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K12, also known as Chogolisa, is a mountain peak located in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The peak has an elevation of 7,665 meters (25,148 ft) and is considered one of the most beautiful peaks in the Karakoram range. K12 is also considered to be one of the most challenging peaks to climb in the world, due to its steep and technical terrain. The first ascent of K12 was made in 1974 by a Japanese expedition led by Yoshio Ogata. The team consisted of 10 climbers, including Tsuneo Shigehiro, Y. Ishizaka, and H. Watanabe. The ascent of K12 was considered a major achievement in mountaineering history, as it was one of the first successful ascents of a peak above 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) in the Karakoram range. Since the first ascent, numerous attempts have been made to climb K12, but very few have been successful. The climbing route to the peak is extremely challenging, and climbers need to have a high level of technical skill and experience to attempt it. The route includes steep ice and rock climbing, with technical sections that require careful navigation and a high level of physical fitness. Despite its challenges, K12 continues to attract some of the world's best climbers, and numerous attempts are made every year to climb the peak. The mountain is also a popular destination for trekking and hiking, and there are several trekking routes that lead to the base of the mountain. The trek to K12 base camp offers stunning views of the mountain and its surrounding glaciers and is a popular choice for adventure enthusiasts.

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Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.

Welcome reception or Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.

Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas

Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.

Preparations (porters hiring & local purchasing)

By jeeps drive to Askole (6-7 hrs)

Trek to Julla

Trek to Paiyu

Trek to Urdukas

Trek to base camp

days reserved for climbing K12 Peak

Trek back to Urdukas

trek back to Paiyu

Trek back to Julla

trek back to Askole

By jeeps drive to Skardu (6-7 hrs)

Drive to Chilas

Drive to Islamabad

Debriefing/Farewell at Ministry of Tourism

Embark your international flight

Basecamp Services

Lodging at base camp (single supplement)

Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge

All internal/domestic transport

All domestic flights

50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage

All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D)

Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge

Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)

Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)

Experienced cook from Pakistan

Kitchen staff

Porters for all expedition supplies

Solar power at base camp

Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)

International airfare

Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons

Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment

Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)

Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory

Lodging and meals above base camp

Any service above base camp

Communication radio (walkie talkie)

Weather reports

Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad

Pakistan visa fee

Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total

Meals in Islamabad

Extra hotel nights after the climb

Trip cancellation insurance

All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)

Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)

Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.

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K12 Peak 7,665 meters (25,148 ft)

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Day 1: Arrival Islamabad

Day 2: Islamabad

Day 3: Islamabad to Skardu

Day 4: Rest day at Skardu

Day 5: Skardu

Day 6: SKARDU – ASKOLI (2850m)

Day 7: ASKOLI – JULLA (3500m)

Day 8: JULLA – PAIYU (3666m)

Day 9: Paiju to Urdukas

Day 10: Urdukas to base camp

Day 11-36: Base Camp

Day 37: BASE CAMP – URDUKAS

Day 38: URDUKAS – PAIYU

Day 39: PAIYU – JULLA

Day 40: JULLA – ASKOLE

Day 41: ASKOLE – SKARDU

Day 42: SKARDU – CHILAS

Day 43: CHILAS – ISLAMABAD

Day 44: ISLAMABAD

Day 45: FLY BACK

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Latok II 7,108 meters (23,320 ft)

K12 Peak 7,665 meters (25,148 ft)

Muztagh Tower 7,276 meters (23,854 ft)

Masherbrum 7,821 meters (25,659 feet)

Gasherbrum V 7,147 meters (23,448 feet)

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