The Gondogoro La (5,585m) is the spectacular, technical way out of Concordia - a roped dawn crossing with all four local 8,000m peaks behind you, dropping into the Hushe valley. Here are the operators who publish a 2026 price for it.
Only priced operators are compared below, with notes on where crampons, harness and the pass crossing are included or rented separately. A licensed operator, guide and permit are mandatory.
About the Gondogoro La Trek
The full circuit runs 20-21 days. The pass itself is glaciated and steep enough to need crampons, harness and fixed ropes, so it sits a notch above a standard base-camp trek.
- Concordia ↔ Hushe Valley
- Pass ~5,585m
- ~20-21 days
- Technical / very demanding
How I compared these packages
I did this the way I'd want a friend to do it for me. I went through every Gondogoro La Trek operator I could find, read each itinerary, and lined them up on the things that actually decide your trip - what's included, the porters and meals, the route, and the real 2026 price. 7 of 7 below publish a price you can hold them to; the rest quote per group, and I've said so plainly rather than guess. Prices are per person, usually land-only and group-based, with permits, flights, insurance and tips often on top. Every operator here is judged on the same yardstick. Operator links are nofollow. Where an operator has a genuine public rating I've shown it (Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and similar, with the review count and a link) - Google Maps ratings aren't publicly queryable, so I don't show those; an operator with too few public reviews shows a dash rather than a number.
At a glance - operators compared
| Operator | Length | From (2026) | Reviews | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trango Adventure | 20 days | $1,955 | 4.8 ★ Google (79) | link |
| K2 Base Camp Treks | 20 days | $2,055 | — | link |
| Broad Peak Adventures | 20 days | $2,100 | 5.0 ★ Google (1) | link |
| Chogori Adventure | 21 days | $2,300 | 5.0 ★ Google (31) | link |
| K2 Base Camp Trekking | 21 days | $2,590 | — | link |
| Hunza Guides Pakistan | 20 days | $2,685 | 4.6 ★ Google (29) | link |
| SummitClimb · USA (international) | 25 days | $5,850 | 4.0 ★ Google (1) | link |
What stood out to me
- 💰 Lowest published price - Trango Adventure (from $1,955)
- 🎒 Most inclusive - SummitClimb, where flights, permits and full board are bundled
- 🧭 Most support - SummitClimb (from $5,850), the premium, higher-ratio option
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Includes: airport transfers & domestic flights, 3-star hotels (5n) + camping (13n), full food & equipment, English guide, sirdar/porter/cook, satellite phone, solar charging, porter insurance, unlimited boiled water
Excludes: International flights, visa, insurance, tips, all personal climbing/trekking gear, trekking permit ($150) and CKNP fee ($190), sightseeing, over-20kg luggage.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad |
| Day 2 | Flight to Skardu (2,230m) |
| Day 3 | Sightseeing & prep day, Skardu |
| Day 4 | Drive to Johla via Askoli (3,100m), 8h |
| Day 5 | Trek to Paju (3,380m), 6h |
| Day 6 | Trek to Khoburtse (3,760m), 7h |
| Day 7 | Trek to Urdukas (4,130m), 4h |
| Day 8 | Acclimatization day at Urdukas (4,130m) |
| Day 9 | Trek to Goro II (4,250m), 6-7h |
| Day 10 | Trek to Concordia (4,600m), 5h |
| Day 11 | Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp (5,000m), 4h |
| Day 12 | K2 Base Camp & return to Concordia (5,150m), 7h |
| Day 13 | Trek to Ali Camp (5,000m), 6h |
| Day 14 | Cross Gondogoro La to Khuspang (5,585m), 10-11h |
| Day 15 | Spare buffer day for delays |
| Day 16 | Khuspang to Saicho (3,350m), 6-7h |
