K2 viewpoint Machulo La Trek
Highlights
- 2 days Easiest, Shortest, most Economical and Panoramic View point
- K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I&II, Masherbrum, K6-7 mountains view
- Entire District Ghanche in a panoramic view
- Siachen Glacier, Line of Control Chorbat valley, Kharmang District Pastures View
- 360 panoramic view of Shyok, Siachen and Hushe Rivers
Overview
K2 viewpoint Machulo La Trek is one of the Easiest, shortest, and most Economical treks in Pakistan. K2 is the world's 2nd highest peak and has difficult planning and trek. It is expensive to go to base camp as it has to pay trekking permit fees, national parks' fees, bridges, fees for campsites each day, La crossing rope fees, porters, cook, tents, and many more other expenses. It is time-consuming as well trekking 14 - 20 days long journey isn't easy.
So, we have discovered this magical viewpoint. Machulo La K2 viewpoint is one and only easiest, shortest, most economical, and most interesting destination to see All five 8000m plus peaks of Pakistan at a Glance. Can you believe it? You just need two days for this trekking to see the magnificent K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum ranges, Masherbrum, K6-7, Chongo Lings, Haldi Cones, Nangma Valley, Amin Braq, and the Entire District Ghanche in a panoramic view.
Machulo is a village that is a 115 km drive distance from Skardu International Airport. Machulo village has above 5000 population which has 13 hamlets residing connected in a beautiful landscaping settlement.
Machulo La K2 viewpoint is one and only easiest, shortest, most economical, and most interesting destination to see All five 8000m plus peaks of Pakistan at a Glance. Can you believe it? You just need two days for this trekking to see the magnificent K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum ranges, Masherbrum, K6-7, Chongo Lings, Haldi Cones, Nangma Valley, Amin Braq, and Entire District Ghanche in a panoramic view.
- Day 1 - Machulo to Camp I (Khadi Broq)
You can drive 3 hrs from Skardu International Airport to reach Machulo Village. There we are ready to host you and start our trekking for the next 3 hrs. This is a very easy trek by following the main stream of Machulo. After 3 hrs trekking, we reach to our camp I which we called Khadi Broq. Machulo is at 2600m above sea level. So, by trekking 3 hrs we will be reaching around 3800m above sea level. Here we will stay in camping tents with our full boarding services. Our cook, guide, porters, and management will provide you with a luxurious experience here.
You can go higher than this campsite but we don't recommend going higher than this to avoid altitude issues. So, we let you acclimatise by staying here and gradually going up. - Day 2 - Camp I to Camp II ( Khadi Broq to Chogo Spang)
Early morning we start our beautiful trekking again. The campsite will be leaving after a delicious breakfast towards Chogo Spang Camp II. We will be reaching at Camp II Chogo Spang after trekking of 4-6 hrs. There we will stay at 4700m above sea level. The camping over the green pastures of Machulo is beautiful and memorable.
I bet, more curious trekkers can find the target (K2) by evening in their normal photography walks. However, we will give you the best view by waiting tonight again. So, let's get ready for next day. - Day 3 - K2 View Point Machulo La
Early morning we will start our interesting trek to the viewpoint. This will take 2-3 hrs to reach at the top K2 viewpoint Machulo La. There will be a 5071m height above sea level. So, you will have All five 8000m plus peaks of Pakistan at a Glance. Can you believe it? You just need two days for this trekking to see the magnificent K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum ranges, Masherbrum, K6-7, Chongo Lings, Haldi Cones, Nangma Valley, Amin Braq, and the Entire District Ghanche in a panoramic view.
So, after spending your memorable time we will start our trek descend to Skardu. The return trekking will take 6-8 hrs to reach back to Machulo and there you can drive direct to Skardu International Airport. So, by night you will be in Skardu again.
- Guide, Porters, Cook, Tents, Sleeping Pads, Kitchen Tent, Toilet tent, Service Charges, Kitchen cutler, Crockery, Food.
- Pick and Drop from Skardu to Machulo and vise versa, first aid, insurance
Important Information
It is recommended in all seasons.
Winter season is recommended for acclimatization and preparation for your next adventure. It is the safest trek to practice over snow, mountain and highest altitude.
Summer, Autumn and Blossom seasons are most perfect for every trekkers and travellers to see K2 and other mountains, camping etc.