Trek to the foot of Gasherbrum I and II — two of the region's 8,000m giants — via the Baltoro and Abruzzi glaciers.
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Fly or drive to Skardu, the gateway to the Karakoram.
2,228 mClimbing permits, liaison officer briefing, crew introductions and final supply shopping.
2,228 m4x4 jeep drive along the Shigar and Braldu valleys.
3,000 mTrek begins along the Braldu river.
3,150 mContinue to Paiju, the last camp with trees before the glacier.
3,450 mRest day before stepping onto the Baltoro glacier.
3,450 mOnto the Baltoro glacier, early views of Trango Towers.
3,700 mCross moraine to Urdukas with panoramic glacier views.
3,900 mGasherbrum IV comes into view ahead.
4,300 mArrive at the amphitheatre of four 8,000m peaks.
4,600 mEstablish Base Camp on the Abruzzi glacier, within reach of both Gasherbrum I and II.
5,000 mOur climbing Sirdar leads acclimatization rotations through the lower and upper camps on each peak, fixing rope on technical sections and tracking forecasts for a summit window on both Gasherbrum I (8,080m) and Gasherbrum II (8,035m). This block is intentionally not broken into individual days — summit timing depends entirely on each season's weather, and built-in contingency days absorb delays on both peaks.
Up to 8,080 mPack up and begin the descent.
4,600 mRetrace the route down the glacier.
3,900 mContinue descent through Paiju.
3,150 mFinal trekking day, then transfer back to Skardu.
2,228 mA full day to rest and enjoy Skardu after weeks on the mountain.
2,228 mContingency day for weather-dependent Skardu–Islamabad flights.
2,228 mFly or drive back to Islamabad.
507 mTrip ends.
DepartureThis is a template itinerary — confirm exact camp sites, timings and reserve days with the founder before publishing.
Everything required for a fully compliant, safe trek in Baltistan — some of it handled by us, some to prepare before you fly.
6 months valid Passport, Pakistan E-Visa, CNIC/ID copies.
Great Adventure manages restricted area & climbing permits, plus liaison officer arrangements (requires passport submission 8 weeks prior for expeditions).
Must explicitly cover Emergency Helicopter Evacuation and high-altitude trekking.
Altitude sickness (AMS) preparedness, fitness levels, and personal first-aid kits.