Gasherbrum III Expedition: 7000-Metre Peak in the Karakoram
Gasherbrum III is the third-highest peak among the shining walls of the Karakoram mountain range and is situated between Gasherbrum II and IV. Until 1974, it has remained the highest unclimbed peak. History was made by a Polish lady’s expedition led by Mrs. Wanda Rutkiewics on August 11, 1975. Successful climbers were Alison Chadwick, Janusz Onyszkiewicz, and K. Zdzitowiecki.
- Departure/Return Location
- Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
- Departure Time:
- Mountain Range: Karakoram
- Elevation: 7,952 m
- Best Time: Mid-May to End-August
- Duration: 40 Days
- Zone: Permitted
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01: Arrival Islamabad
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
03: Chilas to Skardu
In case the flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case of no flight, the day will be used for land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
04: Skardu
The day is to finalize the expedition arrangements. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
05: Skardu to Askole
After breakfast, we will embark jeeps for a whole day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
06: Askole to Jula
Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Askole. For the remaining portion of our journey, we will rely on our local team to carry our food and equipment and sustain our expedition. Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jula (Jula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it (Tent)
07: Jhula to Paiju
We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
08: Rest Day at Paiju
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. (Tent)
09: Paiju to Urdukas
Begin the trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
10: Urdukas to Goro II
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
Day 11: Goro II to Shaghring
After an early breakfast, trek to Shaghring. (Tent)
12: Shaghring to Gasherbrum base camp
After an early breakfast, trek to Gasherbrum base camp. (Tent)
13: to 32: Climbing Activities
We have 19 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
33: Gasherbrum base camp to Ali Camp
After an early breakfast we will leave for Ali Camp. (Tent)
34: Ali Camp - Cross Gondogoro Pass - Khuspang
A very early start, as early as 2 or 3 a.m. to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. (Tent)
35: Khuspang to Shaicho
After a couple of minutes of easy walking, we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy. (Tent)
36: Shaicho to Hushe
After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon Arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
37: Hushe to Skardu
After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
38: Skardu to Chilas
Early morning drive for Chilas. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
46: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via the Babusar pass. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
39: Islamabad
We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. In the afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad and Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
40: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Please Note:Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel
Services included as following
- Peak Royalty fees
Hotels:
- 03 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 night in Panorama Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- As per itinerary
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
- Flight tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 X4 Jeeps:
Jeeps
Trekking and Base Camp Food:
Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Porters:
Carry on members’ climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance
Staff: Guide / Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
- Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in the given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be paid according to the number of days bases.