Gasherbrum II Expedition Overview
Mt.Gasherbrum II is the main peak within the Gasherbrum peaks and the 13th tallest in the world, with a height of 8,034m (8.034km).
This mountain is also referred to as ‘Mt.K4’ as it is the 4th peak of the great Karakoram mountain range. The Karakoram range comprises a total of 35 peaks. The name Gasherbrum came from the words ‘rgasha’ and ‘brum’ meaning ‘beautiful mountain’ in the Balti language. Gasherbrum II Expedition gives a thrill of being able to climb an 8,000m mountain.
Mt. Gasherbrum II lies on the border of China and Pakistan. It is a good option for anyone who wants to try a less challenging climb among the mountains ranging above 8,000m.
This mountain comes in second place in low fatality rate making it one of the easiest and safest 8000m mountains. The number of successful attempts is also more for this mountain.
Gasherbrum II Expedition is accessible and is suitable as a practice before climbing other mountains of height more than 8,000m. Climbers have performed many fun activities even after reaching the summit.
They have snowboarded, parachuted, and even skied down from the summit. The climb to this mountain offers you excellent and breathtaking views of the surrounding massive peaks.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arriving at a hotel in Islamabad
Day 2: Flying to Skardu
Day 3: Resting for a day in Skardu
Day 4: Briefing and preparation for the expedition in Skardu
Day 5: Driving to Askole, camp will be set
Day 6: Trekking to Jhola, camp will be set
Day 7: Trekking to Paiyu, camp will be set
Day 8: Rest for a day in Paiyu
Day 9: Trekking to Urdukas, camp will be set
Day 10: Trekking to Goro II, camp will be set
Day 11: Trekking to Shagharing, camp will be set
Day 12: Trekking to Mt.Gasherbrum II base camp
Day 13-41: Climbing Mt.Gasherbrum II and returning back to basecamp
Day 42: Packing and cleaning the basecamp
Day 43: Trekking back to Goro II, camp will be set
Day 44: Trekking to Khurbutze, camp will be set
Day 45: Trekking to Mundung, camp will be set
Day 46: Trekking back to Askole, camp will be set
Day 47: Driving back to Skardu
Day 48: Flying back to Islamabad
Day 49: Resting for a day in Islamabad
Day 50: Returning back home
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