departure: from 05-07-2023 to 25-07-2023
3rd Departure: from 04-08-2023 to 24-08-2023
4th Departure: from 06-09-2023 to 26-09-2023

STANDARD PACKAGE PRICES
US $ 2500/- per person sharing twin room & tent
US $ 2690/- per person with single room & tent
Single Supplement US $ 300 – (for single room & tent)

Data Itinerary
01 Arrival in Islamabad. Hotel
02 Drive to Chilas (13 hrs). Hotel
03 Drive to Skardu (10-11 hrs). Hotel
04 Drive to Askoli (6-7hrs). Camp
05 Trek-01: Askoli-Korofong. Camp
06 Trek-02: Korofong-Bardumal. Camp
07 Trek-03: Bardumal-Paiju. Camp
08 Trek-04: Paiju-Urdukas. Camp
09 Trek-05: Urdukus-Goro-II. Camp
10 Trek-06: Goro-II-Concordia. Camp
11 Trek-07: Rest day. Camp
12 Trek-08: Concordia-K-2 Base Camp and back to Concordia. Camp
13 Trek-09: Concordia-Goro I. Camp
14 Trek-10: Goro I-Urdukas. Camp
15 Trek-11: Urdukas-Burdumal/Jhula. Camp
16 Trek-12: Burdumal/Jhula-Askoli. Camp
17 Drive to Skardu. Hotel
18 Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas. Hotel
19 Reserve day or drive to Islamabad. Hotel
20 Free day. Hotel
21 Transfer to Islamabad airport for International flight. On board

NB: Flight between Islamabad and Skardu is subject to weather conditions. A flight cancellation on earlier day can affect confirmed reservations

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE OFFER 2022

1. Transportation

•Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure in Islamabad.
•Air-conditioned mini bus Islamabad to Skardu.
•Air-conditioned transportation for briefing, debriefing and sightseeing in Islamabad.
•4×4 jeeps/Toyota seaters from Skardu to Askoli and from Askoli/Hushe to Skardu (shared by 4/5 pax).
•Jeeps for transportation of group luggage from Skardu to Askoli and from Askoli or Hushe to Skardu on return.
•One-way air fare between Skardu-Islamabad (flights are subject to weather conditions in case of flight cancellation surface transfer to Islamabad).
•Airport to hotel transfer in Skardu.
•Free baggage allowance 15 kilograms from Islamabad to Askoli and back to Islamabad.

Note: Flights to the northern areas of Pakistan are subject to weather condition. In case of flight cancellation/non availability of seats surface transfer will be provided). Cancellation of flight two or three days before actual departure can affect reservation. That means the passenger booked for earlier days will have priority.

2. Accommodation

Hotel accommodation is based on following hotels sharing twin occupancy.

Islamabad (Bed & Breakfast)
Envoy Continental or equal  (03 nights)

Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Panorama Inn/Shangrila Midway   (01 nights)

Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Mashabrum Inn/ Concordia (03 nights)

Note: If rooms in hotels mentioned above are not available, the accommodation in the hotels with equal standard will be provided.

3. Portage (low altitude porters)

• Low altitude porters (their wages, food, equipment, tarpaulin, cooking stove and insurance) to carry food, camping equipment and group luggage.

• Free baggage allowance of 15 kilograms per trekker to carry personal gear.

Note: For extra personal luggage please check extra luggage charges.

4. Taxes and Fees

•Trekking Fee
• Road taxes
• Camping fees during trek
• Bridge crossing fees

Note: In case of pollution, fine/penalties will be the responsibility of trekking member or group.

5. Camping Equipment

•Sleeping tent shared by two pax
• Toilet tent
• Complete mess tent/table/chairs

Note: In case of severe damage to sleeping tent, the cost of tent will be charged.

6 Kitchen Equipment
• Kitchen tent 
• Kitchen utensils
• Lamps for light

7 Food (Meals) during expedition 
• Breakfast 
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Tea, green tea or coffee

8 Local staff
Daily wages, food, kit, insurance, accommodation of following staff is included in the price. 
• Liaison Officer/Local guide 
• Cook 
• Cook helper
• Porter Sirdars 
• Porters

Note: Helicopter rescue of staff is not included as no insurance company offers this service in Pakistan.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
Below mentioned services are not included in our package, but some of them can be provided on request in advance. Please contact ClimberCA for further detail.

