K2 8611m

K-2 The Second Highest Peak In The World (8611 M)

The K-2 is the proud asset of Pakistan. Rising to the frightening height of 28,250 feet (8,611 meters) like a pyramid, K-2 is located near the Baltoro Glacier in the extreme north of Baltistan (The little Tibet) just on Sino-Pakistan border. In fact theboundary between the twocountries passes the K2.

The peak achieved great prominence not only because of the fact that its is the world’s second highest peak but also because of the record of many successive attempts made by the mountaineers from various part of the world, for its conquest. To reach its base camp one has to cross the thrilling and adventurer’s hazards of Baltoro performable only in stages and of course needing determination

Facts & Figures

Duration: 52 days
Status Restricted
Grade: Extreme Technical
Joining in: Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Location: Karakoram
Best time: June to August

Trip Itinerary

DAY 01 Arrival at Islamabad Transfer to hotel and briefing in Ministry of Tourism
DAY 02 Drive to Chilas over Karakoram Highway overnight in hotel
DAY 03 Drive to Skardu overnight in hotel
DAY 04 Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition
DAY 05 Drive by 4 x 4 jeep to Askole(3000meters) overnight tin camp
DAY 06 Trek to Jolha
DAY 07 Trek to Paiju
DAY 08 Rest Day in Paiju
DAY 09 Trek to Urdukus
DAY 10 Trek to Goro II
DAY 11 Trek to Concordia
DAY 12 Trek to K-2(8611meters), over night in camp
DAY 13 – 42 Climbing activities
DAY 43 Trek to Concordia, over night in camp
DAY 44 Trek to Ali Camp: Ali Camp is located at an altitude of 5010meter
DAY 45 Trek to Kheuspang
DAY 46 Trek to Dalspangpa
DAY 47 Trek to Shaicho
DAY 48 Trek to Hushe Walking distance is 3 hours. At Hushe jeeps are waiting and continuous drive to Khaplu, overnight in hotel
DAY 49 Drive to Chilas overnight in hotel
DAY 50 Drive to Islamabad, overnight in hotel
DAY 51 debriefing in Ministry of Tourism
DAY 52 Fly back to Home