Overviews

Spantik - This striking mountain lies in a less frequented part of the Karakoram. The South East ridge is a long snowy ridge, over 8km in length, which offers little technical difficulty, short sections of 30 to 40 degrees and relatively low objective danger. A three day trek takes us from the village of Arandu to our base camp at 4350m, after which the team will have seventeen days to climb the mountain. Three camps will be established above base camp: Camp 1 at 5100m, Camp 2 at 5650m and Camp 3 at 6250m. First attempted in 1906, the mountain's summit was finally reached in 1955 by a German expedition led by Karl Kramer. You should have previously climbed to between 5000m to 6000m and be technically competent to Scottish grade I/II or Alpine PD+. An ideal peak in the summer months for those wanting to visit the greater ranges.

Tour Itinarary

Islamabad Arrive at Islamabad and transfer to hotel, after Afternoon city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad Rawalpindi is a lively, bustling city with the crowded streets and colorful bazaars, thorough it lacks the grand monuments; nonetheless, the bazaar should appeal to anyone with the desire to see the real Pakistan. Overnight hotel.

Given good weather we fly to Skardu (perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain in the world. Please note that if weather causes delays with the flight then extra costs will need to be incurred for food and accommodation in Islamabad (H,B)

Drive starts early morning to Arandu. From Shigar the jeep trek goes up the West Bank of the river. Enroute at Chutron we can see hot sulphur springs with separate bathing huts for men and women. The jeep track goes up the valley to the beautiful village of Arandu the last village at the snout of the wonderful (38km) Chogo Lungma Glacier. Overnight at camp 2950 meters.

It takes about (6 hrs) to reach Pukpun, which is a summer settlement. The trail follows the Basha River up to the snout of the Chogo Lungma Glacier. After crossing the glacier follow the northern lateral moraine to Pukpun Overnight at camp.

It is (5-6 hrs) trekking. Watching the miracle views of the pyramid of Spantik, passing through Manchikera, which is a summer settlement we reach another summer settlement of Khurumal. Overnight at camp.

It is relatively short stage, which takes (4-5 hrs). Passing through the summer settlement of Gharincho and a small lake and enjoying the excellent views of Spantik and Laila Peaks we reach Bolucho, which is situated at the base of the Bolucho Glacier. Overnight at camp at about (3,900 meters) on a green ground with water.

We leave the ablation valley and head on the ice of the Chogolungma Glacier. We gently gain height as we approach base camp at the foot of Spantik’s South East Ridge. (5-6 hrs).

Climbing period. (,B,L,D).

Trek back to Chogo Brangsa. Overnight at camp.

Trek back to Arandu. Overnight at camp.

Drive to Skardu. Afternoon De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Office, Skardu, Overnight at hotel.

Spare Day

1. Leisure day at Islamabad. Overnight at hotel. 2. In case of driving, complete road journey from Chilas to Islamabad.. Overnight at hotel.

Islamabad Transfer to airport for onward destination

Full Boarding Services

Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).

Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at 4 star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis-Single Bed Room

Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs.

Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Pakistan.(Before the expedition.)

Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb the Peaks

Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.

Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Expedition staffs during the trek and expedition.

Member Transportation: •Domestic Flight: Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu & Skardu to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary. •3 Nights accommodation is Skardu •Land Transportation (Members): Drive by Jeep Skardu to Arandu and on returning Arandu to Skardu. •Land Transportation (Staffs): Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus / jeep) for All Climbing Guides and Expeditions Staff. (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other.

Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Islamabad- Skardu to Arandu by bus / Jeep and to basecamp by Porters . While Returning: Basecamp to Arandu by porters and Arandu to Islamabad by bus / jeep.

Member Luggage: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.

Food and Lodging: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.

All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.

Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Arandu & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Arandu

Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.

Staff Salary and Allowance: All staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.

Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp.

Base Camp Equipment: At Base Camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.

Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.

High Altitude Climbing Guide: 1 Pakistani climbing guide per member.

Climbing Guide Salary& Allowance: Climbing Guide Salary, Equipment, Food And Clothing.

High camp service: High Altitude Tents, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, High Altitude Guide, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3) . Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope.

Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Guide, also available for members with appropriate charge.

Walkie Talkie: Walkie Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.

Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs. Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs.

Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs.

Certificate: Climbing certificate issued by Pakistani Alpine Club (after climbing)

Pakistan Entry Visa fee: Pakistani Visa fee.

Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Islamabad (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).

Extra night in Islamabad: Extra nights accommodation in Islamabad. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.

Trip cancellation Insurance.

Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)

ersonal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Islamabad but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in basecamp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.

Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit and its fee (if required).

Tips: Of Staff and High altitude Guide