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Expedition tents at Camp 1 on Gasherbrum II under a deep blue sky

8000 M Peaks · Baltistan

Gasherbrum II Expedition

13th highest mountain in the world

  • Height8,035 m (26,362 ft)
  • Duration50 to 60 days
  • Best seasonSummer (June to August)
  • DifficultyExtreme
  • Starts inIslamabad

Overview

Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) is the 13th highest mountain in the world, standing in the Karakoram near K2 and Broad Peak. It is regarded as the most accessible and one of the safest of the Karakoram 8,000-metre peaks, making it a natural first 8,000 m objective for experienced high-altitude mountaineers.

The expedition starts in Islamabad. We fly to Skardu and trek via Askole, the Baltoro Glacier and Concordia to base camp. Our team provides logistics support to base camp and above.

Highlights

  • Most accessible 8,000 m peak in the Karakoram
  • Logistics support to and above base camp
  • Trek via Askole, Baltoro and Concordia
  • Praised by past climbers for base camp food and staff
Location
Karakoram, near K2 and Broad Peak
Route
Islamabad › Skardu › Askole › Baltoro › Concordia

Itinerary

Detailed day-by-day itinerary is provided with your quotation.

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What’s included

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the expedition?

Typically 50 to 60 days from Islamabad and back.

Do you support above base camp?

Yes, logistics support is available to base camp and above.

How do we get to base camp?

Fly Islamabad to Skardu, drive to Askole, then trek via the Baltoro Glacier and Concordia.

About the region

K2, the second highest mountain on Earth, rising above the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram Baltoro, K2 & Concordia The Baltoro Glacier leads to Concordia, where K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums stand together, the greatest concentration of high peaks on… Destination guide

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