Gasherbrum I Expedition
Altitude
8,080m
Duration
45-40 Days
Best Season
June - August
Overview
The Gasherbrum I Expedition is a challenging 8000m climb in the heart of the Karakoram. Accessed via the Baltoro Glacier, Gasherbrum I requires strong high-altitude experience, solid acclimatization, and excellent physical conditioning. It is more technical than Gasherbrum II and is often attempted by experienced 8000m climbers.
Highlights
Arrival in Islamabad
Arrival in the capital city of Islamabad. Altitude: 540 m. Accommodation: Hotel.
Travel to Skardu
Transfer to Skardu via a domestic flight or an overland journey via the Karakoram Highway. Altitude: 2,230 m. Accommodation: Hotel.
Rest and Preparation
A day in Skardu dedicated to rest and final expedition preparations. Accommodation: Hotel.
Drive to Askole
A 7-8 hour drive to the village of Askole, the gateway to the high Karakoram. Altitude: 3,000 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Trek to Jhula
Commencement of the trekking phase with a 6-7 hour journey to Jhula. Altitude: 3,200 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Trek to Paiju
A 6-7 hour trek leading to the Paiju campsite. Altitude: 3,450 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Acclimatization at Paiju
An optional day for rest and altitude acclimatization in Paiju. Accommodation: Camping.
Trek to Urdukas
A 6-7 hour trek continuing up the glacier to Urdukas. Altitude: 4,130 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Trek to Goro II
Trekking for 6-7 hours across the glacial moraine to Goro II. Altitude: 4,300 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Trek to Concordia
A 6-7 hour trek to the famous Concordia junction. Altitude: 4,600 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp
A 4-5 hour trek to establish the primary Base Camp for the Gasherbrum expedition. Altitude: 5,100 m. Accommodation: Camping.
Base Camp Training and Puja
Days focused on rest, technical training, and the traditional Puja ceremony to bless the expedition. Accommodation: Camping.
First Rotation
Initial acclimatization phase with rotations up to Camp 2. Accommodation: Camping.
Second Rotation
Advanced acclimatization phase with rotations reaching Camp 3. Accommodation: Camping.
Summit Push
The primary climbing window for the summit attempt, subject to weather conditions. Accommodation: Camping.
Rest and Packing
Recovery and packing of equipment at Base Camp following the climbing period. Accommodation: Camping.
Return Trek to Skardu
The multi-day return trek from the mountains back toward Skardu. Accommodation: Camping.
Rest in Skardu
A well-earned day of rest upon returning to Skardu. Accommodation: Hotel.
Return to Islamabad
Travel back to Islamabad via flight or the Karakoram Highway. Accommodation: Hotel.
Contingency Days
Extra days reserved to account for any travel or weather-related delays. Accommodation: Hotel.
Sightseeing and Celebration
A day for local sightseeing in Islamabad and celebrating the expedition’s conclusion. Accommodation: Hotel.
Official Debriefing
Final official debriefing and formal wrap-up of the expedition services. Accommodation: Hotel.
Departure
Final transfer for departure from Islamabad. Transport: Fly out.
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