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Gasherbrum I Expedition (Hidden Peak, 8,080m)

Hidden Peak — The Quieter 8,000m Giant of the Karakoram

From (per person)

$21,000

Important: Expedition Requirements

This expedition is for experienced high-altitude climbers only. Experience requirements must be met before booking. Comprehensive expedition insurance covering helicopter evacuation is mandatory. Contact us to discuss your eligibility.

55 Days

Duration

8,080m

Summit

2–8

Team Size

Baltoro Mustagh

Region

4.9(18 verified expeditions)

Expedition Overview

Gasherbrum I, known as Hidden Peak (K5), stands at 8,080m in the Baltoro Mustagh range of the Karakoram — the 11th highest mountain in the world. Its unusual name comes from the fact that it is hidden from view until you reach the upper Baltoro Glacier. The standard Northwest Ridge route (first climbed by Americans in 1958) is considered one of the more technically moderate routes on an 8,000m peak, involving glacier travel, crevasse navigation, and high-altitude face climbing. GI shares a base camp with the adjacent Gasherbrum II (8,034m), making it possible to attempt both peaks in a single expedition. The mountain is frequently combined with G2 by strong parties.

Expedition Highlights

Gasherbrum I (8,080m) — 11th highest peak on Earth, the "Hidden Peak"

Shared base camp with Gasherbrum II — GI+GII double summit option

Northwest Ridge route — one of the more technically moderate 8,000m routes

Baltoro Glacier approach — among the world's most spectacular mountain journeys

Concordia amphitheatre — four 8,000m peaks visible simultaneously

Complete base camp and expedition support by Wonderland's high-altitude team

Expedition Timeline

Day 1

Arrive Islamabad — Team Assembly

🏠 Hotel Islamabad🍽️ All meals

Expedition briefing, gear check, permit collection.

Day 2

Islamabad → Skardu

🏠 Hotel Skardu🍽️ All meals

Fly (45min, weather permitting) or drive (16–18hrs) to Skardu.

Day 3

Skardu — Final Preparations

🏠 Hotel Skardu🍽️ All meals

Final gear purchases, porter hiring, packing loads.

Day 4

Skardu → Askole

🏠 Camp Askole🍽️ All meals

Jeep drive 8hrs to Askole — trek start.

Day 5

Askole → Baltoro Glacier → Base Camp (5,150m) — days 5–8

🏠 Progressive camps🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 5,150m

Four-day approach via Jhula, Paiyu, Urdukas, Concordia to Gasherbrum Base Camp.

Day 9

Base Camp Acclimatization & Establishment (days 9–14)

🏠 Gasherbrum Base Camp🍽️ All meals

Rest, load ferrying, establish Camp 1 on the Gasherbrum Glacier.

Day 15

Camp 1 → Camp 2 Rotation (days 15–20)

🏠 Base Camp / Camp 1 / Camp 2🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 6,450m

Progressive carries: Camp 1 (5,900m) → Camp 2 (6,450m). Acclimatize and descend.

Day 21

Rest & Weather Window (days 21–30)

🏠 Gasherbrum Base Camp🍽️ All meals

Monitor weather, rest, recover.

Day 31

Camp 3 Establishment (days 31–36)

🏠 Progressive camps🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 7,000m

Carry to Camp 3 (7,000m) via the Northwest Ridge.

Day 37

Weather Monitoring (days 37–44)

🏠 Gasherbrum Base Camp🍽️ All meals

Wait for summit window. Rest and prepare.

Day 45

Summit Push (days 45–50)

🏠 Progressive camps → Base Camp🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 8,080m

Camp 1 → Camp 2 → Camp 3 → Summit (8,080m) via Northwest Ridge. Return to base camp.

Day 51

Recovery & Descent (days 51–55)

🏠 Progressive return → Hotel Islamabad🍽️ All meals

Recover at base camp. Trek out to Askole, drive to Skardu, fly or drive to Islamabad.

Included

All transport Islamabad–Skardu–Askole–Base Camp return
Government of Pakistan expedition permit (Gasherbrum I)
Liaison officer + all government fees
Experienced high-altitude guide to Camp 3
Base camp manager and cook
High-altitude porters for carries
Base camp infrastructure: kitchen, dining, toilet, communications
Satellite phone and emergency communication
All base camp meals (full board)
Islamabad hotel (2 nights), Skardu (2 nights)
Medical oxygen at base camp
Emergency helicopter insurance coordination

Not Included

International airfares
Pakistan visa
Personal climbing gear
Bottled oxygen for summit
Personal high-altitude porter
Evacuation costs if required
Tips

⚠️ Eligibility Requirements

•Prior 8,000m summit experience strongly recommended
•Minimum: 7,000m+ summit with experience on Karakoram-style routes
•Comprehensive high-altitude evacuation insurance mandatory
•Own technical gear: crampons, ice axe, harness, jumar, high-altitude boots

Frequently Asked Questions

Can GI and GII be attempted in the same expedition?

Yes — and many climbers do exactly this. The base camps are shared and the approach routes overlap significantly. We offer combined GI + GII expedition packages for suitably experienced teams. Ask for our combined programme.

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PKR 5,880,000/ person

$21,000 USD · 4–5 persons

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Toyota Hiace / Coaster. Comfortable, most popular.

Hotels · 4 nights

3-star hotels & clean guesthouses. En-suite bathrooms.

Base · 4–5 personsPKR 5,880,000

Total per personPKR 5,880,000