K2 Expedition (8,611m)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Nicknamed “The Savage Mountain”, K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world after the Mount Everest which stands at the height of 8,611m above sea level. As the nickname suggests, K2 is one of the mountains that is hard to ascent with a high altitude mountain. It is highly known for its steepness and for the unusually long distance which mountaineers must trek, just to get to its base. Climbing K2 is a real challenge mountain,due to the high technicality of the mountain, those who seek to climb it must have a high level of skill, be technically advanced and determined mountaineers. Our Churen Himal team are all professional climbers with climbing experiences over many of the 8000ers. Our team has proven time and time again that we have the capability, the knowledge and the experience of a true mountaineer so with us by your side, you can rest assured as we will help you get to the condition that is required to climb this beast Mountain, both mentally and physically. We have the capacity, endurance and the technical skills required to overcome any hurdle that may come through the path during the ascent. Trip Fact: Country: -› PakistanDuration: -› 60 DaysMin. Altitude: -› (0m./0ft.)Max. Altitude: -› (8611m./28251ft.)Walking Per Day: -› Approximately 5-6hrsBest Season: -› summer
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad & transfer to the hotel — Arrival in Islamabad & transfer to the hotel Day 02: Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Islamabad (585m) — Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Islamabad (585m) Day 03: Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m) — Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m) Day 04: Rest day in Skardu: Expedition briefing and preparation — Rest day in Skardu: Expedition briefing and preparation Day 05: Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) — Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) Day 06: Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) — Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) Day 07: Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) — Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) Day 08: Rest day at Paiyu — Rest day at Paiyu Day 09: Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) — Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) Day 10: Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) — Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) Day 11: Trek from Goro II to Broad Peak Basecamp (4,572m) — Trek from Goro II to Broad Peak Basecamp (4,572m) Day 12: Trek from Broad Peak Basecamp to K2 Base Camp (5,150m) — Trek from Broad Peak Basecamp to K2 Base Camp (5,150m) Day 13-43: Climbing Periods — Climbing Period Day 44: Cleaning up Basecamp — Cleaning up Basecamp Day 45: Trek from Basecamp to Goro II — Trek from Basecamp to Goro II Day 46: Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze — Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze Day 47: Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung — Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung Day 48: Trek from Mundung to Askole — Trek from Mundung to Askole Day 49: Drive from Askole to Skardu — Drive from Askole to Skardu Day 50: Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the hotel — Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the hotel Day 51: Leisure day — Leisure day Day 52: Transfer to Internation Airport for final departure — Transfer to Internation Airport for final departure Day 53-60: Contingency days in case of bad weather — Contingency days in case of bad weather
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) — Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m)
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Day 11Trek from Goro II to Broad Peak Basecamp (4,572m) — Trek from Goro II to Broad Peak Basecamp (4,572m)
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Day 12Trek from Broad Peak Basecamp to K2 Base Camp (5,150m) — Trek from Broad Peak Basecamp to K2 Base Camp (5,150m)
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Day 1343: Climbing Periods — Climbing Period
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Day 44Cleaning up Basecamp — Cleaning up Basecamp
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Day 45Trek from Basecamp to Goro II — Trek from Basecamp to Goro II
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Day 46Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze — Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze
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Day 47Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung — Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung
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Day 48Trek from Mundung to Askole — Trek from Mundung to Askole
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Day 49Drive from Askole to Skardu — Drive from Askole to Skardu
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Day 50Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the hotel — Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the hotel
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Day 51Leisure day — Leisure day
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Day 52Transfer to Internation Airport for final departure — Transfer to Internation Airport for final departure
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Day 5360: Contingency days in case of bad weather — Contingency days in case of bad weather
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Package Price Includes:
- Arrival & Departure: Pick and drop facility-Airport/Hotel/Airport
- Accommodation: 4 nights hotel in Islamabad on Bed & Breakfast Basis- Twin Bed Room
- Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs.
- Permits & Fees: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government.
- Cargo Clearance: Member's Personal Luggage International Air Cargo Clearance & Payment of Government taxes in Pakistan. **before the expedition.
- Transportation: All required Transportation for all Staffs and Members as per itinerary
- Domestic Flight: Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary.
- Land Transportation (Members): Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu.
- Land Transportation (Staffs): Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus/jeep) for All Climbing Sherpas and Expeditions Staffs. (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other).
