K-2 Expedition
The name K-2 with the height 8,611 m was given in 1852 by British surveyor T.G. Montgomerie with “K” designating the Karakoram Range and “2” since it was the 2nd peak listed. During his survey, Montgomery, standing on Mt. Haramukh 125 miles to the south, noted two prominent peaks to the north, calling them K1 and K2. While he kept native names, he found that K2 did not have a known name. The local name of K-2 is called Chhogo Ri, which is in Balti language means the king of mountains. This name is little known outside of Pakistan. Later the peak was named Mount Godwin-Austen for an early explorer but it was never recognized K2 has variously been described as the “awesome”, “Killer” and “savage” mountain. This is because of its massiveness in size and the numerous unsuccessful attempts made on it by various expeditions, including many American expeditions, who have made quite a few unsuccessful attempts. In Reinhold Messner’s view, K-2 is the most impressive but the most difficult peak in the world. It is perhaps for this reason that the locals call it Chhogo Ri, ‘the king of mountains.’
| Name of Peak | K-2 (Chogho Ri) |
| Elevation | 8611-M (28,251 ft.) |
| Ranked | 2nd: 1st in Pakistan |
| Location | Karakoram-Baltoro Skardu |
| Best Period | 10 June – 10 August |
| Base Camp height | 5000-M |
| Latitude | 35°- 53 N |
| Durations | 60 Days |
| First Ascent | July 31, 1954 |
| Days | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Welcome to Pakistan (Islamabad) 500-M | Hotel |
| 2 | Flight to Skardu Subject to weather Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs | Hotel |
| 3 | Drive to Skardu by KKH 8-9hrs 2450-M | Hotel |
| 4 | Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3050m | Camp |
| 5 | Trek to Jola 5-6hrs 3200m | Camp |
| 6 | Trek to Paju 6-7 hrs 3350m | Camp |
| 7 | Free and Acclimatation day at Paju | Camp |
| 8 | Trek to Urdukas 08-09 hrs. 4050m | Camp |
| 9 | Trek to Goro-II (5-6hrs) 4485m | Camp |
| 10 | Trek to Concordia 4-5 hrs 4700m | Camp |
| 11 | Trek to K2 base camp 5-6 hrs 5100-M | Camp |
| 12-50 | 39 days for climbing | Camp |
| 51-55 | Trek down to Askoli or Hushey 3050-M | Camp |
| 56 | Drive to Skardu 6-7hrs | Hotel |
| 57 | Flight to Islamabad Subject to weather Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs | Hotel |
| 58 | Drive to Islamabad 12-13hrs 500-M | Hotel |
| 59 | De-briefing in Alpine Club of Pakistan/ Sightseeing | Hotel |
| 60 | Onward to your own Destinations |
SERVICES INCLUDED
1. All Airport picks and drops
2. Both ways airfare between Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad.
3. Transportation for briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
4. Transportation between Skardu – Askoli – Hushey – Skardu
5. Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
6. Three nights in Skardu Hotel with full board.
7. Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
8. Local staff Wages, insurance, food and equipment.
9. Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
10. Way up 75kg each climbing members.
11. Way down 50kg each climbing members.
12. All trekking and base camp foods.
13. Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, Shower tent, Toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
14. Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
15. All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
16. Low Porters Equipment’s.
17. Documentation & climbing permit
18. CKNP west management fee
19. Royalty fee and additional member fee
20. Liaison officer Kit allowance, food, flight fare.
21. Electric Generator / Solar system at Base camp.
22. Heating system at base camp.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
1. Member international flight tickets
2. Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not use, it is now US$15000/-
3. Members any climbing gears
4. Member personal insurance
5. High altitude tent
6. High altitude food
7. High altitude porter
8. Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
9. Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
10. Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
11. EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
12. Tips for staff and porter
13. Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days basses.
14. Trekking members and climbing member will come together. If any/some member split during the period then there extra expenses will be charged according to normal price
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