Gasherbrum I and II

Mountain System, country – Karakorum, Pakistan

Season – June-July

Dates, duration – 61 days

Difficulty of the route – Challenging

Itinerary

D-01 Islamabad. Arrive at Islamabad and transfer to hotel, after break fast welfare meeting with Alpine Club. Afternoon city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad Rawalpindi is a lively, bustling city with the crowded streets and colorful bazaars, thorough it lacks the grand monuments; nonetheless, the bazaar should appeal to anyone with the desire to see the real Pakistan.

D-02 Islamabad-Chilas. Drive to Chilas (12-13 hrs) Meals & O/n at hotel. Karakorum high way is 8th wonder of the world. The Karakorum Highway was constructed jointly by the Chinese and Pakistanis, begun in 1960s and finally constructed in 1976,s as a link road between Pakistan and China. It is an engineering wonder, but at the cost of many lives.

D-03 Chilas-Skardu. Drive to Skardu (8-9 hrs) on Karakorum highway along-with Indus River. Meals & O/n at hotel.

D-04 Skardu Rest day and prepare the expedition.
D-05 Skardu-Askoli (3000)m. Drive to Askoli by jeep via Shigar Valley (6-7 hrs) 3000Mtr. Meals & O/n in camp. It is spectacular drive from Skardu to Askoli; the jeep road crosses the Braldu River three times and passes the villages of Dassu, Apligon, Pakora, Hoto, Chongo and Thongal. There are hot Sulphur Springs just 20 minutes behind Thongal. Around the hot springs are copper colored stones known as Limpi Kiser (Kiser Fort) King Kiser was a mythical ruler with magical powers- dozens of legends tell of his exploits in Baltistan, Nagar and Hunza

D-06 Askoli-Johla (3200)m. Trek to Johla (5-6 hrs), meals & O/n in camp. Today we have panoramic view of Bakhor Das peak 5809m) also mighty Biafo Glacier. Follow the riverside trail to the confluence of the Biafo and Dumordo rivers. Cross the formidable Domordo River, which flows from the Panmah glaciers, on a cable to Johla, camp at Johla at 3300m

D-07 Johla-Paiyu (3600)m. Trek to Paiyu (6-7 hrs) (3650Mrs) Meals & O/n in camp. This is an undulating walk, difficult at times, with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is a rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside the stream flowing down from Paiyu Peak, where we saw ibex tracks and fox spore. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and, in the far distance, a magnificent panorama of the Cathedral Towers and, left of them, the unmistakable triangle of K2.

D-08 Paiyu-Rest day(3600)m. Free day for local exploration and Porter will prepare their food for further trek also kill the goat, Meals & O/n in camp

D-9 Paiyu-Urdukas. Trek to Urdukas (6-7-hrs) 4210 Mt. Beautiful views of Great Trango & Uli Biaho Towers. The tail traverses the glacier angling gently towards its southeast margin. Exit the glacier in to the ablation valley at Liligo. The route alternates between the lateral moraine and the glacier, heading out on the glacier to avoid the outflow from the advancing Liligo glacier. Continue trek to Urdukas, named for the obvious split boulder. Camp with its extraordinary views of Paiyu Peak (6610-m, Uli Biaho (6417-m) Great Trango Tower (6286-m), Lobsang Spire (5707-m) and the Cathedral Towers. Meals & overnight in Camp.

D-10 Urdukas-Goro-II. Trek to Goro-II (5-6 hrs) 4525 Mts, a spectacular view of Masherbrum (7821m). & Muztagh Tower (7284m).Meals & O/n in Camp.

D-11Goro-II-Saqring. Trek to Saqring (7-8-hrs). Today it is golden opportunity to see 7000mt to above 8000mt peaks including mighty K-2 (8611m) Broad Peak 8047mt G-I 8068mt. G-II 8035mt Sia Kangri 7422m Muztagh Tower 7284mt G-IV 7925m Miter Peak 6025m Golden Throne (7240m).

D-12 Saqring to Base Camp Trek to base camp Gasherbrum II.

