K2 Expedition: 8000-Metre Peak Climbing in Pakistan
The K-2 is Pakistan’s proud asset. Rising to a frightening height of 28,250 feet (8,611 meters) like a pyramid, it is located near the Baltoro Glacier in the extreme north of Baltistan (the little Tibet), just on the Sino-Pakistan border. The boundary between the two countries passes the K2.
The peak achieved great prominence because it is the world’s second-highest peak and because of the record of many successful attempts made by mountaineers from various parts 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.
- Departure/Return Location
- International Airport, Islamabad
- Departure Time:
- Mountain Range: Karakoram
- Elevation: 8611 m
- Best Time: Mid-May to End-August
- Duration: 51 Days
- Zone: Permitted
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Day 01: Arrival Islamabad
Arrive at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Day 02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather). If unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day 03: Chilas to Skardu
In case a flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case there is no flight, the day will be used for over-land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day 04: Rest day at Skardu
Sightseen in Skardu’s final packing for the Expedition.
Day 05: Skardu to Askole
After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole, The last destination on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
Day 06: Askole to Jhula
Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jhula (Jhula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it. (Tent)
Day 07: Jhula to Paiju
We will resume the trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day 08: Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.(Tent)
Day 09: Paiju to Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
Day 10: Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day 11: Goro II to Concordia
After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia – a huge junction of Baltoro, Abruzzi & Godwin Austin Glaciers at 4000 meters. (Tent)
Day 12: Concordia to K2 Base camp
After Breakfast, trek to the K-2 Base camp (Tent)
Day 13 to 42: Climbing Activities
Climbing activities (Tent)
Day 43: K2 Base Camp to Ali Camp
After breakfast, we will leave the K2 base camp for Ali Camp. (Tent)
Day 44: Ali Camp – Cross Gondogoro Pass – Khuspang
A very early start, as early as 2 or 3 a.m., to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang.(Tent)
Day 45: Khuspang to Shaicho
We will come onto the glacier after a few minutes of easy walking. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy, Altitude: 3800 m. (Tent)
Day 46: Shaicho to Hushe
After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
Day 47: Hushe to Skardu
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full-day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day 48: Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive for Chilas. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
Day 49: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via babusar pass. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Day 50: Islamabad
We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Day 51: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to the airport for a flight back home.
Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog. In case of flight cancellation, we will travel by road, and one night in Islamabad will be adjusted for overland travel.
Services included as following
- Peak Royalty fees
- Pollution fees
- Environment bank Guarantee US$ 1000/- (US Dollars one thousand on environment bank guarantee on behalf of the expedition leader will be provided by the company.
Hotels:
- 03 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- 01 night in Panorama Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- As per itinerary
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Islamabad
- Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 x 4 Jeeps:
Jeeps from Skardu-Askoli-Hushe-Skardu
Trekking and Base Camp Food:
Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Porters:
Carry on member personal climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance
Staff: Liaison officer insurance and his arrangement Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport, and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at the airport & hotels
- Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmation
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in the given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be payable according to the number of days bases.