(19,341ft/ 5895m)
PAKISTAN
60 Days
High
$50,000 per person
K2, also (known as Chogori, Ketu, Kechu & Mt. Godwin-Austen), is the second highest mountain after Mt. Everest. Did you know that K2 is amongst the most difficult & notorious mountain peaks for climbers due to its unforgiving terrain, which lies in the Karakoram range of Pakistan. The south ridge route is mostly preferred by climbers, while others opt for the Polish line or the Northwest ridge. This as a result led to its nickname as the Savage mountain.The summit of K2 saw its first visitors in 1955 who were Italian mountaineers by the name - Lino Lacadelli & Achille Compagnoni. K1 Adventures has opened its doors for you to welcome this once in a lifetime adventure with K2 expedition. Let’s get started!
Begins by your arrival in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Our staff will assist you in transferring to your hotel. After lunch, you can relax . You also have an opportunity to visit some beautiful monuments in Pakistan such as Faisal mosque, Pakistan monument, old Rawalpindi bazaar and more. In the evening our guide will brief you more about the expedition, followed by dinner.
After breakfast, we shall drive towards Naran, which takes about 6 hours and after lunch, continue to Chilas, which is 113 km away navigating through the Babusar pass.
The jeep takes us from Chilas to Skardu to (2228 m / 7400 ft.).The accommodation will be in a hotel close to the Indus river. You are free to explore the place after lunch.
After breakfast the jeeps will take us to the Jhula camp (3160 m / 10367 ft.) via Askole village, which takes close to 8 hours. This route is filled with jaw dropping landscapes, the beauty of which cannot be described in words. The route takes us via the villages of Dasu, Apilgaon, Pakora, Hoto, Chongo, Thongal and Askole. We will be breaking for the lunch in between. Our night stay would be in camp accommodation.
This morning after breakfast, it’s time to trek, from Jhula camp to Paiyu (3400 m / 11155 ft), which takes 7 hours, covering a distance of 17 km. En-route, we will also get a chance to see some amazing never before seen landscapes and a specific point in the trail that gives you the first views of Baltoro glacier in the far distance. Lunch and dinner is included and we would be staying in the camp accommodation.
A fresh morning in Pakistan, where we begin our trek to Urdukas camp (4034 m / 13235 ft), covering a distance of 15 km in 8 hours. We shall enjoy the views with lunch, before reaching the camp. Don’t forget to capture the beauty of the Uli Biaho mountain situated in Trango towers. The night will be spent in the camp accommodation with some yummy dinner.
This day is dedicated only for us to get acclimated at Urdukas. After breakfast, we will be embarking on a small walk and exploring the places. It’s also an opportunity to interact with fellow members. The day winds up on a cheerful note with dinner and rest in the accommodation.
We prepare ourselves after breakfast for a 6 hour trek to Goro-II (4285 m / 14,058 ft) from Urdukas camp, covering a distance of 12 km. Lunch break follows. Goro-II is where we get the first views of Masherbrum, Mushtaq tower, G-IV, Miter peak. Dinner will be served in the camp accommodation.
A challenging day that begins with breakfast. We will be trekking from Goro-II to Concordia (4691 m / 15390 ft), covering a distance of 9 km in 6 hours. This is the place where Baltoro, Abruzi and Godwin- Austen glaciers meet.Lunch follows. We shall rest for the night in the camp accommodation after dinner.
After breakfast we will be heading to Gasherbrum base camp (8035 m / 26361 ft), which takes 6 hours. Lunch and dinner will be served and will be staying in the camp accommodation.
These days are for climbing in Gasherbrum. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are included and we shall be staying at the camp accommodation.
This is the period intended to make our way from the summit to Jhula camp. All meals are included along with the camp accommodation.
After breakfast, we shall be heading from Jhula camp to Skardu in 4x4, which takes 8 hours. Lunch is included and dinner at the hotel.
Boarding the flight from Skardu to Islamabad, which takes 30 minutes.
The day is free for you to relax, explore more if you wish to and shop.
We transfer you to the Islamabad airport for your flight back home
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| Dates | June 1 - July 30, 2023 | ||
| August 1 - September 28, 2023 | |||
| Cost | 50,000 USD per person | ||
| Deposit Amount | 15,000 USD | ||
