Map of Pakistan showing the location of the Karakoram Range. The journey from Islambad to Skardu is accomplished either by airplane or an epic 24-hour bus ride. From Skardu, it's an 8 hour jeep ride north to the village of Askole, the start of the Baltoro Glacier trek. BACK TO: [HOME] [DISPATCHES] [MAPS] © 1999 MountainZone.com All rights reserved.

MAPS:  [Asia]  [Baltoro Glacier]  [Karakoram Peaks] Map: Courtesy CIA World Factbook