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Overview

Gasherbrum 1: Known hidden peak

Gasherbrum I, also popular as the Hidden Peak, is located at 8,080 meters above sea level in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The mountain is nestled beautifully between labyrinths of high peaks in the Karakorum Mountain range. Gasherbrum I boasts the most difficult topography, and it is the tallest of the series of 6 Gasherbrum peaks in the vicinity.

In 1936, veteran mountaineer H . De Segogne led a team of French mountaineers to attempt Gasherbrum I, but he was faced with failure. However, Nich Clinch and his team of American climbers became the pioneer to summit the peak in 1958. The route to the base camp of Gasherbrum I begins from Skardu. You’d find yourself cruising across Shigar Valley and then trekking across the Baltoro glacier to finally arrive at the base camp. Gasherbrum I’s climbing period starts in June and ends in August.

country Pakistan
Altitude 8,080m | 26.509ft.
Distance-Walk 5-8 hour
Nature Hotel + Guest House + Camping
Duration 50 days
Grade V-dificult
Group size 4-16 People
Season Summer

Itinery

Days Destinations
Days 1 Arrive Islamabad.
Days 2 Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer).
Days 3 Fly to Skardu (1 hr) or drive to Chilas.
Days 4 Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas – Skardu (8-10 hrs).
Days 5 Free Day at Skardu for final preparation.
Days 6 Skardu – Askole (5-6hrs).
Days 7 Trek to Jhula near Domardo River. (7-8 hours).
Days 8 Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-6hrs).
Days 9 Day free at Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m).
Days 10 Trek to Urdukus: To Khuburtze (8-9 hrs): A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on The southern edge. The walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine, with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, UliBiaho, Trango Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200 m.
Days 11 Goro II: The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses; however the way is Smoother and easy in the center. Continue opposite of Yermanendo Glacier for 3-4 hrs to the camp site at 4500 meters pitched in the center of the glacier.
Days 12 Concordia: 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.
Days 13 4-5 hours trek to Shaghrin.
Days 14 4-5 hours trek to Gasherbrum II basecamp.
Days 15-39 Climb Gasherbrum II. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers.
Days 40-46 Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser.
Days 47 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.
Days 48 Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad.
Days 49 De-briefing at the ministry of tourism.
Days 50 Fly to destination.