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K-2 Expedition 2012
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The local name of K-2 is Chogori, which in Balti Language means the king of mountains. This is little known in the outside world. It is therefore, desirable that the present name- K-2-is used. It is, however, desirable to popularize the local name, which so succinctly conveys the hugeness of the mountain.
K-2 has variously been described as “awesome” Killer” and “Savage” Mountain. This is because of massiveness of its size and unsuccessful attempts made on it by various expedition parties, including Americans, who made quite a few attempts on it. K-2 is a rocky mountain up to 6,000m, beyond which it becomes an ocean of snow. K-2 is situated on the Pak-China border in the mighty Karakorum.
Dates: Price: 4380 Euro
June 15, August 13, 2012: June 20, August 18, 2012
Day | Itinerary | Day | Itinerary |
01 | Islamabad | ||
02 | Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs | 50 | Trek back to Concordia |
03 | Drive to Skardu 8-9hrs | 51 | Trek to Goro-II |
04 | Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs | 52 | Trek down to Urdukas |
05 | Trek to Jhola 6-7hrs | 53 | Trek down to Paiyu |
06 | Trek to Paiyu 6-7hrs | 54 | Trek to Jhola |
07 | Free day in Paiyu | 55 | Trek to Askoli |
08 | Trek to Urdukas 7-8hrs | 56 | Drive to Skardu 6-7hrs |
09 | Trek to Gogo-II 5-6hrs | 57 | Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs |
10 | Trek to Concordia 5-6hrs | 58 | Drive to Islamabad 11-12hrs |
11 | Trek to K2 base camp | 59 | Islamabad |
12/49 | 38 days for climbing | 60 | Fly back |
Services included list | Hotels |
Climbing permit fee $7200 | Islamabad: |
Additional royalty fee $1200 | Embassy Lodge- guesthouse- Heritage Lodge |
Environmental tax $200 | Chilas: |
Liaison officer daily wages | Midway Shangri-La |
Liaison officer kit/equipment | Skardu |
Staff: | K2 Motel- Concordia Motel - Masherbrum hotel |
Guide, Cook & assistant cooks | Camp Food: |
Transport: | Askoli- K2 BC- Askoli |
Islamabad- Skardu- Islamabad | Camping Equipment: |
Jeeps: Skardu- Askoli- Skardu Porter: Askoli- K2 BC- Askoli | D3V sleeping tents, Mess tent, Kitchen tent Toilet tent, Mattresses, Chairs Kitchen utensils |
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