D-13-53, 40 Days to climb Gasherbrum (Gasherbrum I &II base camp for climbing activities, meals & O/n in camp)

D-53 GASHERBRUM II-Ali Camp. Full day trek to Ali Camp, 4800m, Meals & overnight in camp. It’s a comparatively easy and gradual walk over snow and ice, Mighty Chogolisa (25,110′) stand s guard in the south. Ali Camp (16,600′) a combination of small rocky platforms between the cliff Face and crevasse. We turn in early, as we have a midnight wake-up call for the departure over the Gondogoro La.

D-54 Ali Camp- Hispung. Trek to Hispung after crossing Gondogoro La Pass 5680 Mts. We leave camp at about 1:00 a.m. to climb the Gondogoro La (5680-m). For the first two hours we walk on the lateral moraine to avoid crevasses. As we get closer to the pass we shift on snow until the base of the pass. The final ascent involves a steep walk on snow and, depending on conditions, the use of fixed ropes as well as crampons and ice axe. The views from the top of the pass are unparalleled, with K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I to IV, Masherbrum, and many other mountains appearing at our level. The descent on the Hushe side is steeper, requiring god balance on the rocks. Meals & overnight in camp

D-55 Hispung- Shaitcho. Trek to Shaitcho (5-6 hrs) via wild roses, 3600M, Cedar and Tamarish Bushes to Shaitcho. Meals & O/n in camp. We gradually leave the icy landscapes and descend to the meadow and pastureland at Shaitcho (12,300 ft.). Although we’ve left the icy wilds, we still have tremendous views of the mountains, including Namika Peak and Defokhar (21,464 ft.).

D-56 Shaitcho-Hushe Skardu. Trek to Hushe along the east bank of river. And Dries to Skardu by jeep. Meals & O/n in Hotel

D-57 Skardu- Chilas. Drive back to Chilas by Karakorum highway (8-9 hrs). Meals & overnight at hotel.

D-58 Chilas-Islamabad. Drive to Islamabad (11-12 hrs) O/n at hotel.

D-59 Islamabad. Morning welfare meeting with Alpine Club afternoon frees for shopping, meals & overnight at hotel

D- 60 Free day Islamabad

D- 61 Fly back

Included

Airport to hotel on arrival & hotel to airport on departure.
Hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast in Rawalpindi / Islamabad Four night’s standard Hotel air-condition room.
Transportation from Islamabad/ Skardu/ Islamabad with all expedition luggage,s.
Three nights in Skardu on full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Two nights in Chilas/ Besham hotel on full board (Break Fast, lunch, and Dinner)
Jeeps Skardu/Askoli/ Hushe/ Skardu.
Wages, insurance, food equipment of cook,
Wages, insurance, food of Porter Sirdar
Porter Payment, Low altitude porters.
Personal Baggage, 50 kg (going time) and 35 kgs (on return) is included in this cost.
Full board camp food during trek & at base camp.
Mess tent, Kitchen tent, table, and chairs & kitchen equipment.
Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing of expedition members & Porters.
Porters Equipment’s.
Assistance in obtaining permit and other documentation’s
Briefing and debriefing in the Ministry of tourism
US $ 400 for environment protection fund.
1000 US$ guarantee pollution fee.
Fuel, Tarpaulin, and Stove for porters.
Kerosene Oil for porter and Members
Toilet tent
Member’s foods during trek and at base camp.
L.O insurance, transport, and hotel,
Gondogoro la rescue charges
Wages, insurance, food equipment of Assistant cook

Not included

Our service is up to the base camp, climbing food, equipment, high altitude Porters are not included in our price.
Sleeping bags, rucksacks and personal clothing and climbing Equipment.
Medication, ground evacuation and helicopter rescue Deposit US$6000/ charges of any kind.
Room services, laundry charges, beverages and items of personal nature.
Phone /communication bills.
Insurance or liability of any members.
Custom clearing and forwarding agent’s charge.
Other expenses and service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
Islamabad Hotel Lunch and Dinner.
L.O equipment and TA DA.
Royalty fee and additional member fee G-1, G-2