K2 | Mountain Profile

Peak profile · Karakoram

K2

At 8,611 metres, K2 rises above the Baltoro and Concordia landscape in the Karakoram. Explore the mountain through the supported base-camp journey, without confusing a trek to its foot with a summit climb.

Summit elevation: 8,611 m · Range: Karakoram · Gateway: Skardu and Baltistan.

Explore the approach

The K2 Base Camp & Gondogoro La expedition follows the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and the K2 Base Camp area. Its 5,585-metre route high point is separate from K2’s 8,611-metre summit.

Read the K2 Base Camp trek guide for planning context, or enquire about a private journey.

Elevation and range: Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department.