Overview

K2 (also known as Chhogori/Qogir, Ketu/Kechu, and Mount Godwin-Austen) is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China. With a peak elevation of 8,611 m (28,251 feet), K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram Range and the highest point in Pakistan. K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent. For every four people who have reached the summit, one has died to try. It is more hazardous to reach K2 from the Chinese side; thus, it is mostly climbed from the Pakistani side. Unlike Annapurna, the mountain with the highest fatality-to-summit rate, K2 has never been climbed in winter.

Concordia is the name for the confluence of the Baltoro Glacier and the Godwin-Austen Glacier, in the heart of the Karakoram range of Pakistan. It is located in the Baltistan region of Pakistan. The name was applied by European explorers, and comes from this location's similarity to a glacial confluence, also named Concordia, in the Bernese Oberland, part of the Central Alps. Around Concordia are clustered some of the highest peaks in the world. Four of the world's fourteen "eight-thousanders" are in this region, as well as a number of important lower peaks. Concordia offers the region's best place to camp for mountain enthusiasts not involved in climbing. With breathtaking views, it also offers short hikes to several important base camps: K2 (three hours), Broad Peak (two hours) and the Gasherbrums (three hours).

Gondogoro Pass is the mountain pass on the Gondogoro Glacier near Vigne Glacier. From the Southern side, pass descends into the Hushevillage which is the last human settlement of the Ghangche District of northern Pakistan. To climb the pass, mostly climbers and trekkers prefer to start from the Northern side which is easy and connected with the Vigne Glacier. In 1986, a route was established that connects Concordia and the upper Baltoro Glacier to the Hushe Valley over the Gondogoro Pass(5940 m). Since then, this challenging technical pass has attracted trekkers and climbers alike. This pass has one of the most overwhelming mountain panoramas anywhere in the world, with all of the Karakoram's 8000 m peaks close at hand. The Gondogoro La, although popular with trekkers, involves Class 4 climbing. The Northside is a 50-degree snow slope with Avalanche danger requiring fixed ropes. The south side is a continuous 50-degree slope with rockfall and avalanche danger that requires fixing as much as 300 m of rope.

Services Included

- Jeep rental
- Kitchen equipment & Related items
- Bridge taxes
- Services of a Satellite phone (Call/Sms charges not included)
- LA crossing charges, permit & trek fees
- 12.5 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 12.5 Kg will be separately charged from a member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)

Services not Included:

- Personal Sleeping Bag
- Medication, evacuation, and rescue, etc
- Beverages & phone calls or other expenses of personal nature
- Extra expenses due to roadblocks or other reason
- Anything not mentioned in services included section

Recommended Gear:

• Trekking boots/Joggers/Comfortable Shoes/Slippers
• Back Pack
• Torches with extra batteries
• Waterproof lower and Jacket
• Thermals (both upper and lower)
• Fleece/Sweaters
• T shirts for day trekking
• Water bottle
• Socks, preferably woolen (4-6 pairs)
• Gloves (highly recommended)
• Muffler (highly recommended)
• Beanie (highly recommended)
• Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste and all other necessities
• Sun Block and Sun glasses