As responsible tours operator in Pakistan ”The safety of our guest is always our top priority’. Despite what you hear on the mainstream news, Pakistan is one of the safest country ,thousands of tourist used to visit every year. Part of the ethos of ASIAN MOUNTAIN Tours is to smash negative stereotypes associated with these baseless news. Indian and some other countries media propagandas to show bed image of Pakistan other than the reality. Don’t’ trust enjoy a safe travelling in beautiful Country Pakistan’ part of south Asian Region.
Recently, the government has launched a new visa portal and made the visa obtaining procedure easier for 175 countries where you can fill up an online application and submit it to get a tourist visa. Before you can even apply you need to get a letter of invitation (LOI) from ASIAN MOUNTAIN TOURS , basically we will accept responsibility for you. The process is pretty straight forward. After you received your letter of invitation you can apply directly via this portal.
For more information feel free to contact us.
For more information feel free to contact us.
K2 Base Camp is one of the world’s great treks. It has breathtaking scenery unsurpassed anywhere else in the high mountains. K2 Base Camp & Concordia trek is a high altitude walk where you ascend and descend the Baltoro glacier.
Both treks follow the Baltoro glacier to K2 Base Camp. The difference between these itineraries is that the K2 & GondogoroLa trip crosses the high pass after Concordia. A less Mountaineering experience is helpful for a safe crossing. We send an experienced Guide withthe group, also there are already a rescue members from Hushe village, they will taking care for members & porters while ascending and descending. Whereas the K2 Base Camp & Concordia group will walk back down the Baltoro glacier with a local guide. Both groups will meet after their treks in Skardu and then travel back together to Islamabad.
K2 Base Camp & Concordia is a more popular trek with a larger number of other groups. Whereas Snow Lake & Hispar La is more remote and has a far fewer number of other trekkers. The scenery is impressive on both of these treks. K2 Base Camp trek has higher mountains including views of four 8,000m summits. Snow Lake trek has views of Kanjut Sar (7,760m), Distaghil Sar (7,885 m) and Makrong Chhish (6,607m). There is the Latok group (Latok I: 7,145m, Latok II: 7,108 m, Latok III: 6,949m, Latok IV: 6,456m) and Baintha.
There are several airports in Pakistan but for our treks and adventures in the Karakorum then most people will fly to Islamabad and then take an enjoyable and stunning flight to Skardu.
All our potential guests must read and know the different elevations mentioned for each trekking day in each programs. This is a hard trek at a very high altitude, But do not worry yourself humans are gifted to become familiar to high elevations, the participants must acclimatize to our well-planned itinerary. The maximum elevations depending on your choice of trek are given below.
GondogoroLa Height/Elevation: 5,585 meter.
K2 base camp height/Elevation: 5,130 meters.
What is the trek distance and max altitude?.
The total trek covers about 167 kilometers over the course of 12 days – with the highest max altitude on the trek GondogoroLa 5,584 meters.
Trip participants need to be in good shape and capable of trekking over mixed terrain for long distances (maximum 5- 8 hours). On average our trekking days are 5 to 8 hours per day. We employ many local porters and mules to help us carry the supplies that will make the trek to K2 a comfortable and rewarding experience.
Breakfast:Typically includes an omelet/fried eggs, fried Pakistani bread (paratha) chai/ coffee, tea etc.
Lunch: Will include a mix of local bread, noodle soup, tinned fish, biscuits, crackers, cheese, and green tea / chai.
Dinner: mix of vegetables, rice, noodle dishes, daal, meat (mutton or chicken), and other tasty dishes served up by our experienced cook and crew.
Please consider what you need to pack for your trekking trip in Pakistan. Travelling light is much less hassle, if you do not need it is best to leave behind. The weight limit for your personal bag to be carried by the porter varies from 20kg to 25kg depending on the trek. All bags will be weighed at the hotel in Skardu before departure for the trek. Please check our trekking equipment for your personal belonging to carry while trekking.
We can negotiate all about your trips including price , generally the prices shown on our site are based on a minimum of 4 people. Please feel free to call or email us to chat about your plans and ambition.
No we are more encourage for customize for climb, trips/treks. We are familiar to cater all mountains activity 8000m to below 5000m ,as well trekking and tours activity in the renown mountains valley of Pakistan. Our Designated packages are more trending mostly in Karakorum range. We also run private treks /Tours for groups of friends, charities, clubs, organizations and corporate. Please Be sure to mention which Peaks you interested in, we will get back to you with a detailed response to your inquiry. Thanks!
Tipping is always a personal choice. Obviously our staff deserve a good tips, as they will work for 24 hours to make a happy successful trips but is greatly appreciated by your guides. Check your departure packet for details.
Every year hundreds of women travel alone into the remote valleys of Pakistan. Many of them can be seen in the streets of Hunza, Gilgit and Baltistan. To take a safer holidays in Pakistan we advise you to wear modest dress which cover whole of their body. Secondly before starting a trek or tour with local guide in the wilderness, please report about your program to the nearest police station or to your embassy with the identity/contact of your local guide/company.
When the trips confirm than we receive the mentioned advance amounts of proposed trips or 30% of amount of customize trips, via the bank transfer, and rest of the other amount will collect from Islamabad in cash which we give out our account details once you register.
Our refund policy is more realistic for the customer satisfaction.
If you cancel your participation 30 days before the trip we charge a 15% deduction, 15 days before the trip means a 35% deduction and no refunds are offered if you cancel your participation 7 days or less. These deductions do not include any bank transfer charges. Please have a check our terms & conditions.
Generally it is best to travel with US dollars or, Euro and British pounds and exchange from Islamabad. You will have better rates in Islamabad /Rawalpindi other than Skardu,Gilgit,Hunza.Major credit cards are accepted in the cities in larger hotels and shops and you can withdraw cash from ATMs. Outside the main cities it is best to carry local cash.
Recommended vaccinations: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever and protection against Malaria. Vaccinations to be considered: Hepatitis B, Rabies, Cholera, Japanese Encephalitis (JE), Tuberculosis (TB) . There is a good network of hospitals, and we recommend comprehensive medical insurance for travelers.