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The lowest by a small footage of the Karakoram 8000meters is Gasherbrum-I (8080m). Climbers have described it as an impressive but achievable peak, much like Cho Oyu in this respect but with a walk to its BC that is said to be the best trek in the world. Its climb provides a perfect mountaineering experienced. Gasherbrum-II stands in the majestic neighborhood of K2 in a close line-up of world’s highest peaks in the titanic amphitheater of Concordia that has no parallel in the world.
The snow-face of the South-west Ridge presents considerable difficulties on ice and snow mixed faces and ridges once you are above the plateau after negotiating the heavily crevassed Gasherbrum Glacier. It is a steep way up at some sections. From above the snowy Banana ridge you continue climbing on a series of ridges and reach a platform where camp 2 is generally set up. From here you climb a couple of ice pitches and then up the face going steeper before you reach the shoulder, the site of C3 at 7490m. After three pitches from there it is a diagonal way across the face from where a traverse leads to the base of the summit pyramid on the East Ridge. The climb from there is straight on a wide-open expanse with glorious surroundings but a few steep sections before you reach the narrow summit ridge.
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
Islamabad International Airport
Arrive at Islamabad airport transfer to hotel, afternoon city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad.
Fly to Skardu, the flight from Islamabad to Skardu is subject to weather, incase of flight cancellation for any reason the group will depart for Skardu by road, fly to Skardu flight No pk.451 upon arrival transfer to hotel overnight for stay.
Drive to Askoli valley 6/7 hrs via Braldu river-Dassu village-Apligon-Pakora . After long drive arrival Askoli valley overnight at tent 3000m (9750 ft)
Trek to Jhola 6-7 hrs 12.6km. Altitude 3,200m. Overnight in tent
The early morning light finds us beginning our Gasherbrum expedition as the loads are distributed among the porters. Walking along the Braldu River. It takes 3 to 4 hrs from Askoli to Korofoung. After lunch continue to trek to Jhola (3-4 hrs) you have a panoramic view of Bakhor Das peak 5809m also mighty Biafo Glacier. Follow the riverside trail to confluence of the Biafo and Dumordo rivers. Cross the formidable Domordo River at Jhola for established camp for overnight stay at tent.
Trek to paiyu 6-7 hrs 16.6km Altitude 3450m overnight in a tent.
This is an undulating walk, difficult at time with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside lunch, the stream flowing down from paiyu peak, where we saw ibex tracks. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and in the far distance of magnificent panorama of the cathedral and Trango Towers and left of them the unmistakable triangle of k-2, arrival camp at paiyu for overnight stay in tent.
Trek to Urdukas 5-6 hrs 10.34km. Altitude 4,100m. Overnight in tent
Start 2-3 hours, walk across wasteland and traverse Biafo Glacier, a tortured ocean of moving boulders and crevasses 2 km wide. Cross the glacier and enter a bunch break continue to Jhola (4-5 hrs) cross Dumurdo River Bridge and camp at rather dusty campsite surrounded by a few bushes with a side stream at Urdukas for established camp for overnight stay at tent.
Trek to Goro-II 5-7 hrs 8.6km Altitude 4380m overnight in a tent.
6-7 hours walk on the glacier. The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses; however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue for 2-3 hours to Goro-I opposite of yermando glacier falling down from the Masherbrum pass. For the next 3-4 hrs continue east up the Baltoro glacier. Following telephone wire from army HQ Goro to Gasherbrum IV.Goro-II campsite is pitched on the rough stones and ice in the center of the glacier with water from the glacier melt at Goro-2 for overnight stay in tent.
Trek to Concordia Base Camp 4-5 hrs Altitude 4650m overnight in a tent.
5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, Gasherbrum Iv, Miter Peak and the Might K2. 3-4 hours easy walk to K2 Bc on Godwing Austin glacier. Overnight in tent, all meals served by the camp staffs
Trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp 5-6 hrs Altitude 5000m overnight in a tent.
5-6 hours slightly Glacier walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Broad peak, Gasherbrum Iv, Miter Peak and the Might K2. 3-4 hours easy walk to K2 Bc on Godwing Austin glacier. Overnight in tent, all meals served by the camp staffs
Base Camp Climbing Time Period;
30days climbing and acclimiztation period of Gasherbrum-2 -8035M (26362 ft)
Trek back to Askoli or cross over Gondogoro pass to Hushe
Trek back to Ali camp over night at tent
Trek back to Khuspang cross over Gondogoro la over night at tent
Trek back to Sahischu over night at tent
Trek back to Hudhe over night at tent
Drive back to Skardu city for overnight stay
Fly pk 451 to Islamabad 1- hrs flight time from Skardu to Islamabad. Arrive and transfer to hotel overnight Islamabad. After lunch visit sightseeing Taxila, Rawal Pindi and Islamabad city.
