Adventure Trips Advisor, provide you the opportunity to put your adventure to the test. Our 58 days itinerary to K2 kicks off with your arrival in Islamabad. Our highly passionate, dedicated and experienced professionals will take care of all the prerequisites, including airport pickup, briefing at the Ministry of Tourism, flying to Skardu, treks, acclimatization, your arrival at the K2 base camp and everything in between. Your attempt to climb K2 would start on day 14 and will continue for 35 days. It is important to note, however, that the number of days to climb K2 depends on the weather condition, and on your fitness and experience. After climbing K2, we will also ensure that you return home safely to share your experiences with your loved ones. We pledge that we will keep no stone unturned in serving you during your attempt of climbing K2.
Mountaineers who have a passion for extreme adventures take the risk of avalanches and unpredictable weather conditions in their bid to summit K2. Rising sharply above the Karakorum Mountain range in Baltistan and standing high on the border between Pakistan and China, the pyramid-like mountain offers you the opportunity to put your expedition skills and passion to the test. If climbing K2 is your dream, Adventure Trips Advisor can help you make it a reality. K2 is within reach if: • You are highly determined to climb the 2nd highest mountain in the world.
Country | Pakistan |
Altitude | 8,611 (MT) | 28.251ft. |
Distance - Walk | 5 – 8 Hours. |
Nature | Hotel + Guest House + Camping |
Duration | Days 58. |
Grade | V. Difficult. |
Group Size | 4-16 People. |
Season | Summer |
Days | Destinations |
Days 1 | Arrive Islamabad. |
Days 2 | Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer). |
Days 3 | Fly to Skardu (1 hr) or drive to Chilas. |
Days 4 | Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas – Skardu (9-10 hrs). |
Days 5 | Free Day at Skardu for final preparation. |
Days 6 | Skardu – Askole (5-6hrs). |
Days 7 | Trek to Jhula . (6-7 hours). |
Days 8 | Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs). |
Days 9 | Day free at Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m). |
Days 10 | Trek to Khuburtze: To Urdukus (8-9 hrs): A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on.The southern edge. The walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine, with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi,UliBiaho, Trango Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200 m |
Days 11 | Goro II: The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses; however the way is Smoother and easy in the center. Continue opposite of Yermanendo Glacier for 3-4 hrs to the camp site at 4500 meters pitched in the center of the glacier. |
Days 12 | Concordia: 5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, GB IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2. Camp at Concordia at 4700 m. |
Days 13 | 4-5 hours trek to K2 base camp. |
Days 14-47 | Climb K2. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers. |
Days 48-54 | Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser. |
Days 55 | Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas. |
Days 56 | Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad. |
Days 57 | De-briefing at the ministry of tourism. |
Days 58 | Fly to destination. |