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K2
8611m
K2 is the highest peak in
Karakoram Range of Pakistan and the 2nd highest in the world, with an
elevation
of
8611m (28251ft). K2 is thought by many climbers to be the ultimate climb.
The local name of K2 is Chogori, which in Balti language, means the king
of mountains. K2 is situated on Pak-China border in mighty karakoram.
Its giant pyramid peak towers in isolation, 12,000 feet above th e
wide Concordia glacial field at the head of Baltoro Glacier. Six equally
steep ridges flank the sheer icy summit; each of its faces presents a
maze of precipices and overhangs. K2 was long considered unclimbable.
Expeditions for K2 in 1902, 1909, 1934, 1938 and 1953 were all
unsuccessful attempts. In 1954 an Italian expedition, which was led by
Professor, Ardito Desio with other 12 climbers and 6 scientists, try
their luck on this peak. 2 members of the expedition Lino Lacedelli and
Achille Compagnoni reached the summit on 31st
July 1954, for the first time.
K2 is the only major mountain in the
world, which has surveyor’s notation as its common name K2 (K stands for
Karakoram and 2 means; it is the second peak of the world).
Itinerary
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Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
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1 |
Arrive in Islamabad
airport. Afternoon Islamabad city Tour |
Hotel |
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2 |
Welcome reception
(Briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan- Meeting with LO. |
Hotel |
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3 |
Drive to Chilas (10-11
hours) over Karakoram Highway along the river of Indus. |
Hotel |
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4 |
Departure for Skardu. 8-9
hours drive. |
Hotel |
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5 |
Rest day. Sight seen in
Skardu includes Satpara Lake, Bazar. Afternoon final packing for
onward destination. |
Hotel |
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6 |
Drive by 4x4 jeep to
Askole 3000m, the last village before starting trek. Here we arrange
porters for Base Camp. |
Camping |
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7 |
Trek to Korophone 3100m.
3-4 hours easy walk. |
Camping |
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8 |
Trek to Jolha, it is
located at 3300m and walking distance is 6-7 hours. |
Camping |
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9 |
Trek to Paiju, it is
located at the altitude of 3425m and walking distance is 5-6 hours. |
Camping |
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10 |
Rest day at Paiju. Good
view of Great Trango Tower 6283m. |
Camping |
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11 |
Trek to Urdukus, it is
located at 4050m 8-9 hours trek. |
Camping |
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12 |
Trek to Goro II, it is
located at the height of 4382m, 6-7 hours. |
Camping |
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13 |
Trek to Concordia, it is
located on 4650m. |
Camping |
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14 |
Trek to K2 Base Camp. |
Camping |
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15-42 |
Rest, acclimatize and
climbing activities. |
Camping |
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43 |
Trek descends down to
Concordia. |
Camping |
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44 |
Trek to Ali camp, it is
located at 5010m. 6-7 hours trek. |
Camping |
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45 |
Trek to Khuspang 4600m,
it is 10-11 hours trek. |
Camping |
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46 |
Trek to Dalspangpa, it is
located on 4300m. Walking distance is 5-6 hours. |
Camping |
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47 |
Trek to Shaicho, it is
located at the height of 3330m and 5-6 hours trek. |
Camping |
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48 |
Trek to Hushe, walking
distance is 3 hours. Drive back to Skardu by 4x4 jeeps. |
Camping |
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49 |
Drive to Chilas-Bisham.
7-8Hours. |
Hotel |
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50 |
Drive to
Islamabad/Rawalpindi. 10-11 Hours. |
Hotel |
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51 |
De-briefing. Afternoon
visit Rawalpindi old bazaar and Faisal Mosque. |
Hotel |
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52 |
Transfer to Islamabad Air
port for fly back to destination. |
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Service included:
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Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad
for Permit process.
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Royalty fee and pollution fee to be paid by the Govt: of Pakistan
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Assistance upon on
Arrival and Departure.
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Welcome reception and
farewell meeting (Briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan.
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All meal during hotel
stay, trek and BC.
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Porterage of all
foodstuff and equipment up to BC and back.
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Road transfer between
Airport-hotel and within city as per itinerary.
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Dome tents for sleeping
for members. (1 tent for 2 people) at BC.
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Mess tent with tables
and stools, kitchen tent and toilet tent.
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Camping site fees and
bridge crossing.
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Kitchen equipment,
crockery, cutlery, fuel and all related gear.
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Wages and basic kit of
Guide, Cook, Assistant Cook Porter Sardar and Low Altitude Porters.
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Insurance of our field
staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
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Porterage at Airport,
hotels, tool taxes and parking fee s etc.
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Letter of Guarantee on
behalf of team/ client for environmental bound for US$1000.
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Mail handling/
forwarding to BC and overseas.
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Reconfirmation of air
tickets.
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Hiring of High Altitude
Porters, mail runners and other crew as per requirement.
(Wages and kit to be arranged by the team)
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Domestic airfare.
Surface transfer incase of flight cancellation.
Service not included:
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International air fare,
airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
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Liaison Officer Kit and
equipment, allowance, travel, hotel and his personal expenses of any kind.
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Wages, allowance, food
and kit-equipment of HAPs or any crew beyond BC.
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Sleeping bags personal
and climbing equipment of any kind above BC including high altitude food and
oxygen.
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Medications ground
evacuations and Helicopter rescue.
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Insurance liability of
members.
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Tips for field staff,
drivers and porters.
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