| Day 17 | Trek to Hushe 2h, drive to Skardu 7h |
| Day 18 | Fly back to Islamabad |
| Day 19 | Contingency day, Islamabad |
| Day 20 | Departure, fly home |
What's good
- Most transparent on the pass: 2am start, fixed ropes, 50-degree snow, scree finish all spelled out
- Hushe rescue-team rope-fixing fee ($70-80) bundled into the price, not a surprise extra
- Buffer day (D15) plus Islamabad contingency day (D19) cushion weather/flight delays
- Itemizes permit/CKNP fees ($150 + $190) and 20kg porter cap so costs are predictable
- 40+ years operating, govt licence ID 402, flexible 4-installment payments
Could be better
- Only one true acclimatization day (Urdukas) before a 5,585m pass crossing
- Trekking permit ($150) and CKNP park fee ($190) are excluded, added on top of the $2,055
- Over-20kg luggage charged ~$130-140 per extra 5kg
- All personal climbing gear (harness, crampons, jumar, helmet) is renter/buyer's responsibility
Includes: domestic flight, all transfers, 3-4 star hotels, full camping setup (tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen), licensed English guide, permits, parking & camping fees, trekking equipment
Excludes: International flights, travel insurance, visa, personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, crampons, poles), tips, extra hotel nights, Islamabad/Skardu sightseeing.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrival, Islamabad |
| Day 2 | Mountain-view flight to Skardu |
| Day 3 | Skardu (2,230m) |
| Day 4 | Skardu to Johla via Askoli (3,140m), 8h drive |
| Day 5 | Trek to Paju (3,380m), 7h |
| Day 6 | Acclimatizing day at Paiju |
| Day 7 | Trek to Khoburtse (3,760m), 7h |
| Day 8 | Trek to Urdukas (4,130m), 4h |
| Day 9 | Trek to Goro (4,250m), 7h |
| Day 10 | Trek to Concordia (4,600m), 5h |
| Day 11 | Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp (5,000m), 4h |
| Day 12 | K2 Base Camp & back to Concordia (5,150m), 7h |
| Day 13 | Trek to Ali Camp (5,000m), 6h |
| Day 14 | Cross Gondogoro La to Khuspang (5,585m), 10-12h |
| Day 15 | Spare trek day for delays |
| Day 16 | Trek to Saicho (3,350m), 6-7h |
| Day 17 | Trek to Hushe 2h, drive to Skardu 7h |
| Day 18 | Fly back to Islamabad |
| Day 19 | Contingency day, Islamabad |
| Day 20 | Departure, fly home |
What's good
- Itemizes meal counts (20 breakfasts, 18 lunches/dinners) so nothing is vague
- Offers a cheaper Skardu-start price ($1,855) alongside the Islamabad-start ($2,055)
- All permits, parking and camping fees stated as included
- Insurance for field staff and low-altitude porters is included
- Buffer (D15) plus Islamabad contingency day (D19) for delays
Could be better
- Pass write-up is thin: names harness/crampons but no start time, rope-fixing fee or grade detail
- Only one acclimatization day (Paiju) before the 5,585m crossing
- Personal climbing gear (crampons, etc.) and tips excluded
- Helicopter rescue explicitly not covered by the staff insurance
Includes: guides and porters, hotels in Islamabad and Skardu, high-altitude camping gear, all KNP permits, 4x4 jeep to/from Askole, airport transfers, internal flights to Skardu
Excludes: International flights, insurance (mandatory), visa, personal gear, climbing-gear rental, Karakoram NP entry fees, pre/post-trek city meals, tips, flight-cancellation costs.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad |
| Day 2 | Flight to Skardu (2,230m) |
| Day 3 | Exploration & trek prep, Skardu |
| Day 4 | Drive Skardu to Askole (3,100m) |
| Day 5 | Trek Askole to Jhola (3,200m) |
| Day 6 | Trek to Paju (3,380m) |
| Day 7 | Trek to Khoburtse (3,760m) |
| Day 8 | Trek to Urdukas (4,130m) |
| Day 9 | Acclimatization day at Urdukas (4,130m) |
| Day 10 | Trek to Goro II (4,250m) |
