After Mount Everest, K2 has the distinction of being the world's second highest peak, also known as Mount Godwin Austen and as Dapsang. Situated near the border of Pakistan and China, the peak, with a height of 28,238 feet (8611 meters), lies in the Karakoram Range of northern Jammu and Kashmir.
Explore the wild and unspoilt beauty of Karakoram Range of the Himalayas on a trekking tour with Pakistan Holiday. From the snow-peaked mountains to the spectacular scenery, a K2 trekking holiday shows you the incredible sights of the Pakistan.
Described as "mountain of mountains," by Reinhold Messner 8611 m. high, K-2 is located in the center of the Karakoram Range. Tourist can have a view of this wonderful summit in its entirety from Concordia.
Skardu is the starting point for treks to K2 mountain and the Baltoro Glacier.
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