Conquer the Granite Giant: Gasherbrum II Expedition

Autumn Season, Tours Spring Season, Tour Set out on an exciting ascent of two of the most famous 8000-meter peaks in the world.

DAYS	ITINERARY	SEE LEVEL	RESIDENCE
01	Arrive in Pakistan – Islamabad		HOTEL
02	Flight to Skardu, overnight stay at Chilas (depending on weather conditions)		HOTEL
03	Drive from Chilas to Skardu (leisure day)		HOTEL
04	Trek from Skardu to Jhola (3,140 m)	3,140 m	CAMP
05	Trek from Jhola to Paju (3,450 m)	3,450 m	CAMP
06	Rest day at Paju		CAMP
07	Trek from Khuburse to Urdukas (4,050 m)	4,050 m	CAMP
08	Trek from Urdukas to Goro II (4,380 m)	4,380 m	CAMP
09	Trek from Goro II to Concordia (4,650 m)	4,650 m	CAMP
10	Day at Concordia – Trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp		CAMP
11–35	Base Camp Climbing Period		CAMP
36	Trek from Base Camp to Jhola		CAMP
37	Trek from Jhola to Skardu		CAMP
38	Drive or flight from Skardu to Islamabad		HOTEL
39	Stay in Islamabad (rest or sightseeing)		HOTEL
40	Flight home – departure from Islamabad		FLY OUT

Help with the Islamabad trekking permit application process (in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism).
Fee for a trekking permit (as per the rules of the Government of Pakistan).
A letter of invitation for a visa and any necessary supporting documentation.
Transfers by 4x4 Jeep: Skardu to Jhola to Skardu, then back via Hushe.
All government taxes are included in the domestic airfare (depending on availability) from Islamabad to Skardu to Islamabad.
If a flight is canceled, private road transportation will be arranged for two days between Islamabad and Skardu, with one night spent in transit.
Accommodations in hotels and guest houses in Skardu and Islamabad.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek prepared by our field kitchen.
15 kg of luggage per hiker (carried by a porter). Extra bags can be stored at the hotel/office in Skardu.
Sleeping arrangements include a toilet tent for small groups and mess/kitchen tents. Larger groups will have separate dining tents, mess tents, tables, and chairs.
Fuel, crockery, kitchenware, and communal equipment provided.
Pay and basic equipment for local staff including assistants, porters, cooks, and guides.
Experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
Sightseeing in Islamabad, including transport and English-speaking guide.
Bridge & campsite fees where applicable.
Gondogoro La rescue fee.
Insurance for field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
Transportation at airports, toll taxes & parking fees.

Airport taxes, excess baggage fees, and international airfare.
Islamabad hotel stay not included in the itinerary.
Meals in Islamabad (apart from hotel breakfasts).
Charges for helicopter rescue and evacuation (customers must have travel insurance that covers this).
Room service, minibar, laundry, drinks, internet and phone bills, shopping, etc. — all personal expenses.
Liability insurance: customers are responsible for arranging their own health, travel, and accident insurance. (5K Adventure is not responsible for theft, illness, accidents, or loss of personal belongings.)
Tipping local staff and porters (at the discretion of the client).
Any unanticipated expenses due to landslides, natural disasters, political unrest, canceled flights, or other external circumstances.
Any service not specifically listed in the "What's Included" section.