K2 (8611-M)
K2( Chhogori)known as the second-highest mountain of the world. It is located on the border between Gilgit–Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.Being the 2nd highest peaks of the world it has always known as challangious peaks for climbers.However it was first ascent by Italian expedition in 1954 including Ardito Desio, and Achille Compagnoni K2 is notable for its local relief as well as its total height.
It stands over 3,000 meters (9,840 ft) above much of the glacial valley bottoms at its base. It is a consistently steep pyramid, dropping quickly in almost all directions. The north side is the steepest: there it rises over 3,200 meters (10,500 ft) above the K2 (Qogir) Glacier in only 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) of horizontal Hight .
Summary:
Name of Peak: |
K-2 (Chogho Ree) |
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 |
Longitude: |
76° - 31 E |
Durations |
60 Days |
First Ascent |
July 31, 1954 |
Itanarary:
Days |
Proram |
Time |
Hight |
Over Night |
Day-01 |
Welcome to Pakistan (Islamabad) |
|
500-M |
Hotel |
Day-02 |
Flight to Skardu Subject to weather Drive to Chilas |
11-12hrs |
1200-M |
Hotel |
Day-03 |
Drive to Skardu by KKH |
8-9hrs |
2450-M |
Hotel |
Day-04 |
Drive to Askoli |
6-7hrs |
3050m |
Camp |
Day-05 |
Trek to Jola |
5-6hrs |
3200m |
Camp |
Day-06 |
Trek to Paiyu |
6-7 hrs |
3350m |
Camp |
Day-07 |
Free and acclimatation day at Paiyu |
|
|
Camp |
Day-08 |
Trek to Urdukas |
08-09 hrs |
4050m |
Camp |
Day-09 |
Trek to Goro-II |
(5-6hrs) |
4485m |
Camp |
Day-10 |
Trek to Concordia |
4-5 hrs |
4700m |
Camp |
Day-11 |
Trek to K2 base camp |
5-6 hrs |
5100-M |
Camp |
Day-12/50 |
39 days for climbing |
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Camp |
Day-51/55 |
Trek down to Askoli |
|
3050-M |
Camp |
Day-56 |
Drive to Skardu |
6-7hrs |
|
Hotel |
Day-57 |
Flight to Islamabad Subject to weather Drive to Chilas |
8-9hrs |
|
Hotel |
Day-58 |
Drive to Islamabad |
12-13hrs |
500-M |
Hotel |
Day-59 |
De-briefing in Alpine Club of Pakistan/ Sightseeing |
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Hotel |
Day-60 |
Onward to your own Destinations. |
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