Gasherbrum (G1) I Expedition 2025/2026

Trip Overview

Gasherbrum (G1) I is worldly renowned as “The Hidden Mountain” Expedition 2025 which ravishingly lies in the secluded district of Shigar in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The Eleventh Eight Thousander is elevated at 8,080 meters and is a significant part of the Gasherbrum Massif which is also called “The Hidden Mountain” for its remoteness. However, the Balti people beg to differ. The mountain has its own ancient name with a remarkable meaning formed with two different words: “Rgasha” meaning beautiful and “Brum” meaning mountain.

A group of international expeditions led by Swiss Guinter Oskar Dyhrenfurth were the first to explore the Gasherbrum Massif in 1934 but failed to reach the summits of both Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II. Eventually, the fifth peak of the Karakoram Region was first ascended by Pete Schoening and Andy Kauffman on July 5, 1958, who were the members of an eight-man-American Expedition team led by Nicholas B.Clinch. The mountain was first discovered by the British surveyor, Thomas George Montgomerie in 1856 while he was partaking in The Great Trigonometric Survey in India who also named Gasherbrum I as K5 indicating the fifth peak of the Karakoram region.

Gasherbrum I expedition in 2025 on an eight-thousander is undoubtedly a lifetime experience that gifts some marvelous views of Baltoro Glacier, Muztagh Tower, Masherbrum, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, and the impregnable K2. Climb Gasherbrum I Expedition in 2025 could be a demanding mountaineering experience for those who desire to speculate their highest ability. Despite being the eleventh highest peak of the world, one shall not underestimate its rigor. It is an extremely challenging climb because of its unique geographical formation with only less than 200 successful ascents have been recorded so far. Thus, it is not a convenient climb and requires an excellent level of psychological potency and physicality that one must have to stand glorious on its summit.

The best season to climb Broad Gasherbrum I Expedition in 2025/2026:

The most favorable season to climb is summer. Most of the ascents have been accomplished in July and August as they are the warmest months of the year. The expedition to the summit of Gasherbrum I is more gratifying in these months than winter. However, the first winter ascent to the summit was accomplished by Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab from Poland on March 9, 2012, without any supplementary oxygen marking an extraordinary history.

Max. Altitude 8,080

Trip Grade Extreme

Best Seasons Summer

Group Size 1-15

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Trip Itinerary

DAY

1

Arrival At Islamabad Airport And Transfer To Hotel In Blue Area

Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport. After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, and many more cultural places in Islamabad.

Altitude 508

Meals N/A

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
2

Expedition Preparation And Spare Day

On the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.

Altitude 508

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
3-4

Fly From Islamabad To Skardu (2228m) And Expedition And Preparation Day

After a palatable breakfast at the earliest hour in the morning, we will fly to Skardu, a magnificent city located in Gilgit-Baltistan which is elevated at 2228 m from sea level. You will be able to freshen up after an hour of a convenient flight and stroll around the city’s exhilarating places. On the next day, our guides will explain the entire expedition and make you prepare for the following days.

Altitude 2228

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge
5

Drive To Askole (2800m) Camping Starts

After a cozy stay in Skardu, we will drive to Askole on the fifth day. Askole is a small town of Shigar valley which is slightly remote. It is considered as the last station before one invades into the wild regions of the Karakoram. The drive will be thrilling and perhaps a bit bumpy from Skardu to Askole as it usually takes approximately seven hours by jeep covering a total distance of 128 kilometers. As soon as we reach our destination, we will settle in and prepare for our camping.

Altitude 2800

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
6

Trek To Jhola (3185m)

Following our night in Askole, we will have already started to behold the beauty of the Karakoram region. Next morning after breakfast, we will start our trek from Askole (2800m) to Jhola(3185m) to avoid the heat crossing the Biafo Glacier. You will experience a relaxing hike to JJhola ascending 385m of altitude. As soon as we reach Jhola, we will prepare for our night.

Altitude 3185

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
7

Trek To Paiyu (3383m)

As per our travel schedule, we will be marching on to the pinnacles of Paiyu on the seventh day. We will gain a total altitude of 3383m after reaching Paiyu as it will be our campsite for the next two days. Despite various rumors about this incredible place, the region is placid with proper camps.

Altitude 3383

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
8

Rest Day At Paiyu

After a continuous trek for two days, we will halt in Paiyu as a one-day break. Paiyu falls in the Karakoram Region where we will be opportune to see a golden sunrise falling in the glorious peak of Paiyu experiencing nature’s generosity. We will relax for the entire day and get ready for Urdukas as our next stop.

Altitude 3383

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
9

Trek To Urdukas (4130m)

After a relaxing break in Paiyu, our journey will start getting tougher as we head to Urdukas (4130m). It will be a challenging day undertaking the rocky moraines of the Baltoro Glacier. However, the breathtaking sights of Paiyu Peak and Trango will truly astonish you. We will ascend around 750m from Paiyu completing a long walk but the most intense mountain views and Broad Peak will be in our sight wiping the exhaustion. As soon as we reach Urdukas, we will camp and compose for Goro.

