Broad Peak Expedition
Photo Credit: “K2 & Broad Peak” by petelovespurple
Expedition Details
Altitude: 8,051m
Location: Pakistan (Karakoram Range)
Estimated Price: $25-40k (Price can be in lower range if combined with K2/Gasherbrum I &II)
Number of days: ~45-55
Season: Late Summer
(Late June-August)
A typical Broad Peak expedition itinerary spans around 45-55 days, beginning with flights to Islamabad and a flight to Skardu, Pakistan, followed by a drive and multi-day trek through the Baltoro Glacier to the expedition’s base camp (approx. 5,000m). Climbers then spend approximately three weeks establishing camps and acclimatizing on the mountain, reaching the summit (8,051m), before descending. The journey concludes with a trek back to Askole, a drive to Skardu, a flight to Islamabad, and departure home.
Itinerary
Days 1-2:
Arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, and transfer to a hotel. Welcome Dinner.
Attend a briefing at the Ministry of Tourism and complete final preparations.
Days 3-4:
Fly from Islamabad to Skardu. Rest and sightseeing in Skardu.
Day 5:
Drive by jeep from Skardu to the trekking starting point of Askole.
Day 6: Drive by jeep from Skardu to the trekking starting point of Askole.
Day 7: Trek from Jhola to Paiyu.
Day 8: Rest day at Paiyu to rest and bake bread for the trek.
Day 9: Trek to Urdukas.
Day 10: Trek to Goro II.
Day 11: Trek to Concordia, a famous area where multiple glaciers meet.
Day 12: Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp (around 5,000m to 5,300m).
Days 13-35:
The main climbing period. This involves setting up high camps (e.g., Camp I at 6,000m, Camp II at 6,500m, Camp III at 7,100m) and rotating between them for acclimatization. The final push for the summit (8,051m) occurs from the highest camp.
Day 36: Begin the descent from Broad Peak Base Camp.
Days 37-40: Trek back to Askole, passing through familiar camps like Goro II and Paiyu.
Day 41: Drive from Askole to Skardu.
Day 42: Fly from Skardu to Islamabad. Farewell dinner.
Day 43: Final departure from Islamabad.