Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan/China

Gasherbrum I

Trip Guide & 3D Map

Karakoram · Difficulty, season, and access — then explore the 3D terrain

Planning snapshot

Gasherbrum I is a 26,509 ft summit in the Karakoram (Pakistan/China). PeakAtlas rates it expedition (High-altitude expedition); best season is Jun–Aug. Permit required. Typical staging is Skardu (130 mi). Limited lodging data is mapped from OpenStreetMap for this region — stage in the listed town rather than expecting a full hotel directory. Use the 3D map and trip checklist before you go.

Elevation
26,509 ft
Prominence
7,070 ft
Difficulty tier
Expedition
Best season
Jun–Aug
Permits
Permit required
Staging
Skardu · 130 mi
Mapped lodging
Limited / none mapped
Listed trails
2

As of 2026-07-31 · Figures come from the PeakAtlas3D catalog: surveyed elevations and prominence, curated difficulty tiers, best-season windows, permit notes, staging-town distances, trail lists, and OpenStreetMap lodging near each summit. Not live weather, quotas, or prices.

How hard is Gasherbrum I, and what do you need before you go?

Gasherbrum I is listed as High-altitude expedition with a best season of Jun–Aug. Use the difficulty, permit, and staging details below before you commit to a date.

Difficulty
High-altitude expedition
Best season
Jun–Aug
Access / staging
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

How tall is Gasherbrum I, and where is it?

Elevation
26,509 ft
Prominence
7,070 ft
Mountain range
Karakoram
Difficulty
High-altitude expedition

What makes Gasherbrum I notable?

Karakoram 8,000er known as Hidden Peak.

Hidden Peak of the Karakoram, an 8,000-meter neighbor of Broad Peak in the Gasherbrum group.

After you check trip readiness for Gasherbrum I, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Karakoram, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan/China.

Closest places

  • Skardu — Gilgit-Baltistan via Karakoram Hwy
  • ہوشے — Pakistan/China
  • دم سم — Pakistan/China

Notable trails & routes

  • Japanese Couloir
  • Northwest Face