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Gasherbrum I Expedition (8,080M)

Overview

The Gasherbrum I Expedition is an exhilarating and challenging adventure that takes mountaineers to the majestic peaks of the Gasherbrum massif, located in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. Standing at an awe-inspiring height of 8,080 meters (26,509 feet), Gasherbrum I, also known as Hidden Peak, is the 11th highest mountain in the world, attracting seasoned climbers from around the globe.

The expedition typically begins in Islamabad, where participants undergo thorough briefings, gear checks, and acclimatization. From there, a thrilling flight takes them to the remote town of Skardu, nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Karakoram. After organizing the final logistics, the trek to the base camp commences. This arduous journey also spans over glaciers, moraines, and challenging terrain, offering glimpses of pristine alpine beauty.

Upon reaching the base camp, climbers set up their essential facilities and establish a well-organized support system. Experienced guides and Sherpas accompany the team, providing valuable insights into the region’s geography and offering indispensable guidance during the ascent.

The climbing route presents a formidable mix of ice and rock, requiring advanced mountaineering skills and a high level of physical fitness. Expeditions usually choose the Abruzzi Spur or the Normal Route, both demanding and perilous but offering breathtaking panoramas of neighboring peaks and glaciers.

Climbers must negotiate treacherous crevasses, icefalls, and unpredictable weather conditions, making the ascent a true test of resilience, teamwork, and mental fortitude. At higher altitudes, they also face the challenges of reduced oxygen levels, necessitating careful acclimatization and expert planning.

Despite the formidable obstacles, reaching the summit of Gasherbrum I is also an indescribable accomplishment, rewarding mountaineers with an unparalleled sense of achievement and a profound connection with nature at its most untamed.

Conclusion and Summary

As climbers return to the base camp, the expedition concludes with a sense of accomplishment and awe-inspiring memories that will remain etched in their hearts forever. The Gasherbrum I Expedition offers a transformative journey, combining physical endurance with the beauty of the Himalayas, making it an unforgettable experience for anyone with a passion for high-altitude mountaineering.

Itinerary

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DAY 1 Arrival At Islamabad Airport And Transfer To Hotel In Blue Area

Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport. After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll aroundThe Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque,and many more cultural places in Islamabad.

Altitude 508 m

Meals N/A

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
DAY 2: Expedition Preparation And Spare Day

On the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.

Altitude 508 m

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
DAY 3-4: Fly From Islamabad To Skardu (2228m) And Expedition And Preparation Day

After a palatable breakfast at the earliest hour in the morning, we will fly toSkardu,a magnificent city located in Gilgit-Baltistan which is elevated at 2228 m from sea level. You will be able to freshen up after an hour of a convenient flight and stroll around the city’s exhilarating places. On the next day, our guides will explain the entire expedition and make you prepare for the following days.

Altitude 2228 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge
DAY 5: Drive To Askole (2800m) Camping Starts

After a cozy stay in Skardu, we will drive to Askole on the fifth day. Askole is a small town of Shigar valley which is slightly remote. It is considered as the last station before one invades into the wild regions of the Karakoram. The drive will be thrilling and perhaps a bit bumpy from Skardu to Askole as it usually takes approximately seven hours by jeep covering a total distance of 128 kilometers. As soon as we reach our destination, we will settle in and prepare for our camping.

Altitude 2800 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 6: Trek To Jhola (3185m)

Following our night in Askole, we will have already started to behold the beauty of the Karakoram region. Next morning after breakfast, we will start our trek from Askole (2800m) to Jhola(3185m) to avoid the heat crossing the Biafo Glacier. You will experience a relaxing hike to JJhola ascending 385m of altitude. As soon as we reach Jhola, we will prepare for our night.

Altitude 3185 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 7: Trek To Paiyu (3383m)

As per our travel schedule, we will be marching on to the pinnacles of Paiyu on the seventh day. We will gain a total altitude of 3383m after reaching Paiyu as it will be our campsite for the next two days. Despite various rumors about this incredible place, the region is placid with proper camps.

