Gasherbum ii
Gasherbum II lies at the head of the Baltoro Glacier amongst the greatest concentration of high mountains in the world. It was captain Young husband and his party, which in 1889 discovered Gasherbrum glacier. It was first climbed by Josef Larche, F.Moravee and H. Willenpart in 1956. This shining mountain is generally considered the easiest of the eight thousand meter peaks. The Austrians were the first to make its summit back in 1956. The standard climbing route is via the southwest ridge as it is relatively free of objective hazards such as ice falls and avalanches.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Islamabad and made necessary arrangements. | HOTEL | |
| 2 | Islamabad – Rest day and briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. | HOTEL | |
| 3 | Drive to Chilas, 12 hrs. Drive. | HOTEL | |
| 4 | Drive to Skardu, 8-10 hrs. Drive. | HOTEL | |
| 5 | Skardu – Rest day and Final Preparation for Expedition. | HOTEL | |
| 6 | Drive to Thongal / Askoli, 8-10 hrs. Drive. | CAMPING | |
| 7 | Trek to Jhola, 7-8 hrs. | CAMPING | |
| 8 | Trek to Paiju, 7-8 hrs. | CAMPING | |
| 9 | Paiju – Rest day. | CAMPING | |
| 10 | Trek to Urdukus, 7-8 hrs. | CAMPING | |
| 11 | Trek to Goro, 6-7 hrs. | CAMPING | |
| 12 | Trek to Concordia, 4-5 hrs. | CAMPING | |
| 13 | Trek to Gasherbrum II Base Camp, 7-8 hrs. | CAMPING | |
| 14-40 | Climbing Period of Gasherbrum II. | CAMPING | |
| 41-46 | Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. | CAMPING | |
| 47 | Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas. | HOTEL | |
| 48 | Islamabad – Debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism. | HOTEL | |
| 49 | Islamabad – Rest day. | HOTEL | |
| 50 | Departure Destination. | FLY OUT |
Services Included
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Skardu – Askoli – Hushe - Skardu
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Three nights in Skardu Hotel with full board.
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 75kg each climbing member.
- Way down 50kg each climbing member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
- Low Porters Equipment’s.
- Documentation & climbing permit
- CKNP west management fee
- Royalty fee and additional member fee
- Liaison officer Kit allowance, food, flight fare.
- Electric Generator / Solar system at base camp.
- Heating system at base camp.
Services Not Included
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, it is now US$15000/-)
- Members' climbing gear
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (e.g., road block, extra hotel stay, or if members stay more days at Base Camp) – additional fees will apply based on the number of extra days.
- Trekking and climbing members must come together. If any member splits during the period, extra expenses will be charged according to the normal price.
- DOWN SUITS - 1 PIECE
- SUMMIT SHOES (CLIMBING BOOT) - 1 PAIR
- TREKKING SHOES (WALKING SHOES) - 1 PAIR
- SLEEPING BAG - 1 PIECE
- CRAMPONS - 1 PAIR
- SUMMIT SNOW GOGGLES - 1 PIECE
- SUMMIT GLOVES - 1 PAIR
- NORMAL GLOVES - 2 PAIR
- SUN GLASS - 2 PIECE
- ICE AXE - 1 SET
- HARNESS - 1 SET
- JUMAR - 1 PIECE
- LOCKING CARBINEERS - 2 PIECE
- DOWN FILLED MATTRESS (AIR MATTRESS) - 1 PIECE
- SUMMIT SOCKS - 2 PAIRS
- CLIMBING BAG 40 LTR - 1 PIECE
- HELMET - 1 PIECE
- DOWN JACKET - 1 PIECE
- DOWN TROUSER - 1 PIECE
- FIGURE OF 8 (DESCENDER) - 1 PIECE
- HEAD LAMP - 1 PIECE
- GORTEX JACKET - 1 PIECE
- GORTEX TROUSER - 1 PIECE
- WIND PROOF JACKET - 1 PIECE
- FLEECE JACKET - 2 PIECE
- FLEECE TROUSER - 1 PIECE
- FLEECE INNER GLOVES - 1 PAIR
- NON LOCKING CARABINEER - 1 PIECE
- WATER BOTTLE - 1 PIECE
- TAB SLING - 1 PIECE
- LIGHT TREKKING PANTS - 2 PAIRS
- NECK WARMERS - 2 PIECE
- SUN PROTECT CREAM - 1 PIECE
- LIP GUARD - 1 PIECE
- DUFFEL BAGS - 2 PIECE
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