Gasherbrum I, surveyed as K5 and also called Hidden peak, is the eleventh highest mountain within the international at 8,080 metres above sea level. it’s miles positioned in District Shigar Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Gasherbrum I is a part of the Gasherbrum massif, placed in the Karakoram place of the Himalaya.
Gasherbrum I boasts the maximum difficult topography, and it is the tallest of the series of 6 Gasherbrum peaks inside the region.
In 1936, veteran mountaineer H . De Segogne led a team of French mountaineers to attempt Gasherbrum I, however he become faced with failure. however, Nich Clinch and his crew of yank climbers have become the pioneer to summit the peak in 1958.
The path to the bottom camp of Gasherbrum I begins from Skardu. You’d find yourself cruising throughout Shigar Valley and then trekking throughout the Baltoro glacier to eventually arrive at the base camp. Gasherbrum I’s hiking period starts in June and results in August
Day 01 | Arrive Islamabad. |
Day 02 | Briefing at Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad. |
Day 03 | Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas. |
Day 04 | Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas – Skardu via Car/Coaster |
Day 05 | Free Day at Skardu for preparation |
Day 06 | Skardu – Juhla (7, 9 hrs) |
Day 07 | Trek to Paiju near to Baltoro glacier |
Day 08 | Rest day at Paiju camp or Visit Paiju Peak Viewpoint |
Day 09 | Paiju to Urdukas camp via Baltoro glacier |
Day 10 | Urdukas To Gorro II |
Day 11 | Goro II to Concordia Base camp: : 5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, GB IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2. Camp at Concordia at 4700 m |
Day 12 | Concordia to Shaghrin (4,6 hours) |
Day 13 | Trek to Gashabrum I Basecamp (4,5 hours) |
Day 14-39 | Climb Gasherbrum I. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers |
Day 40-46 | Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser |
Day 47 | Drive to Chilas |
Day 48 | Drive to Islamabad |
Day 49 | De-briefing at the ministry of tourism in Islamabad |
Day 50 | Fly to your destination. |
Service include
Only Base Camp Service
- Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at 4 star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin Bed Room.
- Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs.
- Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb Peak.
- Liaison Officer: 1 Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
- Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Expedition staffs during the trek and expedition.
- Map: Trekking and climbing map.
- Member transportation:
- Domestic Flight : Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary.3 Nights in Skardu.
- Land Transportation (Members) : Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu.
- Land Transportation (Staffs) : Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus / jeep) for All Climbing Guide and Expeditions Staffs. (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other).
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Islamabad to Askole by bus / Jeep and to base camp by Porters / Mule. While Returning: Basecamp to Askole by porters / Mule and Askole to Islamabad by bus / Jeep.
- Member Luggage: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
- Food and Lodging: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.
- All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.
- Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Askole & Porters while returning from Base camp to Askole.
- Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & Kitchen Helpers as required
- Staff Salary & Allowance: All Pakistani staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
- Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp.
- Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
- Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
- Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs.
Note : All expedition stuffs and equipment has to be return after the expedition.
Cost Excludes
- Pakistan Entry Visa fee: Pakistani Visa fee.
- Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Islamabad (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
- Extra night in Islamabad: Extra nights accommodation in Islamabad. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Trip cancellation Insurance.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Islamabad but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in basecamp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit and its fee (if required).
- Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing guide $2200 usd. (If company offers Full Board Services).
- Tips: Calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs. (minimum 300USD)
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Our Company’s Service will be “Zero” above Base Camp (If company offers just Base Camp services)
- Any other item not listed in Cost Includes section?