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                                        destination
                                        Mt. Gasherbrum
                                    
                                        duration
                                        50 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Difficult
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Islamabad/Islamabad
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        8,068m
                                    
                                        season
                                        Summer

Overview

Mt. Gasherbrum is identified as the isolated collection of high peaks in the Karakoram which is situated at the northeast end of the 36 mile Baltoro glacier. A semi-circle around its own South Gasherbrum Glacier is formed by the group. The first attempt was made by a French Expedition which was led by H. De Segogne in 1936. But sadly they couldn’t climb beyond Camp V which is situated at the height of 6797m. However, the group of climbers named Pete Schoening and Andy Kaufman reached the summit at first in 1958 A.D. This was led by Nich Clinch.

This peak is also known as the venue of the world’s first 8,000m climb which is in pure Alpine Style. The beginning of the climb is done from the bottom of the mountain with all the required gears. Mt. Gasherbrum I is the least popular 8,000m peak. But it has the best climbing routes and gives you exciting experience throughout your climb. It has less than 200 ascents and is listed in the tenth spot on the list of ascent for 8,000m peaks. It is also one of the peaks with the least deaths.

The most common way to climb Mt. Gasherbrum I is to start from the western side that leads to “The Japanese Couloir” which is located on the top of the north-west face.

Trip Highlights

Mt. Gasherbrum I, Nanga Parbat and Broad Peak
Eight-thousanders
Pakistan’s City
Karakoram Mountain range

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad

After you arrive in Islamabad, our representative will welcome you and help you to transfer to a hotel. We’ll discuss the expedition later in the evening.

Day 2: Rest day in Islamabad (585m)

Day 3: Fly to Skardu (2,228m)

Day 4: Rest day in Skardu

Day 5: Drive to Askole (2,600m)

Day 6: Trek to Jhola (3,185m)

Day 7: Trek to Paiju (3,383m)

Day 8: Rest day in Paiju

Day 9: Trek to Urdukar (4,130m)

Day 10: Trek to Goro II (4,250m)

Day 11: Trek to Shagharing

Day 12: Trek to G I Basecamp (5,000m)

Day 13 - Day 41: Climbing Period [Summit (8,068m)]

Day 42: Cleaning up Basecamp

Day 43: Trek to Goro II

Day 44: Trek to Khuburtze

Day 45: Trek to Mundung

Day 46: Trek to Askole

Day 47: Drive to Skardu

Day 48: Fly to Islamabad

Day 49: Leisure day in Islamabad

Day 50: Final Departure

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Airport Pickup and drop
5 nights accommodation in Islamabad including breakfast
All transportation costs in Pakistan during the Mt Gasherbrum expedition
Climbing permit, all necessary documents, National Park fee, Garbage disposal fee
Food for trekking and whole expedition
Government liaison officer and allowances
Base Camp cook & helpers
Porter from/ to Basecamp
Insurance for staff (Medical & emergency rescue)
50 kg luggage per member
Tents (Dining, kitchen, store, toilet, hot shower), form mattresses, table, chairs, and necessary kitchen gear
Generator or solar panel and heater are available at Base Camp
Daily Weather forecast available during the expedition
3 bottles oxygen for each member and 2 bottles oxygen for each climbing Sherpa
Extra oxygen for emergencies is available at Base Camp (costs as per use)
branded tents will be provided for the expedition and each expedition member have an individual tent at Base Camp
A set of Top Out or Summit mask & regulator will be provided for each member and climbing Sherpa
Satellite phone and walkie talkie will be provided to each member and staff
A professional climbing Sherpa will be provided to each member
Types of equipment’s are provided (Gas, burner, high food, dynamic rope, and other necessary items)
Sherpa’s climbing equipment allowance, carrying bonus, and daily wages
Gasherbrum climbing certificate issued by ACOP (after successfully ascent to mt Gasherbrum)

Exclusion

Meal (Lunch & dinner) in Pakistan hotel stay
Insurance (Travel, high altitude, medical & emergency rescue)
Personal expenses (Telephone, internet, laundry, any alcohol, personal equipment, and shopping)
Pakistan visa fees
Emergency rescue evacuation cost
Bonus for Sherpa after Summit
wisely, make a helicopter rescue and search policy in your Insurance