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SPANTIK (7027 m) Golden Peak
| Activity type: | Mountaineering |
| Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
| Availability: |
10 Aug 2019 - 8 Sep 2019 |
| Duration: | 35 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $3800 |
Full description
Spantik, the summit of Golden sunset, is a popular play ground for mountaineers attempting their first 7,000 meter peak in Karakoram.
This part of Karakoram is visited by very few adventurers do we have the opportunity to experience the romantic wilderness of Karakoram in its prime form. Come and share the first hand exploration experience.
In the range of Rakaposhi - Haramosh, is the Spantik throne at the end of Chogolugma glacier. This beautiful summit of more than 7000m of difficult techniques climbed for the first time by a team from Frankfort in 1955 since then it is climbed regularly every year by many expeditions. Mostly it is climbed from from South East, because a classical regular ridge is going to the top. This mountain has some other names too, like Yengulz Har, Ganesh chish (which translated in English as Golden Peak)
This mountain is visible from the village of Nagar (Hunza) so one can discover the terrible north face and its famous North west pillar of marble climbed in August 1987 by Flower and Saunders Moreover. The summit looks like gold in the light of sunset from Nagar which gives the name Golden Peak to this mountain.
To understand the way that we are going to climb, we have to walk 3 days on the glacier of Chogolugma to reach the base camp. This type of adventure depends on the great fitness of each person and their indispensable experience of high mountains. This expedition appeal to those people who has already roped autonomously on a snowy mountain and glaciers.
Price includes
- Detail of Services 1. Accommodation: In good standard hotels on half twin basis in towns. During camping in dome tents also on twin sharing basis, with full board services. 2. Transportation: Air Conditioned transport in Islamabad and upto Skardu. 4x4 soft top jeeps till trek head for members and equipment. 3. Meals:All meals in the cities and during trekking and at the base camp. 4. Equipment: All camping & kitchen equipment will be provided during trekking and at the base camp. 5. Custom clearance: In Islamabad we shall take care of custom clearance procedure of equipment and we will store the equipment in our store till the arrival of climbing team. (fee not included) 6. Briefing & De-briefing: Our guide will assist you in briefing & de-briefing with ministry of tourism and coordinate the matters with government appointed Liaison officer. 7. Portage: All portage for base camp food and camping equipment. Portage of 75kg per paying climber from Islamabad to base camp, for personal gear + high altitude equipment + high altitude food, upto the base camp. 8. Supporting Staff: Qualified mountain guide, cook, cook helper will stay at the base camp with the group throughout the expedition. 9. Guarantee, for Helicopter rescue and pollution fee. (fee not included) 10. Insurance, of porters, staff, Liaison officer. 11. Tips & portage & entrance fee at hotels, sites and at air port. 12. Camping Services: Apart from complete kitchenette, we shall provide Mess tent with folding tables & chairs, Toilet tent and dome tents for base camp. 13. Assistance, with foreigners registration office.
Not included in price
- Cost Does Not Include: 1. Royalty of the mountain & climbers insurance. 2. Any additional service not mentioned in the itinerary or above chart of services. 3. Any additional camping item as generators, satellite phone/fax or such accessories. 4. Payments and kits of Liaison officer & High altitude porters. 5. High altitude food, equipment and porters. 6. Charges of custom clearance process. 7. US $ 200 non-refundable government pollution fee. 8. Any domestic or international Air Fare. 9. Any delays or cancellations due to natural hazards like bad weather or landslides beyond the control of land operator. 10. Helicopter charges in case of use for any purpose. 11. Doctor and medicines. 12. Any services and equipment above base camp.
