Gasherbrum IV Peak Expedition
(7925M)

Gasherbrum IV Peak Expedition Overview

Gasherbrum IV (K4) is the 17th highest mountain in the world and the 6th tallest in Pakistan. It belongs to the Gasherbrum group, a remote cluster of peaks situated at the northeastern edge of the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram range of the greater Himalayas. The massif includes three of the world’s peaks that rise above 8,000 meters. The name "Gasherbrum" is often mistakenly believed to mean "Shining Wall," in reference to the striking west face of Gasherbrum IV. However, the name is derived from the Balti language—“Rgasha” meaning “beautiful” and “brum” meaning “mountain,” making the accurate translation “beautiful mountain.” The mountain’s first successful ascent was achieved in 1958 by an Italian expedition, with climbers Walter Bonatti and Carlo Mauri reaching the summit via the north ridge. Later, in 1985, Robert Schauer from Austria and Wojciech Kurtyka from Poland completed the first climb of the formidable 3,000-meter-high west face. Despite facing severe weather and exhaustion, they reached the north summit but were unable to continue to the main peak. Gasherbrum IV's Base Camp is located near that of Broad Peak, making it part of a key mountaineering region in the Karakoram.

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Included Services

• Liaison with the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for the permit process and the measurement of the liaison officer.
• The process of import and export permits from the Ministry of Tourism.
• Clearance of cargo prior to the team's arrival and its storage.
• Welcome reception and meeting at the Alpine Club of Pakistan in Islamabad.
• Hotel accommodation and meals as per the hotels listed in the itinerary.
• All meals during the trek and at base camp.
• All road transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Porterage of 75 kg per person for expedition equipment and high-altitude food to Base Camp, and 50 kg per person on return from Base Camp.
• Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent with tables, chairs, and camping ground fees.
• Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
• Wages and basic kit for the guide, Sardar, cook, and assistants.
• Insurance for our field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
• Mail handling/forwarding to Base Camp.
• Reconfirmation of the air ticket.
• All expenses of the liaison officer.
• Pollution fee: $200
• CKNP fee: $68 per person.

Not Included

• International air ticket and airport taxes.
• Visa fee to Pakistan and personal insurance of the client.
• Cargo fee and customs charges for import and export.
• Sleeping bags, personal clothing, and climbing gear of any kind beyond base camp, including high-altitude food and oxygen.
• Room services, laundry, beverages, personal phone calls, and soft drinks.
• Medications, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges (approximately $10,000), etc.
• Food above base camp for members and high-altitude porters.
• Porters and staff tips.
• Any other services not mentioned in the included services above.