Gasherbrum 2

Height: 8,035 m
Country:
Pakistan flagPakistan

Gasherbrum II, a captivating peak in the Karakoram Range, beckons climbers with its challenging ascent through towering ice seracs and expansive high-altitude plateaus. What sets this climb apart is the opportunity to conquer one of the world's 8,000-meter peaks while reveling in the unspoiled beauty of Pakistan's remote mountain wilderness, offering an adventurous journey for those drawn to both technical challenge and awe-inspiring landscapes.

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Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on one of the world’s iconic climbs. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)

When to go

  • June to August

Guide links

These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Gasherbrum 2. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Gasherbrum 2. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Visit In Pakistanview guides trip webpage from $5,000
Hunza Guides Pakistanview guides trip webpage from $6,810
Hohenbergsteigenview guides trip webpage from $7,700
Karakorum Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $8,000
Trango Adventuresview guides trip webpage from $12,000
Kuluarview guides trip webpage from $16,500
Summit Climbview guides trip webpage from $18,450
Visit in Pakistan Tours logoVisit in Pakistan Toursview guides trip webpage from $18,700
Apricot Toursview guides trip webpage from $19,836
Makalu Extreme Climbing Adventureview guides trip webpage from $22,000
360 Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $22,500
Imagine Nepal Trek & Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $28,500
Namas Adventureview guides trip webpage from $29,000
Elite Expedview guides trip webpage from $30,000
Adventure Consultantsview guides trip webpage from $45,000
Alpenglow Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $46,950
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.

What you can see from the summit of Gasherbrum 2. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.