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Gasherbrum-I Expedition (8,068-M)
Base Camp Gasherbrum-I Expedition
Gasherbrum-I (8,068-M) Karakoram Pakistan
Summit of Gasherbrum 1
Summit of Gasherbrum 1
Gasherbrum expedition
Gasherbrum-I Expedition (8,068-M)
Base Camp Gasherbrum-I Expedition
Gasherbrum-I (8,068-M) Karakoram Pakistan
Summit of Gasherbrum 1
Summit of Gasherbrum 1
Gasherbrum expedition
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Gasherbrum-I Expedition (8,068-M)

We are offering both, full board or Base camp logistic services for mountaineers and alpinists. Hunza Guides also offers guided and non-guided expeditions.

Gasherbrum I also known as Hidden Peak or K5 is the 11th highest peak on Earth. It is located on the border of China-Pakistan. Gasherbrum-I is part of the Gasherbrum massif located in the Karakorum region of the Himalaya. Gasherbrum is often claimed to mean Shining Wall, presumably a reference to the highly visible face of the neighboring peak Gasherbrum IV, but in fact, it comes from “rgasha” (beautiful) + “brum” (mountain) in Balti, hence it actually means “beautiful mountain.”

Gasherbrum-I was first climbed on July 5, 1958, by Pete Schoening and Andy Kauffman of an eight-man American expedition led by Nicholas B. Clinch. Richard K. Irvin, Tom Nevison, Tom McCormack, Bob Swift, and Gil Roberts were also members of the team.

Detailed Itinerary Gasherbrum I Expedition

Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum, Rawalpindi old bazaar, Raja Bazaar.

Altitude: 540m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Naran 6-7 hours 239 km, after lunch continue drive to Chilas 3-4 hours 113.3 km via Babusar Pass 4,173 m.
Babusar Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,173 m (13,691 ft) above the sea level. The pass is the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakorum Highway. It’s one of the famous hair pinned roads in the world.

Altitude: 1,265m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Skardu along with Indus River 8-9 hours, 290 km. En-route stop at junction point of three great mountain ranges meet, the Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush and stop at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126 m.

Altitude: 2,228m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we take the spectacular drive by jeeps to Jhola Camp 8-9 hours via Askoli village.
It is a spectacular drive from Skardu to Jhola; the jeep road crosses the Braldu River three times and passes the villages of Dassu, Apligon, Pakora, Hoto Chongo, Thongal and Askoli.

Altitude: 3,100m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hours 16.6 km.
This is an undulating walk, difficult at times, with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead. There is a rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside the stream flowing down from Paiyu Peak, where we saw ibex tracks and fox spore. The trail climbs to a vantage point from which you see the snout of Baltoro Glacier and, in the far distance, a magnificent panorama of the Cathedral and Trango Towers and left of them, the unmistakable triangle of K2 .

Altitude: 3,450m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to Urdukas 15.9 km, 7-8 hours. Another stunning day on our journey to K2 Base Camp. View of Paiyu Peak 6,610 m, Uli Biaho 6,417 m, Great Trango Tower 6,286 m, Lobsang Spire 5,707 m and the Cathedral Towers. 

Altitude: 4,050m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day for local exploration and Porter will prepare their food for further trek. We enjoy a slow start today taking in our stunning surroundings. We take a short acclimatization trek during the day and in the evening sing and dance with the porters.

Altitude: 4,050m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to Goro-II, 12.1 km, 5-6 hours.
A special day today as we will be greeted by our first full view of the giant peaks of the Karakorum. Masherbrum 7821 m, Muztagh Tower 7,284 m, G-IV (7,925 m), Miter Peak 6,025 m and Biarchedi Peak 6,781 m. 

Altitude: 4,380m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to Concordia 9.2 km, 5-6 hours. Where the Baltoro, Abruzzi and Godwin Austen glaciers meet. The 360-degree panoramic view here is one of the most spectacular sights in the world. Concordia the joining of the five glaciers you will be in the heart great Mountain K2, 8611 m, Broad Peak 8047 m, Angel Peak 6858 m to the left and to the East Baltoro Kangri, Kondus, Snow Dome, Golden Throne and numerous nameless mountains all around this is an exciting day of your trip.

Altitude: 4,650m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to Gasherbrum base camp 5-6 hours.

Altitude: 5,100m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

30 days in Gasherbrum base camp for climbing

Accommodation: Camping 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4 days for trekking down to Jhola Camp 

Accommodation: Camping:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive back to Skardu 8-9 hours.

Altitude: 2,228m:
Accommodation: Hotel:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we fly to Islamabad. Afternoon is free for exploring. Note: If our flight is cancelled due to bad weather, we will start the drive to Islamabad travelling for 9 hrs along with Indus River to reach Chilas.

Altitude: 540m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a free day in Islamabad for exploring, sightseeing and shopping. Note: If our flight on day 18 cancelled we will spend 11-12 hours driving from Chilas to Islamabad via Babusar Pass 4173 m.

Altitude: 540m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight.

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