{"id":105370,"date":"2021-01-25T13:32:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T13:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=105370"},"modified":"2021-01-26T12:32:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T12:32:02","slug":"k2-winter-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/k2-winter-summit.html","title":{"rendered":"Nepalese Mountaineer Thanks Pakistan for Hospitality After Summiting K2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A team of Nepalese climbers was overjoyed and humbled by the hospitality of Pakistani people after they made history by successfully scaling the K2 winter summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nirmal Purja, a Nepalese mountaineer who was part of the team, tweeted that he was humbled to have received a warm welcome upon their arrival in Skardu and Islamabad. In one of his posts on his social media account, Nirmal said, \u201cMe and my entire team are beyond happy and humbled to have received such a pleasant warm welcome on arrival at Skardu and Islamabad. We are overjoyed with emotions and our hearts are full of gratitude. Many thank you to all our Pakistani family for making us feel at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 K2 Winter Summit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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K2 is also known as the “Savage Mountain”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On Jan. 16, 2021, this team of 10 Nepalese Sherpas made the first-ever winter ascent to the summit of K2, which lies in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, at the western end of the Himalayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K2 has 18 of the world’s highest 50 peaks. It was first conquered by two Italian climbers 66 years ago in 1954 and only a handful of successful attempts have been made during the summers. Known as the \u201cSavage Mountain,” K2 is notoriously challenging especially during winters when the weather conditions are exceptionally harsh. The temperature falls in winters below minus 65-degree centigrade. In addition, fewer hours of daylight and scarcity of oxygen at such a high altitude make the K2 winter ascent an almost impossible feat. The team endured the temperature of minus 50-degree centigrade and gale force winds while ascending. Nirmal wrote in another post on one of his social media accounts, \u201cHistory made for mankind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best time for K2 summit is during the month of June, July and August when weather conditions are relatively better. During winters the temperature can drop to minus 60 degree Celsius and wind on the peak blows at a speed of 200 kilometres per hour. Climbers require extraordinary climbing skills and proper gear along with oxygen cylinders for their survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospitality Of Pakistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan is famous for its hospitality. Visitors who come from around the globe are warmly welcomed by the people of Pakistan. As you go up north, the warmth and kindness of people increases. Hospitality is a mixture of gestures and making someone feel comfortable in a foreign land; this also includes helping them wherever they need it. And Pakistani people excel in all of these aspects. No wonder, then, Purja, was touched after visiting Skardu and Islamabad. \u201cSmallest things matter in big mountains. The support team including the porters, basecamp support, logistic providers, cooks; everyone plays a pivotal role. They are the backbone of our expedition and I cannot thank them enough. Thank you Pakistan!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both civil and military authorities of Pakistan were praised for facilitating the challenging expedition of the team. The authorities provided maximum security to the Nepalese mountaineers when they arrived in the country. After their successful expedition, the team was hosted by Pakistan\u2019s Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters where the COAS congratulated the climbers for their great achievement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a separate ceremony, President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi also lauded the courage and accomplishment of the Nepalese team and visioned that this will project a softer image of Pakistan. In a video posted by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD), Purja said, \u201cWhat really attracts all of us at the moment is you (sic) people. Honestly, the people of Pakistan are so nice.\u201d Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, also had a discussion with the Nepalese mountaineers and discussed steps for improving mountain tourism in Pakistan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nepalese mountaineering group who were the first to summit K2 in winters thank the people of Pakistan for the hospitality & warm welcome. #K2WinterExpedition<\/a> #TourismPakistan<\/a> #VisitPakistan<\/a> #K2winter2021<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/x9fFjQhTb3<\/a><\/p>— Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 (@mophrd) January 24, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>