Guide
51 years, Pakistan
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Mountaineering, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing
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The Journey Thus Far…Inayat Ullah Baig and his brainchild commenced his journey in 1994 as a small time porter assisting the trekkers in the northern area of Gilgit Baltistan. At that time there was very little local awareness of outdoor activities in Pakistan. The influx of foreigners visiting Pakistan at that time was pretty appreciable.Located in the picturesque valley of Shimshal, Inayat and his band of brothers developed the idea to cater for equipment needed to undertake such tours, treks and expeditions. Initially, he was working as an employee for assorted travel companies.Belonging to a family of mountaineers, he had the best possible teachers available to him. He credits the Late Mr. Rajab Shah and Mr. Meherban Shah as his mentors. They were the top climbers in those days. Both of whom have to their credit, the conquests of 8000m plus peaks.The first expedition he undertook, was in 1998. This was the Japanese Alpine Club expedition. From there on the floodgates opened. So much so, that he found it virtually impossible to cater to the needs of all and sundry. To address this issue, he formed his own travel and tour company which is based in Lahore.From travel groups to corporates, everyone started utilizing his services. With 20 years of experience behind him, he has managed to form a team that is second to none in Pakistan at present. Moreover, he also managed to build up his inventory, so much so, that he and his team are now equipped to handle very large groups on their own in terms of equipment required. From Karachi to Khunjerab, he has the best exposure in terms of knowledge about local customs, local culture, and local cuisine. To date, he has serviced 12000 plus personnel. The journey continues…
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Location
Pakistan, Skardu
Day Departure for Pakistan
Arrival Islamabad Welcome reception on arrival at Islamabad
ITINERARY
Day -1 Departure for Pakistan
Day -2 Arrival Islamabad Welcome reception on arrival at Islamabad airport , transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sight seeing of the capital city, visit Faisal Mosque, Damen-e-Koh, Constitution Avenue, Lok Virsa Museum and Shakar Parian. Overnight at Hotel.
Day-03 At Islamabad A day in Islamabad for expedition briefing with ministry of tourism, also coordinate the matters with government appointed liaison officer. Evening free. Overnight at hotel
Day - 04 Travel to Skardu In the morning you will be transferred to Islamabad airport for flight to Skardu. This flight is subject to weather. Alternately, we may take two day drive to Skardu, on Karakoram Highway. We shall stay overnight at Chilas on the bank of Indus. Overnight Motel.
Day - 05 Free day at Skardu Skardu is capital of Baltistan and stands at an altitude of 2278 meters. It serves as the starting point for some of the most scenic and adventurous trekking in the world. Morning visit to Bazaar and afternoon will go to Satpara Lake. (6 miles) Overnight stay at Motel.
Day - 06 To The Track Board on soft top 4X4 jeeps for 8/9 hours drive to Arandu (3165m) overnight at camp.
Day - 07 Arandu to Man Pakoran 3/4 Hours trek along Basha River to the snout of Chogo Lungma Glacier. It takes one hour to cross the northern lateral moraine. Across the glacier its 2/3 hours on green meadows. Overnight camping at Man Pakora. (3380m)
Day - 08 To Balucho 7/8 Hours walk with view of the perfect pyramid of Spantik Peak (7027M), which guards the head of the valley, to Manchikera another summer settlement. Continue walk along the Ablation valley between lateral moraine and the mountain to the summer settlement of Bolucho (3955M). Overnight camping at Bolucho.
Day - 09 To Spantik Base Camp 4/5 hours walk on Chogolugma glacier to the base camp of Spantik. A strenuous trek over rock and ice.
Day –10 – 27 at base camp for climbing
Day -28 – 31 Walk and drive back by the same route to Skardu
Day _ 32 Skardu to Chilas: Drive on Karakoram Highway along the Indus river to Chilas. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel. (8/9hrs. 320 km)
Day _ 33 Chilas to Islamabad Drive to Rawalpindi enroute visiting Taxila, the former capital of Gandhara Civilization. We visit the archaeological remains of a monastery (Julian ) a city (Sirkup) and the museum. Continue drive to Rawalpindi transfer to Hotel, farewell dinner at typical Punjabi restaurant.
Day _34 At Islamabad Morning visit the ministry of tourism office for tour de-briefing. Afternoon free for bazaars and excursions. Overnight hotel.
Day-35 Fly Home Airport transfer for departure flight.
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