Tour Description
Broad Peak (8,051m) stands as the twelfth-highest mountain in the world and one of the four 8,000-metre peaks that rise above the Baltoro Glacier in the heart of the Karakoram. Raikot Tours’ Broad Peak Expedition offers an unparalleled high-altitude mountaineering experience in the shadow of K2 itself — with shared Base Camp in the legendary Concordia amphitheatre.
Known for its relatively accessible normal route (by 8,000-metre standards), Broad Peak is a popular choice for experienced mountaineers aiming for their first 8,000-metre summit. However, make no mistake — this is a serious, demanding, and potentially dangerous expedition requiring excellent fitness, prior high-altitude experience, and expert guidance.
Key Points
- Summit: Broad Peak (8,051m) — World’s 12th Highest
- Location: Concordia area, Karakoram
- Normal Route: West Face / Northwest Ridge
- Best Season: June – August
- Duration: 55–60 days
- Required: Prior 7,000m+ summit experience
Expedition Itinerary Overview
Days 1–3: Islamabad — permits, medical checks, equipment briefing, liaison officer.
Days 4–5: Drive or fly to Skardu. Final equipment check.
Day 6: Jeep drive to Askole.
Days 7–12: Trek from Askole via Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and Broad Peak Base Camp (5,000m).
Days 13–22: Acclimatisation rotations. Establish Camp 1 (6,000m) and Camp 2 (6,800m).
Days 23–35: Establish Camp 3 (7,300m). Acclimatisation rotations to high altitude.
Days 36–52: Summit window. High camp push. Summit attempt (8,051m). Descent.
Days 53–58: Return trek via Baltoro Glacier to Askole. Drive to Skardu. Return to Islamabad.