Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition
Overview
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$7,500 for five climbers.
Gasherbrum II was first climbed on July 7, 1956 by Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart of an Austrian expedition.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1 Islamabad welfare meeting Hotel
Islamabad welfare meeting Hotel
Day2 Drive to las on Karakorum highway 11-12hrs Hotel
Drive to las on Karakorum highway 11-12hrs Hotel
Day3 Drive from Chilas to Skardu along with Indus River 8-9hrs Hotel
Drive from Chilas to Skardu along with Indus River 8-9hrs Hotel
Day4 Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m Camp
Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m Camp
Day5 Trek to Jhola 5-6hrs 3200m Camp
Trek to Jhola 5-6hrs 3200m Camp
Day6 Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m Camp
Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m Camp
Day7 Rest day in Paiyu Camp
Rest day in Paiyu Camp
Day8 Trek to Urdukas 6-7hrs 4050m Camp
Trek to Urdukas 6-7hrs 4050m Camp
Day9 Trek to Goro-II (5-6hrs) 4380m Camp
Trek to Goro-II (5-6hrs) 4380m Camp
Day10 Trek to Shagring 6-7hrs Camp
Trek to Shagring 6-7hrs Camp
Day11 Trek to Gasherbrum base camp 4-5hrs Camp
Trek to Gasherbrum base camp 4-5hrs Camp
Day43 Drive to Skardu 5-6 hrs Hotel
Drive to Skardu 5-6 hrs Hotel
Day44 Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs Hotel
Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs Hotel
Day45 Drive from Chilas to Islamabad 11-12hrs Hotel
Drive from Chilas to Islamabad 11-12hrs Hotel
Day46 Farwell meeting with Ministry of Tourism Hotel
Farwell meeting with Ministry of Tourism Hotel
Day47 Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight
Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight
Day1237 26 days for climbing Camp
26 days for climbing Camp
Day3842 Trek down to Hushe or Askoli Camp
Trek down to Hushe or Askoli Camp
What’s included
Cost includes
- Climbing permit fee 5400 U$
- 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)
Cost excludes
- 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
Additional information
Trip Info
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