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Overview The first serious attempt to climb K2 was also undertaken in 1902 by Oscar Eckenstein, Aleister Crowley, Jules Jacot-Guillarmod, Heinrich Pfannl, Victor Wessely, and Guy Knowles via the Northeast Ridge. The Mount K2 Expedition is a thrilling and challenging adventure that attracts experienced mountaineers from around the globe. Towering at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), K2 is the second highest peak in the world and renowned as one of the most formidable and treacherous mountains to conquer. The journey begins with a flight to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, where the expedition team gathers and makes final preparations. From…
The first serious attempt to climb K2 was also undertaken in 1902 by Oscar Eckenstein, Aleister Crowley, Jules Jacot-Guillarmod, Heinrich Pfannl, Victor Wessely, and Guy Knowles via the Northeast Ridge.
The Mount K2 Expedition is a thrilling and challenging adventure that attracts experienced mountaineers from around the globe. Towering at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), K2 is the second highest peak in the world and renowned as one of the most formidable and treacherous mountains to conquer.
The journey begins with a flight to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, where the expedition team gathers and makes final preparations. From Islamabad, a scenic drive leads to Skardu, a picturesque town nestled in the Karakoram Range. Skardu serves as the gateway to the majestic Baltoro Glacier, where the true mountaineering expedition commences.
Ascending the Baltoro Glacier, the team treks through breathtaking landscapes of icefalls, seracs, and towering peaks. The trekking route passes by famous landmarks like Concordia, the meeting point of several mighty glaciers, including the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers.
After weeks of acclimatization and strategic rest periods, the team establishes multiple high-altitude camps, each serving as a stepping stone towards the summit. The ascent also becomes increasingly demanding as climbers face steep ice slopes, exposed ridges, and technical sections that require ropes, crampons, and ice axes.
The final push to the summit is also the ultimate test of physical endurance and mental fortitude. Climbers must brave the “Bottleneck,” a notorious narrow gully prone to avalanches, and negotiate the perilous “Abruzzi Spur,” a steep ridge that leads to the summit. The reward, however, is unparalleled—the breathtaking view from the top of the world’s second highest peak, an achievement that only a select few have accomplished.
The descent is also equally challenging, with the team carefully navigating the treacherous terrain, overcoming fatigue and adverse weather conditions. Once back in Skardu, a celebratory feast awaits, where the expedition members relish their remarkable achievement and share stories of their awe-inspiring journey.an everlasting bond with the mighty mountain that is K2.
“We work with a mindset of making the clients very satisfied, happy as far as possible and Success is surely our major motive so we for the very purpose use very experienced helpful well English-speaking high-altitude climbing Sherpas (Summit-ed Mt. Everest multiple times and other several 8000m+). The president himself will be there for making the team happy and for the guidance of the whole team. We provide Nepali staffs who are highly qualified with lots of experiences. We do not have failure cases till date and we will not either let so happen.” “We work with a mindset of making the clients very satisfied, happy as far as possible and Success is surely our major motive so we for the very purpose use very experienced helpful well English-speaking high-altitude climbing Sherpas (Summit-ed Mt. Everest multiple times and other several 8000m+). The president himself will be there for making the team happy and for the guidance of the whole team. We provide Nepali staffs who are highly qualified with lots of experiences. We do not have failure cases till date and we will not either let so happen.”
Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport. After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque,and many more cultural places in Islamabad.
Altitude 508 m
Meals N/A
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
On the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.
Altitude 508M
Meals Breakfast
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
After a palatable breakfast at the earliest hour in the morning, we will fly toSkardu,a magnificent city located in Gilgit-Baltistan which is elevated at 2228 m from sea level. You will be able to freshen up after an hour of a convenient flight and stroll around the city’s exhilarating places. On the next day, our guides will explain the entire expedition and make you prepare for the following days.
Altitude 2228 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
After a cozy stay in Skardu, we will drive to Askole on the fifth day. Askole is a small town of Shigar valley which is slightly remote. It is considered as the last station before one invades into the wild regions of the Karakoram. The drive will be thrilling and perhaps a bit bumpy from Skardu to Askole as it usually takes approximately seven hours by jeep covering a total distance of 128 kilometers. As soon as we reach our destination, we will settle in and prepare for our camping.
Altitude 2800 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
Following our night in Askole, we will have already started to behold the beauty of the Karakoram region. The next morning after breakfast, we will start our trek from Askole (2800m) to Jhola (3185m) to avoid the heat crossing the Biafo Glacier. You will experience a relaxing hike to JJhola ascending 385m of altitude. As soon as we reach Jhola, we will prepare for our night.
Altitude 3185 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
As per our travel schedule, we will be marching on to the pinnacles of Paiyu on the seventh day. We will gain a total altitude of 3383m after reaching Paiyu as it will be our campsite for the next two days. Despite various rumors about this incredible place, the region is placid with proper camps.
