K2, Mountain peak in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, China
K2 rises to an elevation of 8,611 meters, making it the second-highest mountain on Earth and dominating the Karakoram range landscape.
The mountain received its designation K2 during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of British India in 1856, when surveyors mapped the Karakoram range.
The mountain holds the name Chogori in local languages, reflecting the deep connection between the peak and communities in the Taxkorgan region.
Climbing expeditions to K2 require extensive preparation, specialized equipment, and typically occur between June and August when weather conditions permit ascents.
The mountain maintains a 4,011-meter prominence and stands as the centerpiece among 53 named peaks within Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County.
Location: Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County
Elevation above the sea: 8,611 m
Part of: Seven Second Summits, ultra-prominent peak
Address: K2
GPS coordinates: 35.88187,76.51374
Latest update: May 28, 2025 09:59
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