Gasherbrum II

Planning snapshot

Gasherbrum II is a 26,362 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 (128 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

26,362 ft

Prominence

5,000 ft

Difficulty tier

Expedition

Best season

Jun–Aug

Permits

Permit required

Staging

Skardu · 128 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 II, and what do you need before you go?

Gasherbrum II 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 II, and where is it?

Location

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan/China

Elevation

26,362 ft

Prominence

5,000 ft

Mountain range

Karakoram

Difficulty

High-altitude expedition

What makes Gasherbrum II notable?

Often the “friendliest” Karakoram 8,000er — still serious.

Often the first Karakoram 8,000er for expedition climbers, a steep pyramid above the Baltoro Glacier.

After you check trip readiness for Gasherbrum II, 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

Notable trails & routes

• Southwest Ridge
• Normal Route