Mt. K2 Expedition (8611m)
Duration
42 days
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Group Size
02-15
Expedition Overview
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Mt.K2 (8611m) 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.
Itinerary
Arrival and Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
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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