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Expedition Overview

Facts of the trip

  • Destination
    Pakistan
  • Arrival On
    15 June 2024
  • Departure From
    Islamabad
  • Accommodation
    Hotel, Lodge and Tented Camp
  • Meals
    Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Best Time
    June-July
  • Transportation
    Domestic Flight and Jeep

Mt. K2 (8,611m) is the 2nd highest peak in the world and the highest peak in Pakistan. It is also known as CHOGORI which in the Balti language means the king of mountains. K2, 8611m is situated on the Pakistan China border in the mighty Karakorum .Mount K2 has variously been described as “awesome”, “Killer” and “Savage” Mountain Just because of the massiveness of its size and unsuccessful multiple attempts made on it by various expedition parties. K2 is a rocky mountain up to 6000-m, beyond this it becomes an ocean of snow.

Fourteen Summit started to organize an expedition on Mt. K2 Expedition. Climbing K2 is much more challenging and far more dangerous than climbing Everest via the standard North or Southside routes. There are more than 80 climbers are able to reach the top of Mt. K2. We proudly can say that we are the ones who hold a high success rate on Mt. K2. We are best amongst the other organizer on Mt. K2. The expedition will be fully supported by a great Nepalese Sherpa team with previous experience on Mt. K2 climbing and technically skilled and worked with 14 Summit Treks. The Sherpa will have perfect knowledge of climbing, risk management, friendly behavior, and highly motivated.

Highlights:

  • Incredible opportunity to reach an 8,000 meter summit.
  • K2 expert Nepali Sherpa, and Pakistani staff.
  • Communications tent with access to satellite phone.
  • We providing high quality logistics, staff, and equipment in a small team of climbers.
  • Ensure seamless delivery and safety procedures.
  • The base camp is surrounded by incredible glaciers, wild and impressive.
  • Climbing route camp: Base camp: 4900m, camp I: 6000m, Camp II: 6500m, Camp III: 7100m, Camp IV 7500M.
  • The best meals prepared at Base camp and Advance base camp.
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Itinerary

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Arrival and Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).

Date & Price

The set departure dates listed are specially quoted and specified for group joining option. Let us know if the set departure dates are not suitable for you- another dates which are suitable for you can certainly be added by us.

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Cost Details

What's Included
  • Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 night’s hotel at 3-star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis- Sharing Twin Bed Room.
  • Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staff
  • Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb mount K2.
  • Liaison Officer: 1 Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
  • Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Expedition staff during the trek and the expedition.
  • Map: Trekking and climbing map
  • Fourteen Summit Treks, duffle bag.
  • Member transportation
  • Domestic Flight: Flight for all members from 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 Expedition staffs. (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other).
  • Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staff 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.
  • Member Luggage: Up to 70Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters
  • Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and at Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs.
  • All Necessary equipments for Camping during the trek.
  • Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Askole & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Askole
  • Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required
  • Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese / Pakistani staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
  • Base Camp Tent: Each member will have an individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Base Camp
  • Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese / Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and in other necessary camps.
  • Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
  • Internet: Thuraya IP+ (Unlimited) Internet access Wi-Fi to all climbers on our expedition at base camp. (Payable Basis)
  • Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on K2 (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition
  • Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staff
  • Certificate: K 2climbing certificate issued by Pakistani Alpine Club (after climbing Mount K 2 successfully).
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Islamabad).
  • Pakistan Entry Visa fee: Pakistani Visa fee.
  • Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Islamabad & Skardu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Extra night in Islamabad & Skardu: Extra nights’ accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
  • Rescue Evacuation: Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs).
  • Trip cancellation Insurance
  • Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Islamabad but we will soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
  • Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean
  • Filming: Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • Internet Service: Not included during the trek and the expedition.
  • Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 2000 USD. (Applies on Full Board Service member).
  • Tips: Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff
  • Rope Fixing: The cost of using a fixed rope during the expedition. (Applies on Basecamp Service member).
  • Our Company’s Service will be "Zero" above Base Camp (If a company offers just Base Camp services).
  • Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

What to Expect

Accommodation:

We will be staying at 3/4 star hotel in Islamabad, Fully Camping Basis accommodation during trekking and climbing. All rooms or tents are on twin-shared basis. Single bedroom will be arranged on request and will cost additional. Fourteen Summits will arrange rooms with attached washrooms..

