Gasherbrum II Expedition

Day 1. (Arrival in Islamabad) ✈️

Your international flight lands at Islamabad International Airport. You’ll be warmly welcomed by your expedition coordinator and transferred to your hotel. This day is devoted to rest, gear check, and an expedition orientation briefing over dinner. Prepare mentally and physically for the journey ahead.

Day 2. (Transfer to Skardu by Air or Road) ✈️🛣️

Weather permitting, enjoy a scenic ~1‑hour flight to Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan with aerial views of Nanga Parbat and K2. If the flight is canceled, travel via the Karakoram Highway over one to two days. Arrive in Skardu and rest at your lodge to adjust.

Day 3. (Preparation & Briefing in Skardu) 🧳

Spend the day acquiring or finalizing essential gear, packing, and attending formal permit briefings with authorities. Meet your climbing guides and support team. Finalize porter logistics and review acclimatisation strategies while sampling local Balti cuisine.

Day 4. (Jeep Drive to Askole, ~3,000 m) 🚙

Board 4×4 jeeps for a rugged ~6–8 hour drive through Shigar Valley to Askole—the last inhabited village before entering the wild Karakoram wilderness. Camp in tents, meet local Balti porters, and absorb the valley’s stark beauty.

Day 5. (Trek to Jhula, 3,200 m) 🥾

Begin trekking along the Braldu River and Baltoro Glacier, crossing suspension bridges and moraine fields. Camp at Jhula, the first glacial campsite, surrounded by towering ridges and spires.

Day 6. (Trek to Paiju, 3,420 m) 🌄

Continue across glacier terrain with views of Cathedral Peak and Trango Towers emerging. Camp at Paiju, the scenic junction beneath the Baltoro Glacier’s snout—ideal for rest and acclimatisation.

Day 7. (Rest & Acclimatisation at Paiju) 🧘

Take a full recovery day. Short hikes around Paiju help adjust altitude. Porters prepare fresh bread, and you bond with the team while enjoying glacier views.

Day 8. (Trek to Khoburtse, 3,810 m) 🏔️

A longer trekking day across the Baltoro Glacier, framed by Uli Biaho, Trango Towers, and more. Camp at Khoburtse on the ice with dramatic mountain vistas.

Day 9. (Trek to Urdukas, 4,050 m) 📸

A shorter but steeper trek leads to Urdukas—renowned for its stunning panoramic setting beneath granite spires. Ideal spot for scenic photographs and altitude adaptation.

Day 10. (Trek to Goro II, 4,280 m) ❄️

Proceed glacially to Goro II, where you’ll first glimpse Gasherbrum IV and the mighty Broad Peak massif. Camp amidst high alpine terrain preparing for Concordia.

Day 11. (Trek to Concordia, 4,600 m) 🌟

Reach the legendary Concordia—the confluence of Baltoro and Godwin-Austen Glaciers. Known as the “Throne Room of the Mountain Gods,” it offers sweeping views of K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II.

Day 12. (Trek to Gasherbrum II Base Camp, ~5,000 m) ⛺

Final trek to the Gasherbrum II Base Camp located below Conway Saddle. Set up main base camp with tents, mess, and communication gear. Begin light acclimatisation hikes.

Days 13–17. (Acclimatisation & Base Camp Drills) 🧗

Train with roped gear practice, crevasse rescue drills, climbing briefings, and short hikes. Rotate around base camp to prepare supplies and physically adjust to altitude.

Days 18–35. (Rotations to Camps I, II & III) 🔁

Establish intermediate camps: Camp I (~5,900 m), Camp II (~6,400 m), Camp III (~6,900–7,000 m). Perform several acclimatisation rotations (BC→Camps and back), caching supplies and gaining altitude exposure.

Days 36–38. (Rest & Summit Window Monitoring at Base Camp) 🛌

Return to Base Camp to rest, hydrate, recover. Monitor weather forecasts closely to identify a stable summit window. Final gear checks are completed.

Days 39–43. (Summit Push to Gasherbrum II at 8,035 m) 🏔️🎯

Move upward from Base Camp to Camp III over successive days. Launch the summit bid pre-dawn from Camp III, climbing steep snow and ice via the Southwest Ridge. Reach the summit and enjoy panoramic views before descending back down.

Days 44–46. (Descent to Base Camp) ⬇️

Descend carefully through Camp II, Camp I, reaching Base Camp safely. Recover and celebrate your successful summit with the team in true expedition style.

Day 47. (Trek from Base Camp back to Concordia) 🏕️

Return on foot following the same glacial trail to Concordia. Enjoy the iconic views from a fresh perspective as you retrace the route.

Day 48. (Trek to Goro II Camp) 🚶

Continue trekking to Goro II for another overnight camp. Reflect on the journey and revel in the high glacial environment.

Day 49. (Trek to Urdukas or Paiju) 🏞️

Depending on pace, camp at Urdukas or Paiju tonight, immersing in the serene wilderness after reaching lower elevations.

Day 50. (Trek to Askole & Jeep to Skardu) 🚗

Conclude the trekking section by reaching Askole. Transfer by jeep back to Skardu for reflection, comfort, and rest in town.

Day 51. (Flight or Drive to Islamabad) 🛫

Fly or drive back to Islamabad. Attend debrief with the Ministry of Tourism and ATP team, ensuring all logistics and permits are concluded.

Day 52. (Free Day in Islamabad & Farewell Dinner) 🎉

Enjoy a leisure day in the capital—visit sites like Faisal Mosque or local bazaars. Share experiences and attend a farewell dinner with the expedition team.

Day 53. (Departure from Islamabad) 👋

Transfer to Islamabad International Airport and depart with memories of an incredible high-altitude conquest.

G2 Expedition 2025

First day of trip: 20-JUN-2025
End of trip: 11-AUG-2025
Group size: 8-12 climbers
Hotel nights: 07
Camping nights: 45 nights 

G1 + G2 Double Expedition 2025

First day of trip: 20-JUN-2025
End of trip: 11-AUG-2025
Group size: 8-12 climbers
Hotel nights: 07
Camping nights: 45 nights 

• Climbing Difficulty: Hard

• Expedition Type: Unguided expedition

• Services up to the base camp are included in the plan, but high altitude services including rope, high altitude porter, high altitude tents and oxygen can also be provided.