5,000mMountainGlacierTrekking baseScenic

K2 Base Camp

About

One of the world's great wilderness treks — a 10–14 day journey through the Karakoram to the base of K2 (8,611m), the world's second-highest and most demanding mountain. The route passes Concordia, the meeting point of four of the world's largest glaciers.

History

K2 was designated 'K2' during the Great Trigonometric Survey of 1856 — the second peak measured in the Karakoram range. It remained unclimbed until 1954 when an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio reached the summit. The mountain has one of the highest fatality rates of any 8,000m peak.

Nearby Places

Viewpoints, food, and stops nearby (approximate distances).

Viewpoint3.0 km
Broad Peak Base Camp
Base camp of 8,051m Broad Peak, visible across the Godwin-Austen Glacier.
Viewpoint8.0 km
Concordia
The 'Throne Room of the Mountain Gods' — where four glaciers meet with 360° views of four 8,000m peaks.
Viewpoint12.0 km
Gasherbrum Base Camp
Base camp for Gasherbrum I & II, reached via a side glacier from Concordia.
Viewpoint40.0 km
Baltoro Glacier
One of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions — 57 km of ice highway.
Landmark100.0 km
Askole Village
Last village before the Baltoro — trek starting point with basic supplies.