"Business As Mission"

                                        
                                        destination
                                        Mt. Gasherbrum II
                                    
                                        duration
                                        50 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Difficult
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Islamabad/Islamabad
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        8,035m
                                    
                                        meal
                                        Available
                                    
                                        season
                                        Summer

Overview

Mt. Gasherbrum II is also known as K4 which is the 13th highest among 8,000 m mountains. The Mt. Gasherbrum II is situated at the height of 8,032 m above sea level. This mountain lies in Gasherbrum massif which is the part of the large Karakoram mountain range on the border between Gilgit – Baltistan province. The mountain lacks steeper slopes than other 8,000 m peaks and is considered to be the safest and most straightforward 8,000 m peaks to ascend. Southwest ridge is an easy way to climb towards the summit. Mt. Gasherbrum II expedition provides you the spectacular views of the Baltoro glacier which is truly adventure by itself. You’ll feel an alpine adventure while climbing towards this summit.

Mt. Gasherbrum II expedition offers you the professional Sherpa climbing guide with the high-quality crew, base camp services, and well-managed shelter to make your expedition memorable. We take the responsibility of your safety with our expert managed and well-resourced experienced team. The team members are required to have a basic alpine technique that will help throughout the climb.

The Mt. Gasherbrum II expedition begins after your arrival in Islamabad. We drive towards Skardu and then towards Askole where we begin our trek. We train ourselves for the climb before climbing the summit. We’ll take the required equipment with us while on the climb.

Trip Highlights

Mt. Gasherbrum II, 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 you to a hotel. In the evening we will discuss the quest.

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 II Basecamp (5,000m)

Day 13 – Day 41: Climbing Period [Summit (8,035m)]

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