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Jasmine Tours

K2 Gondogoro La Trek

Or

K2 Base Camp Trek Classic Route

23 days start Islamabad end Islamabad all inclusive

Price in US dollars for 2011

June 1st, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July 1st, 4th, 11th 18th, 25th August 1st 4th, 15th, 22nd , 29th September 1, 2011

For 01 persons = U.S. Dollars 3000/= per person

For 02 persons = U.S. Dollars 2500/= per person

For 03 persons = U.S. Dollars 2400/= per person

For 04 persons = U.S. Dollars 2200/= per person

For 05 persons = U.S. Dollars 2000/= per person

For 06 persons = U.S. Dollars 1850/= per person

For 07 persons = U.S. Dollars 1750/= per person

For 08 persons = U.S. Dollars 1625/= per person

For 09 persons = U.S. Dollars 1600/= per person

For 10 persons = U.S. Dollars 1585/= per person

For 11 persons = U.S. Dollars 1570/= per person

For 12 persons = U.S. Dollars 1550/= per person

For 13 persons = U.S. Dollars 1525/= per person

For 14 persons = U.S. Dollars 1500/= per person

For 15 persons = U.S. Dollars 1475/= per person

ITEMS INCLUDED IN OUR LAND COST

1. Hotels and Hotel Meals: Rawalpindi/Islamabad or Chilas/Skardu with meals lunch dinner and breakfast.

2. Transport: I). Transport from Rawalpindi/Islamabad to Chilas / Skardu for all Trekkers and their cargo and at the time of return transport from Skardu to Islamabad for all Trekkers and their cargo either by air or by road II). Jeeps where require. A fully booked van will be Provided From/To Islamabad for minimum 2 people. Alternative 2 seats will be reserved for 1 person traveling by road.

3. Porters: I). Porters from Askole up to the base camp and porters from Base camp to Askole or Hushe. Porters rest days, wages, meat money, equipment and Jolla and bridge fee and Insurance. II). Porters Sirdar for going up to the base camp and Return from Base Camp. 2 Porter UP and DOWN To/From Askole per person are allowed.

4. Insurance: Insurance for guide, cook, LAP and HAP (porters), Liaison Officer.

5. Camping equipment and Food: Complete kitchen equipment for members and Liaison Officer, per person base camp tents, mess tent, kitchen tent, camping fee, tarpaulins for porter’s shelter, drums to carry food, mattress and one month member’s food at base camp and separate food plan during the trekking.

6. Staff: Guide, Cook, Kitchen Boy their wages, food, insurance and equipment.

7. Trekking Fee: Trekking fee, Gondogoro La Crossing Fee, Bridge Fee, Camping Fee, Road Fee.

8. Miscellaneous Services: I). Airport transfers on arrival and at the time of return. II). Procurement of import and export permit for Trekkers cargo and storage of Trekkers cargo at our office in Islamabad or Skardu for free.

III). Procurement of Helicopter Rescue Bond from Ministry of Tourism against Trekkers actual deposit (6000 US Dollars) to secure emergency rescue if needed.

09. Items not included: Travel insurance, the cost expenses or charges arising from any special request made by you in relation to the holiday you have booked, International airfare and Airport departure taxes or excess baggage charges, Transport or items not mentioned in itinerary or terms and conditions, special diet, drinks, accommodation upgrades, medication, laundry, telephone calls, personnel gear clothing, services above base camp, and all other things which does not mentioned in our terms or includes in our program.

10. Delays: If the trip has to be delayed due to canceled or delayed flights, sickness, accidents, bad weather, road washouts, Govt. restrictions, or any other contingency for which for which Jasmine Tours cannot make provisions, the resulting extra cost for such delays will be charged separately.

11. Norther Area Flight; Since all flights to Northern Areas are subject to clear weather and clearance of backlog, Jasmine Tours do not guarantee confirmation on all such flights. If the seats are not confirmed or the flights are canceled, the group will be transferred by road with air-conditioned van without any additional charges.

12. Reservations and Advance Payment: 01. All provisional reservation must reach us in writing at well in advance before your arrival in Pakistan. No deposits are necessary for making any provisional reservations. For provisional reservation we need your NAME / SEX / NATIONALITY / PASSPORT NUMBER / DATE AND PLACE OF ISSUE OF PASSPORT / EXPIRY DATE OF PASSPORT /DATE OF BIRTH / PROFESSION / ADDRESS

02. All provisional reservations are subject to confirmation on deposit of US Dollars 200/= advance payment into our account before arrival of the group/client in Pakistan. The balance amount must be paid on arrival in Pakistan.

