MACHULO LA K2 VIEWPOINT TREK

I stayed with my hole family in Machulo for various weeks and this trip was one of the best experiences I ever had. The trek was easy but a nice challenge for the whole time, the cooking we had was delicious and truly enjoyable having into account in what height we were, but mostly having 4 8000 peaks on sight was something I will never forget. All I can say is thanks to Kamal and the whole team for making this awesome experience possible.

Easy to hike, mesmerizing panoramic view and view of the all 5 eight thousand peaks of Pakistan in just a glance. Its economical even.
I would recommend every trekkers like me who can’t go to K2 base camp, go here. This view point fulfills our desire in a dynamic way. It gives panoramic 360 views of entire district Ghanche. Highly recommended trek.
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My husband and I had the pleasure to visit Hushe Valley. We booked the Machulo La Trek. The crew of Felix Guesthouse were wonderful with locally grown delicious food. The mountain team guided by Rustam, a very experienced and kind high altitude mountaineer, was wonderful and safe. We got the best of the best camping equipment like tents and down sleeping bags, so comfortable it was in the “thinner” air up high. Wonderful views we got on those slopes. The food what Ali the cook managed to serve was superb. I can recommend Visit in Pakistan enough. The people are so kind and humble. We felt like a home away from home. We will come back, thank you Kamal and Rustam and team. Brigitte and Andy

Reached at Machulo La 5100 metres above the sea level, after Concordia, Machulo La is  the only place where we can see K-2 and four other 8k metres mountains and i am lucky to reach both points numerous times…..The trek to Machulo La is a easygoing and economical route to enjoy mesmerizing view of world’s five 8000 metres mountains including K-2 (8,611)metres. In addition the point also have a unique identity to see almost entire villages of Ghanche district.
I have been there several times and always Visit in Pakistan Treks and Tours facilitate my tour to this magical view point. I am addicted now of this trek. Each year, I try to get here with some new people and friends. All the time they even appreciated Visit in Pakistan and my recommendation as well.
Highly recommended easiest, shortest and economical Trek to do in Skardu Baltistan

I have heard lots of times about this tourist attraction. I got a chance this year in the summer to do the trek here. Throughout the conversation with the local guide and operator “Visit in Pakistan Treks and Tour”, I was assuming that it might be not as actual as they are telling about views of mountains and trekking life. But, when my family started the trek towards the K2 viewpoint, we felt so comfortable and was in professional hands.
The trekking life was very beautiful and very comfortable with the crew of Visit in Pakistan. Our Guide was Mr. Rustam Ali from Machulo and through conversation, we got to know that he already spend a huge time in the mountains. He is a submitter of the 8000m peak of Pakistan.
The Day we reached early in the morning at the top of the K2 viewpoint 5071m altitude.
The view was super, outclass and for us, it was still a dream until we get back home.
We got the best time over there and would recommend this trek.

Easy to hike, economical to book, most interesting view point in my life I have never seen such a beautiful place from where I could see all 8000m plus peaks of Pakistan in a glance. Isn’t that a magic? K2, Nanga parbat, Broad peak, GI and GII in a glance. Apart from this, entire district Ghanche, Siachen glacier, Chorbat valley, Line of Control between Pakistan and India, Kharmang, Khaplu valley, Barah, surmo, and entire Ghanche in a 360 panoramic view.
A highly recommended trek, if you are running out of time and money.
Machulo La K2 view point trek is the best solution.
Recommended 👍👍👍

Yes we admire the Machulo La K2 viewpoint trek. That was easiest, shortest and economial. Thank u you Visit in Pakistan Treks and tours for organising our trip.
That was really easy and we all enjoyed a lot.

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A must go tourist attraction in Skardu. We were very excited and worried about nature of trek but it was really interesting, easiest ever, K2 view, 360 degree panoramic view were fabulous. Thank you Visit in Pakistan crew for making our trip so memorable.

Discovered VisitinPakistan from another traveller. Kamal was straight to the point with his knowledge of the whole region. He was honest about the trek and all associated costs right from the word go, as we had a completely private and bespoke tour with him to Machulo La K2 viewpoint, in September 2022. The trek was superbly organised with safety paramount. The team was headed by Rustam Bhai, a senior guide and Nabi, his son. They know this region like the back of their hands. Food was superb and all freshly cooked. We reached the top at 8.00am to be blessed with views of K2 and the other mountains in the range. Very fortunate as it had been cloudy the day before. If you’re even halfway thinking about this, just do it but with VisitinPakistan. We’re already booking to trek to Laila Peak in September 2023.

