Mt. K2 Expedition – Mount K2 Expedition information
Mt. K2 8611m is the 2nd highest mountain in the world. Mount K2 is one of the popular expedition in Pakistan Himalaya. The local name of Mount K2 is Chogori, which in Balti language means the king of mountains. This name is little known in the outside world. It is, therefore, desirable that the present name - K2 is used: It is, however, desirable to popularize the local name which so succinctly conveys the hugeness of the mountain. Mount K2 is situated on the Pak-China border in the mighty Karakorams. The traditional route to its base camp goes from Skardu, which is linked with Islamabad by a good road as mentioned elsewhere, as well as by air. From Skardu the route goes via Shigar-Dassu-Askole upto Concordia over the Baltoro glacier.
It was in 1856, when the British were enforcing their control over India, provoking the 1857-War-of-lndependence, that a young Lieutenant of the Royal Engineers, T.G. Montgomerie, was quietly busy in surveying the mountains of Kashmir. During this survey he saw, in the far distance, a tall and conspicuous mountain in the direction of the Karakorams and immediately named it K1 ('K' stands for Karakorams). Later on, it turned out to be the beautiful mountain of Hushe valley in Khaplu area of Baltistan, called Masherbrum by locals. He also saw another tall and dominating summit behind K1 and named it K2, which turned out to be "Chogori". The name K2, however, still stands.
Mt. K2 Expedition Itinerary
Day 01: Apex Nepal Adventure ,Nepal airport representative will pick and transfer to hotel . Pakistan Mt. K2 expedition briefing with officially arrangements .overnight at Islamabad.
Day 02: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer).
Day 03: Fly to Skardu (1 hr) or drive to Chilas.
Day 04: Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas - Skardu (8-10 hrs).
Day 05: Free Day at Skardu for final preparation.
Day 06: Skardu - Askoli (6-7 hrs).
Day 07: Trek to Jhula near Domardo River. (8-9 hours)
Day 08: Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs).
Day 09: Day free at Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m).
Day 10: Trek to Urdukus: To Khuburtze (8-9 hrs): A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on the southern edge. The walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine, with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200 m.
Day 11: Goro II: The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses, however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue opposite of Yermanendo Glacier for 3-4 hrs to the camp site at 4500 meters pitched in the center of the glacier.
Day 12: Concordia: 5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, GB IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2. Camp at Concordia at 4700 m.
Day 13: 4-5 hours trek to K2 base camp.
Day 14-49: Climb K2. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers.
Day 50-56: Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser.
Day 57: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.
Day 58: Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad.
Day 59: De-briefing at the ministry of tourism.
Day 60: Apex Nepal Adventure , Nepal airport representative will transfer to airport for onward journey.
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