Asghar Ali Porik US dollars account # 02-125-2223-2 Askari Bank, AWT Plaza, The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. SWIFT BIC Code # ASCMPKKA.

13. Cancellations: All cancellations must be notified in writing to Jasmine Tours. Cancellation charges will be levied as follows:-

01. Whenever canceled, the bank charges for both sides from the advance will be paid by the clients.

02. If canceled any time after the commencement of the trip, or after deposit of advance due to any reason whatsoever, No refund will be given on any unutilized services other than hotels, meals and air tickets which are subject to cancellation charges accordingly.

04. If the trekking expedition is cancelled, government rules will be applied for the refund of Trekking Fee.

14. Liabilities and Responsibilities of Jasmine Tours: Jasmine Tours, its agents, employees or any of the affiliates or subsidiary companies shall neither be responsible nor liable for any loss, damage, injury, sickness or death caused to any member or the property of the group directly or indirectly due to any irregularity, delay, accident, theft, acts of God, dangers, fire, vehicle breakdown, machinery failure, declared or undeclared hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, delays, cancellations or changes in itinerary or schedules, Govt. restrictions or due to any causes beyond the control of Jasmine Tours.

15. Clients Insurance: All Clients/travelers must be protected by insurance that covers cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss or damage to baggage and personal effects up to 20,000 or more US Dollars. Jasmine Tours will not be responsible for those groups/clients arriving without insurance in case of emergency.

16. Passport and Visa: All participants must be in possession of a valid passport and obtain a Pakistani visa. We help our clients with visa invitation letter, on providing personal information in advance NAME / SEX / NATIONALITY / PASSPORT NUMBER / DATE AND PLACE OF ISSUE OF PASSPORT / EXPIRY DATE OF PASSPORT /DATE OF BIRTH / PROFESSION / ADDRESS

17. Optional / Extra Service: 1) High Altitude Sherpa (Porter) 20 $ per day plus 600 $ equipment money. 2) EPI gas 10 US dollars per 250ml 3) Oxygen Bottle 4) High Altitude Tents 5) Thuraya Satellite Phone 6) Data Transfer Device 7) Solar panel and Electric equipment charger 8) Blue Plastic Drum 8 US dollars per piece

18. Complaints Procedure: If you have a complaint about your holiday, you are required to confirm details of any such complaint or problem in writing supported by appropriate evidence relating to that complaint within 15 days of returning from the holiday in question of doubt or lake of avoidance of doubt we will not accept any liability or deal any complaint are received by us later than 15 days of your return from the holiday.

GONDOGORO LA CONCORDIA K-2 BASE CAMP TREK

FROM/TO ISLAMABAD - 23 DAYS
Note: one can also do this trek in 21 days

THE GREATEST MUSEUM OF SHAPE & FORM ON EARTH...FOSCO MARAIN

Only the superlatives can define the beauty and grandeur witnessed on this "sublime sanctuary of nature". Known as the most spectacular trek in the world, the traditional expedition route to K-2 (Chogori) 8611 M - the second highest mountain on Earth, cuts through the greatest concentration of some of the highest peaks in the world.

Not only are the mountains high, but they are the most jagged and sheer than the monoliths of Nepal. 08 of the world's 30 highest peaks of the world stand around this unusual trek. The apex of this incredible trek is CONCORDIA one of the biggest Piedmont glaciers of the world. It is a spectacular junction of Godwin Austin Glacier, Abruzzi Glacier and Baltoro Glacier. It banks, 06 peaks over 25,912 ft (7900 M) within a short radius of 07 miles (11 Km).

The walk to Concordia, however, is not a task to be undertaken lightly. It's a hard trek up and down the gorges, across rushing icy torrents, through broken rocks, over wire-rope bridges and through crevasse glaciers. The incentive for this strenuous walk is undoubtedly equally rewarding. Chongo Brakk, Mango Gusar, Chiring, Bakhordas, Bardumal, Liligo, Paiju, Trango Towers Group, Uli Biaho Towers, Mitre Peak, Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum 3, 4, 5 & 6, Broad Peak, Chogolisa, Golden Throne, Sia Kangri, Angles, Marble Peak & the Mighty K-2 are just a few of the innumerable mountain vistas to be witnessed on this trek in addition to tranquil lakes, blossoming fruit orchards, meandering rivers, tumbling water falls and undulating sand dunes with a unique blend of the modest Balti culture marked with distinct language, architecture and dresses.