Altitude 3383 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 8: Rest Day At Paiyu

After a continuous trek for two days, we will halt in Paiyu as a one-day break. Paiyu falls in the Karakoram Region where we will be opportune to see a golden sunrise falling in the glorious peak of Paiyu experiencing nature’s generosity. We will relax for the entire day and get ready for Urdukas as our next stop.

Altitude 3383 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 9: Trek To Urdukas (4130m)

After a relaxing break in Paiyu, our journey will start getting tougher as we head to Urdukas (4130m). It will be a challenging day undertaking the rocky moraines of the Baltoro Glacier. However, the breathtaking sights of Paiyu Peak and Trango will truly astonish you. We will ascend around 750m from Paiyu completing a long walk but the most intense mountain views and Broad Peak will be in our sight wiping the exhaustion. As soon as we reach Urdukas, we will camp and compose for Goro.

Altitude 4130 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 10: Trek To Gora II (4250m)

Passing an exhausting walk to Urdukas, we will trek to Gora II on the tenth day of our expedition. Somehow, it will be an alleviating day as we will only ascend 120m from Urdukas (4130m) to Gora (4250m). You will be mesmerized after reaching the heart of Concordia full of ice smothered by the exotic views of spectacular Masherbrum, Muztagh Tower, and Gasherbrum IV. If we are fortunate enough with a clear evening, we will be bestowed with magnificent dawn and the red hue over Masherbrum.

Altitude 4250 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 11: Trek To Concordia (4550m)

On the eleventh day, we will trek to Concordia which is known to be the most enchanting campsite in the entire Karakoram region with a 360 panorama sight of some exquisite mountains: Masherbrum, Gasherbrum, K2, Chogolisa, and Broad Peak itself. After savoring some remarkable sights, we will camp at Concordia for the night.

Altitude 4550 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
DAY 12: Trek To Gasherbrum Base Camp (5,150m)

After beholding some glorious sights from Concordia, we will resume our trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp, the only site from where you can experience the sight of Gasherbrum. As soon as we complete our six-hour hike, we will finally reach the base camp rest for the night.

Altitude5150 m

MealsBLD

AccommodationCamping
DAY 13: Preparation For The Summit Ascent

Following our schedule, we will complete our final preparation to attempt the summit as our Sherpas will rehearse glacial travel and climbing technique. In the meanwhile, we may remember the courageously departed souls who lost their lives on the way to the summit.

Altitude 5150 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
DAY 14-42: (Climbing Period) Base Camp (5,150m) – The Summit (8,080m) – Base Camp

After our final preparation for our attempt to the summit, we will initiate our steps to Camp 1. Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on the predicted day if everything goes as per the schedule.

As soon as we exalt the summit (8, 080m), we will start our preparation for descending back to the high camps and the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a day and prepare to trek down to lower elevation.

Altitude 8080 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
DAY 43-46: Trek Down To Gora II - Khuburtze – Mundung – Askole

After resting at the base camp for a night, we will continue to descend from the base camp to Gora on the forty-day. We will follow our descending route until we return back to Askole, a small town in Shigar valley.

Altitude 2800 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodge/Hotel
DAY 47: Drive To Skardu From Askole

Following our travel schedule, we will drive back to Skardu and rest after a seven-hour drive from Askole. We will freshen up and get ready for the flight to Islamabad.

Altitude 2228 m

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodge/Hotel
DAY 48-49: Fly Back To Islamabad And Explore

From Skardu, we will fly back to Islamabad and enjoy the aerial view of the capital city for an hour.

After the completion of a long expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Mragalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh, and many more cultural places of this great city.

Altitude 508 m

Meals Breakfast And Farewell Dinner

Accommodation4-star Hotel
DAY 50: Fly Back To Home

Our journey to the summit of Gasherbrum concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.

