Overview
The name K2 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.’
Itinerary
| Day01 | Itinerary Welcome to Pakistan (Islamabad) – 500-M Residence Hotel | |
| Day02 | Itinerary Flight to Skardu subject to weather / Drive to Chilas 11–12 hrs Residence Hotel | |
| Day03 | Itinerary Drive to Skardu by KKH 8–9 hrs – 2450-M Residence Hotel | |
| Day04 | Itinerary Drive to Askoli 6–7 hrs – 3050m Residence Camp | |
| Day05 | Itinerary Trek to Jola 5–6 hrs – 3200m Residence Camp | |
| Day06 | Itinerary Trek to Paju 6–7 hrs – 3350m Residence Camp | |
| Day07 | Itinerary Free & acclimatization day at Paju Residence Camp | |
| Day08 | Itinerary Trek to Urdukas 8–9 hrs – 4050m Residence Camp | |
| Day09 | Itinerary Trek to Goro II 5–6 hrs – 4485m Residence Camp | |
| Day10 | Itinerary Trek to Concordia 4–5 hrs – 4700m Residence Camp | |
| Day11 | Itinerary Trek to K2 Base Camp 5–6 hrs – 5100-M Residence Camp | |
| Day12–50 | Itinerary 39 days for climbing Residence Camp | |
| Day51–55 | Itinerary Trek down to Askoli or Hushey – 3050-M Residence Camp | |
| Day56 | Itinerary Drive to Skardu 6–7 hrs Residence Hotel | |
| Day57 | Itinerary Flight to Islamabad subject to weather / Drive to Chilas 8–9 hrs Residence Hotel | |
| Day58 | Itinerary Drive to Islamabad 12–13 hrs – 500-M Residence Hotel | |
| Day59 | Itinerary De-briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan / Sightseeing Residence Hotel | |
| Day60 | Itinerary Onward to your own destinations |
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Three nights in Islamabad Hotel with full board.
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 75kg each climbing member.
- Way down 50kg each climbing member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low porters' equipment.
- Documentation & climbing permit.
- CKNP west management fee
- Royalty fee and additional member fee
- Liaison officer kit allowance, food, flight fare.
- Electric generator / solar system at base camp.
- Heating system at base camp.
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently US$9000/-)
- Members' climbing gear
- 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 (e.g., roadblocks, extra hotel stays, or additional days at Base Camp)
- If trekking and climbing members split during the period, extra expenses will be charged accordingly.
- 1 PIECE - DOWN SUITS
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT SHOES (CLIMBING BOOT)
- 1 PAIR - TREKKING SHOES (WALKING SHOES)
- 1 PIECE - SLEEPING BAG
- 1 PAIR - CRAMPONS
- 1 PIECE - SUMMIT SNOW GOGGLES
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT GLOVES
- 2 PAIR - NORMAL GLOVES
- 2 PIECE - SUN GLASS
- 1 SET - ICE AXE
- 1 SET - HARNESS
- 1 PIECE - JUMAR
- 2 PIECE - LOCKING CARBINEERS
- 1 PIECE - DOWN FILLED MATTRESS (AIR MATTRESS)
- 2 PAIRS - SUMMIT SOCKS
- 1 PIECE - CLIMBING BAG 40 LTR
- 1 PIECE - HELMET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN JACKET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - FIGURE OF 8 (DESCENDER)
- 1 PIECE - HEAD LAMP
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX JACKET
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - WIND PROOF JACKET
- 2 PIECE - FLEECE JACKET
- 1 PIECE - FLEECE TROUSER
- 1 PAIR - FLEECE INNER GLOVES
- 1 PIECE - NON LOCKING CARABINEER
- 1 PIECE - WATER BOTTLE
- 1 PIECE - TAB SLING
- 2 PAIRS - LIGHT TREKKING PANTS
- 2 PIECE - NECK WARMERS
- 1 PIECE - SUN PROTECT CREAM
- 1 PIECE - LIP GUARD
- 2 PIECE - DUFFEL BAGS
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