Gasherbrum I Expedition
8068 m
Overview
Two 8000m peaks in one go! Gasherbrum means “Shining Wall”. Highest (8,068m/26,470ft) among the six peaks of the huge massif, it has been called ‘Hidden Peak’ by nineteenth century British explorer Conway. There are six Gasherbrum Peaks; Hidden peak or K5 is the highest one among them. It is world’s eleventh highest peak with challenging technical difficulties at lower level of ascent. Its first part of climb is steep snow and ice with rocks then easy climb on snow and mixed slops. The most common route is North West Face.
Expedition Facts
Expedition Name: Gasherbrum I
Expedition Code: ATP-XP-03
Expedition Zone: Restricted Zone
Approach route: Islamabad-Skardu-Askole-Concordia-Gasherbrum Base Camp
Expedition Grade: Hard
Duration: 52 days
Average Daily walk: 6-7 hours
Trekking days (in & out): 13
Days at base camp & above: 30
Hotel Nights: 08
Best Time: June to August
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Mountaineering
Permit Requirement: A mountaineering permit is required as the expedition falls in the restricted zone.
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Expedition locations on map
Itinerary
Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasFlight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours). 2250m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–SkarduReserve day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours). 2300m, Hotel
Day 4. SkarduDay for final preparations. 2300m, Hotel
Day 5. Skardu–AskoleJeep drive to Askole (6 hours). 3048m, Tents
Day 6. Askole–JholaTrek to Jhola (5-6 hours). 3200m, Tents
Day 7. Jhola–PaijuTrek to Paiju (6-7 hours). 3600m, Tents
Day 8. PaijuRest day for acclimatisation. 3600m, Tents
Day 9. Paiju–UrdukasTrek to Urdukas (9-10 hours). 4240m, Tents
Day 10. Urdukas–Goro IITrek to Goro-II (7-8 hours). 4500m, Tents
Day 11. Goro II–ConcordiaTrek to Concordia (5-6 hours). 4687m, Tents
Day 12. Concordia–Shagring BCTrek to shagring Camp (5-6 hours). 4950m, Tents
Days 13-42. Climbing Gasherbrum IDays at Gasherbrum Base Camp and above (including climbing days), Tents
Day 43. Gasherbrum BC–ConcordiaTrek to Concordia (8-9 hours)
Day 44. Goro I or Ali campTrek to Gorro-1 (6-7 hours) or Ali camp(5-6 hours)
Day 45. Khuburtse or HuispangTrek to khuburtse (5-6 hours) or Kuispang (8-9 hours), Tents
Day 46. BardumalTrek to Bardumal (8-9 hours), Tents
Day 47. AskoleTrek to Askole (7-8 hours), Tents
Day 48. SkarduDrive to skardu, Hotel
Day 49. Skardu-IslamabadFlight for Islamabad or drive to Chilas or Naran. Hotel
Day 50. Chilas–IslamabadFree day or drive from Chilas to Islamabad Hotel
Day 51. IslamabadReserve day
Day 52. Islamabad–AirportDeparture from Islamabad
Note:
The option of taking a flight to Skardu after arrival in Islamabad on day 1 is possible depending upon the arrival time of international flight.
If the flight operates for Skardu on day 2, drive to Askole on day-4 is possible to gain an extra day for climbing/acclimatisation
Fixed Departures for G1 Expedition 2025
First day of trip: 20-JUN-2025
End of trip: 11-AUG-2025
Group size: 8-12 climbers
Hotel nights: 07
Camping nights: 45 nights
First day of trip: 20-JUN-2025
End of trip: 11-AUG-2025
Group size: 8-12 climbers
Hotel nights: 07
Camping nights: 45 nights
Climbing Difficulty: Hard
Expedition Type: Unguided expedition
Services up to the base camp are included in the plan, but high altitude services including rope, high altitude porter, high altitude tents and oxygen can also be provided.
Fixed departures are pre-scheduled trips with set itinerary dates. They provide an opportunity for individuals and groups to journey alongside other travellers, sharing a memorable adventure.