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Spantik
(Golden Peak) (7027m)
| Heights |
7027m |
| Duration |
30 days |
| Hotels |
6 nights
(Islamabad, Chilas, Skardu) |
| Season |
July-August |
| Average
walking time |
4-5 hours
per day |
| Maximum
group size |
8-10
members |
| Equipments |
Tents, ice
screw, snow bar, rope, ice axe, Harness |
| Subject
Objective risks |
High
altitude sickness, crevasses, unfavorable weather |
Spantik Peak also
Known as the Yengutz Peak situated between Nagar Valley near Hunza and Arandu Valley in
Baltistan forming the
boundry
Hunza-Nagar and Baltistan, is known by various names all
depicting different aspects of its splendor and opulence. The northwestern face
on the Nagar side is called
“Ghenish Chhish”, which in Brushaski (local language) means Golden Mountain. Viewed from Hunza-Karimabad, the sun
setting on Golden Pillar is a truly remarkable sight
Local people also call it Queen Mountain.
From
the Baltistan side at the head of CHOGOLUNGME GLACIER the
mountain is less intimidating and offers a NORMAL ROUTE to the summit .
The summit on clear days presents magnificent views of neighboring
Rakaposhi, Diran, Malubiting, Ultars, Battura Group, Haramosh, the entire
Shimshal Mountains, and K2 far beyond and many more.
ITINERARY:
Day 1
ISLAMABAD: Arrive Islamabad.
Day 2
ISLAMABAD: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism./ Alpine Club Meeting with
LO (Liaison Officer).
Day 3 SKARDU OR CHILAS:
Fly
to Skardu or drive to Chilas.
 Day 4 SKARDU:
Day free at Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu.
Day 5: SKARDU:
Free
Day at Skardu for final preparation.
Day 6 ARANDU
: By
jeep Skardu to Arandu.
Day 7 PUKPUN:
5
to 6 hours trek. Over night camping.
Day 8 KHUROMAL:
Camping
in Willow Grove and 5 to 6 hours trek.
Day 9 BOLOCHO:
4
to 5 hours trek.
Day 10 SPANTIK BASE CAMP: After
trekking 4 to 5 hours we will reach Spantik base camp at 4300m. Over night
camping.
Day 11 – 25 CLIMBING:
Climb
Mount Spantik. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the
climbers.
 Day 26
– 29 SKARDU:
Return
back to Skardu via same route or cross Haramosh La towards Sassi.
Day 30 ISLAMABAD
: Fly
to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.
Day 31 ISLAMABAD:
Day
free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad.
Day 32 DE BRIEFING:
De-briefing
at the Ministry of Tourism Alpine Club.
Day 33 ONWARD FLIGHT:
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