Spantik Base Camp Trek
Highlights
- A wonderful trekking opportunity in the awe-inspiring Himalayas
- Astonishing Himalayan views, pristine trekking trails through a sumptuous environment and an insight into the time honored traditions of the local people.
- Sightseeing tour of Skardu
- Explore Chogo Lungmas Glacier
Overview
This breathtaking trekking trip is a wounderful trekking opportunity in an extraordinary scope of mountains. The trek passes through various beautiful mountain surroundings far from the regular trekking routes. There are two prominent ridges; South East and North West. South East is a long and demanding snow ridge with few technical difficulty sections and little objective danger.
This route was climbed on July 5, 1955, by a party led by K. Kramer. The North West (Golden Pillar) is a massive combination of ice and rock. The first successful summiteers on this route are British climbers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders. Spantik is a truly Himalayan scale objective: an ideal next step for those who have previously climbed a 6000m trekking peak or for those preparing for an 8000m expedition.
- Day 1 - Islamabad
Rawalpindi/Islamabad: Arrival at Islamabad International airport and tansferred to comfortable centrally located hotel. Reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recovered from long flight to Pakistan. In the after noon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other member of group. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Day 2 - Islamabad to Skardu.
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather), if unable to fly we will depart for Skardu by road with overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
- Day 3 - Skardu
In case of flight has operated we will go for sightseeing tour of Skardu and in case no flight, the day will be used for over land travel from Chilas to Skardu. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
- Day 4 - Skardu to Arandu
After breakfast we will embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Arandu. The last inhabitance on our way to the Chogo lungma Glacier. (Tent)
- Day 5 - Arandu to Chogo Brangsa
After breakfast trek to Chogo Brangsa. Today we will leave the last inhabited village of Arandu. For the remaining portion of our journey we will rely on our local team who will carry our food and equipment. The first day of trekking is quite short following the grassy valley on the northern side of the Chogo lungma Glacier. (Tent)
- Day 6 - Chogo Brangsa to Bolocho
4-6 hrs this trail leads at the mouth of Chogo Lungmas Glacier. Once reached at Mani Kuru, you will see shepherd along their live folks, as this place is used as summer settlement and first view of Spantik Peak. O/N stay in camp.
- Day 7 - Bolucho to Spantik karavan base camp
After breakfast trek to Spantik karavan base camp. Today we will cross Chogo Lungma Glacier.We gently gain height as we approach base camp at the foot of Spantik’s South East Ridge. (Tent)
- Day 8 - Rest day at base camp.
Rest day at base camp and meeting with Spantik Expedition Members (Tent)
- Day 9 - Return to Arandu
Trek back via same route to Arandu. (Tent)
- Day 10 - Return to Arandu
Trek back via same route to Arandu. (Tent)
- Day 11 - Return to Arandu
Trek back via same route to Arandu. (Tent)
- Day 12 - Arandu to Skardu
After breakfast embark jeep drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
- Day 13 - Skardu to Chilas
After breakfast and drive to Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.
- Day 14 - Chilas to Islamabad
Early morning we will depart for Islamabad, vis Babusar pass. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
- Day 15 - Islamabad to Flight out
- Airport pick up and drop off
- All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low Porters types of equipment.
- Documentation fee
- Trekking permit fee
- International Flight Tickets
- Personal expenses