Gasherbrum II Expedition (8035 m)
Gasherbrum II Expedition (8035 m)
Duration
58 Days
Departs from
Gilgit, Rawalpindi, Skardu, islamabad
About This Trip
Gasherbrum II Expedition (8035 m)Wish ListAdding item to wishlist requires an accountBook Now0Skardu Min Age : 18 Max People : 20 DetailItineraryGasherbrum II Expedition (8035 m)0GalleryDetailGasherbrum II (8,035 m), widely known as “The Shining Wall,” is the 13th highest mountain in the world and one of the most elegant 8,000-meter peaks in the Karakoram Range. The mountain was first successfully climbed in 1956 by the Austrian Karakoram Expedition led by Fritz Moravec, marking an important milestone in high-altitude mountaineering history. Located in the Gasherbrum massif near Concordia — the spectacular junction of the Baltoro, Godwin-Austen, and Gasherbrum glaciers — the peak offers relatively straightforward access compared to many other 8,000-meter mountains, with base camp reachable after a classic Baltoro Glacier trek. From Concordia, the approach to Gasherbrum II Base Camp typically requires only a day’s trek. The Gasherbrum group consists of six major peaks, with Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) and Gasherbrum II rising above 8,000 meters, while the remaining peaks form a dramatic cluster of high 7,000-meter summits. Due to its comparatively moderate technical difficulty (for an 8,000-meter peak) combined with high altitude challenges, Gasherbrum II is considered an ideal objective for climbers aiming to step into the world of 8,000-meter expeditions.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation: Comfortable standard hotels in cities on a full board / twin-sharing basis. During trekking and at base camp, accommodation will be provided in international-quality dome tents (twin-sh
- Transportation: Air-conditioned transport in Islamabad and up to Skardu, along with 4×4 soft-top jeeps for members and expedition equipment up to the trek starting point.
- Expedition Equipment: Complete camping and kitchen equipment provided during trekking and at base camp.
- Briefing & De-briefing: Assistance with official briefing and de-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism and coordination with the government-appointed Liaison Officer.
- Base Camp Facilities: Fully equipped mess tent with tables and chairs, kitchen tent, toilet tent, and two-person dome tents at base camp. Assistance provided with foreign registration procedures.
- Peak royalty fees and climbers’ personal insurance
PKR 4,598,096
per person
