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Gasherbrum
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Gasherbrum III is situated between Gasherbrum II and IV and has a
height of 7,952m/26,089ft. It was the highest unclimbed peak
upto 1974, before a polish ladies expedition, under the leadership of
Mrs. Wanda Rutkiewics, climbed it on the 11th August, 1975. The leader,
along with Alison Chadwick, Janusz Onyszkiewicz and K. Zdzitowiecki,
reached the top. The party claims that it was an all ladies expedition.
It had, however, quite a few men probably to give moral support to the
ladies , if and when needed, during the climb.
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Arrive
Islamabad. |
| Day
2 |
Briefing at
Ministry of Tourism.
Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer). |
| Day
3 |
Fly to Skardu
(1 hr) or drive to Chilas. |
| Day
4 |
Day free at
Skardu or drive Chilas -
Skardu (8-10 hrs). |
| Day
5 |
Free Day at Skardu for final preparation. |
| Day
6 |
Skardu
- Askoli (6-7 hrs). |
| Day
7 |
Trek to
Jhula near Domardo River. (8-9 hours) |
| Day
8 |
Trek to
Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South,
Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs). |
| Day
9 |
Day free at
Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m). |
| Day
10 |
Trek to
Urdukus: To Khuburtze (8-9 hrs): A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on the
southern edge. The walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine, with
stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango
Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200 m. |
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11 |
Goro II:
The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses,
however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue
opposite of Yermanendo Glacier for 3-4 hrs to the camp site
at 4500 meters pitched in the center of the glacier. |
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12 |
Concordia: 5-6 hours
slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic
mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, GB IV, Mitre
Peak and the mighty K2. Camp at Concordia at 4700 m. |
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Day 13 |
4-5 hours trek
to Shaghrin. |
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Day 14 |
4-5 hours trek
to Gasherbrum III basecamp. |
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Day 15-34 |
Climb Gasherbrum
III. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of
the climbers. |
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Return to Askole
or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro
number of trekking days can be lesser. |
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Day
42 |
Fly to Islamabad
or drive to Chilas. |
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Day
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Day free at
Islamabad or drive to Islamabad. |
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44 |
De-briefing at
the ministry of tourism. |
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Day
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Fly to
destination. |
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