| Day 11 | Trek to Concordia (4,600m) |
| Day 12 | Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp (5,000m) |
| Day 13 | K2 Base Camp & return to Concordia (5,150m) |
| Day 14 | Trek to Ali Camp (5,000m) |
| Day 15 | Cross Gondogoro La (5,600m) to Khuspang, 10-11h |
| Day 16 | Spare trek day for delays |
| Day 17 | Trek to Saicho (3,350m) |
| Day 18 | Trek to Hushe & drive to Skardu |
| Day 19 | Fly to Islamabad |
| Day 20 | Contingency day, Islamabad |
| Day 21 | Departure |
What's good
- Detailed pass section: 2am start, full gear list, 50-degree snow to scree, Hushe rescue team included
- 21-day plan adds an extra day vs rivals, with both a spare day and a contingency day
- Steep early-bird discount drops the price from $2,700 to $2,100
- States crampons can be rented (~$150-300) if you lack your own
- Generous 20-25kg porter allowance
Could be better
- Karakoram National Park entry fee is excluded and not priced on the page
- Headline price ($2,700) is high; the attractive rate depends on catching the early-bird
- Only one acclimatization day (Urdukas) before the 5,600m pass
- Climbing-gear rental and pre/post-trek city meals cost extra
Includes: all domestic transport, twin hotels, professional guide & staff, twin tents, all meals, permits & waste fees, satellite phone, airport pickup/drop, visa processing assistance
Excludes: International flights, visa, insurance, tips, personal climbing/trekking gear (crampons, ice axe, jumar, helmet, harness, sleeping bag), anything beyond 15kg porter allowance.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrival at Islamabad |
| Day 2 | Flight to Skardu / Karakoram |
| Day 3 | Rest/acclimatization day at Skardu |
| Day 4 | Drive to Askoli |
| Day 5 | Trekking to Jhula |
| Day 6 | Trek to Paju Camp |
| Day 7 | Rest day at Paju |
| Day 8 | Trek to Khoburse |
| Day 9 | Trek to Urdukas |
| Day 10 | Trek to Goro 2 |
| Day 11 | Trekking to Concordia |
| Day 12 | Trek K2 Base Camp |
| Day 13 | Trekking back to Concordia |
| Day 14 | Trek to Ali Camp |
| Day 15 | Cross Gondogoro La, camp at Khuspang |
| Day 16 | Trekking to Saicho |
| Day 17 | Trek to Hushe |
| Day 18 | Drive back to Skardu |
| Day 19 | Flight back to Islamabad |
| Day 20 | Contingency day at Islamabad |
| Day 21 | Departure to home country |
What's good
- Two acclimatization/rest days (Skardu hike + Paju) more cautious than most rivals
- Lowest fixed price of the group at $2,300, with private/family discounts offered
- Narrates the crossing realistically: harnesses/crampons on at pass base, ~3h climb, summit at dawn, paid Hushe rope-fixers
- Trekking permit, waste-management fee and toll/bridge charges included
- Boiled water, snacks and dry fruits provided daily on trek
Could be better
- You must source/rent crampons yourself from Skardu (page tells you to arrange one)
- Tight 15kg personal-luggage porter allowance
- No firm departure dates or local-vs-foreign pricing shown
- Ice axe, jumar, helmet, harness etc. listed as your own packing responsibility
Includes: domestic flights w/ baggage, hotel + dome-tent (twin), camping & bridge fees, licensed guide & staff, porters (14kg+8kg), snacks & maps, city tours, first aid, satellite phone
Excludes: International flights, visa, insurance, personal gear, tips; CKNP waste fee ($150) and GB Council permit ($150-300) appear as separately-stated costs.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Meet guide at Benazir Airport, Islamabad |
| Day 2 | Early flight to Skardu (2,500m) |
| Day 3 | Jeep safari to Askole (3,000m) via Shigar |
| Day 4 | Walk towards Korofong (3,075m) via Biafo Glacier |
| Day 5 | Trek via Panma Valley to Jhola (3,100m) |
| Day 6 | Trek to Paiju (3,420m) through Braldu Valley |
