Gasherbrum II

8035 m

Overview

Gasherbrum II, the last peak in eight-thousand-meter ranking, is situated on the North West of Baltoro Glacier, just besides Hidden Peak. Having spectacular neighborhood of K2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, Chogolisa and Golden Throne, Gasherbrum II attracts big number of alpinists every year. It is an ideal peak to start high mountain climbing. The climb is not as difficult as Hidden Peak but still considered a worthy experience. Initial climb up to camp I has many crevasses.

Expedition Facts

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Itinerary

Day 1. Islamabad

Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. 500m, Hotel

Day 2. Islamabad–Chilas

Flight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours).  2250m, Hotel

Day 3. Chilas–Skardu

Reserve day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours). 2300m, Hotel

Day 4. Skardu

Day for final preparations. 2300m, Hotel

Day 5. Skardu–Askoli

Jeep drive to Askoli (6 hours). 3048m, Tents

Day 6. Askoli–Jhola

Trek to Jhola (5-6 hours). 3200m, Tents

Day 7. Jhola–Paiju

Trek to Paiju (6-7 hours). 3600m, Tents

Day 8. Paiju

Rest day for acclimatization. 3600m, Tents

Day 9. Paiju–Urdukas

Trek to Urdukas (9-10 hours). 4240m, Tents

Day 10. Urdukas–Goro II

Trek to Goro-II (7-8 hours). 4500m, Tents

Day 11. Goro II–Concordia

Trek to Concordia (5-6 hours). 4687m, Tents

Day 12. Concordia–Shagring

Trek to shagring  (5-6 hours). 4950m, Tents

Days 13-42. Climbing Gasherbrum II

Days at Gasherbrum Base Camp and above (including climbing days), Tents

Day 43. Trek to Concordia 

Trek to Concordia (8-9 hours)

Day 44. Goro I or Ali Camp

Trek to Goro I  (6-7 hours) or Ali Camp (5-6 hours)  Tents

Day 45. Khuburtse or Huispang

Trek to Khuburste (5-6 hours) or Kuispang (8-9 hours) Tents

Day 46. Bardumal

Trek to Bardumal (8-9 hours)

Day 47. Askoli

Trek to Askoli (7-8 hours)

Day 48. Askoli–Skardu

Drive to Skardu (6 hours)

Day 49. Skardu–Islamabad

Flight for Islamabad or drive to Chilas or Naran

Day 50. Chilas–Islamabad

Free day or drive from Chilas to Islamabad

Day 51. Islamabad

Reserve day

Day 52. Islamabad–Airport

Departure from Islamabad

Note:

Fixed Departures

G2 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 

G1 + G2 Dual 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 


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.