SUMMARY: From Islamabad we fly over Kaghan valley, Nanga Parbat and the Karakorams to Skardu - the district head quarters of Baltistan and a gateway to the great Monoliths of Pakistan (Flight is subject to weather). Perched at a height of 7500 feet, Skardu is located amidst an impressive landscape, towering mountains, deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, creeping glaciers and quiet lakes. Skardu is in the heart of a towering frontier land. To its north lies the Sinkiang province of China, to the south Kashmir, to the West Gilgit and to the east the district of Ladakh in India. Skardu is the trekker and mountain climber’s paradise. Nowhere can you find such a collection of lofty peaks and glaciers.

Note: we have design this program in a way that one can have both the apportunary to see KKH and chance of flying over Karakoram too. So either at the time of going up or coming down to Islamabad we try over best to fly one way.

The Baltoro Glacier, the best known, is that spectacular conjunction of Godwin Austen and Baltoro glaciers called Concordia, lying in the heart of the most heavily glaciated region outside the polar areas. Within a radius of 12 miles rise six peaks over 20,000 feet. This is the center of the densest concentration of lofty peaks on earth. Some of these magnificent mountains in the Karakoram range are Masherbrum (25,600), Mustagh Tower (23,690), K-2 (28,741), Broad Peak (26,400), Gasherbrum IV (26,810), Sia Kangri (24,350) Golden Throne (23,989), Mitre Peak (19,718), Chogolisa (25,110) and Hidden Peak (26,470).

After sightseeing the mountain desert, tranquil lakes, bustling Skardu bazaar and a 16th century Khorpocho Fort, for a day, We set off by jeep to Askole - the last inhabited village and commence our exuberant trek with dozens of porters on the trails to the incredible wilderness of ice, rock and sky for over two weeks.

Although on the entire trek we are in absolute wilderness, we will take a colourful part of the Karakoram Culture with us. Our scores of lively Baltis who are tough enough to sing and dance after the hard day's work. We will be invited to join in. There will be many memorable evenings listening to their songs and watching their dances.

23 DAY ITINERARY

Note :- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt restrictions, & all other unforseen exigencies.

DAY 01 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI

Upon arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest drive to Islamabad for trek briefing at Ministry of Tourism and obtain trekking permit. Overnight hotel.

DAY 02 RAWALPINDI/SKARDU

Fly to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day we will drive to Skardu, spending a night in Chilas.

Note: The cost of flight To/From Skardu or drive To/From Skardu is not included in our price and it will be given as separate or additional price. Overnight hotel.

DAY 03 SKARDU

Emergency day in case, flight does not operate on day 02 this day will be use to transfer the members by road from Chilas to Skardu. Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours. Overnight hotel.

DAY 04 SKARDU

Free day for rest, shopping or sightseeing. while staff will make final arrangement for the trek.

Overnight at your choosen hotel. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

DAY 05 SKARDU -TO- ASKOLE

AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole - The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. Highest in the region, the stone & timber abodes contain dark & narrow stairwells riven by gloomy, unlit alleys cluster within the embrace of the fertile terraces. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

Distance 96 Km, Drive 07-08 Hrs. Altitude 3050 M.

Note :-The road to Askole comes undergoing rapid erosion and gets closed quite oftenly. If unable to jeep, the group will disembark & walk to Askole on the same day or camp for overnight (subject to distance).

DAY 06 ASKOLE -TO- KOROPHONE

Today we leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipments and sustain our expedition. After scrambling over a ridge we come across what legend says an old polo field. Passing through a rock gap we cross the Biafo glacier and camp beside it's snout at korophone. The Biafo Glacier is a huge river of ice 63 Km long which descends from the central peaks of the Karakoram & flows East into the Braldu Valley at a point about 10 Kms east of Askole. Overnight in tents All meals served by camp staff.

