Gasherbrum III (7,952m) Expedition

Gasherbrum III is situated between Gasherbrum II and IV and has a height of 7,952m/26,089ft. It was the highest unclimbed peak up to 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.

ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad

Day 02: Islamabad – Skardu or Chilas if no flight

Day 03: Chilas – Skardu

Day 04: Skardu  (free day)

Day 05: Skardu to Askoli (by jeep)

Day 06: Trek to Jhola

Day 07: Trek to Paiyu

Day 08: Rest day at Paiyu

Day 09: Trek to Urdukas

Day 10: Trek to Goro

Day 11: Trek to Concordia

Day 12: Trek to Base camp

Day 13-48:Reserved for climbing activities

Day 49-56:Return to Askoli and drive to Skardu

Day 57: Drive to Chilas

Day 58: Drive to Islamabad

Day 59: Debriefing, Ministry of Tourism

Day 60:Fly to next destination