| Day 7 | Acclimatization/rest at Paiju (3,420m) |
| Day 8 | Baltoro Glacier start, walk to Khoburtse (3,795m) |
| Day 9 | Baltoro Glacier trek, Trango Towers views |
| Day 10 | Baltoro trek to Goro (4,295m) |
| Day 11 | Baltoro trek to Concordia (4,500m) |
| Day 12 | K2 Base Camp (5,100m) & Broad Peak BC (4,800m) |
| Day 13 | Trek towards Ali Camp (4,800m) |
| Day 14 | Cross Gondogoro La pass (5,585m) |
| Day 15 | Walk to Dalsampa (4,150m) via Gondogoro glacier |
| Day 16 | Trek to Saicho (3,350m) via Gondogoro Valley |
| Day 17 | Contingency day |
| Day 18 | Walk to Hushe village, drive to Skardu |
| Day 19 | Fly to Islamabad, afternoon sightseeing |
| Day 20 | Contingency day for flight delays |
| Day 21 | Departure from Islamabad |
What's good
- 21-day plan with two contingency days (D17 and D20) for trail and flight delays
- Itemizes permit structure: CKNP waste-management fee $150 plus GB Council permit $150-300
- Acclimatization/rest day built in at Paiju
- Lower deposit entry point ($550) on a wide price band
Could be better
- No technical pass detail: page gives no fixed-rope, crampon, harness or grade info for the 5,585m crossing
- Smallest porter allowance: 14kg personal + 8kg equipment
- Very wide, unexplained price range ($2,590-$3,990) with no group-size tiers
- No acclimatization beyond the single Paiju day before the high pass
Includes: accommodation, meals, domestic flights, permits, guide, porters, camping equipment (price for groups of 6-12)
Excludes: International airfare, visa, travel insurance, tips, single-room supplement, individual airport transfers, sleeping bag, personal expenses and gratuities.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Islamabad/Rawalpindi (540m), city tour |
| Day 2 | Fly to Skardu (2,228m), afternoon exploration |
| Day 3 | Free day in Skardu (2,228m) |
| Day 4 | Drive Skardu to Askoli (3,000m), 6-7h jeep |
| Day 5 | Trek Askoli to Jhola (3,200m), 12.6km |
| Day 6 | Trek Jhola to Paiyu (3,450m), 16.6km |
| Day 7 | Acclimatization day at Paiyu (3,450m) |
| Day 8 | Trek Paiyu to Khubertse (3,990m), 10.8km |
| Day 9 | Trek Khubertse to Urdukas (4,050m), 5.1km |
| Day 10 | Trek Urdukas to Goro-II (4,380m), 12.1km |
| Day 11 | Trek Goro-II to Concordia (4,650m), 9.2km |
| Day 12 | Broad Peak & K2 Base Camps (5,135m), return Concordia |
| Day 13 | Trek Concordia to Ali Camp (5,010m), 9.5km |
| Day 14 | Ali Camp over Gondogoro La (5,680m) to Hispung, 8-9h |
| Day 15 | Trek Hispung to Saicho (3,300m) |
| Day 16 | Trek Saicho to Hushe (3,050m), 9.3km |
| Day 17 | Drive Hushe to Skardu (2,228m), 6-7h |
| Day 18 | Fly Skardu to Islamabad (540m) |
| Day 19 | Free day in Islamabad (540m) |
| Day 20 | Depart Islamabad |
What's good
- Most precise itinerary: per-day distances (km) and elevations for planning load
- Lists road-alternative routings (Babusar Pass) if Skardu flights are cancelled
- Single clear group price ($2,685, 6-12 people) plus private/tailor-made option
- Government trekking permit and waste-management fees included
- 29 years operating, govt licence 396, stated tipping guidance ($100-150 crew)
Could be better
- Tightest 20-day plan with no dedicated spare/buffer trek day for weather delays
- Smaller 15kg porter personal-luggage limit
- Pass detail lighter than rivals: notes harness/crampons and midnight start but no rope/grade specifics
- Quotes the pass as 5,680m (higher than the 5,585m figure others use)
Includes: expert leadership & local staff, all domestic flights & ground transport, porters, 25kg baggage pp, hotels + camps, all permits & liaison officers, group equipment, full base-camp facilities, glacier training for the pass