•International air ticket &  airport taxes
• Visa fee for Pakistan & personal insurance of the clients.
• Mineral water/beverages
• Laundry and room service
• Personal clothing and trekking gear
• Rescue & medication in case of sickness or emergency
• Any other service that is not included in the list above

NOTE
• All expedition members will go together in one group and come back together. If group splits due to personal reasons, the cost will be charged additionally. 
• Extra hotel nights (if any) will be charged to expedition members. 
• Any extra cost due to road blockade or any other unforeseen reason will be charged in addition to normal package offer. 
• If government imposes a fee or new condition resulting extra charges (after the package is submitted) the same will be charged in addition to normal package offer.

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Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak)

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Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak)

Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak). Chinese K2 BC Trekking

Chinese K2 Trekking Overview – Torugard pass – Kashgar – Yecheng – Yilik – BC – trekking towards Yengisogat glacier and Crown peak – BC – Yilik – Yecheng – Kashgar – Torugard pass – Tash-Rabat

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On the way to the Torugart Pass
On the way to the Torugart Pass		 High-altitude highway
High-altitude highway		 A street in Yarkand (Sache)
A street in Yarkand (Sache)

Itinerary of the Chinese K2 Trek CT1 – (Heart of Karakoram)

Days Arrangements
Day 01 Torugard / Kashgar (Bus 160 km).
Drive to the Torugart Pass, crossing the Kyrgyzstan-China border; meeting your guide from China, then escorted driving to Kashgar. (3 hours) (Incl: D) O/N Hotel (3 Star).
Day 02 Drive to Kargilik (Jeep 245 km).
On this section of the journey we travel in 4-wheel drive cars – most likely Toyota Landcruisers. Driving south from Kashgar the road crosses a large level plain, following the historic trade route, which led to the Karakoram pass and British India. On clear days the snow covered peaks of the Kongur / Muztag Ata massif can be seen to the west. We stop for lunch at an outdoor restaurant in Yarkand (Chinese name: Sache) before continuing to Kargilik (Chinese name: Yecheng). (4-5 hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Hotel (3 star).
Day 03 Drive to Yilik via Mazar Darra.
Once we leave the fertile fields of Kargilik the terrain becomes dry and dusty. The road climbs a dramatic series of hairpin bends to reach the summit of a 3,150 m mountain pass, and then drops down the other side towards the Kudi river valley. After lunch the road follows the river valley rising relentlessly to the top of a 5,000 m road pass. Another dramatic descent takes us to the army checkpoint at Mazar beside the Yarkand River. Here we leave the Xinjiang/Tibet highway and follow a dirt road into the mountains to reach our first camp site Yilik located at the junction with the Surakwat river. There is a small army post here overlooking a steep sided gorge. A modern bridge crosses the river and leads to our camp on a grassy patch at a height of 3,500 m. (10 hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 04 Hike Yilik to Sarak.
We meet with our camel drivers and load the entire group’s equipment onto their animals. The terrain underfoot becomes more difficult as we follow the valley of the Surakwat river past the junction with the Zug Shagskam. Much of the walking is on smooth “river washed” stones. High cliffs of river deposited conglomerate rise on either side of the narrow valley. After 5-6 hours we reach a small campsite on a terrace overlooking a tributary of the main river (3,800m). (5-6hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 05 Hike Sarak to Kotaz.
The valley turns into a narrow gorge in places as we follow the river higher into the mountains along a faint path made by the nomadic herders who visit this area in the summer months. We turn up a side valley to reach some abandoned mud and stone huts where we camp at a height of 4,330 m below the Aghil pass. (5-6hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 06 Hike Kotaz to Quinghongtan – Crossing Aghil Pass.
The ascent of the 4,870 m Aghil pass is quite gentle and takes approx 3 hrs. From the top there is a panoramic view of the great snow covered peaks of the Karakoram in the distance. The descent into the valley of the Shagskam river is straightforward. On reaching the silt laden river we ride the camels to reach the campsite on the other side. We camp in a grove of willow bushes at 3,950 m, the only green in this dry landscape. (7-8hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 07 Hike Quinghongtan to river junction camp.
