Gasharbrum I is popularly known as Hidden Peak. The clusters of peaks in the South East of the mighty K2 are named Gasharbrum peaks. Swiss Skier “Sylvan Saudan” set a world record by skiing down from the summit. In the local language, Gasharbrum means “Shining Wall”.

The approach route to the Base camp starts from Skardu through Shigar Valley, and the trek begins from  Askole through Baltoro Glacier and southern Abruzzi glaciers.

Departure/Return Location Islamabad  International Airport, Islamabad
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 8086 m Best Time: Mid-May to End-August
Duration: 51 Days Zone: Permitted

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Additional information

time 51 Days
user 18+
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01: Arrival Islamabad

Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
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02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather). If unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
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03: Chilas to Skardu

In case a flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case of no flight, the day will be used for over land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
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04: Skardu

The day is to finalize the expedition arrangements. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
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05: Skardu toAskole

After breakfast, we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
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06: Askole to Jula

Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Askole. For the remaining portion of our journey, we will rely on our local team to carry our food and equipment and sustain our expedition. Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jula (Jula means wire Rope-Bridge supported by a wooden basket); now, a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it (Tent)
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07: Jhula to Paiju

We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Day

08: Rest Day at Paiju

Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. (Tent)
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09: Paiju to Urdukas

Begin the trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
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10: Urdukas to Goro II

A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day

Day 11: Goro II to Shaghring

After an early breakfast, trek to Shaghring. (Tent)
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12: Shaghring to Gasherbrum base camp

After an early breakfast, trek to Gasherbrum base camp. (Tent)
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13: to 42: Climbing Activities

We have 29 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
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43: Gasherbrum base camp to Ali Camp

After an early breakfast, we will leave for Ali Camp. (Tent)
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44: Ali Camp – Cross Gondogoro Pass – Khuspang

A very early start, as early as 2 or 3 a.m., to cross the Gondogoro La to reach Khuspang. (Tent)
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45: Khuspang to Shaicho

After a couple of minutes of easy walking, we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy. (Tent)
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46: Shaicho to Hushe

After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon Arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
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47: Hushe to Skardu

After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full-day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
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48: Skardu to Chilas

Early morning drive for Chilas. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
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49: Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via the Babusar pass. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
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50: Islamabad

We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. In the afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad and Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
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51: Islamabad to Flight out

Transfer to airport for flight back home.

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Services included as following

  • Peak Royalty fees
  • Pollution fees
  • Environment bank Guarantee US$ 1000/- (US Dollars one thousand on environment bank guarantee on behalf of the expedition leader will be provided by the company.

Hotels:

  • 03 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 01 night in Panorama Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • As per itinerary

Transport:                

  • Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Islamabad
  • Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
  • Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
  • Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 x 4 Jeeps:

Jeeps from Skardu-Askoli-Hushe-Skardu

Trekking and Base Camp Food:

Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

Porters:

Carry on member’s climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance

Staff: Liaison officer insurance and his arrangement Guide / Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance

Camping Equipment:

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

  • Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
  • Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
  • International flights tickets re-confirmations
  • Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in the given price

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • High altitude tent
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude porter
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
  • EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
  • Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be paid according to the number of days bases.

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