Excludes: International flights, trekking rescue and travel insurance, personal climbing/trekking equipment and clothing, Pakistan visa.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel |
| Day 2 | Guided sightseeing/shopping, Islamabad (508m) |
| Day 3 | Fly to Skardu, transfer to hotel |
| Day 4 | Skardu sightseeing (2,230m) |
| Day 5 | Skardu Tourism Dept briefing & prep |
| Day 6 | Jeep drive to Askole (3,039m) |
| Day 7 | Trek to Jhola (3,170m), enter Karakoram NP |
| Day 8 | Trek to Paiyu, Baltoro Valley (3,666m) |
| Day 9 | Rest day at Paiyu (porters bake bread) |
| Day 10 | Trek to Khuburtse (3,800m) |
| Day 11 | Trek to Urdukas (3,950m), Trango Tower views |
| Day 12 | Trek to Goro II (4,300m) |
| Day 13 | Trek to Concordia (4,550m), K2 views |
| Day 14 | Walk to Broad Peak Base Camp (4,850m) |
| Day 15 | K2 Base Camp & Gilkey Memorial, return Concordia |
| Day 16 | Upper Baltoro Glacier to Ali Camp (4,800m) |
| Day 17 | Cross Gondogoro La (5,585m), descend to Huisprung (4,600m) |
| Day 18 | Trek down Gondogoro Valley to Saitcho (3,350m) |
| Day 19 | Trek to Hushe (3,050m), drive to Skardu |
| Day 20 | De-briefing at Tourism Dept; showers/laundry |
| Day 21 | Drive to Islamabad/Chilas, hotel |
| Day 22 | Paperwork, shopping, farewell dinner Islamabad |
| Day 23 | Fly home |
| Day 24 | Reserve day (weather) |
| Day 25 | Reserve day (weather) |
What's good
- Longest, most cushioned plan (25 days) with two reserve weather days at the end
- Most explicit pass gear list: ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, slings, 3 carabiners, figure-8
- Promises a hands-on glacier training session near base camp before the crossing
- All permit fees and liaison officers included; western leader Dan Mazur (K2 summiter)
- Generous 25kg personal baggage transport allowance
Could be better
- By far the most expensive at $5,850, roughly double the Pakistani operators
- Only one rest day (Paiyu) for acclimatization despite the long schedule
- Trekking rescue and travel insurance explicitly not included
- Page is a generic 'K2 trekking' listing, not a dedicated Gondogoro La product URL
What's usually included - and what's not
On most of these treks the operator price includes guides and support staff, porters, camping equipment, in-trek meals and the trekking permit. It usually excludes international flights, travel insurance, personal climbing or trekking gear, tips for the crew, and on restricted peaks the government royalty fee. Always get the itemised inclusions, porter weight limit and the payment and cancellation terms in writing before you pay.
How to choose your operator
- Published vs quote - a real posted price is easier to compare; for quote-only operators, get it itemised.
- What's bundled - permits, domestic flights and porters are where cheap quotes cut corners.
- Group size - most headline rates assume a group; confirm the solo or small-group rate.
- Crew welfare - porter weight limits, wages and insurance say a lot about an operator.
- Local vs down-country - Baltistan and Hunza-based crews know the routes and logistics best.
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How is the Gondogoro La different from the K2 trek?
It is the same Baltoro/Concordia approach, but instead of returning via Askole you cross the 5,585m Gondogoro La into Hushe - a technical, roped section.
What does it cost in 2026?
Local operators run roughly $1,955-$2,685 per person; Western-led from $5,850. Confirm whether climbing gear for the pass is included.
Do I need climbing experience?
No technical climbing, but you must be fit for a pre-dawn glaciated pass on fixed ropes with crampons; operators provide guides and the rope work.
When is it open?
July to early September, when the pass is reliably crossable.