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Mount K2
Overview
Are you planning to expedite high mountains other than in the Nepal region? If you are then, we have a perfect mountain expedition for you. Well, it’s none other than Mount K2, the second largest mountain at the elevation of 8611 meters/ 28,251 feet lies in the northern region of Pakistan. Also popular for another name as Chogori is a challenging trek with limitless adventurous experience.
Particularly, Mount K2 lies on the China-Pakistan border and is the highest point of Karakoram Range. The first person to reach the summit of the peak were the Italian climbers Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni, in 1954 led by Ardito Desio. Mount K2 also Known as Savage Mountain as the mountain tries to kill you with its massive sizes, unsuccessful attempts, irregular atmosphere, and high elevation. It is a consistently dark steep pyramid vertical in all directions. Mount K2 comprises one base camp and three high camps. The base camp and other high camps II, II, IV lies that the elevation of 5305 meters /17,400ft meters to 7700 meters /25,262ft respectively. The main summit of Mount K2 lines between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan of northern Pakistan and Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.
There exist several routes to K2 Mountain via Pakistan. They are South ridge, North Ridge, East Ridge, and west ridge. Pakistan government official claims that no one has reached the summit via East Face of the mountain. North Ridge also known for Abruzzi Spur is the normal and safest route to expedite Mount K2. This route from Skardu Baltistan links via Shigar-Dassu-Askole up to Concordia over the Baltoro Glacier. The top of the summit offers the sightseeing of the entire Karakoram Range with includes Gasherbrum I to VII, ranging from 6,955 meters/ 22,818 feet to 8,080 meters / 26,510 ft., Masherbrum 7,821 meters/ 25,659 ft., Mustagh Tower 7,273 m/ 23,862 ft. and Chogolisa 7,668 metres (25,157 ft). Also, the enthusiastic climbers get a chance to closely observe the culture of Punjabis, Kashmiris, Sindhis, Muhajirs, and Makrani.
Mount K2 expedition is of technical demand climbing with extreme weather and great altitude. It is of compelling objective that requires qualified, trained and experienced Sherpa guides. Frontier treks cautiously lead and guide our climber to the Peak.
Best season to climb Mount K2
Particularly, Mount K2 lies on the China-Pakistan border and is the highest point of Karakoram Range. The first person to reach the summit of the peak were the Italian climbers Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni, in 1954 led by Ardito Desio. Mount K2 also Known as Savage Mountain as the mountain tries to kill you with its massive sizes, unsuccessful attempts, irregular atmosphere, and high elevation. It is a consistently dark steep pyramid vertical in all directions. Mount K2 comprises one base camp and three high camps. The base camp and other high camps II, II, IV lies that the elevation of 5305 meters /17,400ft meters to 7700 meters /25,262ft respectively. The main summit of Mount K2 lines between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan of northern Pakistan and Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.
There exist several routes to K2 Mountain via Pakistan. They are South ridge, North Ridge, East Ridge, and west ridge. Pakistan government official claims that no one has reached the summit via East Face of the mountain. North Ridge also known for Abruzzi Spur is the normal and safest route to expedite Mount K2. This route from Skardu Baltistan links via Shigar-Dassu-Askole up to Concordia over the Baltoro Glacier. The top of the summit offers the sightseeing of the entire Karakoram Range with includes Gasherbrum I to VII, ranging from 6,955 meters/ 22,818 feet to 8,080 meters / 26,510 ft., Masherbrum 7,821 meters/ 25,659 ft., Mustagh Tower 7,273 m/ 23,862 ft. and Chogolisa 7,668 metres (25,157 ft). Also, the enthusiastic climbers get a chance to closely observe the culture of Punjabis, Kashmiris, Sindhis, Muhajirs, and Makrani.
Mount K2 expedition is of technical demand climbing with extreme weather and great altitude. It is of compelling objective that requires qualified, trained and experienced Sherpa guides. Frontier treks cautiously lead and guide our climber to the Peak.
