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The local name of K2 is Chogori, which in Balti language means the king of mountains. This name is very shortly known excepted out of Pakistan. It is, therefore, desirable that – K2 be used.
K2 is a rocky mountain up to 6000 meters, beyond which it becomes an ocean of snow. The K2 peak is situated on the Pakistan and China border in the mighty Karakoram range. The exact height of the peak is 8,611 meters/28,251 ft.
List of necessary items for K2 Tour :-
Light hiking pants convertible, (one)
• Down jacket, one
• Fleece, one
• Hiking t-shirts, short-sleeve, non-cotton (two)
• Hiking t-shirts, long-sleeve, non-cotton (three) – used one for sleeping
• Hoodie (one) – used for evenings and sleeping
• Thermal inner pants (one ) – used for sleeping and hiking when cold
• Thick hiking socks (three)
• Thin hiking liners (three)
• Shade hat or cap (one)
• Light or liner gloves (one)
• Hiking boots, Flip-flops, sandals better to wear with socks (one)
• Sneakers (one)
• Panties (three)
• Sports bras (two)
• Buff (one) –
• Sunglasses, 100 UV polarized (one)
Gear
• Raincover (one) 30l daypack, meshed back
• Sleeping bag, -10C
• Hiking poles (one)
• Trekking towel (one)
• Hydration bladder Camelpack, (one)
• Water bottle (one)
• Headlamp and extra batteries (one)
Toiletries & First Aid
• Sunscreen, SPF 50+
• Lip balm
• Baby wipes, 2-3 per day
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrush and paste
• Soap and shampoo
• Hairbrush
• Water purification iodine tablets
• Diamox, start taking it two days in advance
• Ibuprofen
• Loperamide
• Nasal spray
• Moleskin and band-aids
• Tweezers
• Knee pad
Miscellaneous
• Camera DSLR, extra batteries and backpack clip
• Phone, charger and headphones,
• Solar charger from goalzero
• Snacks: power bars, dried fruit, nuts, gels, cocoa powder, water flavoring drops
• Trash/plastic bags
• Notebook and pens
• Cash, both PK Rupees and dollars
• Passport
Islamabad, Federal Capital of Pakistan
07:00 am
Gondogoro La 5450m is the most popular and frequently used high pass in the Karakoram. This route was established in 1986 that connects Concordia and the upper Baltoro Glacier to the beautiful Hushe Valley over the Gondogoro La. Though quite challenging and technical pass but provides an alternate route to return from Concordia hence making equally famous among trekkers and climbers. If weather favors, the high pass offers the most overwhelming and extraordinary view of K-2, Broad Peak, G-I, G-II, G-III, G-IV, Masherbrum, & Chogolisa besides many other peaks and glaciers in the region.
Key spots of this tour are as follows :-
Upon arrival in at Islamabad Airport, transfer to hotel. Half day city tour
Drive to Chilas (via Besham -12 hours & via Babusar Pass -10 hours)
Drive to Skardu (9-10 hours)
Final preparations. Optional visit of Kharpochu Fort & Budha.
Drive to Askoli by jeeps (7 hours)
Trek -01: Askoli- Jhula (5 hours)
Trek-02: Jhula-Paiju (6 hours)
Trek -03: Paiju-Khuburtse (5 hours)
Trek-04: Khuburtse-Urdukus (5 hours)
Trek-05: Urdukus-Goro-II (6 hours)
Trek-06: Goro-II- Concordia (5 hours)
Trek-07: Rest day
Trek-08: Concordia- K-2 Base Camp and back to Concordia
Trek-09: Concordia – Ali Camp (6-7 hours)
Trek-10: Ali Camp- Huispang- over Gondogoro La -5650 meters (12 hours)
Trek-11: Huispang – Shaitcho (5-6 hours)
Trek-12: Saicho – Hushe (4 hours)
Drive to Skardu (7 hours)
Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas/Naran
Reserve day or drive to Islamabad
Departure from Islamabad
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