Walk : 03 - 04 hrs, Grade : Easy, Altitude : 3100 M,

DAY 07 KOROPHONE -TO- JHULA

Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula, (Jhula means wire rope bridge sported by a wooden basket), now a wooden bridge is made cross it & camp beside a torrent facing the Bakhordas.

Walk : 03-04 hrs, Grade : Strenuous, Altitude : 3150 M

DAY 08 JHULA -TO- PAIJU

Resume trek along the Braldu River to a green Oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. Paiju - is a Balti word which means "SALT". Since there are some rock salt deposits at the base of this peak, the locals believe that the snow on the summit of Paiju Peak is not snow but a huge deposit of salt which drips down to the base. From this camp we have the first views of the impressive Baltoro Glacier. Overnight in tents.

Walk : 05-06 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude : 3480 M.

DAY 09 PAIJU - Rest Day

Rest & acclimatization day at Piaju. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

DAY 10 PAIJU -TO- URDUKAS

Begin trek after an early breakfast. Traverse the junction of Paiju - Baltoro Glaciers through crevasses & lunch below Liligo, the traditional camp under the muddy cliffs with fine views of rock spires. Cross the Khuburse torrent early morning and ramble over two glacier moraines to reach the grassy slopes of Urdukas offering splendid views of the Trango, Uli Biaho & Bial Groups. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

Walk : 06-07 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude : 4130 M

DAY 11 URDUKAS -TO- GORO

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. Traverse the Yermanandu Glacier which flows down from Masherbrum & joins the Baltoro. Magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

Walk : 06-07 hrs, Grade : Strenuous, Altitude : 4500 M.

DAY 12 GORO TO CONCORDIA

After an early breakfast, resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia - a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters . Within a short radius of 15 Kilometers, stand 41 peaks over 6500 meters. including 04 peaks above 8000 M. The 360 view offers a panorama of peaks nowhere to be found on this Earth. Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

Walk : 05 - 06 hrs, Grade : strenuous, Altitude : 4720 M.

DAY 13 CONCORDIA REST DAY

Members are free to explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up 3 hrs down) After an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp. Overnight in tents at Concordia. All meals served by camp staff.

Walk : 07 hrs, Grade : strenuous, Altitude : 4650 M.

DAY 14 CONCORDIA -TO- ALI CAMP

After an early breakfast leave the Concordia and we will cross several side glacier to reach our right path. After 2 hours we will reach Vigne glacier, it is also possible to walk on the Vigne glacier which is fairly easy then walking on the stony bath on the right side of the glacier but it depend on the snow condition.

Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

DAY 15 ALI CAMP -CROSS GONDOGORO PASS- KHUSPANG

A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.

The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5700 metres is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as sun get strong snow get soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones, also the chance of ice falls or averlanches.

Overnight in tents. All meals served by camp staff.

Walk : 10 - 11 hrs, Grade : Strenuous, Altitude : 5700 M

DAY 16 KHUSPANG

Rest day at Khuspang.

Incase of bad weather this day will be use to make another attempt.

DAY 17 KHUSPANG -TO- DALSANGPA

After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across moving boulders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dalsangpa, meaning 'field of flowers', lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 metres, set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the still water.

Walk : 05-06 hrs, Grade : Moderate, Altitude : 4150 M.

DAY 18 DALSANGPA -TO- SHAICHO

Resume trek along the path, Keep yourself on the left side of the lateral moraine, crossing several side streams. The next hour is an unpleasant scramble along the stony, sliding glacier edge, with huge boulders poised above, ready to fall.

Continue your trek along the path goes down hill to the summer settlement called Shaicho, a large shepherds settlement with its won mosque, now here you can find a hotel and mountaineering equipment shop. This is the traditional camp among the forest of juniper, cedar and willow trees with giant bushes of wild roses and a good water supply. After a short break continue your walk along the Hushey river on a easy path. Upon arrival camp near the fields in Hushey village. Overnight in tents All meals served by camp staff. Walk : 06 - 07 hrs, Grade : Easy, Altitude : M,

DAY 19 SHAICHO -TO- HUSHEY

An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. Evening free. Overnight in tents.

DAY 20 HUSHEY -TO- SKARDU

AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to your choosen hotel. All meals included.

DAY 21 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI

Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.

DAY 22 RAWALPINDI

Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. Evening sightseeing.

If unable to fly on day 25th. this day will be use to transfer from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.

DAY 23 RAWALPINDI

De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad. Evening transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.