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Pakistan · Mountain Exploration
The journey
Summit Spantik Golden Peak (7,027 m), situated in Nagar Valley, by climbing its beautiful and spectacular mountain trails from the Baltistan side. Trek across the challenging Chogolungma Glacier as you make your way to Spantik Peak Expedition base camp, with the route beginning in the Arandu region of Baltistan, also known as Little Tibet. This 30-day expedition also includes time in Islamabad and Skardu, along with a return journey via the Karakoram Highway and Taxila.
Trek across the challenging Chogolungma Glacier as you make your way to Spantik Peak Expedition base camp, with the route beginning in the Arandu region of Baltistan, also known as Little Tibet.
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Day by day
Arrive in Islamabad, connect with your tour representative, and begin the tour.
Transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy sightseeing in the afternoon.
Visit Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh, Constitution Avenue, Lok Virsa Museum, and Shakar Parian.
Overnight at the hotel.
Attend the expedition briefing with the Ministry of Tourism.
Also coordinate and finalize formalities with the government-appointed liaison officer.
Spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
You will be transferred to Islamabad airport for the flight to Skardu. This flight is subject to weather conditions.
Alternatively, we may take a two-day drive to Skardu via the Karakoram Highway.
Stay overnight at Chilas on the bank of the Indus.
Enjoy a free day in Skardu for those flying in.
Skardu is the capital of Baltistan and stands at an altitude of 2,278 meters. It serves as the starting point for some of the most scenic and adventurous trekking in the world.
Visit the bazaar in the morning, and in the afternoon head to Satpara Lake.
Overnight stay at the motel.
Board soft-top 4x4 jeeps for an 8-9 hour drive to Arandu.
Overnight at camp.
Trek along the Basha River for 3-4 hours to the snout of the Chogolungma Glacier.
It takes about an hour to cross the northern lateral moraine.
Across the glacier, continue with a 2-3 hour walk over green meadows.
Overnight camping at Man Pakora.
Set out on a 7-8 hour walk with views of the perfect pyramid of Spantik Peak guarding the head of the valley, continuing to the summer settlement of Manchikera.
Continue walking along the ablation valley between the lateral moraine and the mountain to the summer settlement of Bolocho.
Overnight camping at Bolocho.
Complete a 4-5 hour walk on the Chogolungma Glacier to reach the base camp of Spantik.
This is a strenuous trek over rock and ice.
Climb to Base Camp 1.
Climb to Base Camp 1.
Climb to Base Camp 1.
Climb to Base Camp 2.
Climb to Base Camp 2.
Climb to Base Camp 2.
Climb to Base Camp 3.
Climb to Base Camp 3.
Climb to Base Camp 3.
Hike to Base Camp 2.
Hike to Base Camp 2.
Hike to Base Camp 2.
Hike to Base Camp 1.
Hike to Base Camp 1.
Hike to Base Camp 1.
Return to Bolocho.
Take a jeep drive to Skardu.
Walk and drive back by the same route to Skardu City.
Drive on the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River to Chilas.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, or fly to Islamabad.
Drive via Rawalpindi to Islamabad.
En route, visit Taxila, the former capital of the Gandhara Civilization.
See the archaeological remains of a monastery (Julian), a city (Sirkap), and the museum.
Continue to Rawalpindi, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy a farewell dinner at a typical Punjabi restaurant.
In the morning, visit the Ministry of Tourism office for de-briefing.
In the afternoon, you are free to explore the local bazaars.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for departure.
The route
The fine print
Accommodation: Good standard hotels on a half-board, twin-sharing basis in the towns. During camping, accommodation is in dome tents on a twin-sharing basis, with full-board services.
Transportation: Air-conditioned transportation in Islamabad and up to Skardu. 4x4 soft-top jeeps to the trek head for members and equipment.
Meals: All meals in the cities, during trekking, and at the base camp.
Equipment: All camping and kitchen equipment will be provided during trekking and at the base camp.
Briefing and de-briefing: Our guide will assist you during briefing and de-briefing with the Ministry of Tourism and coordinate matters with the government-appointed liaison officer.
Portage: All portage for base camp food and camping equipment. Portage of 75 kg per paying climber from Islamabad to base camp for personal gear, high-altitude equipment, and high-altitude food.
Supporting staff: A qualified English-speaking Pakistani mountain guide, cook, and helper will stay at the base camp with the group throughout the expedition.
Insurance of porters, staff, and liaison officer.
Tips, portage, and entrance fees at hotels, sites, and the airport.
Camping services: Apart from the complete kitchenette, we shall provide a mess tent with folding tables and chairs, a toilet tent, and dome tents for base camp.
Assistance with the Foreigner's Registration Office.
The royalty of the mountain and climbers' insurance.
Any additional service not mentioned in the itinerary or above chart of services.
Any additional camping item such as generators, satellite phone/fax, or similar accessories.
Payments and kits of the liaison officer and high-altitude porters.
High-altitude food, equipment, and porters.
Charges of the customs clearance process.
The US $200 non-refundable government pollution fee.
Any domestic or international airfare.
Any delays or cancellations due to natural hazards like bad weather or landslides beyond the control of the land operator.
Helicopter charges, in case of use for any purpose.
Doctor and medicines.
Any services and equipment above the base camp.
This beautiful summit of more than 7,000 m of rugged terrain was first climbed by a team from Frankfort in 1955. Since then, it has been climbed regularly every year by many expeditions. It is mostly climbed from the south-east because of a regular classical ridge leading to the top.
This mountain has other names as well, such as Yengulz Har and Ghenish Chhish, which translates into English as Golden Peak.
This mountain is visible from the village of Nagar (Hunza). One can observe the terrible north face and its famous northwest marble pillar, climbed in August 1987 by Flower and Saunders. The summit glows golden during sunset when seen from Nagar, which gives it the name Golden Peak.
To understand how we would climb, we had to walk for three days on the Chogolungma Glacier to reach the base camp. This type of adventure requires great fitness and the necessary experience of high mountains.
This expedition appeals to those who have already roped autonomously on a snowy mountain and glaciers.
Logistics
Your 30 days finish where they began, in New Islamabad Airport Rd.
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