Mount Gasherbrum II (8,035m)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mount Gasherbrum II (8,035m) is the 13th highest mountain in the world. It is part of the Gasherbrum peaks and is the most popular one among them due to low technicality required to climb compared to others. The expedition to the Gasherbrum 2 is sought by many adventurers as a stepping stone to prepare them to conquer even higher mountains and eventually the highest of them all the Mt. Everest. Lack of steeper slopes and technical hazards makes it one of the easiest route to reach the summit, however, as with any other mountain expedition certain level of high altitude risk is to be expected. Our Churen Himal team provides you with tailored expedition and give you the best platform to carry out your objective. We will professionally organise your expedition and provide you with the best possible chance of standing at the summit of this beautiful mountain. With us by your side, you can expect us to provide top quality of service, commitment and success as a mountaineer. Trip Fact: Country: -› PakistanDuration: -› 50 DaysMin. Altitude: -› (0m./0ft.)Max. Altitude: -› (8035m./26362ft.)Walking Per Day: -› Approximately 5-6hrsBest Season: -› Mar-May-Jun.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad & Transfer to the Hotel — Arrival in Islamabad & Transfer to the Hotel Day 02: Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Islamabad (585m) — Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Islamabad (585m) Day 03: Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m) — Fly from Islamabad to Skardu (2,228m) Day 04: Rest Day in Skardu: Expedition briefing and preparation — Rest Day in Skardu: Expedition briefing and preparation Day 05: Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) — Drive from Skardu to Askole (2,600m) Day 06: Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) — Trek from Askole to Jhola (3,185m) Day 07: Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) — Trek from Jhola to Paiyu (3,383m) Day 08: Rest day in Paiyu — Rest day in Paiyu Day 09: Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) — Trek from Paiyu to Urdukas (4,130m) Day 10: Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) — Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) Day 11: Trek from Goro II to Shagharing — Trek from Goro II to Shagharing Day 12: Trek from Shagharing to G II Basecamp (5,000m) — Trek from Shagharing to G II Basecamp (5,000m) Day 13-41: Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (8,035m) - Basecamp] — Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (8,035m) - Basecamp] Day 42: Cleaning Up Basecamp: Preparation for descending back — Cleaning Up Basecamp: Preparation for descending back Day 43: Trek from Basecamp to Goro II — Trek from Basecamp to Goro II Day 44: Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze — Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze Day 45: Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung — Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung Day 46: Trek from Mundung to Askole — Trek from Mundung to Askole Day 47: Drive from Askole to Skardu — Drive from Askole to Skardu Day 48: Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel — Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel Day 49: Leisure day in Islamabad — Leisure day in Islamabad Day 50: Transfer to the International Airport for final departure — Transfer to the International Airport for final departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m) — Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,250m)
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Day 11Trek from Goro II to Shagharing — Trek from Goro II to Shagharing
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Day 12Trek from Shagharing to G II Basecamp (5,000m) — Trek from Shagharing to G II Basecamp (5,000m)
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Day 1341: Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (8,035m) - Basecamp] — Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (8,035m) - Basecamp]
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Day 42Cleaning Up Basecamp: Preparation for descending back — Cleaning Up Basecamp: Preparation for descending back
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Day 43Trek from Basecamp to Goro II — Trek from Basecamp to Goro II
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Day 44Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze — Trek from Goro II to Khuburtze
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Day 45Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung — Trek from Khuburtze to Mundung
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Day 46Trek from Mundung to Askole — Trek from Mundung to Askole
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Day 47Drive from Askole to Skardu — Drive from Askole to Skardu
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Day 48Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel — Fly from Skardu to Islamabad & transfer to the Hotel
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Day 49Leisure day in Islamabad — Leisure day in Islamabad
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Day 50Transfer to the International Airport for final departure — Transfer to the International Airport for final departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Package Price Includes:
- 1. Arrival & Departure: Airport transfer-Airport/Hotel/Airport
- 2. Accommodation: 4 nights at a 4-star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room
- 3. Member's transportation: Islamabad –Skardu (by air) Skardu to Askoly (by jeep) Askoly to Skardu (by jeep) Skardu to-Islamabad (by air ) and Staff transportation Islamabad to Askoly to Skardu (by Jeep) Skardu to Islamabad (By bus)
- 4. Transportation: All necessary equipment Transportation for all Member and Staffs From Islamabad –to Skardu by bus Skardu to Askoly (by jeep) –Basecamp(by Porters)- base camp to Askoly (by porters) Askoly to Skardu (by jeep) Skardu to Islamabad (by bus)
- 5. Permit & Fees: G-2 expedition permit, National park fees.
