K2 base camp trek Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
2nd-highest mountain on Earth
About K2 base camp trek
The best time to hike is July and August, though the trail can be done as early as June to as late as September; otherwise winter conditions will be present. The Mountain Rescue Support Team is only available for Gondogoro La until around August 27th. A specialtrekking visais required to do the hike. Acquiring this visa takes about 4 weeks, requires a letter from one of216 approved trekking companies, and the process can be started 6 months before your arrival in Pakistan. Visas are then good for 3 months from your arrival. To enter the CKNP a fee of US$150 is required as of 2023. This is paid on your behalf by the trekking tour company. The hike cannot be done independently as the government requires foreigners to be accompanied by an approved guide. Whether a person uses porters is an in
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