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Overview

  • Trip Type: expeditions
  • Trip Grade: More Challenging
  • Duration: 60 Day(s)
  • Max Alt.: 8,611m / 28,251ft
  • Group Size: 1-10
  • Location: Pakistan
  • Arrival On: Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Departure From: Islamabad, Pakistan

Mt. K2 Expedition (8611M)

Mount K2 (8611m) is the second-highest peak in the world and the highest peak in Pakistan. Mount K2 is also known as CHOGORI which in the Balti language means the king of mountains. Mt. K2 has variously been described as an “awesome”, ” Killer” and “Savage” Mountain. Just because of the massiveness of its size and unsuccessful multiple attempts made on it by various expedition parties. K2 is a rocky mountain up to 6000-m, beyond this it becomes an ocean of snow. K2, 8611m is situated on the Pakistan-China border in the mighty Karakorum. The traditional route to its base camp goes from Skardu Baltistan which is linked with Islamabad by Karakoram Highway as well as by air. From Skardu, the route goes via Shigar-Dassu-Askole up to Concordia over the Baltoro Glacier. To the summit, we use the safest route and i.e ABRUZZI route. Even though these routes have become common, we are very familiar with the steep snow slopes and difficult rock parts.

Our K2 expedition begin from Islamabad and further flight to Skardu by Plane because that saves our time for climbing Mt. K2. The Vertical height gain from the Base camp to the summit is over 3500m. on which we will aim to place four further camps to support your ascent and acclimatization. The route leads from base camp to Camp 2, Chimney House and climbs Black Pyramid to Camp 3 and Camp 4 (7950m2 / 6083ft) below The Shoulder (8000m) of Mt. K2. And Straight attempt through the Abruzzi route via Bottleneck (8210m) to the SUMMIT (8611m/28251ft) and down to Camp 4/Camp 3 (safe zone).

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Islamabad.

Upon your arrival at Islamabad, our representative from Himalayan Windhorse will receive you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 2: Islamabad: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism

Today, we will visit the Ministry of Tourism Pakistan for the briefing about the rules, regulations and safety measures during the expedition. In the remaining time, we will explore around the Islamabad city. Situated at the foot of Marghalla Hills, Islamabad is the modern city and the capital of Pakistan. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas

Today, we catch our morning flight to Skardu. And in case of flight cancellation, we drive to Chilas. Actually, the journey on the Karakoram Highway is the most adventurous and thrilling. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Chilas/Skardu

We will have a free day at Skardu. Or if we are driving, it takes approx. 7 to 8 hours to reach Skardu. We enjoy the best views of Nanga Parbat en route. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Drive to Askole

From Skardu, we drive to Askole today and it takes approx. 7 hours to reach there. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 6-12: Trek to K2 Base Camp

During this period, we trek from Askole to K2 Base Camp.

Day 13-53: 40 days for acclimatization and climbing

During this period of 40 days, we scale the summit ascending and acclimatizing at various camps. After the successful summiting, we return back to K2 Base Camp.

Day 54-57: Trek back to Hushe via Gondogoro La and drive back to Skardu

During this period, we trek back to Hushe from K2 Base Camp via Gondogoro La pass. From the House, we drive back to Skardu. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 58: Fly to Islamabad or Drive to Chilas.

Today, we fly Islamabad from Skardu. Or in case of flight cancellation, we drive to Chilas.

Day 59: Rest day Islamabad/Drive to Islamabad

Today will be the rest day in Islamabad. Or in case of driving, we complete the road from Chilas to Islamabad. We stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 60: Farewell Meeting in Islamabad

As our trip ends today, we will celebrate farewell meeting in Islamabad. We stay overnight at hotel.
Day 61: Final Departure
You will be catching your returning flight from Islamabad to your hometown. We will accompany you to the airport.

Cost Includes

  • ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN ISLAMABAD : 2 nights hotel in ISLAMABAD (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
  • WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in ISLAMABAD with Office Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Pakistan’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
  • PERMIT : Expedition Royalty and a permit fee of the PAKISTAN Government to climb Mt. K2, for members and Sherpa.
  • LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
  • INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese / Pakistani staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
  • DUFFLE BAG: A duffle bag of Himalayan Windhorse Adventure
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : (Domestic Flight) Fly from Islamabad to Skardu and while returning from Skardu to Islamabad, as per itinerary, along with one guide. LAND TRANSPORTATION (MEMBERS): Drive by jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu. LAND TRANSPORTATION (STAFF): Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus/jeep) for all climbing Sherpas and expeditions staff. (Members and staff will meet each other in Skardu)
  • EXPEDITION STUFF TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Nepal to Pakistan (by air cargo) – Islamabad to Askole (by truck/jeep) and Base camp (by Porters/mules) – While returning: Base camp to Askole (by porters/mules) and Askole to Islamabad (by Truck/jeep). Based on the condition, different transportation variants may adopt.
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Mules.
  • FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/TENT during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and green vegetables, meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served during the entire expedition. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
  • CAMPING : All necessary logistic arrangements for Camping during the trek.
  • PORTER : Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).
  • BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  • BASE CAMP COOK : 1 Nepalese and 1 Pakistani well-trained cook for the team.
  • STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
  • BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
  • BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
  • SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, FOR battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
  • TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM Guide.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
  • ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  • OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 liters) for each member and 3 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • BACK UP OXYGEN : BACK UP Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (SUBJECT TO A CHARGE).
  • HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • ROPE FIXING TEAM : The team of experienced Sherpas (including personal Sherpa) will fix the route to the summit of Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members (SUBJECT TO A CHARGE).
  • PERMITS : Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • CERTIFICATE : K2 climbing certificate issued by PAKISTANI ALPINE CLUB (after climbing Mt. K2 successfully).

Cost Excludes

  • AIR FARE : International flight airfare (from and to Islamabad).
  • PAKISTAN ENTRY VISA FEE : PAKISTANI Visa fee for 90 DAYS.
  • LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Islamabad and Skardu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • EXTRA NIGHT IN ISLAMABAD & SKARDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Islamabad & Skardu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
  • TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek.
  • SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 2000 USD.
  • TIPS : Calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
  • EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

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