G I
8068m & G II 8035m
Gasherbrum I is the 11th
highest peak in the world and the 3rd highest peak in Pakistan
with the elevation of 8068m (26,470ft) while Gasherbrum II 8035 is the 13th
highest peak in the world
 and 5th highest in Pakistan. Gasherbrum
is a local language, which means ‘Shining Wall’. There are six peaks of
Gasherbrum massif and Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II are above 8000m. The
easy accessible route is the South West Ridge. A most clearly defined spur
that is relatively free of objective dangers. Gasherbrum was first time
climbed on 8 July 1956 by Fritz Moravec, Josef Lard and Hans Willenpart of
an Austrian expedition.
From 1889 to 1929, Gasherbrum group
is surveyed and photographed by British and Italian explorers. The explorers
William Martin Conwey introduced the name ‘Hidden Peak’ and Gasherbrum. In
1934 a big International expedition organized by the Swiss G.O. Dyhrenfurth.
The expedition explored both peaks and two climbers get to a height of
6300m.
If you want to climb Gasherbrum, it
is advised, you will need outstanding stamina, a fierce determination and an
ability to deal with expedition. Generally most expedition that come here
all of up to 50 days to climb this mountain from arrival in Islamabad, the
capital of Pakistan.
Itinerary
|
Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
|
1 |
Arrive in Islamabad airport.
Afternoon Islamabad city Tour |
Hotel |
|
2 |
Welcome
reception (Briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan- Meeting with LO. |
Hotel |
|
3 |
Drive to
Chilas (10-11 hours) over Karakoram Highway along the river of Indus. |
Hotel |
|
4 |
Departure
for Skardu. 8-9 hours drive. |
Hotel |
|
5 |
Rest day.
Sight seen in Skardu includes Satpara Lake, Bazar. Afternoon final
packing for onward destination. |
Hotel |
|
6 |
Drive by
4x4 jeep to Askole 3000m, the last village before starting trek. Here we
arrange porters for Base Camp. |
Camping |
|
7 |
Trek to
Korophone 3100m. 3-4 hours easy walk. |
Camping |
|
8 |
Trek to
Jolha, it is located at 3300m and walking distance is 6-7 hours. |
Camping
|
|
9 |
Trek to
Paiju, it is located at the altitude of 3425m and walking distance is
5-6 hours. |
Camping |
|
10 |
Rest day
at Paiju. Good view of Great Trango Tower 6283m. |
Camping |
|
11 |
Trek to
Urdukus, it is located at 4050m 8-9 hours trek. |
Camping |
|
12 |
Trek to
Goro II, it is located at the height of 4382m, 6-7 hours. |
Camping |
|
13 |
Trek to
Concordia, it is located on 4650m. |
Camping |
|
14 |
Trek to
Sharing, 5-6 hours trek. |
Camping |
|
15 |
Trek to G
I & GII Base Camp, 4-5 hours. |
Camping |
|
16-42 |
Rest,
acclimatize and climbing activities. |
Camping |
|
43 |
Trek
descends down to Concordia. |
Camping |
|
44 |
Trek to
Ali camp, it is located at 5010m. 6-7 hours trek. |
Camping |
|
45 |
Trek to
Khuspang 4600m, it is 10-11 hours trek. |
Camping |
|
46 |
Trek to
Dalspangpa, it is located on 4300m. Walking distance is 5-6 hours. |
Camping |
|
47 |
Trek to
Shaicho, it is located at the height of 3330m and 5-6 hours trek. |
Camping |
|
48 |
Trek to
Hushe, walking distance is 3 hours. Drive back to Skardu by 4x4 jeeps. |
Camping |
|
49 |
Drive to
Chilas-Bisham. 7-8Hours. |
Hotel |
|
50 |
Drive to
Islamabad/Rawalpindi. 10-11 Hours. |
Hotel |
|
51 |
De-briefing. Afternoon visit Rawalpindi old bazaar and Faisal Mosque. |
Hotel |
|
52 |
Transfer
to Islamabad Air port for fly back to destination. |
|
Services included:
·
Liaison with Ministry
of Tourism in Islamabad for Permit process.
·
Royalty fee (US$ 4500
for 7 members) and pollution fee to be paid by the Govt: of Pakistan.
·
Assistance upon on
Arrival and Departure.
·
Welcome reception and
farewell meeting (Briefing) at Alpine Club of Pakistan.
·
All meal during hotel
stay, trek and BC.
·
Porterage of all
foodstuff and equipment up to BC and back.
·
Road transfer between
Airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.
·
Dome tents for
sleeping for members. (1 tent for 2 people) at BC.
·
Mess tent with tables
and stools, kitchen tent and toilet tent.
·
Camping site fees and
bridge crossing.
·
Kitchen equipment,
crockery, cutlery, fuel and all related gear.
·
Wages and basic kit
of Guide, Cook, Assistant Cook Porter Sardar and Low Altitude Porters.
·
Insurance of our
field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
·
Porterage at Airport,
hotels, tool taxes and parking fees etc.
·
Mail handling and
forwarding to BC and overseas.
·
Reconfirmation of air
tickets.
·
Hiring of High
Altitude Porters, mail runners and other crew as per requirement. (Wages and
kit to be arranged by the team)
·
Domestic airfare.
Surface transfer incase of flight cancellation.
Service
not included:
·
International air
fare, airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
·
Liaison Officer Kit
and equipment, allowance, travel, hotel and his personal expenses of any
kind.
·
Wages, allowance,
food and kit-equipment of HAPs or any crew beyond BC.
·
Sleeping bags
personal and climbing equipment of any kind above BC including high altitude
food and oxygen.
·
Medications ground
evacuations and Helicopter rescue.
·
Insurance liability
of members.
·
Tips for field staff,
drivers and porters.
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