8,611 m · 50 days · Abruzzi Spur
K2 Expedition
The world's second-highest mountain, climbed by the historic Abruzzi Spur from the Baltoro Glacier.
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8,000 m and Karakoram peaks
Mountaineering Expeditions in Pakistan
Climb the five 8,000 m peaks of Pakistan, including K2, and four 6,000–7,000 m Karakoram summits. Every expedition runs in the June–September season with full base camp and logistics from our team in Skardu.
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8,047 m · 50 days · West Ridge
Broad Peak Expedition
A classic Karakoram 8,000 m peak reached through the Baltoro and Concordia, climbed by the West Ridge.
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8,126 m · 40 days · Kinshofer Route
Nanga Parbat Expedition
The Diamir Face by the standard Kinshofer Route, with a long acclimatisation and climbing period.
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8,080 m · 45 days · Southwest Ridge
Gasherbrum-I Expedition
The Hidden Peak, approached via the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers to the Gasherbrum Sanctuary.
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8,035 m · 45 days · Southwest Ridge
Gasherbrum-II Expedition
One of the more accessible 8,000 m peaks, climbed through Camps 1–3 above the Gasherbrum glacier.
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7,027 m · 31 days · Southeast Ridge
Spantik Expedition
The Golden Peak, approached through Arandu and the Chogo Lungma Glacier.
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7,788 m · 40 days · Southwest Spur
Rakaposhi Expedition
The Mother of Mist above Hunza and Nagar, via Minapin and Tagafari.
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Diran Peak Expedition
A Nagar Valley summit reached by the Minapin Glacier route.
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6,096 m · 30 days · Hushe Valley
Laila Peak Expedition
The spear-shaped Needle of the Karakoram, rising above the Hushe Valley.
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Expedition questions
Which 8,000 m peaks can I climb in Pakistan with Blue Sky?
All five of Pakistan's 8,000 m peaks: K2 (8,611 m), Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), Gasherbrum-I (8,080 m), Broad Peak (8,047 m) and Gasherbrum-II (8,035 m). Blue Sky also runs expeditions to Rakaposhi, Diran, Spantik and Laila Peak.
When is the expedition season?
Expeditions run in the summer climbing season, from June to September. Planned 2027 departures are 7 June for Nanga Parbat and 20 June for K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-I and Gasherbrum-II.
How long does an 8,000 m expedition take?
Between 40 and 50 days from Islamabad and back: 40 days for Nanga Parbat, 45 for Gasherbrum-I and Gasherbrum-II, and 50 days for K2 and Broad Peak. This covers the approach trek, acclimatisation and the summit window.
Which is a good first 8,000 m peak?
Gasherbrum-II is often described as one of the more accessible 8,000 m peaks. Talk to the team about your experience and they will recommend a suitable objective.
Not sure which trip fits you?
Tell us your experience, dates and group size, and our Skardu team will suggest the right route and send a written itinerary.
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