K2 (Karakorum 2)
K2 is also known as Godwin Austin and in Balti (local) language it is called CHOGORI.
K2 is the second most highest mountain after Mount Everest.
It is situated at Shiger (village) of Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan.
Its elevation is 8611 m (28251 feet). It is the second mountain measured in the Karakorum range that's why its name is K2 (Karakorum 2).
First time discovered and measured in 1856.
Sir Godwin Austin was the first person who surveyed K2 first time.
K2 view from China .
Its elevation is 8611 m (28251 feet). It is the second mountain measured in the Karakorum range that's why its name is K2 (Karakorum 2).
First time discovered and measured in 1856.
Sir Godwin Austin was the first person who surveyed K2 first time.
K2 View from Pakistan.
In Pakistan K2 have 4 camps without counting the base camp , after camp 4 it is the summit (end) point.
- Camp 1 Abruzzi Route
- Camp 2 House Chimney
- Camp 3 The Black Pyramid
- Camp 4 The Shoulder
Seasons:
K2 is open for tourists for only few months.These months are May , June , July and August.
Local helpers moving towards K2
A group of tourists at Concordia .
moving towards K2
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