K2, popularly known as “The Savage Mountain”, at 8,611 m (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest, at 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft).
Pakistan
Mt. K2
52 days
Abruzzi Spur Route
2
35°52'51"N 76°30'48"E
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Karakoram Range
K2, Mount K2, also known as Chogori or Qogir, is the second highest mountain in the world, with an altitude of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Karakoram mountain range, on the border between Pakistan and China. K2 has been described as “killer” and “wild,” and by the legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner, “the mountaineer’s mountain.” The terrain of K2 is rocky up to 6,000 meters; above this altitude, it becomes a sea of snow and is known for its steep and challenging ascent, considered one of the most difficult and dangerous mountains to climb.
K2 was first explored by the British in 1856, but it wasn’t until 1902 that an attempt was made to climb it, and the first successful ascent was achieved then. Later, in 1909, another major expedition to K2 was undertaken, led by the Duke of the Abruzzi, a renowned royal mountaineer. The mountain was finally successfully climbed on July 31, 1954, by an Italian team led by A. Desio, who guided Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni to the summit.
The challenge of climbing such an incredibly vertical and dangerous mountain is one of the main motivations that lead professional climbers to attempt K2. The mountain is known for its technical and physical demands, and reaching the summit is considered one of the greatest achievements in world mountaineering. The adventurous spirit and the opportunity to test one’s limits can also be key factors in deciding to climb K2. We are proud to say that we have a high success rate on K2. We are recognized as one of the best K2 expedition organizers. The expedition will be fully supported by a team of veteran and technically skilled Nepalese Sherpas from Seven Summit Treks, all with prior experience climbing K2. The Sherpa team possesses in-depth climbing knowledge, risk management skills, and a friendly demeanor, and is highly motivated to ensure the K2 expedition is safe and successful.
The Seven Summit Treks K2 expedition will begin the third week of June from Islamabad, with a subsequent flight to Skardu. The elevation gain from base camp to the summit exceeds 3,500 meters, where four additional camps will be established to facilitate the ascent and acclimatization. The route goes from base camp to Camp 1, Camp 2, and the House Chimney, and ascends from the Black Pyramid to Camp 3 and finally to Camp 4 (7,950 m / 6,083 ft), below The Shoulder (8,000 m) of K2. The expedition will be a direct attempt via the Abruzzi Spur, passing Bottleneck (8,210 m), to the summit (8,611 m / 28,251 ft) and descending to Camp 4/3 (safe zone). K2 Expedition Leader (2025): Chhang Dawa Sherpa
Mr. Chhang Dawa Sherpa (born July 30, 1982), expedition director for Seven Summit Treks, is the second Nepalese person to have successfully summited all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. As in previous years, he will lead and guide the entire SST team on K2, an expedition that achieved great success in 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 under Dawa’s leadership. Under his leadership, SST successfully completed expeditions to 8,000-meter peaks in Nepal, China, and Pakistan. The world-renowned first winter expedition to K2 was also undertaken under his leadership in 2021.
8,611 m / 28,251 ft
5-7 hours
Hotel + Lodge + Tent
Summer
2 - 15 PEOPLE
Air tickets to and from Islamabad.
Visa fee for 90 days.
Lunches and dinners in Islamabad and Skardu (outside itinerary).
Additional accommodation in Islamabad/Skardu due to early arrivals, early returns, or flight delays.
Mandatory: Medical coverage, high-altitude rescue, air evacuation, and repatriation.
Phone calls, internet, laundry, hot showers, and alcoholic beverages.
Technical clothing, personal climbing equipment, and toiletries.
Fees for drones, professional cameras, or special filming.
Bonus for climbing Sherpa: Minimum $2,000 USD.
Base and high-altitude camp staff: Minimum $400 USD.
