GASHERBRUM II
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GASHERBRUM II |
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| Other names/spellings |
K4 |
| Elevation (feet) |
26,360 |
| Elevation (meters) |
8,035 |
| Location |
Karakoram |
| Latitude |
35ƒ 45' N |
| Longitude |
76ƒ 39' E |
| Best Climbing Months |
July, August |
| Year First Climbed |
1956 |
| First Climber(s) |
Austrian expedition |
| Convenient Center(s) |
Aksole |
| Nearest Major Airport |
Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Easiest Summit Route |
Major Mountain Expedition |
| Importance |
13th Highest Himalaya In the World |
| Best Trek Season |
Gasherbrum II is the third highest peak of the Gasherbrum massif, and the thirteenth highest peak in the world. It is generally considered one of the easiest 8000 meter peaks, though like any mountain of its stature, an ascent is not to be taken lightly.