Gasherbrum III is the third-highest peak among the shining walls of the Karakoram mountain range and is situated between Gasherbrum II and IV. Until 1974, it has remained the highest unclimbed peak. History was made by a Polish lady’s expedition led by Mrs. Wanda Rutkiewics on August 11, 1975. Successful climbers were Alison Chadwick, Janusz Onyszkiewicz, and K. Zdzitowiecki.
| Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
| Elevation: 7,952m | Best Time: Mid-May to End-August |
| Duration: 40 Days | Zone: Permited |
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
In case the flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case of no flight, the day will be used for land travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
The day is to finalize the expedition arrangements. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
After breakfast, we will embark jeeps for a whole day ride on a winding jeep trail to Askole – The last inhabitance on our way to the Great Glaciers. (Tent)
Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Askole. For the remaining portion of our journey, we will rely on our local team to carry our food and equipment and sustain our expedition. Trek to the Dumurdo river cross at Jula (Jula means wire rope bridge supported by a wooden basket); now a day wooden bridge has been built to cross it (Tent)
We will resume trek along the Braldu River to a green oasis under the shadows of Paiju Peak 6611 M. (Tent)
Rest & acclimatization day at Paiju. (Tent)
Begin the trek after an early breakfast. (Tent)
A long walk on the icy Baltoro Glacier. (Tent)
After an early breakfast, trek to Shaghring. (Tent)
After an early breakfast, trek to Gasherbrum base camp. (Tent)
We have 19 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
After an early breakfast we will leave for Ali Camp. (Tent)
A very early start, as early as 2 or 3 a.m. to cross the Gondogoro la to reach Khuspang. (Tent)
After a couple of minutes of easy walking, we will come onto the glacier. We will pick our way across moving boulders and ice, and finally, crossing the glacier up to the camping site, we will reach Shaicho. Walk: 06 – 07 hrs, Grade: Easy. (Tent)
After breakfast, we will continue walking along the Hushe River on an easy path. Upon Arrival in Hushe, we will camp near the fields in Hushe village. (Tent)
After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day ride on a winding jeep road to Skardu. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Early morning drive for Chilas. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad via the Babusar pass. Upon Arrival, Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. In the afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad and Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel
Services included as following
Hotels:
Transport:
4 X4 Jeeps:
Jeeps
Trekking and Base Camp Food:
Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Porters:
Carry on members’ climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance
Staff: Guide / Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and their insurance
Camping Equipment:
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Kitchen utensils:
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
Services not included in the given price