Originally named K5 by the Colonial Great Trigonometric Survey of India, Gasherbrum I was dubbed ‘the Hidden Peak’ by Victorian mountaineers because of its extreme remoteness. The name however, still seems appropriate to this day. Gasherbrum I, the highest promontory of the Gasherbrum Massif, is still one of the least-known of the 8,000ers, and is rarely climbed to this day. Even on the established routes, there’s a feeling that you’re breaking new ground here - making a first-class guiding team more essential than ever.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
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| 3 | Elevation: 8068m | Best Time: Mid-June to End-August |
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| 4 | Duration: 41 Days | Zone: Permitted |
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Day 1Arrival IslamabadArrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Day 2PreparationPreparation day in Islamabad
Day 3Islamabad to SkarduFly from Islamabad to Skardu
Day 4Rest day in SkarduExpedition briefing and final preparation
Day 5Skardu to JhulaDrive from Skardu to Jhula
Day 6Jhula to PaiyuTrek from Jhula to Paiyu
Day 7PaiyuRest day in Paiyu
Day 8Paiyu to UrdukasTrek from Paiyu to Urdukas
Day 9Urdukas to Goro IITrek from Urdukas to Goro II
Day 10Goro II to ConcordiaTrek from Goro II to Concordia
Day 11Gasherbum I Base CampTrek to Gasherbum I Base Camp
Day 12Acclimatize dayAcclimatize day in Base Camp
Day 13-33Gasherbum IClimbing Period of Gasherbum I
Day 34Cleaning up Basecamp:Preparation for descending back
Day 35Goro IITrek from basecamp to Goro II
Day 36Goro II to KurburtzeTrek from Goro II to Kurburtze
Day 37Kurburtze to MundungTrek from Kurburtze to Mundung
Day 38Mundung to JhulaTrek from Mundung to Jhula and drive back to Skardu
Day 39toward skarduFarewell and debriefing in Skardu
Day 40Skardu to IslamabadFly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to Hotel
Day 42departuresTransfer to the International Airport for final departures
Services Include:| Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permit process, providing measurements of the appointed Liaison officer for his prescribed kit. |
| Process of import/export permit from ministry of tourism. |
| Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage. |
| Assistance upon arrival/departure. Official Briefing/Debriefing. |
| Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu. |
| All meals during trek and at B.C. as per itinerary. Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 50 kg per person on return from BC. |
| Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary. |
| Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear. |
| Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook and assistant(s). |
| Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue). |
| Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc. |
| Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges. |
| confirmation of air tickets. (Domestic) |
| Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement. |
| The team arranges the wages and kit. |
| International, airport tax, excess baggage charges. |
| Surface transfers in case of flight cancellations to the kick off point. |
| Liaison Officer kit and equipment, allowances, travel, hotels, meals and insurance and his personal expenses of any kind. |
| High altitude porters/any crew above BC. |
| Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond |
| base camp including high altitude food and oxygen. |
| Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind. |
| Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature |
| Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions. |
| Climbing Permit, Pollution and Environmental fee or any other fee requirement by Government of Pakistan. |
| Clearing agent charges. |
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