This brochure explains the trekking expeditions planned for In the occasion of 60th anniversary we decided to offer these packages for a very special low price and at best quality standard.ģ Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the K2 1st ascent, it s not only a mountaineering event, but it s also a set of cultural, promotional, commercial initiatives aiming to promote the magnificence of the Karakorum area in the Gilgit and Baltistan Region. To promote this area, the Gilgit and Baltistan authorities, the Pakistani Association of Tour Operators (PATO) in collaboration with SEED (Social Economic, Environmental Development) Project, the local communities and national and international Ngo, have decided to present new and more inclusive touristic packages. YOUR ADVENTURE: Mountaineering, Trekking and Tourism The Central Karakorum national Park is not only mountaineering and trekking, but also culture and archaeological heritage, wonderful landscapes, unique flora and fauna species, spectacular mountain glacial systems, highest concentration of peaks the Gilgit and Baltistan Region and CKNP are able to offer a wide choice of attractions to domestic and international tourists. The area is internationally renowned for mountaineering and trekking opportunities. It is consisting of four peaks over 8,000 m including K-2, 8611 m, Gasherbrum- II, 8035 m, Gasherberum-I, 8068 m, Broad Peak, 8051 m and sixty peaks higher than 7,000 m. The park protects the greatest concentration of high mountains on earth. The Park was established in 1993 to protect the flora and fauna of the area in its natural state. OUR LAND: The Central Karakorum National Park The Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) is the largest National Park in Pakistan, covering an area of 10,000 km2. The team, composed by mountaineers from Gilgit Baltistan - will at years later tempt the K2 summit during this summer. Italy and Pakistan shares a long and lasting friendship at the shadow of K2 for this reason EvK2Cnr Committee decided to support the Pakistani Team, promoting fundraising activities and a specific communication campaign. 60 years later for the first time, an official Pakistani team take on this challenge. The successful venture was achieved thank to the Italian team s determination of, led by Ardito Desio, but likewise determining was the support of the Pakistani people PAKISTANI expedition THE ALPINISM: 2014 the first official Pakistani Expedition Some great Pakistani Alpinists reached the K2 summit, but never a Pakistani Team. In 1954, Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli reached the summit of K2 for the first time. It is also known as Chogo Ri that means The Great Mountain. 2 THE HISTORY: The 60th anniversary of K2 1st ascent Located in Karakorum, in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, K2 is the second highest peak on Earth but it s worldwide recognized as the most difficult to climb.
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