Meals:

All meals will be provided during trekking. In Islamabad, breakfast will be available . There will also be welcome and farewell dinners taking place for guests. While on trek, we have breakfast and dinner in camp sites where we spend the night and lunch on our way to next destination. Authentic Pakistani, Tibetan, continental meals and Indian cuisine are common.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements:

K2 Expedition is a strenuous expedition. Climbers who can walk/climb up to 6-7 hours a day on an uphill and downhill trail will find this expedition fulfilling. It is best that we prepare ourselves for the K2 Expedition by climbing, jogging and exercising regularly at least couple months prior to the start of the expedition. Climbing to the Mt. K2 should be relatively fine for those who have experienced climbing over 7000m. Past climbing, hiking experience would be an asset because technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform 14 Summits before booking the trek.

Best Time To Travel:

The best time for expedition to Mt. K2 is during summer (June-July). The temperature is moderate and guarantees amazing views throughout the trip. Although this expedition can be undertaken during Autumn, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.

Equipment List

Fourteen Summit has compiled a list of necessary equipment, personal medical supplies and symptoms of medical condition likely to face during trekking / peak climbing. Also, please do understand that items listed below should be considered as an essential summary.

We highly recommend you to be familiar with all of your equipment and basic understanding of medical Conditions related to high elevation.

Your document to travel to Pakistan:

Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
Visa Copy
Credit cards, bank/ATM/cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards)

Personal Climbing gear:

Harness: A climbing harness should be lightweight and fully adjustable. Easy to put on and take off.
Ice axe: General mountaineering axe. Should be light and easy to use.
Crampons: It must fit boot perfectly and lighter is better.
Carabineers: Two large locking “pear” shaped 4 regular mountaineering carabineers
Prussik cord: You can use in many situation, carry couple more.
Ascenders: One left or right hand orientation, does not matter (Petzl)
Rappel device: Figure 8, ATC or similar. Very important to devices for descending.
Ascender / Jhumar: Must be comfortable to be use with gloves.
Helmet: It is very important to use while crossing areas through rock fall, ice cliff. Better light weight.
Walking pool: Adjustable types are the best, it will be very much helpful while walking through snow field or rocky trail.

Accessories:

Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Water bottles
Toiletries
Small wash towel
Rain coat

Personal Clothing items:

Head:

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection

Upper Body:

T-shirts
Weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

Hands:

Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

Lower Body:

Underwear
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet:

Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Personal Hygiene:

Personal hygiene supplies;
Two tubes lip sun cream, at least 1 large tube regular sun cream (min. factor 30), some after-sun lotion in case you do get asunburn
Anti-mosquito cream;
One toothpaste/brush set;
One hand sanitizer gel
1 (fast drying) synthetic towel

Medical Supplies:

Personal prescription medications; Please let your leader know about any medical issues before the climb.
Small personal first-aid kit; (Simple and Light): first-aid tape, plasters (Band-Aids),alcohol-free wipes for cuts, personal medications, etc. (The leaders will have more extensive first-aid kits)
One skin blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills (Imodium) (one regular package)
Anti-headache medication (Aspirin or Ibuprofen) (one regular package)
One small bottle cough and/or cold medicine.
One course antibiotics for chest infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor’s prescription.
One course antibiotics for stomach infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor’s prescription.
One small bottle anti-altitude sickness medication: Diamox (Acetylzolamide), available locally, for more about this medication, please contact us or your doctor
One small bottle of water purification tablets (needs to contain silver-ions AND chlorine) or a water filter or UV sterilizer.
Earplugs
Extra prescription glasses/contact lens. Contact lens wearers, please bring glasses in case of emergency.

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