The K-2 is the proud asset of Pakistan. Rising to the frightening height of 28,250 feet (8,611 meters) like a pyramid, K-2 is located near the Baltoro Glacier in the extreme north of Baltistan (The little Tibet) just on Sino-Pakistan border. In fact theboundary between the twocountries passes the K2.
The peak achieved great prominence not only because of the fact that its is the world's second highest peak but also because of the record of many successive attempts made by the mountaineers from various part 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.
Facts & Figures
Duration:
52 days
Status:
Restricted
Grade:
Extreme Technical
Joining in:
Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Location:
Karakoram
Best time:
June to August.
Itinerary
DAY 01
Arrival at Islamabad Transfer to hotel and briefing in Ministry of Tourism.
DAY 02
Drive to Chilas over Karakoram Highway overnight in hotel.
DAY 03.
Drive to Skardu overnight in hotel.
DAY 04
Sight seen in Skardu final packing for theExpedition.
DAY 05
Drive by 4 x 4 jeep to Askole(3000meters) overnight tin camp
DAY 06.
Trek to Jolha
DAY 07.
Trek to Paiju
DAY 08.
Rest Day in Paiju
DAY 09.
Trek to Urdukus
DAY 10.
Trek to Goro II
DAY 11
Trek to Concordia
DAY 12
Trek to K-2(8611meters), over night in camp
DAY 13 -42
Climbing activities.
DAY 43
Trek to Concordia, over night in camp.
DAY 44
Trek to Ali Camp: Ali Camp is located at an altitude of 5010meter
DAY 45
Trek to Kheuspang
DAY 46
Trek to Dalspangpa
DAY 47
Trek to Shaicho
DAY 48
Trek to Hushe Walking distance is 3 hours. At Hushe jeeps are waiting
and continuous drive to Khaplu, overnight in hotel.
Duration: 
