K2 is rising from the Baltoro Glacier in the heart of Karakoram, it is one of the most exceptional mountains on Earth. A pyramidal peak is the ultimate challenge for the world’s elite alpinists and stands at 8,611 meters and 28,251 feet above sea level, and the second highest in the world after mount Everest. It is also called Mount Godwin Austen, locally called Dapsang or Chogori (big-mount). It is located in the Karakoram range in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan, bordering the Xinjiang region. All mountains over 8000 meters are either located in the Karakoram or in the Himalayas. Furthermore, most of the top 100 highest peaks of the world are also located in these ranges. Pakistan keeps 5 out of 14 above 8000 meters peaks, four in the Karakoram and one in the Himalayas range. The best way to reach K2 is from Skardu, a jeepable path till Astore, and from their trekking route to an amazing bumpy stony path alongside Baltoro Glacier, one of the world’s longest glaciers outside the polar region (63 km). This track is also considered one of the top treks on the planet and is famous as the K2 base camp trek or Baltoro trek. The route gives insight into some of the world’s most beautiful mountains such as Trango Towers, Mitre Peak, Laila Peak, Masherbrum, 4 8,000ers, and many more; you get a chance to experience 30 out 100 highest peaks in the world in 16 km radius. Trekkers on K2 Base Camp Trek Route The K2 "Savage Mountain," is commonly known as one of the most dangerous and difficult of all 8,000ers of the world. The death rate on K2 was also highest along with Annapurna (8,091 m) Nepal, and Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) Pakistan which sits approximately 25%. Mighty K2
K2 is rising from the Baltoro Glacier in the heart of Karakoram, it is one of the most exceptional mountains on Earth. A pyramidal peak is the ultimate challenge for the world’s elite alpinists and stands at 8,611 meters and 28,251 feet above sea level, and the second highest in the world after mount Everest.
