Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition

Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition

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

Overview of Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition

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.

Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition Itinerary

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Islamabad welfare meeting Hotel

Drive to las on Karakorum highway 11-12hrs Hotel

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

Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m Camp

Trek to Jhola 5-6hrs 3200m Camp

Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m Camp

Rest day in Paiyu Camp

Trek to Urdukas 6-7hrs 4050m Camp

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

Trek to Shagring 6-7hrs Camp

Trek to Gasherbrum base camp 4-5hrs Camp

26 days for climbing Camp

Trek down to Hushe or Askoli Camp

Drive to Skardu 5-6 hrs Hotel

 Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs Hotel

 Drive from Chilas to Islamabad 11-12hrs Hotel

Farwell meeting with Ministry of Tourism Hotel

Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight

Gasherbrum-II (8035m) Expedition Include / Exclude

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

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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

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