K2
The Himalayas have over 110 peaks that exceed 7,200 meters (23,622 feet) in elevation. This includes famous peaks such as Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.
Everest and K2
K2
mount everest in nepal k2 in pakistan
K2 is the second tallest peak
Mount Everest and K2 are two of the world's highest peaks that stand apart from specific mountain ranges on a map. Mount Everest is in the Himalayas, while K2 is in the Karakoram range.
As of October 2023, approximately 400 climbers have successfully reached the summit of K2, while the mountain has a high fatality rate, with many climbers perishing during attempts. The harsh conditions and technical challenges make K2 one of the most difficult peaks to climb. The exact number of survivors can vary due to ongoing climbs and rescues, but the summit success rate remains relatively low compared to other major peaks.
K2 is a mountain and is not classified as volcanic, block, or fold. It is one of the tallest peaks in the world and is part of the Karakoram mountain range located in the Himalayas.
The name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey of the Karakoram from Mount Haramukh, some 130 miles (210 km) to the south, and sketched the two most prominent peaks, labelling them K1 and K2.
The name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey of British India. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey of the Karakoram from Mount Haramukh, some 210 km (130 miles) to the south, and sketched the two most prominent peaks, labeling them K1 and K2.
K2, which is the highest mountain peak in India. A part of the Karakoram Range in Norther Kashmir.