Altitude 4130

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
10

Trek To Gora II (4250m)

Passing an exhausting walk to Urdukas, we will trek to Gora II on the tenth day of our expedition. Somehow, it will be an alleviating day as we will only ascend 120m from Urdukas (4130m) to Gora (4250m). You will be mesmerized after reaching the heart of Concordia full of ice smothered by the exotic views of spectacular Masherbrum, Muztagh Tower, and Gasherbrum IV. If we are fortunate enough with a clear evening, we will be bestowed with magnificent dawn and the red hue over Masherbrum.

Altitude 4250

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
11

Trek To Concordia (4550m)

On the eleventh day, we will trek to Concordia which is known to be the most enchanting campsite in the entire Karakoram region with a 360 panorama sight of some exquisite mountains: Masherbrum, Gasherbrum, K2, Chogolisa, and Broad Peak itself. After savoring some remarkable sights, we will camp at Concordia for the night.

Altitude 4550

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
12

Trek To Gasherbrum Base Camp (5,150m)

After beholding some glorious sights from Concordia, we will resume our trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp, the only site from where you can experience the sight of Gasherbrum. As soon as we complete our six-hour hike, we will finally reach the base camp rest for the night.

Altitude 5150

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
13

Preparation For The Summit Ascent

Following our schedule, we will complete our final preparation to attempt the summit as our Sherpas will rehearse glacial travel and climbing technique. In the meanwhile, we may remember the courageously departed souls who lost their lives on the way to the summit.

Altitude 5150

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
14-42

(Climbing Period) Base Camp (5,150m) – The Summit (8,080m) – Base Camp

After our final preparation for our attempt to the summit, we will initiate our steps to Camp 1. Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on the predicted day if everything goes as per the schedule.

As soon as we exalt the summit (8, 080m), we will start our preparation for descending back to the high camps and the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a day and prepare to trek down to lower elevation.

Altitude 8080

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
43-46

Trek Down To Gora II - Khuburtze – Mundung – Askole

After resting at the base camp for a night, we will continue to descend from the base camp to Gora on the forty-day. We will follow our descending route until we return back to Askole, a small town in Shigar valley.

Altitude 2800

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodge/Hotel
47

Drive To Skardu From Askole

Following our travel schedule, we will drive back to Skardu and rest after a seven-hour drive from Askole. We will freshen up and get ready for the flight to Islamabad.

Altitude 2228

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodge/Hotel
48-49

Fly Back To Islamabad And Explore

From Skardu, we will fly back to Islamabad and enjoy the aerial view of the capital city for an hour.

After the completion of a long expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Mragalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh, and many more cultural places of this great city.

Altitude 508

Meals Breakfast And Farewell Dinner

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
50

Fly Back To Home

Our journey to the summit of Gasherbrum concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.

Altitude 508

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation N/A

Includes

Arrival and Departure at Islamabad Airport (pick up and drop off)
Four nights hotel stay in Islamabad with Bed & Breakfast basis at a four star hotel and four-night hotel stay in Skardu in two-star normal category hotel with BB Plan.
Expedition royalty and permit from the Pakistan government to climb Mt. Gasherbrum I including the member, climbing Sherpa, and working crew
The cost for liaison officer with his/her salary, equipment, transport and accommodation will is included
The cost includes garbage management fees
Medical & emergency rescue insurance for all involved staffs during the expedition.
Domestic flight from Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad after the expedition. However, irregular cancellation of the flight to Skardu will be substituted with a drive to Skardu via Chellas. Jeep drive from Skardu to Askole and Askole to Skardu.
All the necessary expedition equipment transpiration will be transported via air from Kathmandu to Islamabad and Islamabad to Skardu by truck. Skardu to Askole and Askole to Skardu by Jeep. Askole to Base camp and base camp to Askole by porter.
Up to 75 Kgs personal luggage will be permitted
Food during the trek and during full period of the expedition. Well managed camp set during the trek, at base camp and to the higher camps.
All necessary camping equipment.
Necessary porters to the loads.
Needed base camp staffs along with chef and kitchen boys.
All the associated staffs salary, accommodation, meal and other services will be included
Each member of the expedition will be facilitated with a personal tent during the trek and at base camp and sharing tent to the higher camps. The tent will be of the Kailash brand. All other required base camp equipment along with heater, generator, solar panel, electric charging devices, dinning, communication, shower and toilet tents.
Important rope fixing gear and its charges to be paid to the fixing team.
One high altitude Climbing Sherpa will be hired as he will be a Gasherbrum I Summiteer. He will be paid good salary and allowance along with his transportation.
03 bottles Summit Oxygen (4ltrs) for each member and 02 bottles for climbing Sherpa with including a mask and a regulator set will be facilitated.
All the required high camp services with high foods and tents.
Thuraya IP Satellite internet will be accessible at base camp but subject to pay an extra sharing with other members. Satellite phones will be used for emergency calls.
Walkie Talkie set to each member will be given for exchanging information to the base camp and to the higher camps.
Team members will be updated about the weather forecast each day with the help of Swiss Weather Meteorology.
Comprehensive medical kit.

Excludes

International airfare of the member
Pakistan entry visa fees
Lunch and dinner during stay in Islamabad and Skardu
Extra nights hotel stays in Islamabad and Skardu
Emergency evacuation insurance and medical cover insurance of the member
Personal Climbing gears
Sherpa Summit Bonus: USD 1500 bonus for each climbing Sherpa and Calculate some tips for Cooking staff and porter
and any other things not included in inclusion section.