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Two 8000m peaks in one go
Gasherbrum means “Shining Wall”. Highest (8,068m/26,470ft) among the six peaks of the huge massif, it has been called ‘Hidden Peak’ by nineteenth century British explorer Conway. There are six Gasherbrum Peaks; Hidden peak is the highest one among them. It is world’s eleventh highest peak with challenging technical difficulties at lower level of ascent. Its first part of climb is steep snow and ice with rocks then easy climb on snow and mixed slops. The most common route is North West Face.
| Approach route: | Islamabad-Skardu-Askoli-Concordia-Gasherbrum Base Camp |
| Duration of Expedition: | 52 days |
| Average Daily walk: | 6-7 hours |
| Climbing Difficulty: | Hard |
| Trekking days (in & out): | 13 |
| Days at base camp & above: | 30 |
| Hotel Nights: | 08 |
Day To Day Itinerary
| DAILY PROGRAM | ALTITUDE | HOTEL/TENT | |
| 01 | Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel | 500m | Hotel |
| 02 | Flight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours) | 2300m | Hotel |
| 03 | Reserve day or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours) | 2300m | Hotel |
| 04 | Day for final preparations | 2300m | Hotel |
| 05 | Jeep drive to Askoli (6 hours) | 3048m | Tents |
| 06 | Trek to Jhula (5-6 hours) | 3200m | Tents |
| 07 | Trek to Paiju (6-7 hours) | 3600m | Tents |
| 08 | Rest day for acclimatization | 3600m | Tents |
| 09 | Trek to Urdukas (9-10 hours) | 4240m | Tents |
| 10 | Trek to Goro-II (7-8 hours) | 4500m | Tents |
| 11 | Trek to Shagring (9-10 hours) | 4950m | Tents |
| 12 | Trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp (5-6 hours) | 5050m | Tents |
| 13-42 | Days at Gasherbrum I Base Camp and above | Tents | |
| 43 | Trek to Concordia (8-9 hours) | ||
| 44 | Trek to Goro I (6-7 hours) or Ali Camp (5-6 hours) | Tents | |
| 45 | Trek to Khuburste (5-6 hours) or Kuispang (8-9 hours) | Tents | |
| 46 | Trek to Bardumal (8-9 hours) | Tents | |
| 47 | Trek to Askoli (7-8 hours) | Tents | |
| 48 | Drive to Skardu (6 hours) | Hotel | |
| 49 | Flight for Islamabad or drive to Chilas or Naran | Hotel | |
| 50 | Free day or drive from Chilas to Islamabad | Hotel | |
| 51 | Reserve day | Hotel | |
| 52 | Departure from Islamabad |
Note:
1-The option of taking a flight to Skardu after arrival in Islamabad on day 1 is possible depending upon the arrival time of international flight
2- If the flight operates for Skardu on day 2, drive to Askoli on day-4 is possible to gain an extra day for climbing/acclimatization
