Trip Overview

K2 Expedition (8611m) 2025 is the second-highest mountain expedition in the world. Climbing Mount K2 Expedition 2025 has great historical and natural significance. It was named Mt. K2 because it was the second gauged peak in the Karakoram region. It is also called Mount Godwin Austen named after an English geographer and Baltoro glacier's first surveyor Sir Henry Haversham Gowdin- Austen.

 

The 8,611-meter elevated peak is an aesthetically pleasing and resides on the Karakoram Mountain Range of the Gilgit-Baltistan Region administered by Pakistan. Members of Italian expedition Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni were the first ones to reach the summit of this killer mountain on July 31, 1954 via the Abruzzi Spur route. Until 2021, Only 377 climbers have experienced its glorious summit despite its deadly challenges.

 

Some of the earliest climbers named Mt. K2 with different nicknames. This mountainis is also known as The King of the Mountains and The Mountaineers’ Mountain named by famous Italaian climber Reinhold Messner, Chhogori (Chho Big, Gori- Mountain; Big Mountain in the Balti language) or Mount Godwin Austen, widely popular among mountaineers.

 

Climbing Mount K2 Expedition (8,611m) 2025 is a life changing expedition for those who are seeking an extreme adventure and who have previously experienced higher altitudes in the Himalayas. Being the second-highest peak in the world, the journey to its summit is superabundantly challenging and requires an excellent level of mountaineering experience equal to Mt Everest. Additionally, Mt. K2 never displeases its climbers in terms of glory and adventure.

 

The ascent to the summit of K2 Expedition is considered to be tougher than  Mount Everest Expedition because of its steepness and unpredictable weather. It is a technical climb from day one which includes glaciers, ice, snow, and rock notwithstanding whichever route climbers choose. The mountain lies in an remote country in terms of tourist destinations and is somehow difficult to enter. However, several mountaineering companies are facilitating interested climbers for their convenience nowadays.

 

The best season to Climb Mount K2 Expedition (8611m) in 2025:

The appropriate season to climb Mount K2 Expedition (8,611m) 2025 is in summer season. The humid summer wind of the famous Monsoon affects Karakoram to a small degree. It's humid wind is reduced and lost on the mountain ranges and the plateaus near the sea. As a result, the weather became more stable and favored the aspiring climbers during their climb. Most of the ascents have been accomplished in July and August of the summer season.

 

Why Climb Mount K2 Expedition (8,611m) 2025 with 8K?

Climbing a Mountain expedition like Mount K2 Expedition 2025 which is notorious for its imposed danger and fatality rate required somebody who could be trustworthy and could plan, organize, identify, control and lead during the contingent situation. We are proud to announce that our founder Mr. Lakpa Sherpa  is considered one of the most successful leaders and the safest hand on Mt. K2. He started leading as a Sirdar from 2012. Not only is he a mountaineering maestro who meticulously leads from basecamp, he do has three times experience of summiting Mt K2. The key reliable factor for those who want to summit K2 under the leadership of Mr. Lakpa Sherpa is his proven track record of leadership and his Team of professional Sherpa’s who are backed by mountaineering experience and training.

 

We assure you the best possible experience during your expedition to Mount K2 Expedition 2025 as we have explored Mt. K2 as much as we have known Everest. Our highly effective International team will facilitate all necessary requirements in our expedition to K2. We also have a huge team of Sherpas who will support us with all our logistics management so that you don't have to worry about anything. 

 

Join us on the World's Second-Highest mountain expedition , K2 Expedition (8,611m) 2025 with Eight K Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.!

Trip Itinerary

DAY
  • 01
    Arrival In Islamabad (540 M) & Transfer To The Hotel.

    Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport.  After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, and many more cultural places in Islamabad.

    Altitude 540
    Meals N/A
    Accommodation 5 Star Hotel
  • 02
    Official Formalities.

    On the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.

    Altitude 540
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation 5 Star Hotel
  • 03
    Fly To Skardu (2,228 M).

    After a palatable breakfast at the earliest hour in the morning, we will fly to Skardu, a magnificent city located in Gilgit-Baltistan which is elevated at 2228 m from sea level. You will be able to freshen up after an hour of a convenient flight and stroll around the city’s exhilarating places. On the next day, our guides will explain the entire expedition and make you prepare for the following days.

    Altitude 2228
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
  • 04-05
    Rest, Gear Check And Shopping.

    At  Skardu, we will have a rest day and carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, gear check, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.

    Altitude 2,228 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 06
    Drive To Askole (3,040 M).

    After a cozy stay in Skardu, we will drive to Askole on the sixth day. Askole is a small town of Shigar valley which is slightly remote. It is considered as the last station before one steps into the wild regions of the Karakoram. The drive will be thrilling and perhaps a bit bumpy from Skardu to Askole as it usually takes approximately seven hours by jeep covering a total distance of 128 kilometers. As soon as we reach our destination, we will settle in and prepare for our camping.

    Altitude 3,040 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Camping
  • 07
    Trek To Jhula (3,200 M).