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A good option to spend couple of free days in Baltistan. This viewpoint is one of the best and trending viewpoint. I saw K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum Series and Khaplu district. Easy to walk and campsites are safe to spend overnights. Highly recommended for families, couples and Mountain lovers.

The view from the top is astonishing. We really enjoyed the way of the trek and arrangements for our trek there. Thank you

Machulo La K2 viewpoint offers an unbeatable experience to witness all of Pakistan’s 8000m plus peaks without breaking a sweat. The easiest, most economical, and shortest route to breathtaking vistas. The panorama is simply awe-inspiring, making it a must-visit for any mountain enthusiast.

I would state stars for the accessibility and the jaw-dropping spectacle of Pakistan’s majestic peaks but the easiest terms makes me little bit un expected. It is not as much easy as we think. Anyhow the view covers everything.

Highly recommended if you have two to three spare days in Skardu. A must go destination to experience Karakorum below your eyes.

I am a middle-aged, solo traveller who has seen fitter days. My decision to trek in Pakistan was inspired by two of my much younger sisters. They wanted me to photograph K2 for them. I contacted half a dozen tour agencies to get itineraries and quotes. I explained that this was spontaneous and I had no equipment. I explained that I was not in peak physical condition. All but one company replied with their standard spiel. Kamal understood my specific needs and I could immediately trust that he had my interests at heart, and not just the sale.

He told me about Machulo La and we planned an additional night on the mountain so that we could descend without me having to push myself too hard. He helped me work out how to get to Skardu and then onto Machulo, where I was greeted by his brother Nabi. Nabi took me to the family guesthouse, where I was greeted by Rustam, the patriarch of the family. I could not have felt more welcomed or better looked after. They kitted me out with everything I needed, and even ensured I had hot water for a bath.

The next four days and three nights were the highlight of my life. Whilst I was physically and mentally challenged, I was completely supported. I recall having a moment when the altitude seemed to disconnect my body from my brain. I caught a glimpse of shadow – the outstretched hands of our cook Askari, ready to catch me if I was to stumble. I felt reassured that I was being taken care of in this unfamiliar place.

Our porters, Amin, Riaz and Rahee did a great job of getting us set up at camp each afternoon. They were young and entertaining, and brought a lightness to the atmosphere. They seemed to have boundless energy.

Askari cooked up a feast every meal. I could not possibly eat all that was prepared, which worried the team as the trek consumes a huge amount of energy. Later, I discovered they had phone Rustam and expressed their concern. It is this level of care that impressed me the most.

Nabi listened when I needed to catch my breath, or simply take in a scene my memory had no point of reference for. He answered my many questions about life, culture, nature, and even religion and politics. He is an extremely knowledgeable young man.

And then there is the mountain. What a magnificent place! It gave me such perspective on how temporary we are, how relatively powerless we are, and how abundance does not look how I had expected. The wildlife was intriguing and the goat herders even more so. I marveled at how they were able to traverse the landscape with such ease while I was puffing and hurting. I particularly loved the tiny rock houses dotted all over the mountain, shelter for the goat herders and their charges.

On day three, we were to summit. However, we had an unexpected snowfall and a temperature drop overnight. It made conditions too dangerous and there was much discussion about what to do. Initially, I was grumpy as I had a specific goal in my mind – get above 5,000 metres. It was not worth risking lives for – mine or the teams’. It wasn’t going to happen. Nabi and Askari planned a different route down, including an alternative campsite to stay out of the weather. I had to trust that they were looking after us all, and they were.

As we were descending, we passed an enormous boulder in the middle of a stream. It had been in one piece on our ascent and was now split in two. I got the impact of the cold snap and appreciated the decision to keep us all safe from what nature does with this kind of change. Don’t get me wrong – I am an epic risk taker and I am pretty fearless. If there was any possibility of us summiting, I was in for the journey. Nature decided otherwise on this occasion. The trip was not lesser for it. I had a wonderful time and the sights, sounds and smells have been etched into my memory forever.

I am grateful to all involved with Visit In Pakistan, from the attention to detail of Kamal and strong leadership of Rustam, to the wisdom of Askari and knowledge of Nabi to the enthusiasm of Amin, Riaz and Rahee. I absolutely loved this trek and have told my sisters that they need to come and do it themselves next year.

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