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K2 North Side Climbing Expedition
First summited by Italian Ardito Desio’s team in 1954
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Savage Mountain
Unlike Everest, K2 offers climbers almost no flat sections
Trip description
Best season
Mid-June to September
Itinerary
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Kashgar |
| 2 | Final preparation for necessity and double-check the equipment or city tour in Kashgar |
| 3 | Drive to to Yilik, last Village on the way |
| 4 | Drive to Kirqin Bulak, where the group is on trek and Gear is hauled by Bactrian Camels, trek to Kirqin |
| 5 | Kirqin /Kizil Balgun |
| 6 | Kizil Balgun/K2 BC (Chinese BC) |
| 7 | Climbing (Day 7-59) |
| 60 | Return trek to Kirqin Bulak (Day 60-62) |
| 63 | Drive to Yecheng |
| 64 | Yecheng to Kashgar, Departure |
Inclusion
- Details for this trip are tailored to your needs. Reach out for a personalized itinerary!
Exclusion
- Exclusions depend on the specific tour. Get in touch for precise details!
Tailor-made Options
Climbing K2 from the Chinese side, it is necessary to apply for permission from China Xinjiang Mountaineering Association in Urumchi. CXMA arranges all necessary climbing logistics with fully negotiating with organization or mountain club all over the world.
Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.
Important Notes
1.This trip starts in Kashgar and ends in Kashgar. It is very convenient to arrive in Kashgar by direct or connection flight through any major cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Xian, Urumchi. It is also accessible by land passes, such as Torugart or Erkeshtam pass via Kyrgyzstan and Khunjerab pass via Pakistan.
2.Climbing expedition still presents an enormous challenge despite modern equipment and tactics. We strongly recommend taking out a travel insurance (including trip cancellation, interruption, Search &Rescue, medical treatment and more) from reliable insurance company.
3.If Participant are to cancel their expedition due to own physical fitness, or any other personal reason, and decide to withdraw from BC prior to original expedition schedule, CXMA takes all measures to book transport, hotel accommodation, airport transfer on request and at participant’s own expense .
4.We offer visa support since the application is approved. Participant may be asked to provide 2 passport size digital photographs, scanned copy of bio-page for this procedure.
5.Basic mountaineering equipment, gas cartridges, altitude food restricted to bring along with are available for rental& sale at our organization. Please contact us to inquire in advance.
