Gasherbrum II is the world’s 13th highest mountain, standing at 8,035 meters above sea level. Also known as K4, Gasherbrum II is the third-highest peak in the Gasherbrum massif. This peak is located in the Karakoram mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The good news is that Gasherbrum II is relatively one of the more accessible peaks. If you take the route typically followed by other climbers, and if you are well-prepared and fully equipped, you can reasonably summit the peak in moderate weather conditions. However, this doesn’t mean you won’t need unwavering determination, strong willpower, and the readiness to handle challenges during the expedition, including exhaustion, fatigue, and solitary nights on the glacier.
| country | Pakistan |
| Altitude | 8,035m | 26.362ft. |
| Distance-Walk | 5-7 hour |
| Nature | Hotel + Guest House + Camping |
| Duration | 44 days |
| Grade | dificult |
| Group size | 4-12 People |
| Season | Summer |
| 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. |