    As per our travel schedule, we will be marching on to the pinnacles of Paiyu on the seventh day. We will gain a total altitude of 3383m after reaching Paiyu as it will be our campsite for two days. 

    Altitude 3,200 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Camping
  • 08
    Trek To Paiyu (3,450 M).

    As per our travel schedule, we will be marching on to the pinnacles of Paiyu on the seventh day. We will gain a total altitude of 3383m after reaching Paiyu as it will be our campsite for two days. 

    Altitude 3450
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Camping
  • 09
    Rest Day In Paiyu.

    After a continuous trek for two days, we will halt in Paiyu for a one-day break. Paiyu falls in the Karakoram Region where we will be opportune to see a golden sunrise falling in the glorious peak of Paiyu experiencing nature’s generosity. We will relax for the entire day and get ready for Urdukas as our next stop.

    Altitude 3,450 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Campaign
  • 10
    Trek To Urdukas (4,050 M).

    After a relaxing break in Paiyu, our journey will start getting tougher as we head to Urdukas(4,050m). It will be a challenging day undertaking the rocky moraines of the Baltoro Glacier. However, the breathtaking sights of Paiyu Peak and Trango will truly astonish you. We will ascend around 750m from Paiyu completing a long walk but the most intense mountain views and Broad Peak will be in our sight wiping the exhaustion. As soon as we reach Urdukas, we will camp and compose for Goro.

     

    Altitude 4,050 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Camping
  • 11
    Trek To Goro II (4,300 M).

    Passing an exhausting walk to Urdukas, we will trek to Gora II on the tenth day of our expedition. Somehow, it will be an alleviating day as we will only ascend 120m from Urdukas(4,050m) to Gora(4,300m). You will be mesmerized after reaching the heart of Concordia full of ice smothered by the exotic views of spectacular Masherbrum, Muztagh Tower, and Gasherbrum IV. If we are fortunate enough with a clear evening, we will be bestowed with magnificent dawn and the red hue over Masherbrum.

    Altitude 4,300 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Camping
  • 12
    Trek To Broad Peak Base Camp (4,800 M).

    Following the route to Mt. K2 base camp, Baltoro Glacier and Broad Peak Base Camp present some enormous spectacles of Mustagh Tower (7,284m), Gasherbrum (8,080m), and Broad Peak itself (8,051m). Beholding those exquisite peaks, we will trek to Broad Base Camp ascending 322m elevation on the eleventh day of our journey. After our arrival at Broad Peak Base Camp, we will find ourselves in Concordia, a large region of the glacier while K2 will still remain hidden.

    Altitude 4,800 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
  • 13
    Trek To K2 Base Camp (5,150 M).

    After experiencing four eight-thousanders from Broad Base Camp, we will ascend to Mt K2 Base camp marking a significant day of our expedition. We will start at the earliest hour through small glacier rivers. After a couple of hours, we will be accomplishing a one-way journey to the base camp arriving at a traditional base camp especially structured for K2 climbers. If our schedule favors, we shall explore Gilkey Memorial which has been inscribed with the names of courageous hearts who died endeavoring K2.

     

    As soon as we reach K2 Base Camp, K2 will majestically come into our sight in its gigantic form. K2 will seem to be at the closest distance from the base camp which will definitely make you admire it for eternity and you will dream of conquering its invincible summit.  However, we will ascend around 578m from Broad Base Camp with tiring feet wanting to rest at K2 Base Camp.

    Altitude 5150
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
  • 14-40
    Climbing & Summit Period Of K2 (8,611 M).

    We will stay at the base camp for a couple of days preparing for the climb. Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team of Sherpas will fix the routes up to the Summit. Meanwhile, we will do some training with the expedition equipment. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on July 31 or August 1 if everything goes as per the schedule. After conquering the summit of the King of the Mountains, K2, we will spend some wonderful time beholding the surrounding massif. Standing at the top of the second highest mountain in the world, gazing at the massif of giant peaks all around must be one of the best feelings for any mountaineer. 

     

    After spending the exotic time on top of K2, we descend to the Base Camp to rest overnight. 

    Altitude 8,611 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
  • 41
    Cleaning Up Base Camp.

    After accomplishing the summit, we will start cleaning up the base camp and start our preparation for descending back to the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a night preparing to trek down to lower elevation.

    Altitude 5150
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
  • 42
    Trek To Ali Camp (5,010 M).

    After cleaning up the base camp , we will continue to descend from the base camp to Ali Camp on the forty-twoth day. We will follow our descending route.

    Altitude 5,010 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation Camping
  • 43
    Trek To Shaicho (3,330 M) Via Gondogora La Pass (5,585 M).

    Following our travel schedule, we will trek back to Shaicho (3,330 m) via Gondogora La Pass (5,585 m). We will freshen up and get ready for the trek to Hushe.

    Altitude 2800
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
  • 44
    Trek To Hushe (3,050 M) & Drive To Skardu.

    Following our travel schedule, we will drive back to Hushe (3,050 m) and drive to Skardu. We will freshen up and get ready for the flight to Islamabad.