Altitude 3383 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
After a continuous trek for two days, we will halt in Paiyu for a one-day break. Paiyu falls in the Karakoram Region where we will be opportune to see a golden sunrise falling in the glorious peak of Paiyu experiencing nature’s generosity. We will relax for the entire day and get ready for Urdukas as our next stop.
Altitude 3383 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
After a relaxing break in Paiyu, our journey will start getting tougher as we head to Urdukas(4130m). It will be a challenging day undertaking the rocky moraines of the Baltoro Glacier. However, the breathtaking sights of Paiyu Peak and Trango will truly astonish you. We will ascend around 750m from Paiyu completing a long walk but the most intense mountain views and Broad Peak will be in our sight wiping the exhaustion. As soon as we reach Urdukas, we will camp and compose for Goro.
Altitude 4130 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
Passing an exhausting walk to Urdukas, we will trek to Gora II on the tenth day of our expedition. Somehow, it will be an alleviating day as we will only ascend 120m from Urdukas(4250m to Gora(4250m). You will be mesmerized after reaching the heart of Concordia full of ice smothered by the exotic views of spectacular Masherbrum, Muztagh Tower, and Gasherbrum IV. If we are fortunate enough with a clear evening, we will be bestowed with magnificent dawn and the red hue over Masherbrum.
Altitude 4250 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
Following the route to Mt. K2 base camp, Baltoro Glacier and Broad Base Camp present some enormous spectacles of Mustagh Tower (7,284m), Gasherbrum (8,080m), and Broad Peak itself (8,051m). Beholding those exquisite peaks, we will trek to Broad Base Camp ascending 322m elevation on the eleventh day of our journey. After our arrival at Broad Base Camp, we will find ourselves in Concordia, a large region of the glacier while K2 will still remain hidden.
Altitude 4572 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
After experiencing four eight-thousanders from Broad Base Camp, we will ascend to Mt K2 Base camp marking a significant day of our expedition. We will start at the earliest hour through small glacier rivers. After a couple of hours, we will be accomplishing a one-way journey to the base camp arriving at a traditional base camp especially structured for K2 climbers. If our schedule favors, we shall explore Gilkey Memorial which has been inscribed with the names of courageous hearts who died endeavoring K2.
As soon as we reach K2 Base Camp, K2 will majestically come into our sight in its gigantic form. K2 will seem to be at the closest distance from the base camp which will definitely make you admire it for eternity and you will dream of conquering its invincible summit. However, we will ascend around 578m from Broad Base Camp with tiring feet wanting to rest at K2 Base Camp.
Altitude 5150 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
We will stay at the base camp for a couple of days preparing for the climb. Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team of Sherpas will fix the routes up to the Summit. Meanwhile, we will do some training with the expedition equipment. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on July 31 or August 1 if everything goes as per the schedule. After conquering the summit of the King of the Mountains, K2, we will spend some wonderful time beholding the surrounding massif. Standing atop the second highest mountain in the world, gazing at the massif of giant peaks all around must be one of the best feelings for any mountaineer.
After spending the exotic time on top of K2, we descend to the Base Camp to rest overnight.
Altitude 8611 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
After accomplishing the summit, we will start our preparation for descending back to the high camps and the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a night preparing to trek down to lower elevation.
Altitude 5150 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
After resting at the base camp for a night, we will continue to descend from the base camp to Gora on the forty-fourth day. We will follow our descending route until we return back to Askole, a small town in Shigar valley.
Altitude 2800 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
Following our travel schedule, we will drive back to Skardu and rest after a seven-hour drive from Askole. We will freshen up and get ready for the flight to Islamabad.
Altitude 2800 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
From Skardu, we will fly back to Islamabad and enjoy the aerial view of the capital city for an hour.
Altitude 508 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
After the completion of a fifty-day expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh,and many more cultural places of this great city.
Altitude 508 m
Meals Breakfast
Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
Our expedition to the summit of K2 concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.
Altitude 508 m
Meals Breakfast
Accommodation N/A
The 1954 Italian Karakoram expedition finally succeeded in ascending to the summit of K2 via the Abruzzi Spur on 31 July 1954. The expedition was led by Ardito Desio, and the two climbers who reached the summit were Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni.
The first woman to summit K2 was Polish climber Wanda Rutkiewicz on 23 June 1986. Liliane and Maurice Barrard who had summited later that day fell during the descent; Liliane Barnard’s body was found on 19 July 1986 at the foot of the south face
In 2004, the Spanish climber Carlos Soria Fontán became the oldest person ever to summit K2, at the age of 65. The peak has now been climbed by almost all of its ridges. Although the summit of Everest is at a higher altitude, K2 is a much more difficult and dangerous climb, due in part to its more inclement weather and comparatively greater height from base to peak. The mountain is believed by many to be the world’s most difficult and dangerous climb, hence its nickname “the Savage Mountain”.
