**K2** is one of the world's highest mountains and is part of the **Karakoram** range in **Asia**. It stands at a staggering height of 8,611 meters, making it the second-highest mountain after **Mount Everest**. Climbers often consider K2 to be more challenging due to its technical difficulties and severe weather conditions. The mountain's name is derived from the designation for the second peak in the **Karakoram** range by the **Great Trigonometrical Survey** of India in the 19th century.