SPANTIK EXPEDITION (7027m) PAKISTAN

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD
1 stop
1
Welcome to Islamabad, Pakistan. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer to the group hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure to Explore Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan.
Day 2
SPECTACULAR DRIVE TO SKARDU
1 stop
2
Today we will travel KKH to Chilas. Islamabad to Chilas, 461km. 9-10 Hours drive. We have the option to stop over in Chillas for the night or carry on driving to Skardu.
Day 3
SIGHTSEEING DAY IN SKARDU & PREPARATION DAY
1 stop
3
Today is a free day to explore Skardu town. Skardu is the capital of Baltistan region. Visit the local Bazar, walk up to Kharpocho Fort and stay in your hotel to relax.
Day 4
DRIVE TO ARANDU
1 stop
4
Karakoram Highway
Following day we will drive to Braldu village. We will pass through Hot Sulphur Spring , famous for hot bath pools. The jeep track goes up the valley to the beautiful village of Doko, from here trek to Arandu the last village at the snout of the wonderful Chogo Lungma Glacier. Our walk will start through walnut groves and then goes up and down the hillside with view of cultivated fields and villages. Night stay in Arandu.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
TREK TO BUKHUM
1 stop
5
Shigar Valley
From Arandu to Bukhum is a beautiful walk, Bukhum is a summer settlement. You will follow the Basha River up to the snout of the Chogo Lungma Glacier. After crossing the glacier you will follow the northern lateral moraine to Bukhum.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
TREK TO KHURUMAL 6 HOURS WALKING
1 stop
6
Karakoram Highway
After breakfast we will continue trekking from Bukhum to Khuruma. On the way we should be able to see the majestic pyramid of Spantik Mountain. We will pass through a summer settlement of Manchikera. We will camp at Khurmal, which is also a summer settlement for the locals.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
TREK TO BOLOCHO
1 stop
7
Karakoram Mountains
Today will be an easy day. Khurumal to BoluchoI is relatively short stage. 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. We will camp on the green ground with lots of fresh Glacier water around.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
TREK TO SPANTIK BASE CAMP
1 stop
8
Karakoram Mountains
After Breakfast we will head toward the Base Camp of Spantik. Today will be relatively an easy and short walk which is perfect for acclimatisation.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
CLIMBING & ACCLIMATISING PERIOD DAY 9 TO 24
1 stop
9
Karakoram Mountains
Non guided climb will start from today onwards. During the climbing period our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you. Our professional Chef will make delicious and most nutritious food which we believe that, it plays a great role in climbing mountains.
Day 10
TREK TO BOLOCHO 4- HOURS WALKING
1 stop
10
Karakoram Mountains
After the climbing period we will follow the same Trekking Trip back to SKARDU.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
TREK TO KHURMAL
1 stop
11
Karakoram Mountains
TREK TO KHURMAL
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
TREK TO ARANDU
1 stop
12
Karakoram Mountains
TREK TO ARANDU
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 13
DRIVE TO SKARDU
1 stop
13
Karakoram Mountains
DRIVE TO SKARDU
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 14
DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD
1 stop
14
Upper Kachura Lake
DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD Via KKH,
Day 15
CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS-ISLAMABAD
1 stop
15
Karakoram Highway
CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS-ISLAMABAD
Day 16
DEPARTURE DAY
1 stop
16
FLY BACK HOME-DEPARTURE DAY

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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