Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition 2013

Gasherbrum II, also known as K4, is the 13th highest mountain on Earth, located on the border of Gilgit–Baltistan province, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. At 8,035 metres (26,362 ft), Gasherbrum II is the third highest peak of the Gasherbrum massif, located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalaya

The standard climbing route is via the southwest ridge as it is relatively free of objective hazards such as ice falls and avalanches. A typical expedition lasts 7 to 8 weeks with climbing permits costing about US$7,500 for five climbers.

Gasherbrum II was first climbed on July 7, 1956 by Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart of an Austrian expedition.

Day 01: Islamabad welfare meeting Hotel

Day 02: Drive to las on Karakorum highway 11-12hrs Hotel

Day 03: Drive from Chilas to Skardu along with Indus River 8-9hrs Hotel

Day 04: Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m Camp

Day 05: Trek to Jhola 5-6hrs 3200m Camp

Day 06: Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m Camp

Day 07: Rest day in Paiyu Camp

Day 08: Trek to Urdukas 6-7hrs 4050m Camp

Day 09: Trek to Goro-II (5-6hrs) 4380m Camp

Day 10: Trek to Shagring 6-7hrs Camp

Day 11: Trek to Gasherbrum base camp 4-5hrs Camp

Day 12/37: 26 days for climbing Camp

Day 38/42: Trek down to Hushe or Askoli Camp

Day 43: Drive to Skardu 5-6 hrs Hotel

Day 44: Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs Hotel

Day 45: Drive from Chilas to Islamabad 11-12hrs Hotel

Day 46: Farwell meeting with Ministry of Tourism Hotel

Day 47: Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight

Quotations for 47 days Gasherbrum-II expedition 2013

Price based sharing twin room & tent

07/08 Pax 5590 U$ per person

09/10 Pax 5295 U$ per person

11/12 Pax 5045 U$ per person

Services Included:

• Climbing permit fee 5400 U$
• Additional royalty fee 900U$ per additional member above 7/Pax
• Environmental tax 200U$
• Liaison officer wages 1135 U$
• Liaison officer equipment (Kit) 1500 U$
• Member's personal baggage 75 KGs per person
• Issuing pollution guarantee letter to Ministry of Tourism (duly singed by expedition leader)

Services Exclude:

• International flight
• Hotel meals in Islamabad (lunch & dinner)
• Single supplement 250 U$ per single
• If need extra low altitude porters 125 U$ per porter Tips for drivers, porters and staff
• Airport taxes/cargo and custom clearance fee
• Helicopter charges 10,000U$ in case of use for rescue
• No any services or equipment above base camp Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements
• Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour
• All personal expenses such as telephone, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
• Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature

Hotels: Islamabad: Heritage Lodge, Partridge or Chancery (bed & breakfast)
Chilas: Midway Shangrila or Panorama hotel (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Skardu: Concordia Motel, PTDC Motel or Masherbrum hotel (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Transport: Non insured air-condition mini bus from Islamabad to Skardu, back to Islamabad,
Pick and drop from airport to hotel, airport, sightseeing in Islamabad

4 X4 Jeeps: Skardu, Askoli and Hushe to Skardu

Camping Food: Askoli, Gasherbrum BC, Hushe including 26 days in base camp
Full board camp food during trekking and at base camp

Porters: Askoli, Gasherbrum BC, Hushe
Porters, wages, food, equipment, transport, and their insurance

Staff: English Speaking Guide, Professional cook and assistant cooks
We have included their wages, camp food, transport and insurance

Camping Equipment: D3V sleeping tent, mess tent, kitchen tent, store tent, toilet tent, shower tent, mattress, chairs, tables, table lamps etc

Kitchen utensils: Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services: Arrange welfare meeting with Alpine Club
Assist to deposit royalty fee and obtain climbing permit
Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
International flights tickets re-confirmation