Overview
K2 (also known as Chhogori/Qogir, Ketu/Kechu, and Mount Godwin-Austen) is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.
Tour schedule
Day 0
Dinner at Mansehra at 11:00 pm (Aprox) Overnight in travelling.
Day 1
Breakfast at PTDC Motel Besham / at 5:00 AM.Departure for Skardu, Lunch at Summer Nallah, Overnight & Dinner in Hotel at Skardu.
Day 2
Rest Day / Shopping Day at Skardu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3
Skardu to Askole By Jeeps drive to askole, Overnight in Tents.Note: The road conditions from skardu to askole is rough & highly uncertain and often gets blocked due to land slide.
Day 4
Askole to Jhola (3200m) Start trek from Askole to Korofong 3-4 hrs, After lunch break at Korofong continue to Jhola (3-4 hrs).Overnight in tent
Day 5
Jhola to Paiyu (3600m) Start on a relatively easy trail for 6-7 hrs.Overnight in tents.
Day 6
Rest Day at Paiyu.Overnight in Tents.
Day 7
Piyu to Urdukas (4200m) Trekking mostly along the crest of lateral moraine with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on.Urdukas is a spectacular campsite.Trek Time: 7-8 Hours Overnight in tents.
Day 8
Urdukas to Goro II (4500m) Overnight in Tents.(A long walk on Baltoro Glacier) Trek Time: 6-7 Hours
Day 9
Goro II to Concordia (4700m) 5-6 hours slightly easy trekking with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2.Overnight in tents. Trek Time: 5-6 Hours
Day 10
Free Day / Rest Day at Concordia (4700m) Overnight in tents at Concordia.
Services included
Included in the price
Jeep Rental.Camping Equipment Rental. (Tents & Mattress). Services of a guide.Standard Hotel Accommodation on sharing basis as per itinerary.3 Times a day Standard Meals during the Trip..Road tolls..Basic first aid kit..Kitchen equipment & Related items.Bridge taxes..Services of Satellite phone (Call/Sms charges not included).LA crossing charges, permit & trek fees.12.5 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 12.5 Kg will be separately charged from member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
Services excluded
Excluded in the price
Medication, evacuation and rescue etc..Beverages & phone calls or other expenses of personal nature.Extra expenses due to road blocks or other reason..Anything not mentioned in services included section.