A slight drop in altitude today as we follow the Shagskam river downstream to the junction with the Sarpo Laggo river. The river meanders across the 2 km wide flood plan and we must cross it several times. If the level is low we can wade. High water levels (or a dislike of freezing water) can cause us to climb onto the camels. Camp is at 3,800 m. (7-8 hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 08 Hike river junction camp to Sughet Jangal.
Shortly after leaving camp we get our first clear view of K2 as we climb a small shoulder above camp. It is then an easy walk south along the Sarpo Lago river valley to the green campsite at Sughet Jangal (3,900 m). (4 hrs) (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 09 Rest day at Sughet Jangal
This camping spot was used by Younghusband in 1887 and was the base camp site of Shipton’s 1937 “Blank on the Map” expedition. It is now known as “Chinese base camp” although expeditions attempting K2 from this side use several advance camps on the North K2 glacier. We spend the day packing and preparing for the climbing program: sorting supplies of food fuel and equipment. (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 10-12 Explore area surrounding Base Camp
Within three days trekking towards Yengisogat glacier and Crown peak, we get stunning views of peaks towering over 7000 meters, then back to BC. Mount Crown 7265 m. is the highest peak of the Hill Yengisogat range in the Chinese Karakoram. Its local name is Huangguan and that means “crown of the emperor”: Maybe even more than K2 it completely dominates the scene of the range which is in, being, (apart from her secondary northern peak, 6853 meter Dezhi peak), more than 1000 meter higher than its surrounding peaks. It is splendidly white, adding to her majestic look. The extreme beauty of the area has led to a growing popularity for trekking parties in recent years. (3B,3L,3D) O/N Camping for three night
Day 13-17 Base Camp-Yilik (Trekking)
Retrace the route of the approach march back to the roadhead at Yilik. (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Camping
Day 18 Drive to Kargilik (Jeep 245 km).
From Yilik we follow dirt roads out of the mountains, crossing two high passes to reach the town of Kargilik (Yecheng) on the plains. (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Yecheng Dianli Hotel
Day 19 Drive to Kashgar (Jeep 275 km)
In the morning we take our jeep to Kashgar with 4 hours. After arriving – reorganizing and outfitting equipment. In the afternoon, free time (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Seman Hotel
Day 20 Kashgar
Today we have a full day of rest and look around this fascinating oasis city located on the historic silk route. Modern Kashgar is actually two cities which coexist in a sometimes surreal juxtaposition of the ancient and modern. The population is split into two very different communities: Uyghur Muslims and Han Chinese. During a full day of sightseeing we visit the Id kah Mosque, the Akbar Hoja tomb, the old town and bazaar, and the sights of modern Chinese Kashgar including the huge statue of Mao towering above People’s park. We also reorganize and outfit our equipment, shopping necessity. (Incl: B-L-D) O/N Hotel
Day 21 Kashgar / Torugart (BUS 160 km)
After breakfast, drive to the Torugart Pass; crossing the China-Kyrgyzstan border; drive to Tash-Rabat; yurt accommodation. (Incl: B-L)

 

Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak) Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak) Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak)

Price – 4250 U$. The group at least 3 pax.

 

Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak) View of K2 from north
View of K2 from north		 Mount Crown 7265 m. and Dezhi Peak
Mount Crown 7265 m. and Dezhi Peak

 

Climate

The warm months of June to September are generally thought to be the best time for trekking in the Karakoram. In order to travel while the rivers are sufficiently low this trek is also recommended for the end of the warm season. Temperatures at this time should be a little lower than could be expected in July and August. However as much of the trekking area on the Chinese side of the range is at a lower altitude than on the Pakistan side the September temperatures at K2 north base camp (3800 m) should be very similar to those found in August at K2 south base camp (5000 m). Day time temperatures should be pleasant for walking and even at base camp night time temperatures should not fall below 0C. The north side of the range experiences very little precipitation below 4000 m and there is a good chance that no rain or snow will fall during the trek.

Best time for this trek is end of May till the very beginning of July. Then it is end of August to the very beginning of October.

