{"id":2104,"date":"2019-08-29T13:34:40","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T13:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2023-11-03T09:58:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T09:58:47","slug":"k2-base-camp-trek-how-to-plan-your-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/k2-base-camp-trek-how-to-plan-your-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"K2 base camp Trek – How to plan your trek"},"content":{"rendered":"

All you need to know about K2 Base camp Trek<\/h3>\n
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K2 is known as the \u201cMountains of Mountains\u201d and \u201cMountaineer Mountain\u201d and these mountains are considered to be one of the world\u2019s best treks with spectacular and breathtaking scenery which you can never find when visiting any other high mountain areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re traveling within Pakistan or you\u2019re a foreigner, you\u2019ve to start your journey from Islamabad. The tour begins from a direct flight to\u00a0<\/span>Skardu,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>which is famous for the mountains, greenery, atmosphere, rivers and the beautiful people which attract most of the visitors when on the way to K2. Taking two days\u2019 rest would be great to explore the\u00a0<\/span>Karakoram Ranges,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>including\u00a0<\/span>Nanga Parbat,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and then you can continue your journey towards the trekking or rather K2 peaks<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, as you\u2019ve taken two days rest and you\u2019re relaxed and set to go, you\u2019ve to pick a Jeep ride which will take you to the Askole Valley \u2014 ever heard of this valley? If No, then here\u2019s a little detail about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Askole Valley \/ Village<\/h3>\n
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Askole Valley surrounded by the best landscapes, surroundings, and environments. And from Askole, loads are distributed to the army of partners, who will carry everything to the base camp because there are no roads, no walk away, and nothing comfortable but the hiking trek of\u00a0<\/span>90KM<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jola<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you want to visit Jola, then it\u2019s 6-7 hours trekking<\/a> from Askole Village. Jola means that your physical health must be strong enough to visit the place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paiju<\/span><\/h3>\n

Are you a green spot lover? If yes, then there\u2019s bad news for you because, before moving to K2<\/a> trekking and K2 Peaks, it\u2019s the last green spot and you\u2019re going to witness\u00a0<\/span>Baltoro Glaciers, Steep mountains with high slopes and a lot more.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LiliGo 3000M<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you reach LiliGo place, you\u2019ll be able to see the Trango Tower Across, and you won\u2019t be able to stop yourself from taking a selfie or record the moment because you hardly witness such landscapes once in your lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

When going for K2 trek and eye-witnessing the spectacular\u00a0<\/span>K2\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>peaks, you need to have such equipment to carry with you because safety always comes first and it\u2019s better to take precautionary measurements to warden off impending danger.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Important Equipment to Carry<\/h3>\n
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Following are the critical equipment you must keep in your bucket because you might need them anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n