Gasherbrum ii Expedition

Gasherbrum ii Expedition, the second last peak in eight thousand meter ranking, is situated on the North West of Baltoro Glacier, beside Hidden Peak. Having a spectacular neighbourhood of K-2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, Chogolisa and Golden Throne, Gasherbrum ii attracts many alpinists every year. It is an ideal peak to start high mountain climbing as the climb is more accessible than Hidden Peak, but it is still an excellent experience. The initial climb up to camp-I has many crevasses. The Austrian Karakoram Expedition led by Fritz Moravec made the summit through the left Buttress of South Face (regular route) on July 8, 1956. The successful climbers were; Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart.

Reinhold Messner: made the historical attempt by continuously traversing Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II with his companion Mr Has Kammerlander, in 1984

Facts: Gasherbrum-II was also known as K4. It is one of the most accessible 8000m peaks. However, the vast icefall, crevasses, some steep climbing on snow, and the exposure in the final part are challenging.

Brief Itinerary View in full

  • Day 01Arrive in Islamabad Airport, transfer to hotel is provided
  • Day 02Islamabad:Briefing at Ministry of Tourism
  • Day 03Flight from Islamabad to Skardu (2500m), free afternoon to explore the city
  • Day 04Weather contingency day for drive to Sakardu, in case of flight cancellation
  • Day 05Drive from Sakardu to Jhula
  • Day 06Trek to Paiju (3420m)
  • Day 07Rest day in Paiju
  • Day 08Trek to Urdukus (3900m) via Horbose (3795m)
  • Day 09Trek to Goro (4295m)
  • Day 10Trek to Shagharing (4530m)
  • Day 11Trek to Geshaerbrum Base Camp (5,000m)
  • Day 12-41Climbing Period & Reserved day to ascend Gasherbrum-I
  • Day 42Trek from Gasherbrum Base Camp to Goro (4295m)
  • Day 43Trek to Urdukus
  • Day 44Trek to Paiju (3420m)
  • Day 45Trek to Korofong to Jula and drive to Askoli
  • Day 46Drive to Sakardu (2500m), passing the Shigar Valley
  • Day 47Final Departure

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  • Day 05 Drive from Sakardu to Jhula

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  • Day 06 Trek to Paiju (3420m)

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  • Day 08 Trek to Urdukus (3900m) via Horbose (3795m)

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  • Day 09 Trek to Goro (4295m)

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  • Day 10 Trek to Shagharing (4530m)

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  • Day 11 Trek to Geshaerbrum Base Camp (5,000m)

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  • Day 12-41 Climbing Period & Reserved day to ascend Gasherbrum-I

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    - Camp-I at 5900 meters - Camp-II at 6900 meters - Camp-III at 7400 meters - Summit at 8035 meters

  • Day 42 Trek from Gasherbrum Base Camp to Goro (4295m)

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  • Day 43 Trek to Urdukus

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  • Day 44 Trek to Paiju (3420m)

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  • Day 45 Trek to Korofong to Jula and drive to Askoli

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  • Day 46 Drive to Sakardu (2500m), passing the Shigar Valley

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Dates and Prices

Inclusion

  • Islamabad Service includes arrival & departure transfers, domestic airport transfers,4 nights in hotel at Islamabad with breakfast and a welcome dinner
  • Government fee climbing royalty/permit. Includes all the permits charges required to climb Gasherbrum-II, including the garbage deposit fee and government liaison officer charges.
  • Trekking service includes all the necessary arrangements required during the trek: i.e. domestic flight/transfers, accommodation and three meals a day in local lodges, a trekking guide and portage of personal trekking & climbing gears
  • Basecamp Service includes three-course meals a day and unlimited hot drinks while at basecamp, a required number of  kitchen crew with their wages, transfers and insurance, a personal tent, and a common dining tent with a heating system and generator /solar battery charging facilities, toilet tent, shower tent and human waste disposal fees
  • Higher camp Service (C1, C2, C3 & C4), higher camp service beyond the basecamp; it includes the necessary number of tents, oxygen set(3 bottles), high food, cooking pots, epi gas, gas stove, walkie-talkie, satellite phone and weather forecast.
  • High Altitude Climbing Sherpa, a personal climbing Sherpa with his climbing permit, equipment, daily wages, load ferry charge, meals, accommodation, oxygen set(2 bottles)if required, flight/transfers and insurance for the expedition duration

Exclusion

The expedition price does not include your international airfare, climbing gear, visafees,evacuation costs, insurance and other personal nature expenses. In addition, the clientsare accountable for paying the summit bonus of US$ 1500 and tips (US$ 1500) to personal Sherpaonce they reach camp IV and tipping for the kitchen staff,US$ 350 per client.

Key information

Accomodation & Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Meal
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Gasherbrum-II Expedition 2023

On 2nd August 2023 at 2:50 pm, Gao Li from China, Ngima Dorje Tamang and Pasang Namgel Sherpa from Imagine Nepal made it to the summit of Mt Gasherbrum II.

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G-II Expedition 2019

We are pleased to announce that our Int’l Gasherbrum-II Expedition team made it to the Summit of Mt. Gasherbrum-II on July 25 2019. The summiteers are:

1. Mingma G – Rolwaling,

2. Tamting Sherpa – Rolwaling,

3. Thundu Sherpa – Rolwaling,

4. Mingma Tenzi Sherpa – Makalu,

5. Passang Namgel Sherpa – Khumjung,

6. Kami Temba Sherpa – Thame,

7. Hari Tomas Mix (USA),

8. Naoki Ishikawa (Japan), and Vernon Edward Tejas (USA).

All the Sherpas, including Hari, made it to the Summit without oxygen!

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G-II Expedition 2016

In 2016, we organized our first expedition to Gasherbrum-II. On July 26, our Team made the Summit! This year, clients Mr Ali Raza Sadpara from Pakistan and Liu Yong Zhong from China had a successful ascent of G-II with three of our Sherpa.

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No of Days

47

Trip Price

USD 28,500

Trip Rank


Risk

Technical

Strenuous

Start Date :
June 1, 2024

End Date :
July 17, 2024

Contact Details
Mingma G
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