Alpine Ascents Gasherbrum II Expedition Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Islamabad.
Day 2 Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer).
Day 3 Fly to Skardu (1 hr) or drive to Chilas.
Day 4 Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas - Skardu (8-10 hrs).
Day 5 Free Day at Skardu for final preparation.
Day 6 Skardu - Askoli (6-7 hrs).
Day 7 Trek to Jhula near Domardo River. (8-9 hours)
Day 8 Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs).
Day 9 Day free at Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m).
Day 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, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200 m.
Day 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.
Day 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.
Day 13 4-5 hours trek to Shaghrin.
Day 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.
Day 47 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.
Day 48 Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad.
Day 49 De-briefing at the ministry of tourism.
Day 50 Fly to destination. Please ensure that this departure date is flexible. Do not plan any important business for two weeks following the expedition and ensure that your plane ticket is changeable.