
K2 - Wikipedia
K2, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest at 8,849 metres (29,032 ft). [5] It lies in the Karakoram range , partially in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan -administered Kashmir and partially in the China -administered Trans-Karakoram Tract in the Taxkorgan Tajik ...
K2 | Peak, Geography, History, & Map | Britannica
K2, the world’s second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611 metres]), second only to Mount Everest. K2 is located in the Karakoram Range and lies partly in a Chinese-administered enclave of the Kashmir region within the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, China, and partly in the Gilgit-Baltistan portion of Kashmir under the administration of ...
K2, the World's Second Highest Mountain - Climbing
K2 (8,611m / 28,251ft) is the world’s second highest mountain, after Everest (8,848.9m), and has traditionally been considered the most difficult of the world’s 14 8,000-meter peaks.
Exploring K2: The Savage Mountain - Explore Pak Mountains
Exploring K2, often referred to as the “Savage Mountain,” stands as the second-highest peak in the world, towering at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). Located in the Karakoram Range, on the border between Pakistan and China, K2 is renowned for its extreme difficulty and …
What is K2? - WorldAtlas
Jul 12, 2018 · K2 is the name of the world’s second highest mountain peak after Mount Everest. It is also known as Chhogori, Qogir, Ketu, or Mount Godwin-Austen and has an altitude of 28,251 feet (8,611 meters). The mountain, which is a part of the Karakoram Range, is strategically located on the Chinese-Pakistani border.
K2 - 14 Peaks Expedition
Mount K2, the world’s second-highest peak at 8,611m, stands in the Karakoram Range on the Pakistan-China border. Known as Chhogori in Balti, it is famed for its steep climbs and treacherous weather, earning the nickname "Savage Mountain."
The History and First Ascent of K2
Jan 9, 2025 · K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second-highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. It is part of the Karakoram range and is located on the border between Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan and …
K2 – Conquering the Second Highest Peak in the World
Mar 17, 2023 · K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori, is the pinnacle of the Karakoram Range. It is surpassed in height only by Mount Everest, making it the second-highest peak in the world. K2 is considered one of the most challenging mountains to climb due to its technical difficulty, unpredictable weather, and high fatality rate.
K2: The 2nd Highest Mountain in the World - TravelPander
Jan 12, 2025 · K2, known as Chhogori or Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second-highest mountain in the world. It reaches a height of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) and is located in the Karakoram Range on the border of Pakistan and China.
K2 — The Armchair Mountaineer
Surrounded by the highest concentration of high peaks in the world, K2 (8,611 m/ 28,251 ft) is the world’s second highest mountain, beaten only by the indomitable Mount Everest (8,848m/ 29,029 ft).