- 6. Waste Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees
- 7. Fooding & Lodging: 3 meals a day while Trekking & at Basecamp for members & Staffs
- 8. Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member's Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes
- 9. Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
- 10. Base Camp Staff: Base camp Cook & Kitchen Assistant
- 11. Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp & from Basecamp
- 12. Staff Remuneration and Allowances: All staffs' & porters' daily wages, equipment, food & clothing
- 13. Insurance :All Staff's Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance
- 14. Member Luggage :60 Kg per member for personal baggage
- 15. Base Tent: VE25 North face or Kailas tents for base camp per member
- 16. Base equipment: Base camp foam mattresses, dining, Kitchen, Toilet & Store tents, hot shower, Tables & chairs & Cooking gears
- 17. Heater: Heater for base camp at each Dining and other necessary camps
- 18. Light: 1 Solar panel for charging battery and lighting at base camp
- 19.) Dinner: one Farewell Dinner at a tourist-standard restaurant in Islamabad with Staff
- 20. Oxygen: (O2)-Poisk cylinder: 2 oxygen bottle for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Sherpa
- 21. Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa
- 22. Permit: Satellite Phone /walkie-talkie Phone if necessary on the basis of Member 23. High Altitude Climbing Sherpa:1 Climbing Sherpa per member and Climbing Bonus 24. High camp service: Essential cooking gas, cooking utensils, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude tent, high food and fixing gear (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4)
Not included
- Package Price Excludes:
- 1. Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner during Islamabad Hotel stay and hotel cost for more than 4 nights in Islamabad
- 2. Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation 3. Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, personal equipment and shopping
- 4. Pakistan visa: Pakistan Visa should be taken in your home country or should pay visa fees as per the rules and regulation of the Pakistan Government.
- 5. Sherpa summit Bonus & Tips: Sherpa Summit bonus US$ 1000, please set aside some tips 6. Rescue Evacuation: Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed and expenses of personal nature
- 7.Any other item not listed in "Price Includes" section.
Essential trip information
Before you go
Climbing Gear Helmet: Must be able to fit over your ski hat Alpine Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65-70cm) Crampons: 12 points Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops Carabiners: 3 lockings and 6 regular* Rappel device: ATC or figure 8* Clothing Footwear: Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 8000m; Scarpa phantom 8000 or equivalent (This is because we can work under extreme weather conditions and also preparing you for your ultimate goal to climb Everest) Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp. Booties: Optional, down is best. Bridgedale Summit socks or equivalent: 6 pairs Bridgedale Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs Body Layers: 2 merino base layers: top and bottom 1 mid-layer top: breathable Underwear Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair Soft Shell jacket with hoody: To be worn over other layers Soft Shell Pants: Very breathable and water repellent Hard Shell Jacket with hood: A waterproof and breathable shell jacket Hard Shell Pants: Waterproof and breathable shell pants Insulated Down Jacket with hood: (fill power 800) or equivalent to Rab’s Electron Jacket. We primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 3 Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2 Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs Summit Down Suit Headgear and Handwear: Warm Hat: Synthetic or wool hat (ski hat) Sunhat: To shade your face/neck from the sun on a hot day Buff: To protect your neck/face from the sun Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs Softshell gloves: To wear for moderate cold/wind Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind Expedition Mitts Personal Gear: Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough. Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light. Sleeping Bag (for high camps): Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic. Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -20°F Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack High-Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred Closed-cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast Spoon: Plastic spoon Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above Lip balm with sunblock Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with a 1-litre capacity Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours) Pee bottle: 1-litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and a small towel Hand warmers & toe warmers Penknife or multi-tool (optional) Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards. Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended) Travel Clothes: For days in-country Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment Base Camp Items: Kindle, I pad, smartphone, etc Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is good Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care***, personal medications, etc Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Islamabad
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