Mt. Gasherbrum II Expedition

We will make early departure for Chilas via Karakorum highway through the hot, dusty and dry Indus Gorge.En route you will enjoy mesmerizing views of the great Nanga Parbat (8,125 m.) and the high Karakoram peaks in the distance. This drive may take approx. 8 hours. Overnight in hotel

While driving through the Karakoram Highway (the old silk route) you will enjoy good view of Nanga Parbat (8,125m). It will be a long drive and one of the great journeys of the world between the deep gorges of the mighty Indus. Overnight in hotel

After completing your final preparations in Skardu you will have chance for sightseeing around the area before departing for the mountains. On your sightseeing you will visit the K2 Museum, home to the famous photographs of Vittorio Sella, and have a walk around the town.

Today we will drive to Askole, the last village between Gasherbrum II and K2 from where we begin our trek next day morning.

After breakfast we begin the real adventure along a gentle plain .We cross the snout of the Biafo Glacier on the way to our lovely campsite at Korofong. After 7hrs walk we will reach our camp by

We will cross the Dumurdo River over a wooden bridge and trek to Jhula.We camp beside a torrent facing

Today we start on a moderately easy trail for 3-4 hrs along a 2-km stretch of sandy River beach. After lunch we continue towards Paiju for another 2-3 hrs walk and climb to a Vantage Point which provides view of the Snout of Baltoro. In the far distance we will see a marvelous panorama of Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 to the left for the first time. Paiju is a herded campsite where we spend overnight

A rest day is reserved for better acclimatization and our porters will prepare their food for the high trek ahead. Normally there is much singing, drumming (or, barrel bashing) and dancing amongst the porters with a real feel good atmosphere! We will get our first sights of the Trango and Cathedral Groups. Overnight camp

We will begin the trek after an early breakfast. It will be 7 to 8 hours gradual climb up the Baltoro Glacier through the southern edge. After about two hours the path divides at the snout of the Baltoro glacier where the left branch goes to the BC of Tango Tower and the Sarpo Lago pass. We continue to the right climbing up on to the glacier that stretches up the valley for 62 km. Another 2-3 hours of steady climbing we reach the crest of the lateral moraine with stunning views of Paiju Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and other great mountains. Urdukas is a spectacular campsite; however like Paiju this site is over used and is polluted. Overnight camp

Today we make a long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier, the Yermanandu Glacier which flow down from Masherbrum & join the Baltoro. You will enjoy magnificent views of Muztagh, Mitre & Gasherbrum IV. Overnight camp

This day begins with 6-8 hours of easy walking, with spectacular views of Muztagh Tower, Gasherbrum IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K-2. The camp at Concordia is named by Martin Conway after the placeDe La Concordia in Paris. Lunch at Concordia. We will also check out the crevasses near the Godwin Austin glacier. Overnight camp

Explore K2 base (A day trip 4 hrs up and 3 hrs down). After an early breakfast, resume your walk to K2 Base Camp. Overnight camp

After breakfast we head for South down towards the Abruzzi Glacier where Base Camp will be set up at 5100 m. Overnight camp

We choose the route for Gasherbrum II via the South West Ridge which was first climbed by an Austrian
team in 1956 and now this route is considered the normal route

Camp 1 (5900m)
The route to Camp 1 will take us through the ice fall of the South Gasherbrum Glacier
Some fixed line will need to be established on exposed sections and to ease our regular movement
up and down.
Camp 2 (6500m)
Picking up the South spur we will start our ascent of the mountain proper. Again some fixed line
will be put in place where necessary. Camp 2 is located on an excellent platform and offers stunning
views over to Hidden Peak
Camp 3 (7000m)
The climb to camp 3 carries on along the ridge. This can be used as our launching platform for the summit bid. Depending on weather conditions we may establish a camp 4 at 7500m to make a
shorter summit day.
Summit Day
From camp 4 we pick up a rising terrace close to the foot of the south east f ace. This eventually
leads to the East Ridge which we take via a short rock band to the summit. Summit day normally
takes around 12:14 hrs or the return journey.

After an early breakfast we resume our trek to Concordia. Overnight camp

After 5-6 hours continuous walk on Vigne Glacier, and having enjoying gorgeous views of Chogolisa and Mitre Peak we finally reach to Ali Camp which lies just below pass. Overnight camp

A very early start as early as 2 or 3 O’clock in the morning to cross the Gondogoro Pass to reach Khuspang. The basic theme behind the early walk to reach the top of the Gondogoro Pass 5700 m. is that in the morning snow will be soft and you will not get tired quickly as the sun is not strong, but as the sun gest strong snow gets soft, snow going to be melt and bring water and stones, also the chance of ice falls or avalanches. Overnight camp.

After a couple of minutes of easy walk we will comes onto the glacier. You pick your way across movingbou lders and ice, finally crossing the glacier up to the camping site to reach Dal Sangpa, meaning ‘field of flowers’, lives up to its name. It is a beautiful campsite at about 4,150 m set between two lakes, with Masherbrum Mountain and the white glacier cascading down from Masherbrum Pass reflected in the stillwater. Overnight camp

An easy day will bring you to Hushey village. In the evening stay on your own .Overnight camp.

After breakfast we make a full day ride on a winding trail to Skardu. Upon arrival you will be transferred
to hotel.

Drive to Chilas on Karakuram Highway- a bit long but entertaining journey. Arrival in Chilas and transfer
to the hotel.

In three to four hours of driving we get back to the capital of Pakistan. On the way we cross the River Indus at Attock. This is the place where Alexander the Great crossed this mighty river on his way to conquer thispart of India. Overnight in hotel