Best season to climb Mount K2
- Summer season is the best season for the expedition
- Clear weather, good snow condition, and favorable temperature during summer.
- Winter has more risk and never climbed during this season.
Itinerary
Day 1: Advent in Islamabad Pakistan.
Mostly, the international flights at Islamabad International Airport arrive in the morning. Our representatives meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Later, we have a short brief about the mount K2 expedition.
Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Flight to Skardu (2,230 m) from Islamabad. Duration: 45 minutes.
Day 3: Exploration and preparation day in Skardu.
Day 4: Drive fromSkardu to Askoli (3000 m). Duration: 7 hours.
Day 5: Trek to Korfong (3100 m) from Askoli. Duration: 4 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Bardumal (3350 m) from Korfong. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Paiju (3380 m) from Bardumal. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 8: Trek to Khoburtse (3760 m) from Paiju. Duration: 7 hours.
Day 9: Trek to Urdukas (4130 m) from Khoburtse. Duration: 4 hours.
Day 10: Accommodation day at Urdukas.
Day 11: Trek to Goro II (4250 m) from Urdukas. Duration: 7 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Concordia (4600 m) from Goro II. Duration: 5 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Broad Base Camp (5000 m) from Concordia. Duration: 4 hours.
Day 14: Trek to K2 Base Camp (5150 m) from Broad Base Camp. Duration: 6 hours.
Day 15- Day 55: Acclimatization and climbing period.
Day 56: Trek to Khoburtse (3560 m) from Broad base Camp. Duration: 7 hours.
Day 57: Trek to Paiju (3380 m) from Khoburtse. Duration: 5 hours.
Day 58: Trek to Jhola (3170o m) from Paiju. Duration: 7 hours.
Day 59: Trek to Askoli from Jhola. Duration: 3-4 hours.
Day 60: Drive from Askoli to Skardu via Shigar Valley. Duration: 7 hours.
Day 61: Fly or drive to Islamabad.
Day 62: Departure day: Fly back to home.
Inclusion / Exclusion
Inclusion
- International and domestic airport Pick and Drop
- 4 Nights’ accommodation in Islamabad and 4 nights’ accommodation in Skardu with B/B
- Transportations cost (Land and Domestic) for our overall expedition crew for the entire expedition
- Climbing permit for K2 & all essential documents
- Meal for trekking and entire expedition Liaison officer
- Base camp cook and kitchen helpers, Porter up to Base camp and return from Base camp
- National park entry & garbage disposal fees
- Heli rescue insurance for high altitude staffs
- 50 kg per head as personal baggage
- Base camp Tents, Dining, Kitchen, Store, Toilet, and shower Tents, Mattresses, Table & Chairs, Cooking gears etc.
- Generator or Solar panel for Base camp
- Daily weather forecast during the whole expedition
- Oxygen: 5 bottles for member and 4 bottles for respectively Climbing Sherpa. Extra Oxygen for emergencies deposited at Base camp (chargeable as per use)
- VE25 North face or other branded tents at base camp and C1/C2/C3 & C4
- One Set of Top Out or Summit mask and Regulator for each member and Sherpa
- Satellite Phone and walkie talkie for communication
- One professional Sherpa guide per Member (K2 Successfully Climbed)
- Essential cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, high food, climbing ropes and other climbing gears for C1/C2/C3/C4 and summit
- Climbing Sherpa equipment payment, carrying bonus, transportation, accommodation, Meal and his daily wages
Exclusion
- Meal (Lunch & dinner) during your stay in Islamabad and Skardu
- Internet, laundry, any alcoholic beverages, personal climbing gears
- Pakistan Visa fees upon arrival as per the rules
- Personal insurance: Travel, accident, medical, emergency rescue and lost luggage.
- Summit/Success Bonus for Climbing Sherpa
All Inclusive Cost
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