    Altitude 2,228 M
    Meals BLD
    Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
  • 45
    Fly To Islamabad & Transfer To The Hotel.

    From Skardu, we will fly back to Islamabad and enjoy the aerial view of the capital city for an hour. After the completion of a fourty-four day expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh,and many more cultural places of this great city.

    Altitude 540 M
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
  • 46
    Final Departure.

    Our expedition to the summit of K2 concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.

    Altitude 508
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation N/A
  • 47-50
    Extra Days In Case Of Bad Weather, Etc. (contingency)

    Extra days in case of bad weather, etc. (contingency) 

    Altitude 540 M
    Meals N/A
    Accommodation N/A
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Includes

  • Pick up & drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary. 
  • 03 nights 5-star hotel in Islamabad on BB plan with single occupancy.  
  • 03 nights hotel/lodge in Skardu on BB plan with single occupancy.
  • One welcome & farewell dinner with all the guides & team members.
  • Both-ways domestic flights from Islamabad to Skardu & Skardu to Islamabad. 
  • Land & air domestic transportation and cargo for our overall expedition crew.  
  • All necessary permit fees to climb Mount K2 expedition.
  • Summit route fixing charge.
  • Garbage management & disposal fees.
  • One official Pakistan government mountaineering liaison officer.
  • Each member is allowed a personal baggage limit of 75 kg.  
  • Necessary porters up to the base camp & return from the base camp.    
  • Experienced base camp guide, cook & kitchen helpers.
  • Freshly cooked meals at Base Camp: Variety of Continental, Nepali & Pakistani cuisine. 
    Hot beverages, including tea, coffee & other warm drinks will also be served to keep you 
    refreshed & energized throughout your stay. 
  • Individual member sleeping tent (Box tent), thick mattress & pillow at base camp.
  • Common Equipment at Base Camp: Dinning tent, kitchen tent, communication tent, 
    toilet tent, shower tent, tables & chairs, heater etc.
  • Generator & solar system for charging electronic devices at base camp.  
  • High Camp Services: Member sleeping tent (2 members: 1 tent), shovel, guide rope, EPI 
    gas, gas burner (MSR Rector) & coffle set.
  • High Food: Readymade meals (Rice, Meat, Pasta, etc.), muesli, porridge, oats, noodles, 
    plane rice, soup items, green tea, milk, coffee, dry fruits, chocolate bar etc.
  • Satellite phone is available for emergency use.
  • Walkie-Talkie set for communication during the entire expedition.
  • Weather forecast during the entire expedition.
  • 02 veteran & highly experienced K2 summiteer climbing guide.
  • Oxygen (Armo-Tech): 05 bottles of per member & 02 bottles per climbing guide.    
  • Summit Mask & Regulator set for each member & climbing guide.
  • Backup Oxygen Bottles & Mask Regulator set (Chargeable as per use).    
  • First aid medical kit.  
  • 8K duffle bags, 8K outdoor cap & one 8K Jacket (Synthetic/Down).
  • Pakistan government taxes & company service charge.
  • Mount K2 summit certificate will be provided by Pakistan Government after the successful 
    ascent of the peak.

Excludes

  • Pakistan entry visa fee (valid for up to 90 days).
  • International airfare.
  • Drone & special filming permits.
  • Lunch & dinner during your stay in Islamabad & Skardu (Except welcome & farewell 
    dinner).
  • Travel, medical, & emergency rescue insurance (Minimum coverage of USD $90,000).  
    Mandatory for all participants.
  • Personal climbing gear & equipment.
  • Summit Bonus: USD $2,000 per climbing guide & USD $400 for the cook & kitchen 
    helpers to be paid in cash.
  • Any other services which are not mentioned in the “Services Includes”.

Trip Notes

Please do remember these things.

Trekking in the Karakoram Region is always challenging because of its unpredictable weather. We try our best to schedule our trips in the most appropriate seasons. The above-mentioned itinerary may change as per the trip’s complexities but we guarantee you that the quality of service shall not be compromised at all. In case of delayed or canceled flights, we must inform you that besides the total number of days included in the itinerary, clients shall be obliged to bear the expenses of the extra days themselves. Somehow, 8K Expeditions will undoubtedly facilitate necessary arrangements for your convenience at a reasonable extra charge.

 

Furthermore, we shall not be responsible for missed International Flights or your luggage before our reception. However, we would be delighted to minimize your loss. We advise scheduling flexible time frames before and after trip departure.

 

Climbers are suggested not to carry extravagant materials for their own comfort. They are advised to compose their mental and physical health which will be significantly required to resist remoteness, higher altitude, extreme weather, and diversion from their beloved families.

 

 

Cost of Climbing Mount K2 Expedition 2025

 

Climbing Mount K2 Expedition in 2025 cost vary depending on factors including: group size, royalty and permit costs in different seasons, category of hotel accommodation, numbers of Sherpa’s allocated and equipment, type of arrangement and package customization. So, we would like to discuss with our client before offering the cost. Please feel free to contact 8K Expedition for any information about in your selected package.

 

We are eternally thankful to you for joining us on Mount K2 Expedition 2025!

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