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Gasherbrum II 8035 M Expedition 2025 - 2026 - Saltoro Summits Pakistan

Gasherbrum II, standing at 8,035 meters, is the second-highest peak among the six Gasherbrum Mountains in the Karakoram Range. It was first successfully ascended on July 8, 1956, by an Austrian team led by Fritz Moravec, alongside Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart. During their climb, they established Camp 1 at 6,005 meters and a bivouac just below 7,620 meters. Conquering Gasherbrum II demands advanced technical mountaineering expertise, exceptional physical fitness, and proper acclimatization.

Reaching the base camp requires a journey through Skardu, followed by a week-long trek along the Baltoro Glacier. The base camp for Gasherbrum I and II is shared, with both peaks utilizing the same climbing route up to Camp II.

The best time to climb Gasherbrum II is between June and August, the prime climbing season.

  • Location: Baltoro, Karakoram, Baltistan, Pakistan
  • Duration: 50 Days
  • Min Age: 18
  • Max People: 12
  • Day 1: Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 2: Islamabad to Chilas via Babusar Top, Kaghan Valley. Overnight at Chilas.
  • Day 3: Chilas to Skardu (22-24 hrs drive). Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 4: Skardu – final arrangements of expedition.
  • Day 5: Skardu to Askole (96 km, 7-8 hrs). Overnight in tents.
  • Day 6: Askole to Korophone (3100 m). Walk 3-4 hrs. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 7: Korophone to Jhula (3150 m). Walk 3-4 hrs. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 8: Jhula to Paiyu (3480 m). Walk 5-6 hrs. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 9: Rest day at Paiyu camp for acclimatization. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 10: Paiyu to Urdukas (4130 m). Walk 6-7 hrs. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 11: Urdukas to Goro (4500 m). Walk 6-7 hrs. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 12: Goro to Concordia (4720 m). Walk 5-6 hrs. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 13: Concordia to Gasherbrum II Base Camp. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 14: Rest day at Base Camp.
  • Days 15–42: Climbing period towards summit (weather dependent).
  • Day 43: Gasherbrum Base Camp to Ali Camp. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 44: Ali Camp to Gondogoro La to Khuspang (5700 m). Overnight in tents.
  • Day 45: Khuspang to Shaicho. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 46: Shaicho to Hushey. Overnight in tents.
  • Day 47: Hushey to Skardu (full day jeep ride). Overnight in hotel.
  • Day 48: Skardu to Islamabad (by flight or drive via Babusar). Overnight in hotel.
  • Day 49: Kaghan to Islamabad. Overnight in hotel.
  • Day 50: Islamabad – debriefing at Alpine Club. Departure.

Route: Alpine Club of Pakistan → Askole

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