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Kathmandu to Pakistan by air cargo - Islamabad to Askole by bus / Jeep and to basecamp by Porters / Mule. While Returning: Basecamp to Askole by porters / Mule and Askole to Islamabad by bus/jeep.
- Fooding & Lodging: 3 meals a day in Trekking & at Basecamp for Members & Staffs
- Waste Management: Stool Shipment Transfer, Garbage Deposit Fees
- Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
- Base Camp Staffs: 1 Basecamp Cook &1 kitchen assistant
- Porters: Porters per member up to Base camp from Askole & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Askole.
- Staff Remunerations and allowances: All Nepalese staffs' & porters' daily wages/equipment/food/clothing with personal insurances
- Insurance: All Staff's Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance
- Member Luggage: 60 Kg per member as personal baggage
- Basecamp Dome Tent: VE25 North face or Kailas tents in base camp 1 per member
- Basecamp Tents: Base camp foam mattresses, Dining/Kitchen/Toilet/Store Tent/Hot shower/Tables & chairs, Cooking gears and all other necessary gears
- Light: 1 Solar panel for charging a battery and for lighting at the base camp
- Heater: Heater for base camp at each Dining and other necessary camps
- Generator: 1 Generator at Basecamp for Computer & other electronic devices
- Weather Forecast: Weather forecast from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the whole expedition
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 Climbing Sherpa per member
- Oxygen: O2 cylinder: 5 oxygen (O2) cylinder for each Member and 2 oxygen bottles for each High altitude Sherpa. Extra oxygen will be stored at Basecamp for emergencies
- Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa
- High Tent: Necessary VE25 North Face High Tent for Members and High Altitude Sherpa
- High camp service: Essential Cooking gas, Cooking pot, Tents for high camp, high food and fixing gear (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4) summit
- Phone: Satellite Phone /Walkie talkie if necessary on the basis of member
- Walkie Talkie - 1 Walkie Talkie per member (9 Volt) as required on the basis of Member
- Satellite Phone: Phone calls will be priced as per call duration.
- A comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs.
Not included
- Package Price Excludes:
- International airfare to and from Islamabad.
- Pakistani Visa Charges
- Lunch & Dinner in Islamabad
- Extra nights accommodation in Islamabad. In case of an early arrival or late departure, early return from the expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and High Altitude Insurance / Accident / Medical / emergency evacuation
- Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, Personal equipment and shopping
- Bonus & Tips for Sherpa summit: Sherpa Summit bonus US$1500 and please consider some tips for Basecamp staffs and porters.
- The full set of Member's personal climbing equipment & clothing
- Rescue Evacuation: Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed and all other expenses of personal nature
- Any other item not listed in "Price Includes" section.
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment List: Climbing Gear Helmet: Must be able to fit over your ski hat Alpine Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65-70cm) Crampons: 12 points Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops Carabiners: 3 lockings and 6 regular* Rappel device: ATC or figure 8* Clothing Footwear: Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 8000m; Scarpa phantom 8000 or equivalent (This is because we can work under extreme weather conditions and also preparing you for your ultimate goal to climb Everest) Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp. Booties: Optional, down is best. Bridgedale Summit socks or equivalent: 6 pairs Bridgedale Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs Body Layers: 2 merino base layers: top and bottom 1 mid-layer top: breathable Underwear Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair Soft Shell jacket with hoody: To be worn over other layers Soft Shell Pants: Very breathable and water repellent Hard Shell Jacket with hood: A waterproof and breathable shell jacket Hard Shell Pants: Waterproof and breathable shell pants Insulated Down Jacket with hood: (fill power 800) or equivalent to Rab’s Electron Jacket. We primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 3 Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2 Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs Summit Down Suit Headgear and Handwear: Warm Hat: Synthetic or wool hat (ski hat) Sunhat: To shade your face/neck from the sun on a hot day Buff: To protect your neck/face from the sun Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs Softshell gloves: To wear for moderate cold/wind Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind Expedition Mitts Personal Gear: Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough. Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light. Sleeping Bag (for high camps): Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic. Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -20°F Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack High-Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred Closed-cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast Spoon: Plastic spoon Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above Lip balm with sunblock Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with a 1-litre capacity Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours) Pee bottle: 1-litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and a small towel Hand warmers & toe warmers Penknife or multi-tool (optional) Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards. Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended) Travel Clothes: For days in-country Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment Base Camp Items: Kindle, I pad, smartphone, etc Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is good Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care***, personal medications, etc Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Islamabad
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