Clients’ Clothing and Equipment
It is expected that most clients will have previous experience of trekking in high mountains and will be familiar with the type of clothing and footwear to bring. Instructions will be given on the specific features of this trip which will enable clients to choose the most suitable equipment. Almost all the walking will be on dry and dusty paths and is suitable for either sturdy trekking shoes or lightweight hiking boots. However it is possible to encounter snow on the crossing of the Aghil pass. With the exception of the optional three days trek towards Yengisogat glacier and Crown peak there is no walking on glacial ice or rubble. Strong “amphibious” sports sandals could prove very useful for the many river crossings. Clients are advised to pack their equipment in a large waterproof kit bag rather than a rucksack. This will stand up better to the rigours of camel transport and hopefully keep the contents dry should the camel go for a swim. Clients are not expected to carry more than a small “day pack” during the trek, although a large pack will be needed for the three days trekking towards Yengisogat glacier and Crown peak. Clients’ total baggage during the trek should not exceed 15-20 kg

Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak) Trekking to K2 (Chogori Peak) Kashgar

K2 peak information
K2 peak, locally known by the name of Chogo Ri, which means “The Great Mountain”, 8,611m, is the 2nd highest mountain in the world. K2 is taken from the first letter of Karakorum, and the number indicates that it was the second peak in the range to be measured. K2 is placed on the Pakistan – China border in the mighty Karakoram Mountain range.

With no simple routes, K2 is known as the finest and most dangerous mountain in the world. This is because of the massiveness in the size of this mountain and the numerous unsuccessful attempts made on it by various expeditions. K2 was firstly climbed on July 31-st, 1954 by Italian climbers team lead by Ardito Desio and accompanying him were Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni. It was first reached from north side from China in 1982 by Japanese, a feat that has rarely been repeated.

Chinese K2 Trekking Overview

Torugard pass – Kashgar – Yecheng – Yilik – BC – trekking towards Yengisogat glacier and Crown peak – BC – Yilik – Yecheng – Kashgar – Torugard pass – Tash-Rabat

Thousands of trekkers and climbers have seen the majestic Karakoram 8000 m peaks from the Pakistan side, but few have ventured on the long trek through China to view K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums from the north. The walk to her north base camp is an absolute classic, encompassing what is arguably the most extra-ordinary display of alpine scenery on the planet. It is a must do trek for mountain connoisseurs, and rightly listed as one of the world’s Top 5 mountain walks.

This outing combines a trek up to K2 base camp and China cultural exploration. We will trek along rivers, 4,870 m Aghil pass, and up to Yengisogat glacier and Crown peak. This trek is very strenuous, but camels will haul your overnight gear, food, so you carry only a small daypack. You will ride a camel across one or more rivers. The route is one of the most unspoiled and least visited parts of the entire Karakoram. The mighty Shagskam river drains the waters flowing north from the great Karakoram peaks and carves a deep channel through the mountainous landscape. The valleys here are at a much lower altitude than those on the Pakistan side of the range, giving a far greater vertical height gain to the high summits. So here you may experience breathtaking nature sceneries of the Karakorum Mountains range both high peak and pure and quiet lake. The landscape of the area is unique with the longest glaciers in China(about 40.2 kilometers), crystal snow-capped peaks around lush valleys.

During our journey to K2, we also will visit the Kashgar, the most attraction in central Asia in the long history and the Silk Road for the famous scenic spots and historical sites and the Islamic architectures, central Asia Sunday Barzaar.

Remarks before reservation
• The participants we are looking for: Walking 7-10 hours plus a day; crossing high altitude passes over difficult terrain in remote areas; excellent physical condition required with a positive attitude and a strong determination; ropes and climbing equipment (e.g., ice axe and crampons) may be used; previous hiking/camping experience preferred. Please keep in mind that this is a general guide only. A variety of factors, including weather, may add to the challenge.
• This is a tentative itinerary. For the enjoyment of your trip a “go with the flow” attitude is necessary. Many factors will influence your trip, such as weather conditions, health, route conditions, etc. Please prepare two days more as “cushion” day in case of delays in travel due to unforeseen events.
• If there are less than four persons in a group, we reserve the right to cancel the expedition. In this case we inform you two month before the departure time and will return all the money you paid. Please understand!
• Regardless of your previous experience, it is crucial that you be self-confident, superbly fit, committed, and determined at the outset of the expedition and possess the necessary stamina and experience to be a contributing player in the ascent.

Photo and info appreciation
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