Introduction
The name comes from the Balti words rgasha, which means beautiful, and Brum means mountain. There are six peaks in the cluster Gasherbrum: Gasherbrum 2 (8035m). With a summit pyramid, the second-highest peak among the Gasherbrum Peaks. Gasherbrum II Expedition in Pakistan is one of the most joyful mountains to scale.
Gasherbrum II (aka K4) is the 13th-highest mountain on Earth, located in Pakistan. When you reach the Baltoro Glacier until Concordia, to the normal route to K2 base camp. From here, we split out ways to G2 basecamp straight up from Concordia, on the left is K2 basecamp, and on the right side is the Ghandoghoro Pass.
Quick Information
Climbers have described the Gasherbrum II Expedition in Pakistan as an impressive but achievable peak, much like Cho Oyu. As a result climb is not too hard and a perfect mountaineering experience for Himalaya beginners. At the head of the Baltoro Glacier, at the end of one of the world’s most famed mountain walks. Moreover, this region hosts the most massive and remote concentration of high peaks on the planet. Additionally, the Gasherbrum II Expedition is part of the more excellent Gasherbrum group of 5 peaks, 2 of which soar over 8000m. Therefore, as the world’s 13th-highest mountain. She is widely held as one of the most straightforward and accessible of the fourteen.
History
In 1889-1929, an international expedition headed by the Swiss G.O. Dyhrenfurth studied possible ways to top the Gasherbrum II. They got to 6250m on the south flank. On July 8, 1956, the first ascent via the southwest spur was planned. That group was made by an Austrian expedition headed by F. MoraveFritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart. It was from a bivouac at 7700m via the east trigger to the summit on the 7th. Gasherbrum II Expedition, Pakistan, is known as one of the first steps towards 8000m plus to summit and experience.
Name Gasherbrum II Expedition
Elevation: 8035 Mt
Mountain Range: Karakoram
First climbed on July 8, 1956, by Fritz Moravec, Austrian expedition
Zone: Permitted
Duration: 64 Days
Best Time: May-August
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad
On arrival, meet and assist at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel in Islamabad.
Day 02: Islamabad – Skardu (By Air)
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road.
Day 03: Skardu
In case of flight is operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (t 22 – 24 hrs).
Day 04: Skardu
The day is to finalize the expedition arrangements. Overnight stay in the hotel in Skardu.
Day 05: Skardu – Askole
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabited place on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
Day 06: Askole – Jhula
Trek to the Dumurdo river, cross at Jhula (Jhula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket), nowadays a wooden bridge has been built to cross it.
Day 07: Jhula – Paiju
We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day 08: Paiju – Rest Day
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju.
Day 9: Paiju – Urdukas
Begin trek after an early breakfast.
Day 10: Urdukas – Goro
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier.
Day 11: Goro – Concordia
After an early breakfast, we will resume a long walk on the Baltoro Glacier to a point called Concordia
Day 12: Concordia – Gasherbrum BC
Altitude: 4650m (Tent)
Day 14-58: Scaling the Summit
Day 59: Trek down to Hushe
Day 60: Hushe – Skardu
After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full-day ride on Skardu’s winding jeep road. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in the hotel in Skardu.
Day 61: Skardu – Chilas
Early morning drive to Chilas. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in the hotel at Chilas.
Day 62: Chilas – Islamabad
After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad, en route to visit rock drawings at Shatial. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay in the hotel at Islamabad.
Day 63: Islamabad
We will proceed with debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go on a city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in the hotel in Islamabad.
Day 64: Islamabad – Flight out
Transfer to the airport for the flight back home—end of our services.
Please note that Skardu/ Gilgit – Islamabad – Skardu/ Gilgit flights are subject to weather and backlog. In case of flight cancellation, we will travel by road, and one night in Islamabad will be adjusted in the overland travel.
Services Included:
- Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permit process, providing the appointed Liaison officer’s measurements for his prescribed kit.
- Process of import/export permit from the ministry of tourism.
- Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage.
- Assistance upon arrival/departure.
- Official Briefing/Debriefing.
- Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas.
- All meals during trek and at B.C. as per itinerary.
- Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 50 kg per person on return from B.C.
- Road transfers between airport/hotel and within the city as per itinerary.
- Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen, and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees.
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
- Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook, and assistant(s).
- Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
- Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes, and parking fees, etc.
- Mail handling/forwarding to B.C./overseas except for postage charges.
- Reconfirmation of air tickets.
- Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s), and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).
Services not Included:
- International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
- High altitude porters/any crew above B.C.
Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not use, it is now US$15000/-
- High altitude tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp, including high altitude food and oxygen.
- Medications, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.
- Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills, and items of personal nature.
- Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions.
- Climbing Permit, Pollution and Environmental fee, or any other payment required to be paid to Pakistan’s Government.
- Clearing agent charges.
Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
Tour Reviews
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