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Gasherbrum II Expedition

Approach through the Baltoro and Concordia for a Gasherbrum II expedition, with a planned return over Gondogoro La.

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Gasherbrum II with Broad Peak and K2 beyond
Gasherbrum II with Broad Peak and K2 beyond.
Duration
59 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
8,035 mRoute objective
Season
SummerAsk for current dates
Experience
High-altitude expeditionExpedition

A closer look at the journey.

Gasherbrum II shares the remote upper Baltoro approach with neighbouring Gasherbrum I, beyond the broad glacier junction at Concordia. The expedition combines a long trek with several weeks devoted to acclimatization and climbing. A planned Gondogoro La return leads towards Hushe, but the exit remains dependent on pass conditions and the team.

The journey includes preparation in Pakistan, a mountain approach and a substantial climbing window. Acclimatization, camp establishment and rest take priority over a fixed summit date. Discuss your previous expeditions with us before booking so that the route, high-altitude support and equipment arrangements fit the team and the conditions.

  • Baltoro Glacier and Concordia approach
  • Extended Gasherbrum II camp rotations
  • Planned Hushe valley return when conditions allow

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-5Islamabad to Skardu

Arrive, complete expedition briefings and travel via Chilas to Skardu.

Day 6Drive to the trailhead

Travel towards Askole and prepare the trekking loads.

Day 7-10Lower Baltoro approach

Trek through the approach camps towards Paiju and Urdukas.

Day 11-14Concordia to Gasherbrum Base Camp

Continue through Goro and Concordia into the upper Gasherbrum valley.

Day 15-47Gasherbrum II climbing period

Use rotations, rest and suitable conditions for the ascent and descent.

Day 48-50Return towards Ali Camp

Leave the mountain base and trek back via Concordia to the pass approach.

Day 51-53Gondogoro La and Hushe

Cross the technical pass in suitable conditions and descend towards Hushe, with an alternative exit if required.

Day 54-55Skardu

Drive to Skardu and include a rest or contingency day.

Day 56-57Return to Islamabad

Travel by road via Chilas.

Day 58Islamabad debriefing

Complete the expedition debriefing and final arrangements.

Day 59Departure

Transfer for your onward flight.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Previous high-altitude climbing, reliable glacier and fixed-rope skills, and readiness for a long remote expedition are required.

Accommodation: Hotels in gateway towns, with tented approach and mountain camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Previous high-altitude climbing, reliable glacier and fixed-rope skills, and readiness for a long remote expedition are required. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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