K2 Peak Expedition
(8611M)

K2 Peak Expedition Overview

K2, also known as Chogori, is the world’s second-highest mountain, standing at 8,611 meters. It is the tallest peak in Pakistan and forms part of the Karakoram Range. Geographically, K2 is situated on the border between Baltistan in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in Xinjiang, China. The mountain was first successfully climbed in 1954. The expedition consisted of 11 climbers, 500 porters, and 6 scientists. One climber lost his life to pneumonia after enduring a severe 40-day storm. The final ascent was carried out by two climbers without oxygen, and they had to descend in complete darkness. The name “K2” comes from its survey label—“K” stands for Karakoram, and “2” indicates that it was the second peak recorded in the range. This name was given by British surveyor T.G. Montgomery in 1856. In the local Balti language, spoken in Skardu and nearby areas, the mountain is called “Ketu.” In 1954, an important summit was held regarding K2. The Italian team reported the height of the mountain as 8,611 meters, a measurement later confirmed by climbers Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni upon reaching the top with sufficient oxygen. Numerous legends once surrounded K2, but many were clarified by the renowned climber Walter Bonatti. His accounts in The Mountains of My Life and Trial on K2 provided clear insights into the challenges and history of K2.

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Included Services

• Liaison with the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for the permit process and the measurement of the liaison officer.
• The process of import and export permits from the Ministry of Tourism.
• Clearance of cargo prior to the team's arrival and its storage.
• Welcome reception and meeting at the Alpine Club of Pakistan in Islamabad.
• Hotel accommodation and meals as per the hotels listed in the itinerary.
• All meals during the trek and at base camp.
• All road transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Porterage of 75 kg per person for expedition equipment and high-altitude food to Base Camp, and 50 kg per person on return from Base Camp.
• Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent with tables, chairs, and camping ground fees.
• Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
• Wages and basic kit for the guide, Sardar, cook, and assistants.
• Insurance for our field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
• Mail handling/forwarding to Base Camp.
• Reconfirmation of the air ticket.
• All expenses of the liaison officer.
• Pollution fee: $200
• CKNP fee: $68 per person.

Not Included

• International air ticket and airport taxes.
• Visa fee to Pakistan and personal insurance of the client.
• Cargo fee and customs charges for import and export.
• Sleeping bags, personal clothing, and climbing gear of any kind beyond base camp, including high-altitude food and oxygen.
• Room services, laundry, beverages, personal phone calls, and soft drinks.
• Medications, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges (approximately $10,000), etc.
• Food above base camp for members and high-altitude porters.
• Porters and staff tips.
• Any other services not mentioned in the included services above.