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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Mt. K2 Expedition (Pakistan)

K2 8611m is the second highest peak in the world and highest peak in Pakistan. K2 also known as CHOGORI which is Balti language means the king of mountains.K2 has variously be described as "awesome" , " Killer " and "Savage Mountain.

This is because of massiveness of its size and unsuccessful attempts made on it by various expedition parties.K2 is rocky mountain upto 6000-M, beyond which it becomes an ocean of snow. K2 8611-M is situated on the Pakistan China border in the mighty Karakorams. The traditional rout to its base camp goes from Skardu Baltistan which is linked with Islamabad by Karakoram Highway as well as by air. From Skardu the rout goes via Shigar-Dassu-Askole upto Concordia over the Baltoro Glacier.
K2 Expedition Summer Pakistan

TRIP ITINERARY:

 Day 01        Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel for overnight.  ( 20 June 2016- Fix Date) 
 Day 02         Free day at Islamabad
 Day 03        Skardu / Chilas
• Fly to Skardu PK-451 (10:35 – 11:35). (Flight is subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to Hotel
• In case of cancellation of flight then  drive by coach to Chilas  on Karakoram Highway O/N Lodges
Day 04        Chilas / Skardu - free day  at Skardu
Day 05     Skardu - Briefing at Tourism Department of Gilgit Baltistan. Final preparation at Skardu O/N Hotel  
 Day 06        Drive by Jeep to Askole: (3000m)
 Day 07        Trek to Jhola: (3200m)
Day 08        Trek to Paiyu: (3600m)
Day 09        Rest  Day Paiyu: (3600m)
Day 10        Trek to Urdukas: (4200m)
Day 11        Goro II: (4500m)
Day 12        Concordia (4700m) / K2 Base Camp (5100m)
Day 13-64   52 days for acclimatization and climbing K2.
Day 65        Trek back to Gore II (9-10 hrs) O/N Camp
Day 66        Trek to Khuburtze (8-9 hrs) O/N Camp
Day 67        Trek to Paiyu (5-6 hrs) O/N Camp
Day 69        Trek to Johla (7-8 hrs) O/N Camp
Day 70        Trek to Askole. (7-8 hrs) O/N Camp
Day 71        Drive by jeep to Skardu O/N Camp
Day 72        Farewell meeting (de-briefing) at Tourism Department of Gilgit Baltistan. O/N Hotel
Day 73        Islamabad / Chilas
•      Fly to Islamabad PK-452 (12:30 – 13:30). (Subject to weather). Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
•      In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas. Overnight at hotel.
 Day 75        Leisure day at Islamabad
•      In case of driving, complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad. O/N Hotel

Day 76       Final Departure

Name of Group: Everest Expeditions Nepal K-2 expedition 2016 summer 
For: Expedition Cost: Full Board Cost : U$27000

Expedition Leader -                                          
                            
Price Includes:   
                         
(01) Arrival & Departure : Airport transfers-Airport/Hotel/Airport    
           
(02) Hotel In Islamabad   : 4 nights in Islamabad  4 star Hotel on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room      
                  
(03) Member transportion : Going Up-Islamabad –Skardu  by air, Skardu  to Askoly by jeep, Askoly  to Skardu by jeep, Coming Down- Skardu to Islamabad by air  and Staff Transportation-Islamabad  to Askoly to Skardu by jeep and  Skardu to Islamabad  By bus. 
                      
(04) Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation  for all Member and Staffs  From Islamabad –to Skardu by bus Skardu to  Askoly  (by jeep) –Base camp(by Porters)- base camp to Askoly (by porters) Askoly to Skardu (by jeep) Skardu to Islamabad by bus 
                       
(05) Permit : K-2 expedition permit , National park fees.       
              
(06) Garbage Management :Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees  

(07) Lodging & Fooding : Food 3 meals a day in Trekking & Base camp for member & Staffs    

(08) Cargo Clearance : International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes  

(09) Liaison Officer : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary ,accommodation . 
                       
(10) Base Camp Staff :  Base camp Cook &  kitchen Helper 
                        
(11) Porter : Porters per member up to Base camp & Porters return from Base camp  

 (12) Staff Salary and allowance : All  staffs & porters daily wages, equipment, food & clothing
                        
(13) Insurance : All Staffs Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance  
                      
(14) Member Luggage :60 Kg per member for personal baggage 
                        
(15) Base Tent : VE25 North face or Kailas  tents for base camp for per member   
                      
(16) Base Base equipment : Base camp foam mattresses, dinning, Kitchen, Toilet & Store tents, hot shower, Tables & chairs & Cooking gears

(17) Heater : Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

(18) Light : 1 Solar panel for battery charge and light at base camp for use. 
  
(19) Dinner:  one Farewell Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad   with  Staff 

 (1-19) Base camp service 
    
(20) Oxygen: (O2)-Poisk cylinder: 05 oxygen bottle  for each member and 02 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Sherpa
                
(21) Mask & Regulator : 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa 
  
(22) Permit : Satellite Phone /walkie talkie    Phone if necessary in basis of Member 
                  
(23) High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 Climbing Sherpa per member  and Climbing Bonus U$
                     
(24) High camp service  : Necessary cooking gas,  cooking pot  for member, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude  tent, high food  and fixing gear  (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4) 

(1-24) Full Board Service 
       
Price Excludes:
                            
(01) Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in Pakistan Hotel stay and more then 4 nights in Pakistan Hotel.
                       
(02) Insurance : Travel and high altitude insurance ,accident, medical & emergency evacuation.  
                     
(03) Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet,  Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, personal equipment and shopping   
                      
(04) Pakistan's visa Fees : Pakistan Visa should take into home country or should pay visa fees upon arrival as per the rules and regulation of Pakistan government.
(05) Sherpa summit Bonus & Tips : Sherpa Summit bonus US$1500 , please  calculate some tips     
                                          
(06) Rescue Evacuation : Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed and all other personal nature expenses   

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