G1 / G2

Days 1–4 — Islamabad & Skardu Day 01 – Arrival in Islamabad Airport pickup, hotel transfer, expedition briefing and equipment inspection. Day 02 – Islamabad Preparation Permits, documentation, medical checks and final equipment preparation. Day 03 – Islamabad to Skardu Fly to Skardu, subject to weather and flight operations. Transfer to hotel. Day 04 – Skardu Preparation Day Final supplies, equipment organization and briefing with the expedition support team. Days 5–12 — Baltoro Approach Day 05 – Skardu to Askole 4x4 drive through Shigar and the Braldu Valley to Askole. Day 06 – Askole to Jhola Begin the trek toward the Baltoro Glacier. Day 07 – Jhola to Paiju Continue through the Braldu Valley. Day 08 – Rest at Paiju Acclimatization and preparation for the glacier section. Day 09 – Paiju to Khoburtse Enter the Baltoro Glacier region. Day 10 – Khoburtse to Urdukas Continue toward Urdukas beneath the Trango Towers. Day 11 – Urdukas to Goro II Cross the Baltoro Glacier toward Goro II. Day 12 – Goro II to Concordia Reach Concordia with views of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrum group. Days 13–18 — Gasherbrum Base Camp Day 13 – Concordia to Gasherbrum Base Camp Continue through the upper Baltoro/Gasherbrum Glacier system toward Base Camp. Day 14 – Base Camp Establishment Settle into Base Camp, organize climbing equipment and complete route briefing. Day 15 – Rest & Acclimatization Medical assessment, equipment check and acclimatization. Day 16 – First Acclimatization Rotation Climb toward the lower camp on the selected route. Day 17 – Higher Acclimatization Continue gaining altitude before descending. Day 18 – Recovery at Base Camp Rest and prepare for the main climbing rotations. G2 Summit Phase – 8,035m Day 19 – G2 Rotation Begin the first serious rotation toward G2's higher camps. Day 20 – G2 Higher Camp Continue upward according to route and weather conditions. Day 21 – Descent to Base Camp Return to Base Camp and recover. Day 22 – Rest Day Recovery and weather monitoring. Day 23 – G2 Summit Push Begins Begin the summit rotation when conditions are favorable. Day 24 – G2 High Camp Progress through the established camps toward the upper mountain. Day 25 – G2 Summit Attempt – 8,035m Attempt the Gasherbrum II summit. Descend to a safe high camp after the summit attempt. Day 26 – Descent Continue descent toward Base Camp. Day 27 – Recovery at Base Camp Rest and recover. Day 28 – G2 Reserve Day Weather contingency or second summit attempt if required. G1 Summit Phase – 8,080m Day 29 – G1 Preparation Rest, equipment inspection and preparation for the G1 climbing phase. Day 30 – G1 Acclimatization Rotation Begin climbing toward the lower camps of Gasherbrum I. Day 31 – G1 Higher Rotation Continue upward as conditions allow. Day 32 – Return to Base Camp Descend and recover. Day 33 – Rest & Weather Monitoring Prepare for the G1 summit window. Day 34 – G1 Summit Push Begins Begin the summit rotation. Day 35 – G1 High Camp Continue toward the upper mountain. Day 36 – G1 Summit Attempt – 8,080m Attempt the summit of Gasherbrum I / Hidden Peak. Day 37 – Descent Descend toward Base Camp. Day 38 – Recovery Day Rest and medical assessment. Day 39 – G1 Reserve Summit Day Contingency day for another summit attempt if required. Days 40–43 — Additional Contingency Day 40 – Weather/Climbing Contingency Additional flexibility for G1 or G2 depending on the team's progress. Day 41 – Recovery / Summit Contingency Reserve day for weather or route delays. Day 42 – Final Summit Contingency Last dedicated summit opportunity where conditions permit. Day 43 – Base Camp Recovery Complete climbing operations and prepare for departure. Days 44–55 — Return Journey Day 44 – Gasherbrum Base Camp Clearance Pack expedition equipment and prepare for the return trek. Day 45 – Base Camp to Concordia Descend toward Concordia. Day 46 – Concordia to Goro II Continue down the Baltoro Glacier. Day 47 – Goro II to Urdukas Descend toward Urdukas. Day 48 – Urdukas to Paiju Continue down the Baltoro. Day 49 – Paiju to Jhola Trek toward Jhola. Day 50 – Jhola to Askole Complete the trek to Askole. Day 51 – Askole to Skardu 4x4 transfer to Skardu. Day 52 – Skardu Recovery Day Hotel stay, rest and expedition debrief. Day 53 – Skardu to Islamabad Fly to Islamabad, subject to weather and flight operations. Day 54 – Islamabad Reserve Day Buffer day for weather or flight delays. Day 55 – Departure Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for onward departure.