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 mPermits, 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 mTrek along the upper Baltoro/Abruzzi glacier towards Gasherbrum I and II base camp.
5,000 mAcclimatization and views of Gasherbrum I, II and Broad Peak.
5,000 mWeather buffer day at base camp.
5,000 mBegin the return journey.
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 mFly or drive back to Islamabad. Trip ends.
DepartureThis is a template itinerary — confirm exact camp sites, timings and reserve days with the founder before publishing.