To
the local inhabitants the name translates into "Shining Wall". Among
the six Gasherburn Peaks in the Karakoram range Gasherbrum I is the highest. The
Americans were the first to reach its the Autumn of 1958. It was first climbed
by A. Kaufman & P. Schoening in 1958. Although the French had made an attempt
as early as 1956. The Hidden Peak was also the first eight thousander to be climbed
in Alpine style. These days there are more than six different routes on Gasherbrun
I with as many variations providing the able mountaineer with opportunities galore.
The trek to the Base Camp starts at Skardu town through Shigar valley across the
Baltoro glacier.
Rout
Journey Plane
DAY
01 DAY 02 DAY 03 DAY 04 DAY 05 DAY 06 DAY 07
DAY 08 DAY 09 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14-40
DAY 41-46 DAY 47 DAY 48 DAY 49 DAY 50 |
Arrival Islamabad and made necessary
arrangements Islamabad – Rest day and briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
Drive to Chilas, 12 hrs. drive Drive to Skardu , 8-10 hrs. drive Sakardu
– Rest day and Final Preparation for Expedition Drive to Thongal, 8-10
hrs. drive Trek to Jhola, 7-8 hrs Trek to Bardumal – Paiju, 7-8
hrs, Paiju – Rest day Trek to Urdukus, 7-8 hrs. Trek to Goro,
6-7 hrs. Trek to Concordia, 4-5 hrs. Trek to Hiddeen Peak Base Camp (5600m),
8-9 hrs. Climbing Period of Hidden Peak Return to Askole or Hushe and
drive to Skardu Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas Islamabad –
Debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism Islamabad – Rest day Final
Departure Duration: 50 Days | Hotel
in ISLAMABAD 4-5 Nights Maximum Altitude
8068m. Season Jun - Jul - Aug Tariff 2004 - 2005
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