Nazir Sabir Expeditions

Leaders in Adventure Tourism

Gasherbrum I Hidden Peak (8068m)

Range: Karakoram

Altitude: 8068m

Zone: Permitted

Duration: 52 Days

Best Time: Mid May - End August

The first route of G-I (Hidden Peak) has remained closed since the mid 80s due to the Siachen conflict. It is now usually being climbed from its most prominent route from the plateau on Gasherbrum Glacier. The more popular route in the recent years has been the Gasherbrum La upto the Japanese Culvert or the routes along the north ridge. The other alternate route is the west ridge, which is technically less demanding but takes longer time due to the long distance between Camp I and the summit.

Apart from some technical difficulties in the lower part, the snow face high up sometimes poses danger of avalanche after new snow falls.

The lowest by a small footage of the Karakoram 8000ers is Gasherbrum - II. At 8035m it has been described by climbers as an impressive but achievable peak, much like Cho Oyu in this respect but with a walk to its BC that is said to be the best trek in the world. Its climb provides a perfect mountaineering experience. G2 stands in the majestic neighborhood of K2 in a close line-up of world's highest peaks in the titanic amphitheater of Concordia that has no parallel in the world.

The snow-face of the South-West Ridge presents considerable difficulties on ice and snow mixed faces and ridges once you are above the plateau after negotiating the heavily crevassed Gasherbrum Glacier. It is a steep way up at some sections. From above the snowy Banana Ridge you continue climbing on a series of ridges and reach a platform where camp 2 is generally set up. From here you climb a couple of ice pitches and then up the face going steeper before you reach the shoulder, the site of C3 at 7490m. After three pitches from there it is a diagonal way across the face from where a traverse leads to the base of the summit pyramid on the East Ridge. The climb from there is straight on a wide-open expanse with glorious surroundings but a few steep sections before you reach the narrow summit ridge.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01 Islamabad

Arrive Islamabad.

Day 02 Islamabad

Welcome reception.

Day 03 Skardu/Chilas

Fly to Skardu. In case of cancellation of flight drive to Chilas (480 km).

Day 04 Chilas/Skardu

Day free at Skardu. If you are driving, complete road journey (07-08 hrs) to Skardu (275 km) En-route have good views of Nanga Parbat (8125m).

Day 05 Askole (3000m)

By jeeps drive to Askole (6-7 hrs).

Day 06-13 Trek to G-I Base Camp.

Day 14-43 30 days for acclimatization and climbing.

Day 44-49 Trek back to Askole or Hushe via Gondogoro La and drive to Skardu.

Day 50 Islamabad/Chilas

Fly to Islamabad. In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas.

Day 51 Islamabad

Leisure day at Islamabad. In case of driving, complete rod journey from Chilas to Islamabad.

Day 52 Islamabad

Farewell meet. Fly out. Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

Services (Click to View)

Included:

Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permit process, providing measurements of the appointed Liaison officer for his prescribed kit.

Process of import/export permit from ministry of tourism.

Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage.

Assistance upon arrival/departure.

Official Briefing/Debriefing.

Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu.

All meals during trek and at B.C. as per itinerary.

Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 50 kg per person on return from BC.

Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.

Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees.

Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.

Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook and assistant(s).

Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).

Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.

Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.

Reconfirmation of air tickets.

Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).

Not Included:

International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.

Surface transfers in case of flight cancellations to the kick off point.

Liaison Officer kit and equipment, allowances, travel, hotels, meals and insurance and his personal expenses of any kind.

High altitude porters/any crew above BC.

Tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp including high altitude food and oxygen.

Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.

Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature.

Insurance liability of member(s) and other under force majeure conditions.

Climbing Permit, Pollution and Environmental fee or any other fee required to be paid to the Government of Pakistan.

Clearing agent charges.

Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.

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