Altitude 508 m

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation N/A

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Cost Includes:

- Arrival and Departure at Islamabad Airport (pick up and drop off)
- Four nights hotel stay in Islamabad with Bed & Breakfast basis at a four star hotel and four-night hotel stay in Skardu in two-star normal category hotel with BB Plan.
- Expedition royalty and permit from the Pakistan government to climb Mt. Gasherbrum I including the member, climbing Sherpa, and working crew
- The cost for liaison officer with his/her salary, equipment, transport and accommodation will is included
- The cost includes garbage management fees
- Medical & emergency rescue insurance for all involved staffs during the expedition.
- Domestic flight from Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad after the expedition. However, irregular cancellation of the flight to Skardu will be substituted with a drive to Skardu via Chellas. Jeep drive from Skardu to Askole and Askole to Skardu.
- All the necessary expedition equipment transpiration will be transported via air from Kathmandu to Islamabad and Islamabad to Skardu by truck. Skardu to Askole and Askole to Skardu by Jeep. Askole to Base camp and base camp to Askole by porter.
- Up to 75 Kgs personal luggage will be permitted
- Food during the trek and during full period of the expedition. Well managed camp set during the trek, at base camp and to the higher camps.
- All necessary camping equipment.
- Necessary porters to the loads.
- Needed base camp staffs along with chef and kitchen boys.
- All the associated staffs salary, accommodation, meal and other services will be included
- Each member of the expedition will be facilitated with a personal tent during the trek and at base camp and sharing tent to the higher camps. The tent will be of the Kailash brand. All other required base camp equipment along with heater, generator, solar panel, electric charging devices, dinning, communication, shower and toilet tents.
- Important rope fixing gear and its charges to be paid to the fixing team.
- One high altitude Climbing Sherpa will be hired as he will be a Gasherbrum I Summiteer. He will be paid good salary and allowance along with his transportation.
- Six bottles Summit Oxygen (4ltrs) for each member and 3 bottles for climbing Sherpa with including a mask and a regulator set will be facilitated.
- All the required high camp services with high foods and tents.
- Thuraya IP Satellite internet will be accessible at base camp but subject to pay an extra sharing with other members. Satellite phones will be used for emergency calls.
- Walkie Talkie set to each member will be given for exchanging information to the base camp and to the higher camps.
- Team members will be updated about the weather forecast each day with the help of Swiss Weather Meteorology.
- Comprehensive medical kit.

Cost Excludes:

International airfare of the member
Pakistan entry visa fees
Lunch and dinner during stay in Islamabad and Skardu
Extra nights hotel stays in Islamabad and Skardu
Emergency evacuation insurance and medical cover insurance of the member
Personal Climbing gears
Sherpa Summit Bonus: USD 2000 bonus for each climbing Sherpa
Tips: Tips for Cooking staff and port

Price per person

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Trip Notes

Please do remember these things.

Trekking in the Karakoram Region is always challenging because of its unpredictable weather. We effort our best to schedule our trips in the most appropriate seasons. The above-mentioned itinerary may change as per the trip’s complexities but we guarantee you that the quality of service shall not be compromised at all. In case of delayed or canceled flights, we must inform you that besides the total number of days included in the itinerary, clients shall be obliged to bear the expenses of the extra days themselves. Somehow, 8K Expeditions will undoubtedly facilitate necessary arrangements for your convenience at a reasonable extra charge.

Furthermore, we shall not be responsible for missed International Flights or your luggage before our reception. However, we would be delighted to minimize your loss. We advise scheduling flexible time frames before and after trip departure.

Climbers are suggested not to carry extravagant materials for their own comfort. They are advised to compose their mental and physical health which will be significantly required to resist remoteness, higher altitude, extreme weather, and diversion from their beloved families.

Cost of Expedition

Expedition costs vary depending on factors including: group size, royalty and permit costs in different seasons, category of hotel accommodation, numbers of Sherpa’s allocated and equipment, type of arrangement and package customization. So, we would like to discuss with our client before offering the cost. Please feel free to contact Everest Expeditions Nepal for any information about in your selected package.

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