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Gasherbrum in local language means "Beautiful Wall". There are six Gasherbrum Peaks and Gasherbrum I Peak is one them. The Gasherbrum Peaks are in the Karakoram Range. A French expedition led by H. De Segogne
made first attempt in 1936, but theycould not climb beyond camp five (5) at a height of 6797 Meters.However, in 1958 an American expedition led by Nich Clinch made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) and Schoening and Kaufman were first to reach the summit. The approach route to Base camp starts from Skardu through Shigar Valley and approach trek starts from Askole through Baltoro glacier.
Gashabrum -2 :
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Fact Sheet |
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Altitude |
4114m |
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Best Season |
June to September |
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Zone |
Open |
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Duration |
14 |
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Start Trek |
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Finish TREK |
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Camp |
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Hotel |
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Range |
Karakorum/Himalaya |
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Mode of Travel |
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Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Islamabad Airport
Day 02: Islamabad - Skardu or Chilas if no flight
Day 03: Chilas - Skardu
Day 04: Skardu (free day)
Day 05: Skardu to Askoli
Day 06: Trek to Jhula
Day 07: Trek to Paiyu
Day 08: Rest day at Paiyu
Day 09: Trek to Urdukas
Day 10: Trek to Goro
Day 11: Trek to Concordia
Day 12: Trek to Basecamp
Day 13-48: Reserved for climbing activities
Day 49-56: Return to Askoli and drive to Skardu
Day 57: Drive to Chilas
Day 58: Drive to Islamabad
Day 59: Debriefing atTourism office Day 60: Fly to next detination
