On this day we will have have briefing from the Department of Tourism regarding the Gasherbrum I & Gasherbrum II Expedition in Islamabad before travelling to Skardu. After briefing we will spend time exploring Islamabad and we will have a taste of tradition Pakistani Food.

Participants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if clouds allow. After arrival in Skardu, the day is free. It will be a treat before going to Gasherbrum I & Gasherbrum II Expedition.

After breakfast, the participants will walk to Kharpocho fort in Skardu, which is located up on a mountain. The Kharpocho fort gives a splendid view of the Indus and Skardu town. The participants will also have an option to take a tour to Sadpara Lake followed by free shopping time in Skardu Bazaar. During sightseeing, our staff will take care of further government documentation required in Skardu. This can sometimes take two days. We have contingency days towards the end of the trek incase of any delays.

We will begin our 7-hour jeep adventure to Askole village by first traveling the chilly desert to Shigar valley. However, it is dependent on the road conditions. The distance will take you between six and eight hours to complete. As of 2021, the road into the national park has been expanded, allowing us to begin the walk from Jhula camp rather than Askole, saving us a day of hot, dusty trekking on the road.. We will eat lunch in route.

On this Day Accommodation: Camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner GPS Data Trekking distance: 20km Altitude gain/loss: 283 m up Camp elevation: 3,383 m early start and a 5- to 7-hour hike. again largely level, with minor ascents and descents, and a brief river crossing.

The participants will spend the day at Paiju Camp getting acclimated and resting. The porters, on the other hand, will take their time baking bread for the following week on the glacier. On this day, an acclimatisation trek to Paiju Peak base camp is also possible. This will be extremely beneficial to the participants prior to the Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II Expeditions, as their bodies will acclimatise to the location.

On this Day Accommodation: Camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner GPS Data Distance: 14.7 km Time: 8-9 hours Average Pace: 38 min/km Elevation Gain/Loss: 641m/221m Min/Max Elevation: 3,379m/3,909m

Trango Towers may be spotted after passing over two minor glaciers on this day of the Gasherbrum I & Gasherbrum II Expedition. The players would spend the night in Urdukas, near the army camp, the next night. The camp is located 100 metres above the glacier.

The members in our Gasherbrum I & Gasherbrum II will be strolling in the centre of the glacier on this day. The medial moraine will be followed, with views of Masherbrum to the south (7821m). The athletes will be hiking up and down the rocky moraine and walking by large ice seracs as they progress. This will be the first night's stay camp on Baltoro Glacier at Goro II, which is located at the junction of Baltoro Glacier and Younghusband Glacier. The temperature might plummet drastically. Masherbrum and Muztagh Tower will be revealed for the occasion.

On this day of the Gasherbrum I & Gasherbrum II, the participants will arrive at Concordia after continually going up the moraine, where more and more high snowcapped peaks will appear, culminating in the viewing of K2. Other peaks seen are Broad Peak, Mitre Peak, Gasherbrum, Sia Kangri, and many more.

The trek from Concordia to the campground will take two hours on glacier moraine. The participants will hike on the upper Baltoro glacier to reach Shahring. Participants may see Chogolisa, Snow Dome Peaks, Baltoro Kangri, and several more high altitude peaks from this vantage point.

We shall begin our ascent up the mountain on this day and continue for the next four weeks. We will have backup days in case the weather improves. Apricot Tours Team will set up the expedition's base camp and will continue to help the expedition throughout the time frame.

We return to Concordia on this day after successfully completing the Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II Expeditions.

The individuals will follow a little different and less travelled path. There will be short diversions to avoid crevasses, and participants should walk on tough ice rather than slick ice. In the event of snow, the competitors and porters will trek together while wearing crampons and roped together. The base will be established in Ali camp, which participants will arrive at after hiking for 5-6 hours. The name "Ali Camp" comes from a local porter who was the first to traverse the Gondogoro La Pass.

Participants will be up as early as 2 a.m. on this day. After getting ready and eating breakfast, the group will travel as one body for the Gondogoro La base. Depending on the scenario, our support personnel will be on hand to repair ropes or assist members with equipment. The trip to the summit of Gondogoro La Pass takes around 3 hours. You will be able to view and experience all four 8000ers in the Baltoro area. K2, G1, Broad Peak, and G2.

The members will continue trekking down. Because the descent will be a relatively simple trip, the climbing equipment, such as ropes and crampons, will be packed while descending. The rough and steep terrain will be carried across the lovely green sceneries of Hushe Valley.

The road from Khaplu to Skardu becomes smoother, and the option to take is the paved road along the Shayok River, which leads to the Indus River's confluence. Participants will arrive at Skardu in 4 hours after travelling along the Indus River. The participants can use the amenities that they did not have for the previous two weeks. The first item on the list would be a hot shower, followed by a satisfying supper.

GPS Data Altitude: 538 m On this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Skardu to Islamabad aiport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad. The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. Incase of flight cancellation, you will drive to Chilas for overnight. It takes eight to ten hours by a vehicle.

We booked in an extra day in Islamabad in case of travel complications getting back from Skardu. Since you have just completed the most epic hike of your life, we do not want to add any group stress by making the departure window tight. Today will be a free day in the city with group breakfast and dinner included. After a final meal together, our epic journey of a lifetime has come to an end and the time has come to say goodbye.

We arrange for transfers to the airport for those who are flying out over the next 12 hours. Check out of the hotel is around 11 am on Day 21. You can choose to stay on at the same hotel if you are not flying home right away, though any additional nights at the hotel are not covered by EBT.