K-2 Expedition 2019

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 the 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.

June 20, 2019, to August 13, 2019

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