Gasherbrum II Expedition

Attend the expedition briefing and complete equipment and document checks. Finalize permits and prepare personal climbing gear for the journey to Baltistan.

Fly from Islamabad to Skardu, subject to weather conditions. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest. Begin final expedition preparations.

Complete equipment checks and purchase any required local supplies. Meet the expedition staff, porters and support team. Overnight stay in Skardu.

Drive from Skardu towards Askole through remote mountain valleys. Continue along the Braldu Valley and reach the starting point of the trek. Overnight stay in Askole.

Begin trekking from Askole towards Korofong. Follow the trail along the Braldu River through rugged mountain terrain. Camp overnight at Korofong.

Continue trekking along the Braldu Valley towards Bardumal. The route passes through remote trails and rocky mountain terrain. Camp overnight at Bardumal.

Trek towards Paiju along the Baltoro approach route. Continue through the mountain valley while preparing for the glacier section. Overnight camp at Paiju.

Take a rest and acclimatization day at Paiju. Check climbing equipment and prepare for the next section of the expedition. Overnight camp.

Resume trekking towards Khoburtse and enter the Baltoro Glacier region. Continue along the established expedition route. Camp overnight at Khoburtse.

Trek across the Baltoro Glacier towards Urdukas. Maintain a steady pace to support acclimatization and adjust to the increasing altitude.

Continue across the Baltoro Glacier towards Goro II. The route enters a higher glacier environment with increasing altitude. Camp overnight at Goro II.

Trek towards Concordia, one of the major points on the Gasherbrum route. Reach the area surrounded by major Karakoram peaks. Overnight camp at Concordia.

Continue from Concordia towards Gasherbrum Base Camp through the upper glacier route. Reach Base Camp and begin preparations for the climbing phase.

Settle into Gasherbrum Base Camp and begin the acclimatization programme. Complete training walks, equipment checks and preparations for the first climbing rotation.

Begin climbing rotations between Base Camp and the higher camps. Gradually gain altitude and return to Base Camp for recovery and further acclimatization.

Continue rotations towards the upper sections of the Gasherbrum II route. Focus on acclimatization, route preparation and climbing equipment while monitoring conditions.

Wait for a suitable weather window and prepare for the summit push. Move through the established camps towards the summit and descend according to the conditions and expedition plan.

Complete the descent from the higher camps and return to Gasherbrum Base Camp. Rest, recover and organize equipment for the return journey.

Begin the return trek through the upper glacier route towards Concordia. Continue at a controlled pace and camp overnight.

Continue descending along the Baltoro Glacier towards Paiju. Follow the established trail and camp overnight at Paiju.

Continue trekking towards Askole and complete the main mountain section of the expedition. Prepare for the road journey back to Skardu.