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Gasherbrum II Expedition (8,034m)

The Most Accessible 8,000m Expedition

From (per person)

$19,000

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.

50 Days

Duration

8,034m

Summit

2–8

Team Size

Karakoram Range

Region

4.8(47 verified expeditions)

Expedition Overview

Gasherbrum II (8,034m) — the 13th highest mountain in the world — is frequently described as the most technically "friendly" of all 8,000m peaks in Pakistan, with one of the highest summit success rates (approximately 65–70% for well-prepared expeditions). The standard SW Ridge route is a glacial approach with sustained 45–50° slopes but without the extreme technical difficulties of K2 or Masherbrum. The mountain shares a base camp vicinity with Gasherbrum I, making a combined GI + GII double expedition particularly popular among experienced 8,000m climbers. The walk-in across the Baltoro Glacier to K2's neighbourhood delivers the same extraordinary scenery as the K2 trek.

Expedition Highlights

World's 13th highest peak — highest success rate of Pakistan's 8,000m peaks

Shared base camp vicinity with K2 — same extraordinary Baltoro scenery

Popular GI + GII double expedition option

Standard SW Ridge route — glacial with sustained 45–50° slopes

No extreme technical difficulties compared to K2 or Nanga Parbat

Concordia and K2 views on the approach walk

Expedition Timeline

Day 1

Islamabad → Skardu

🏠 Hotel Skardu🍽️ All meals

Arrive Islamabad. Permit finalization. Drive or fly to Skardu.

Day 2

Skardu → Askole

🏠 Camp Askole🍽️ All meals

Jeep to Askole trailhead.

Day 3

Trek to Concordia (days 3–10)

🏠 Progressive camps🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 4,650m

Standard Baltoro Glacier trek: Jhola → Paiyu (rest day) → Urdukas → Goro II → Concordia. Same extraordinary scenery as K2 trek.

Day 11

Concordia → Gasherbrum Base Camp (5,000m)

🏠 GII Base Camp🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 5,000m

Leave main Baltoro and ascend to GI/GII Base Camp.

Day 12

Acclimatization Rotations (days 12–30)

🏠 GII Base Camp🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 7,400m

Standard rotation schedule: Camp 1 (6,200m) → Camp 2 (6,900m) → Camp 3 (7,400m). Progressive exposure with returns to base camp.

Day 31

Weather Monitoring (days 31–38)

🏠 GII Base Camp🍽️ All meals

Extended weather monitoring. Rest and recovery rotations as needed.

Day 39

Summit Rotation (days 39–45)

🏠 Progressive camps🍽️ All meals⛰️ to 8,034m

Camp 1 → 2 → 3 → Summit (8,034m). The summit ridge requires careful navigation. Return to base camp.

Day 46

Recovery & Return (days 46–50)

🏠 Progressive return🍽️ All meals

Recover, strike camp, trek out via Baltoro to Askole, drive to Skardu, fly/drive to Islamabad.

Included

All permits (GII royalty fee, trekking permit, CKNP fee)
Liaison officer
Full Baltoro approach logistics (porters, camps, cook)
Base camp setup
High-altitude porter team
Fixed ropes on standard route
50-day food supply
Emergency oxygen (2 bottles)
Satellite phone
Islamabad hotel (2 nights pre/post)

Not Included

International airfares
Visa
Personal climbing gear
Additional oxygen
Expedition insurance
Summit bonus

⚠️ Eligibility Requirements

•Documented 7,000m+ summit
•Comprehensive technical climbing ability
•Expedition insurance mandatory

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do GI and GII in the same expedition?

Yes — GI (8,080m) and GII (8,034m) share a base camp approach and the permits can be combined. Many experienced climbers attempt both in a single 65–70 day season. We offer combined GI+GII packages.

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Price Calculator

PKR 5,320,000/ person

$19,000 USD · 4–5 persons

Group Size

Transport

Toyota Hiace / Coaster. Comfortable, most popular.

Hotels · 3 nights

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

Base · 4–5 personsPKR 5,320,000

Total per personPKR 5,320,000