Spantik 7027m Expedition

Spantik 7027m Expedition is a mountain climbing journey to the Himalayan and The Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan. Spantik 7027m is located in the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan.

In 1955, Karl Kramer’s German team was the first to climb Spantik. The most often climbed route follows the south-eastern ridge, which the Bullock Workman team attempted in 1906. The ridge rises 2700 metres over a lateral span of 7.6 kilometres at angles of less than 30 degrees, with a few places reaching 40 degrees. It has various topography, including rocky outcrops, snow, ice, and scree.

Due to its relative ease of ascent and absence of objective risks, the mountain is particularly popular with organised commercial trips. In addition to providing easy access and gradual acclimatisation, the three-day, easy-terrain approach trek provides convenient access. In July 2011, an Aus-Pak expedition lead by mountaineers from Army High Altitude School Rattu ascended this peak. Lt Col Abdul Aziz supervised the Climbers team. The summit is accessible from both the Nagar Valley and the Baltistan side. The first mission was conducted in 1988, with six Pakistan Army personnel and a German crew. Captain (now Brigadier) Muhammad Moiz Uddin Uppal was the first Pakistani to reach the summit. The China-Pakistan Friendship Expedition also scaled Spantik Peak.

In a call from the summit, expedition leader Lt Col (retired) Dr Abdul Jabbar Bhatti reported that the expedition members reached the summit between 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. Earlier, the summit team, which had left Camp II (5,600 metres) on July 14 and established Camp III (6,000 metres) on the same day, pushed for the summit the next day. C III was established 300 metres lower than planned, which, combined with the worst weather conditions and lack of visibility during the return from the summit, caused the team to miss the route and spend the night outside the camp, at a time when they were already exhausted. Snow caves were the only means of protection against a harsh climate. Our Spantik 7027m Expedition start and finish in Islamabad.

Departure/Return Location ISB International Airport, Islamabad
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 7027m Best Time: Mid-May to End-August
Duration: 31 Days Zone: Permitted

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Spantik 7027m Expedition Itinerary

Day

01: Islamabad

Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Day

02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

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

03: 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

04: 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

05: 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

06: Chogo Brangsa to Bolocho

After breakfast trek to Bolocho. A longer day of trekking. We continue along the northern edge of the Chogo lungma Glacier, crossing two subsidiary glaciers to the Bolocho. (Tent)
Day

07 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

08: to 24: Climbing Activities

We have 15 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
Day

25: to 27: Return to Arandu

Trek back via same route to Arandu. (Tent)
Day

28: Arandu to Skardu

After breakfast embark jeep drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day

29: Skardu to Chilas

After breakfast and drive to Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas.
Day

30: Chilas to Islamabad

Early morning we will depart for Islamabad, vis Babusar pass. Overnight stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day

31: Islamabad to Flight out

  Transfer to airport for flight back home

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Spantik 7027m Expedition information

Services included as following

  • Peak Royalty fees

Hotels:

  • 4 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 01 nights in Panorama hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • As per itinerary

Transport:                

  • Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
  • Flight tickets  Islamabad- Skardu
  • Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
  • Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 X4 Jeeps:

Jeeps from Skardu – Arandu- Skardu

Trekking and Base camp Food:

Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)

Porters:

Carry on member personal climbing gears, foods stuffs and camping crew etc up to Base camp and return back to jeep road head. All porters insurance

Staffs:  Guide ,Cook and assistance cook wages, camp food, transport and their insurance

Camping Equipment:

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

  • Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
  • Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
  • International flights tickets re-confirmations
  • Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in given price

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • High altitude tent
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude porter
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment’s)
  • EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
  • Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days bases.
Spantik 7027m Expedition