Mount Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum II (8035m) is part of the Gasherbrum group which consists of six peaks, two of them (G I and G II) over 8000m high. It is the worlds 13th Highest mountain. Situated in the Karakoram range, This awe-inspiring mountain attracts mountaineers with its stunning beauty and formidable challenges. The ascent demands technical expertise, ice climbing skills, and a deep determination to overcome the harsh conditions. Standing atop Gasherbrum II rewards climbers with breathtaking views of the Karakoram range and neighboring peaks.
The first exploration of the mountain was made in 1909 by an Italian expedition under the leadership of the Duke of Abruzzi. One of the members of the expedition was Vittorio Sella, the quality of whose photos has not been surpassed to the present day. The first ascent of G II was made on July 7, 1956, by three members of an Austrian expedition under the leadership of Fritz Moravec, via the South West Ridge. Apart from Moravec himself, Sepp Larcher and Hans Willenpart reached the summit after a bivouac at 7700m. The second ascent was made as many as 20 years later by a French-Polish expedition. Today, G II is the destination of a large number of expeditions, as it has no great technical difficulties. <!--/data/user/0/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/clipdata/clipdata_bodytext_240207_173722_475.sdocx-->
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Islamabad & Transfer to the Hotel
- Day 02:Rest day in Islamabad (585m)
- Day 03:Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m)
- Day 04:Rest Day in Skardu : Expedition briefing and preparation
- Day 05:Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) : Camping
- Day 06:Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) : Camping
- Day 07:Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) : Camping
- Day 08:Rest day in Paiyu : Camping
- Day 09:Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) : Camping
- Day 10:Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) : Camping
- Day 11:Trek from Goro II to Shagharing : Camping
- Day 12:Trek from Shagharing to G II Basecamp (5,000m) : Camping
- Day 13:Day 13 - Day 41 : Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (8,035m) - Basecamp]
- Day 43:Trek from Basecamp to Goro II : Camping
- Day 44:Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze : Camping
- Day 45:Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung : Camping
- Day 46:Trek from Mundung to Askole : Camping
- Day 47:Drive from Askole to Skardu
- Day 48:Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel
- Day 49:Leisure day in Islamabad
- Day 50:Transfer to the International Airport for final departure
- Day 142:Cleaning Up Basecamp : Preparation for descending back
Detail Itinerary
- Day 1Arrival in Islamabad & Transfer to the Hotel
- Day 2Rest day in Islamabad (585m)
- Day 3Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m)
- Day 4Rest Day in Skardu : Expedition briefing and preparation
- Day 5Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) : Camping
- Day 6Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) : Camping
- Day 7Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) : Camping
- Day 8Rest day in Paiyu : Camping
- Day 9Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) : Camping
- Day 10Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) : Camping
- Day 11Trek from Goro II to Shagharing : Camping
- Day 12Trek from Shagharing to G II Basecamp (5,000m) : Camping
- Day 13Day 13 - Day 41 : Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (8,035m) - Basecamp]
- Day 43Trek from Basecamp to Goro II : Camping
- Day 44Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze : Camping
- Day 45Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung : Camping
- Day 46Trek from Mundung to Askole : Camping
- Day 47Drive from Askole to Skardu
- Day 48Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel
- Day 49Leisure day in Islamabad
- Day 50Transfer to the International Airport for final departure
- Day 142Cleaning Up Basecamp : Preparation for descending back
What's Includes:
- Porters/Yaks to carry equipment and food all the way to BC & back.
- Full board accommodation en-route to/from Base camp.
- One head Climbing guide/Sardar.
- Cook & kitchen boys at BC.
- Experienced & skillful High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (One Sherpa for two Client)
- POISK Oxygen (08 bottles per client & 06 per Sherpa).
- Mask & regulator mask set (must be returned after the Expedition).
- Highly preferable meals at BC with complete hot drink & normal beverages.
- Exported High altitude food for higher camps (ready to eat food).
- Best quality Tents at BC single or twin sharing as per the client desire.
- All necessary kitchen equipment.
- Best quality Dining tent with enough no of table & chairs, plus inside the tent, we
- will set Gas Heaters to make the Dinning hall enough warm.
- Complete carpeting inside the dining tent.
- Comfortable & portable wooden toilet at the base camp.
- A nice portable wooden shower room with hot water at the base camp.
- High-quality high altitude tents for above BC use.
- Necessary climbing hardware gears with fixed ropes.
- Enough EPI (high altitude) gases with burners for higher camps use.
- Oxygen with the regulator set for medical purpose.
- Radio walkie-talkie set to each client with base station & permits cost.
- Satellite phone for an emergency purpose ($ 4 chargeable for a personal call).
- Generator/solar panel with accessories for recharging & power supply purpose.
- Gammon bag for medical purpose.
- Insurance of all local team members.
- All airport/hotel transfers.
- Celebration meal & pre-briefing.
- Expedition blessing Puja arrangement
- Last but most important COMPLETE SETUP INTERM/MIDDLE CAMP with Sleeping bags,
- sleeping mattress, food & drinking stuff & cooking crew.
- Service of Local Climbing Sherpas
- Permit fees including Liaison Officer
- Return airfare services
- Expedition cargo charge
- Fully catered trek to Base Camp and back
- Full supported acclimatization
- Base Camp food
What's Excludes:
- Personal insurance (Suggested to have evacuation policy as well)
- Pakistan visa
- Personal climbing gears.
- Personal nature’s expenses.
- Cost of emergency evacuation
Trip Note
Gasherbrum II is technically challenging expedition. The well being of our groups are of paramount importance to us. All of our trips are led by qualified professional Expedition guides and Sherpas who are well trained by our Government. Our job is to ensure your comfort and safety as we take you where you want to go because your holiday is ours. In this regards, we work honestly and effectively to provide you the Himalayan experience that suits your interest. We encourage you to question us freely and contribute in the planning stages of your adventure in the climbing period.
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Trip Facts
- Transportation:6
- Meals:Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation:Lodge + Camping
- Altitude:8,035m
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