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K-2 majestically stands on the Pakistan-China border ruling the mighty Karakoram. The traditional route to its base camp goes through Baltoro Glacier. The height of the peak is 8,616 meters/28,267 feet according to the survey done by Italian geologists in 2004.
The peak has been climbed by over three hundred & fifty climbers through different routes. The most common route is Abruzzi Ridge through which the first successful Italian expedition attempted the peak and two climbers; Mr. Lino Lacedelli and Mr. Achille Compagnoni made history by reaching the summit on August 31, 1954.
| Approach route: | Islamabad-Skardu-Askoli-Concordia-K-2 Base Camp |
| Duration of Expedition: | 60 days |
| Average Daily walk: | 6-7 hours |
| Climbing Difficulty: | Extremely Hard |
| Trekking days (in & out): | 12 |
| Days at base camp & above: | 41 |
| Hotel Nights: | 08 |
| DAY | DAILY PROGRAM | ALTITUDE | HOTEL/TENT |
| 01 | Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel | 500m | Hotel |
| 02 | Flight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours) | 2300m | Hotel |
| 03 | Reserve day or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours) | 2300m | Hotel |
| 04 | Day for final preparations | 2300m | Hotel |
| 05 | Jeep drive to Askoli (6 hours) | 3048m | Tents |
| 06 | Trek to Jhula (5-6 hours) | 3200m | Tents |
| 07 | Trek to Paiju (6-7 hours) | 3600m | Tents |
| 08 | Rest day for acclimatization | 3600m | Tents |
| 09 | Trek to Urdukas (9-10 hours) | 4240m | Tents |
| 10 | Trek to Goro-II (7-8 hours) | 4500m | Tents |
| 11 | Trek to Concordia (5-6 hours) | 4687m | Tents |
| 12 | Trek to K-2 Base Camp (5-6 hours) | 5050m | Tents |
| 13-51 | Days at K-2 Base Camp and above (including climbing days) | Tents | |
| 52 | Trek to Goro II (8-9 hours) or Ali Camp (8-9 hours) | Tents | |
| 53 | Trek to Khuburste (7-8 hours) or Kuispang (8-9 hours) | Tents | |
| 54 | Trek to Bardumal (8-9 hours) | Tents | |
| 55 | Trek to Askoli (7-8 hours) | Tents | |
| 56 | Drive to Skardu (6 hours) | Hotel | |
| 57 | Flight for Islamabad or drive to Chilas or Naran | Hotel | |
| 58 | Free day or drive from Chilas to Islamabad | Hotel | |
| 59 | Reserve day | Hotel | |
| 60 | Departure from Islamabad |
Note:
1-The option of taking a flight to Skardu after arrival in Islamabad on day 1 is possible depending upon the arrival time of international flight
2- If the flight operates for Skardu on day 2, drive to Askoli on day-4 is possible to gain an extra day for climbing/acclimatization
ATP House, Kashu Bagh Hameed Ghar Road, Skardu, Gilgit, Pakistan
House 227, Rohtas Road,G-9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
