gasherbrum ii – 8035m (53 days)
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 K-2, 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.
The Austrian Karakoram Expedition led by Firtz Moravec made the summit through left Buttress of South Face (normal route) on July 8, 1956. The successful climbers were; Firtz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart.
Itinerary
1st Departure | Program | Accomodation |
24-06-2021 | Arrival in Islamabad | Hotel |
25-06-2021 | Drive to Chilas (13-14 hours) | Hotel |
26-06-2021 | Drive to Skardu (9 hours) | Hotel |
27-06-2021 | Free day for final preparation and briefing session | Hotel |
28-06-2021 | Drive to Askoli by jeeps (6 hours) | Camping |
29-06-2021 | Trek to Jhula (6-7 hours) | Camping |
30-06-2021 | Trek to Paiju (6-7 hours) | Camping |
01-07-2021 | Rest day in Paiju-Acclimatization day | Camping |
02-07-2021 | Trek to Urdukas (7 hours) | Camping |
03-07-2021 | Trek to Goro-II (5 hours) | Camping |
04-07-2021 | Trek to Concordia (4-5 hours) | Camping |
05-07-2021 | Trek to Shagring (6-7 hours) | Camping |
06-07-2021 | Trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp (4-5 hours) | Camping |
07-07 to 06-08-2021 | Climbing Days | Camping |
07-08-2021 | Trek to Concordia | Camping |
08-08-2021 | Trek to Goro I | Camping |
09-08-2021 | Trek to Khuburste | Camping |
10-08-2021 | Trek to Jhula | Camping |
11-08-2021 | Trek to Askoli | Camping |
12-08-2021 | Drive to Skardu | Hotel |
13-08-2021 | Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas | Hotel |
14-08-2021 | Free day or drive to Islamabad | Hotel |
15-08-2021 | Departure from Islamabad | On board |
Approach route:
Islamabad-Skardu-Askoli-Concordia-Gasherbrum Base Camp
Duration of Expedition:
53 days
First Departure:
24-06-2021 to 15-08-2021
Nature of Expedition:
Un-guided
Average Daily walk:
5-7 hours
Climbing Difficulty:
Hard
Trekking days (in & out):
14
Days at base camp & above:
31
Hotel Nights:
07