When you reach Islamabad, an AMT representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, and it's near the Himalayas. The city is busy with many places to eat, drink coffee, and shop.

Option A: The plan is for the whole group to catch an early morning flight to Skardu (55 minutes), the largest city in Baltistan. If the weather is clear, we can enjoy incredible views of Nanga Parbat and other massive peaks. In Skardu, guests will have free time to rest and explore the city and bazaar. Option B: If we can't take the flight, we might have to drive overland to Skardu from Islamabad (20-22 hours).

Today, the AMT team is busy food shopping and packing all of the group supplies. Guests have free time in the city during the morning and early afternoon. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Kharpocho Fort as a group for those who want to come. After excursion we will have dinner again as a group before setting off in the morning.

Today, our big adventure starts! We'll meet up early at the hotel, load up the 4×4 jeeps after breakfast, and hit the dusty road through Askoli. Askoli is the entrance to Central Karakoram National Park, the final village where the jeep road stops. The journey from Skardu takes 7 to 8 hours. We'll have lunch midway and reach at Askoli by late afternoon.

After breakfast, we'll start trekking to Paju at around 6:30 to 7:00 am. It's about a 6-7 hour trek. We'll organize our equipment, supplies, and porter loads before we set off. The terrain from Askoli to Jhula is mostly flat with some small ups and downs. It can be hot and sunny, so don't forget sunscreen and your water bottles.

After breakfast Trek start to Paju at 06:30 to 07:00am, approximately 6-7 hrs. Between Jhula to Paju, mostly flat with small gains and descents. The day is hot, exposed to much sun if the sunny weather, and dusty. Sunscreen and your water bottles will be your greatest friend today! We may be treated by a rowdy Balti music session from the porters after dinner at camp.

Take a day in Paju camp to rest and get used to the altitude. You can also go on a short hike to see the nearby viewpoint of Paju peak, which is 6200m high. Enjoy the excitement of the surrounding Karakoram mountains.

After early breakfast start to Khubursay 8-9 hours of hiking. After about an hour of walking, we will enter onto the Baltoro Glacier. We will be hiking along the mighty Baltoro until we reach Concordia in several days time. The terrain is hilly, rocky, and uneven, with a few scattered bit of proper trail. Khubursay camp can feel a bit cramped, but there is a beautiful waterfall nearby.

After breakfast, start around 07:30am to Goro-II, 5–7 hours of moderate difficulty up and down glacier terrain. Today we are starting to feel the altitude. Lunch stop at Goro 1. Temperatures can drop below zero at night at Goro 2. Spectacular views along the trail of Masherbrum, Gasherbrum IV, and the summit of Broad Peak can be seen from just outside your tent.

Today we reach the 'Throne Room of the Gods' Concordia. 5-6 hours of pleasant trekking over glacier, with more ice present than previous days. A special day today as we trek into Concordia and enjoy our first views of K2 (weather permitting!). This location must be considered one of the world's most spectacular camps as it is surrounded by stunning peaks.