GASHERBRUM-III (7952 M)

Gasherbrum-III (7952 M)

Gasherbrum-III is located between G-II and G-IV is the 15^th highest mountain the world. Till 1974 it was the highest unclimbed peak of the world. In 1975 the Polish Women expedition team led by Mrs. Wanda Rutkiewich came to Pakistan to Climb Gasherbrum-III. Mrs. Wanda Rutkiewich, K.Zdzitowiecki, Alison Chadwick, and Janusz Onyszkiewicz, reached the summit on 11^th August 1975.

ITINERARY

DAY-01

Arrival at Islamabad Airport and transfer to Hotel

DAY-02	Briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan, Islamabad.
DAY-03	Departure for Chilas via Silk Rout, sight seeing all along the rout with the company of Indus river the longest river of Pakistan It flows from Tibet northwest across the Indian-controlled portion of Jammu and Kashmir, passing between the western extremity of the Himalayas and the northern extremity of the Hindu Kush mountain range; it then courses generally south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea. Check in hotel. Overnight in Chilas.
DAY-04	Early morning drive to Skardu (8-10 hrs).
DAY-05	Final arrangement for the expedition.
DAY-06	Skardu - Askole (6-7 hrs).
DAY-07	Trek to Jhula near Domardo River. (8-9 hours)
DAY-08	Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs).

DAY-09	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.

DAY-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.

DAY-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.

DAY-13	4-5 hours trek to Shaghrin.
DAY-14	4-5 hours trek to Gasherbrum III basecamp.
Day 15-34	Climb Gasherbrum III. Length of period is depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers.

Day 35-41	Back to Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser.
Day 42	Flight to Islamabad if unable due to bad weather same day drive to Chilas. Overnight in Chilas.
Day 43	Drive Chilas to Islamabad.
Day 44	De-briefing at Alpine Club of Pakistan Islamabad.
Day 45	Flight to your onward destination. End of our services