Gasherbrum II

Overview

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The most attainable 8,000m peak in the Karakoram, an ideal objective for a first 8,000er

Introduction

Gasherbrum II is the safest and 'easiest' of the Karakoram 8,000m peaks. It is an ideal choice for suitably experienced climbers wishing to attempt their first 8,000m peak. The route offers straightforward climbing in a superb and dramatic location. Jagged Globe has organised more expeditions to this peak than any other Western operator.

Join us on Gasherbrum II

• Avoid the crowds on the busy 8,000ers such as Manaslu and Broad Peak.
• Jagged Globe 8000m peak expedition leader: 2025 TBC
• A high level of support from Nepalese Climbing Sherpas and High Altitude Porters - see PDF for more details.
• We have planned and led 7 previous expeditions to Gasherbrum II, most recently in 2022 and 2023.
• Oxygen Option (£3,000) and Personal High Altitude Porter Option (£3,000). Both for an additional £5,800.

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Experience Required

To join Gasherbrum II you need to be fully conversant with mountaineering techniques, having completed Alpine climbs equivalent to AD and have prior altitude experience of around 6,000m - see PDF for full details of what you need to have done to join the team.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sat 14 Jun – Sat 2 Aug 2025	UK	Islamabad	Trip Guaranteed Book now »
Expedition Leader Jamie Holding Expedition Guide Pem Chhiri Expedition Guide Mani Tamang Expedition Guide Dorji Sherpa	£32,995	£31,995
Sat 13 Jun – Sat 1 Aug 2026	UK	Islamabad	Available Book now »
	£32,995	£31,995

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Group size: 5 – 10 people.

Single room supplement: £375

For comparison, this expedition starts from £653 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go'. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel for Pakistan on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK to Islamabad (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• One in-country, return flight between Islamabad and Skardu by scheduled, fixed-wing aircraft (in the event of bad weather, road transport will be provided).
• Two return transfers between the airport and the hotel (one on arrival and departure of your international flight and one for departure and arrival of your Skardu flight).
• 2 - 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the Islamabad Hotel (or equivalent) in Islamabad on a twin-sharing basis.
• 3 nights’ full-board accommodation in Skardu on a twin-sharing basis.
• Up to 43 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis (an individual tent for each climber will be provided in Base Camp).
• Climbing permit fee payable to Government of Pakistan.
• Environmental fee per climber.
• All road transport by private vehicles.
• All costs for porters to move the team's equipment to Gasherbrum II base camp.
• All costs for leaders, guides and HAPs.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Islamabad early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Islamabad .
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor-made option

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Oultine Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Islamabad and onwards to Skardu Team members joining in Islamabad need to arrive by 0500hrs for a morning flight to Skardu.
Day 3:	At leisure in Skardu
Day 4:	Drive to Askole
Day 5 - 12:	Trek to Concordia and Gasherbrum Base Camp You commence the magnificent trek to Concordia and the Gasherbrums. The Baltoro Valley contains many of the world's most celebrated peaks: Trango Towers, Cathedral Spires, Masherbrum, Broad Peak, Mitre Peak, K2 etc. After eight days walking through the "Throne Room of the Mountain Gods" you reach Gasherbrum Base Camp.
Day 13 - 43:	Ascent of Gasherbrum II You have just over four weeks to climb the mountain.
Day 44 - 47:	Trek out to Hushe Village via the Vine Glacier and Ghondokoro La (5,585m). Drive to Skardu.
Day 48:	Fly Skardu to Islamabad
Day 49:	At leisure
Day 50:	Fly home

PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of the nature of mountaineering on 8,000m peaks, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximising the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.

Optional Oxygen + Personal HAP option

Both the oxygen package (Three x 4 Litre cylinders of oxygen, plus use of a Summit Oxygen regulator and mask) and a personal HAP.

Price £5800 per person

Optional Oxygen Option

Three x 4 Litre cylinders of oxygen, plus use of a Summit Oxygen regulator and mask.

Price £3000 per person

Optional Personal HAP Option

A personal High Altitude Porter (HAP) is available.

Price £3000 per person

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: June 1998
Total: 6 trips

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Team Member Reviews

• “A close knit and motivated team, which together enjoyed a successful summit day.” PL
• “Just a quick note to thank you for the superb trip to G2. It was a privilege to be in your group - you seemed to be so much better organised and informed than all the other expeditions!” PL

Leader Reports

• Summer In the Gasherbrums - Our Ascent of G2
  “Expedition Leader Robert Mads Anderson Team Members Andy Aga Jo Nick Mingma Dorje Sherpa Mani Bahadur Tamang The Approach We walked up the magnificent Baltoro Glacier to Concordia, under the Trango Towers...”
  report added 09/Aug/23
• Gasherbrum II - back in BC
  “Since the last blog alot has happened on Gasherbrum 2 with the final score being Gasherbrum 2 - 0 Jagged Globe United. Late strikes by substitutes jet stream and snow dump defeated the Sheffield-based united unit in extra time...”
  report added 15/Jul/09
• Gasherbrum II - 4 June to 24 July '05
  “An accumulation of winter snow from below Concordia caused our team a few porter problems on the trek in to GII base camp, which we reached in the second week of June. With the help of our High Altitude Porters (HAPs), we started...”
  report added 03/Aug/05
• Gasherbrum II 2001
  “This was the third successful Jagged Globe expedition to Gasherbrum II (8,035m), having run expeditions in 1998 and 1999. One team member commented that they were \"a close knit and motivated team\", and emphasised the benefit of...”
  report added 07/Aug/01