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ERTI 4.61 overall
Based in United States
Price: From $18,450 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Jul 2026
About Gasherbrum II
- Elevation
- 8,035 m (26,362 ft)
- Country
- Pakistan
Climbing history
Facts and information about climbing Gasherbrum II, located in the Karakoram in Pakistan. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and authenticated reviews.
Notable itineraries
The vast majority of trips to Gasherbrum II begin with a flight into Islamabad International Airport (ISB). From here, most guides will meet with participants and transfer to Skardu. From Skardu, it takes about a week of driving and trekking to get to base camp. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.
Weather and best time to go
Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures at the base of Gasherbrum II hover around 20 ºC (68 ºF). These drop to well below freezing as elevation is gained. Summers on and around Gasherbrum II are quite wet, with around 40 millimeters (1.6 inches) of precipitation falling each month., Best Time to Visit: June to September, Average Expedition Length 45 to 50 days
Currency
Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Languages
English, Urdu
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Recommended gear for Gasherbrum II
High-altitude essentials picked for 8,000m expeditions. Recommended by our expert team.
- Rab Expedition 8000 Suit (Men's) (8000m suit): View at CampSaver
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- Black Diamond Absolute Mitts (expedition mitts): View at CampSaver
- Rab Expedition 1200 Sleeping Bag (down sleeping bag): View at CampSaver
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