Gasherbrum II, the last peak in eight-thousand-meter ranking, is situated on the North West of Baltoro Glacier, just besides Hidden Peak. Having spectacular neighborhood of K-2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, Chogolisa and Golden Throne, Gasherbrum II attracts big number of alpinists every year. It is an ideal peak to start high mountain climbing. The climb is not as difficult as Hidden Peak but still considered a worthy experience. Initial climb up to camp I has many crevasses.
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
DAY | 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 II 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