Spantik Base camp Trek
Spantik Base camp Trek a popular destination for climbers attempting their first 7,000-meter peak in Karakorum. Golden Peak is also known as Ghenish Chhish. On the fourth day of our 12-day arduous round trip in the middle of Karakorum, we approach the base camp of this magnificent peak. We have the opportunity to enjoy the lovely wilderness of Karakorum, as very few intrepid travellers visit this region.
| Departure/Return Location | Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad | ||
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram | ||
| Elevation: 4300m | Best Time: June to End-August | ||
| Duration: 15 Days | Zone: Open |
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Spantik Base camp Trek 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: Rest day at base camp.
Rest day at base camp and meeting with Spantik Expedition Members (Tent)
Day
09: to 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
Transfer to airport for flight back home
Information about Spantik Base camp Trek
Services included as following
Hotels:
- 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 02 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Islamabad
- Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 x 4 Jeeps:
- Jeeps from Skardu – Arandu
Trekking Food:
- Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
Porters:
- Carry on member personal equipment, foods stuffs and camping crew etc. All porters insurance
- 16 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
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 kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Fess: (CKNP, Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
- International flights tickets re-confirmations
- Custom clearing assistance
Services not included in given price
- International flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- 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)
- 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.
Additional information
| time | 15 Days |
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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: Rest day at base camp.
Rest day at base camp and meeting with Spantik Expedition Members (Tent)
Day
09: to 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
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.
Services included as following
Hotels:
- 02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 01 nights in hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- 02 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Transport:
- Pick up from group when arrive and drop to airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Skardu-Islamabad
- Flight Tickets Islamabad-Skardu
- Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasion
- Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
4 x 4 Jeeps:
- Jeeps from Skardu – Arandu
Trekking Food:
- Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
Porters:
- Carry on member personal equipment, foods stuffs and camping crew etc. All porters insurance
- 16 Kg porter facility for member’s personal gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from member on spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
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 kitchen utensils (crockery)
General Services:
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Fess: (CKNP, 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
- 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)
- 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.
