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Itinerary
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Gasherbrum-II lies at the head of the Baltoro Glacier amongst the greatest concentration of high mountains in the world. It was first climbed by S. Larche, F.Moravee and H. Willenpart in 1956. This shining mountain is generally considered the easiest of the eight thousand meter peaks. The Austrians were the first to make its summit back in 1956. All the existing five routes to the peak begin in the Gasherbum Valley. The Base Camp lies at the junction between the stunning South Gasherbum and Abruzzi glaciers. The mountain itself is pyramid-shaped and is as beautiful as they come. Our approach to the Base Camp is via Skardu town and a week’s trek on the Baltoro glacier.
Services: up to base camp only
Itinerary
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Day |
Description |
Overnight stay |
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Day 01 |
Arrive Islamabad. |
Hotel |
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Day 02 |
Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer). |
Hotel |
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Day 03 |
Fly to Skardu (1 hr) or drive to Chilas. |
Hotel |
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Day 04 |
Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas – Skardu (8-10 hrs). |
Hotel |
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Day 05 |
Free Day at Skardu for final preparation |
Hotel |
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Day 06 |
Skardu – Askole (6-7 hrs) |
Camping |
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Day 07 |
Trek to Jhula near Domardo River. (8-9 hours) |
Camping |
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Day 08 |
Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs) |
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Day 09 |
Day free at Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m) |
Camping |
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Day 10 |
Trek to Urdukus: To Khuburtze (8-9 hrs): A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on |
Camping |
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Day 11 |
Goro II: The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses; however the way is |
Camping |
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Day 12 |
Concordia: 5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, GB IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2. Camp at Concordia at 4700 m |
Camping |
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Day 13 |
4-5 hours trek to Shaghrin. |
Camping |
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Day 14 |
4-5 hours trek to Gasherbrum II basecamp. |
Camping |
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Day 15-39 |
Climb Gasherbrum II. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers |
Camping |
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Day 40-46 |
Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser |
Hotel |
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Day 47 |
Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas |
Hotel |
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Day 48 |
Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad |
Hotel |
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Day 49 |
De-briefing at the ministry of tourism |
Hotel |
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Day 50 |
Fly to destination. |
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