Hidden Peak. The published Blue Sky programme approaches Gasherbrum-I through the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glacier corridor to the Gasherbrum Sanctuary.
Altitude8,080m
Duration45 Days
DifficultyStrenuous
SeasonJun–Sep
RouteSouthwest Ridge
Fixed Departure20 Jun 2027
Expedition Overview
Hidden Peak. The published Blue Sky programme approaches Gasherbrum-I through the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glacier corridor to the Gasherbrum Sanctuary.
Expedition Highlights
• 8,080m Gasherbrum-I / Hidden Peak
• Baltoro Glacier and Concordia approach
• Gasherbrum Base Camp in the remote Karakoram sanctuary
• High-camp acclimatization rotations
• Flexible summit weather window
45 Days Itinerary
01 Arrival in Islamabad
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Hotel transfer, briefing and preparation.
02 Fly to Skardu
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Mountain flight with road contingency.
03 Skardu Preparation
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Permits, gear preparation and local sightseeing.
04 Jeep to Askole
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Drive through Shigar and Braldu valleys.
05–11 Baltoro Approach
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Jula, Paiju, Khoburtse, Urdukas, Goro II and Concordia.
12 Gasherbrum Base Camp
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Continue from Concordia to the Gasherbrum Sanctuary.
13–37 Climbing Period
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Acclimatization rotations and summit attempt.
38–41 Return Trek
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Descend through the Baltoro corridor toward Askole.
42 Drive to Skardu
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Return by Jeep.
43 Fly to Islamabad
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Return flight, weather permitting.
44 Contingency Day
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Weather buffer.
45 International Departure
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Airport transfer.
Full-Service Expedition Package
✓Round-trip Islamabad–Skardu flights with road contingency
✓Airport transfers and 4×4 Jeep transport
✓75kg inward / 50kg return luggage allowance
✓Islamabad and Skardu accommodation
✓Full-board trek meals
✓Base Camp tents and camp facilities
✓Sirdar, cooks, assistant cook, porters and Liaison Officer
✓Peak Permit and CKNP fees
✓Required permits, bridge and road taxes
✓Ministry briefing/debriefing and Alpine Club certificate
✓Staff wages, equipment and insurance: staff insurance, fair wages in line with regional porter welfare guidelines, and food and lodging for mountain staff and porters.
✓Certified guide: a licensed, government-registered English-speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
✕Personal climbing equipment
✕HAPs and high-altitude rations
✕Sleeping bags, rucksacks, clothing and footwear
✕Tips, laundry, satellite communication and extra beverages
✕Lunch and dinner in Islamabad/Skardu
✕Mandatory helicopter rescue insurance
Karakoram Expedition Map
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Tour Review
★★★★★
"I highly recommend Blue Sky Treks as a tour operator for expeditions in Pakistan or Xinjiang, China. They provided excellent services—the staff were strong, reliable people, the food was of excellent quality, and transportation was safe and on time."
