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China, Pakistan

Gasherbrum II East

Mountain Summit

Gasherbrum II East, Mountain peak in Shigar District, Pakistan and China

Description

Gasherbrum II East is a mountain peak in the Karakoram range that rises to 7,758 meters and forms the border between Pakistan and China. The summit sits within Shigar District and ranks among the high peaks climbers attempt in this mountain system.

History

The peak received its K4 designation during the Great Trigonometric Survey of India carried out by T.G. Montgomerie in 1856. This early mapping shaped how European explorers referred to summits throughout the Karakoram range.

Culture

The name derives from Balti language terminology, where local inhabitants have passed down mountaineering knowledge through multiple generations of expedition support.

Practical

Climbing expeditions take place mainly between June and September when weather conditions are most favorable. You will need permits from both Pakistani and Chinese authorities and must hire experienced local guides for any attempt.

Did you know?

The mountain presents technical climbing challenges through its combination of steep ice walls, snow fields, and high-altitude conditions above 7,000 meters.

Location

Shigar District

Elevation above the sea

7,758 m

GPS coordinates

35.75459,76.66795

Latest update

December 14, 2025 20:02

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