Spantik Base Camp Trek

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$1,800

Spantik Base Camp Trek in Karakoram Mountain is a challenging high-altitude journey that ends at the foot of the spectacular Spantik Peak, also known as the “Golden Peak.”

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Vacation Style Holiday Type

Camping, Climbing, Guided, Hiking, Trekking
Activity Level Moderate
3/8
Group Size Medium Group
20

All about the Spantik Base Camp Trek.

Due to its characteristic golden wall, the Spantik Base Camp Trek is frequently called the “Golden Peak” and offers a remarkable trip in the Karakoram Mountains. This walk offers a special chance to discover the area’s visual grandeur, especially the magnificent Spantik Peak, known for being one of the more approachable 7,000-meter summits in the Karakoram range.

The trek lasts for some strenuous days and takes you on an enthralling round trip deep inside the Karakoram. The base camp of Spantik Peak will be reached on the fourth day of the trek, marking the culmination of this amazing expedition. This voyage stands out due to its relative obscurity, which draws fewer travelers. This offers a rare opportunity to venture off the beaten tourist path and into the raw and romantic environment of the Karakoram.

The Spantik Base Camp Trek’s starting place is easily reachable from Islamabad. The trip starts in Skardu and then continues with drives to Shigar and Arandu, signaling the start of the real trekking adventure.

The main draw of this hike is Spantik, often known as the “Golden Peak” because of its magnificent golden wall. Climbers have a fantastic opportunity to reach a peak in the Karakoram range that is 7,000 meters high.

The journey takes you on a dramatic ascent along the Chogolungma Glacier and guides you through beautiful alpine scenery that is different from the usual trekking routes. The uncomplicated ascent concludes at Spantik’s top, where climbers are rewarded with breath-taking 360-degree vistas.

There are two notable ridges on Spantik Peak: the South East ridge, which is renowned for its length and challenges, and the North West ridge, also known as the “Golden Pillar.” The latter exhibits an enormous mixture of rock and ice and presents more technical difficulties. The first people to successfully ascend Spantik via the North West ridge were two British climbers, Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders.

As a Himalayan-scale objective, Spantik Peak is a natural next step for climbers who have already attained 6,000-meter hiking summits or are planning for 8,000-meter excursions.

Additionally, the journey introduces hikers to the enthralling Arandu town and its surroundings. Despite lacking some essential services, these isolated communities in central Baltistan are surrounded by a wealth of beautiful natural scenery. Arandu’s verdant valley provides a tranquil setting ideal for exploration while on the hike.

The Spantik Base Camp Trek is essentially a remarkable excursion into the heart of the Karakoram Mountains. It mixes the exhilaration of scaling a noteworthy peak with the chance to take in the unspoiled natural beauty of the area and engage with the residents of Arandu village. This walk is a unique experience that captures the unadulterated allure of the Karakoram Mountains.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Adoption of Covid SOPs/Guidelines and Free Safety Pack (Sanitizer, One Mask, and One Pair of Gloves Per Day)
All domestic flights (20 kg for checked bags, 7 kg for hand luggage)
All road transfers, including those to and from airports
Every hotel in Pakistan (twin-sharing rooms)
Every trekking facility in Pakistan (twin-sharing dome tent)
Each and every campsite and bridge fee
All gear needed for hiking (tents, non-personal tools, etc.)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and supper) and drinks or water consumed while eating
Dried fruits, tea, and coffee as snacks along the walk
Licensed professional guide required by the government
Government documents
Islamabad and Skardu sightseeing with all admission prices included
Auxiliary personnel (cook, assistant(s), etc.)
Porters – 14 kg of personal luggage
First aid pack with extremely basic medications

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Personal travel insurance (just recommendations)
Pakistani visa (Five supporting documents will be provided)
Airfare for travel abroad
Personal items,( such as walking sticks, down jackets, and trekking shoes)
Additional nights in Islamabad (hotel check-in/check-out is at 12 p.m.) are USD 67 more each night.
Additional baggage/weight for the trek: US$11 per kg
Gratuities/tips for tour operators, porters, workers, etc.
Extras including bottled water, a minibar, phone calls, laundry, and souvenirs

Day 01 Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 540 m

You will be met by our guide(s) at the airport. You will soon be taken to hotels. Our participants can unwind and recharge on this day after their exhausting journey.

Pick-up Details

With orange placards bearing your name and our company’s emblem, our guide is very simple to identify. You must arrive at Islamabad’s Islamabad International Airport. International flights typically land in the afternoon or at midnight. At least five days before your arrival in Pakistan, you must provide us with the specifics of both your inbound and outgoing flights. Unless you are on a connecting flight from another city in Pakistan, a member of our staff or a tour guide will meet you at the gates of the international arrivals area. You will be transferred to our partner hotel by the guide or staff. If you do not need an airport transfer, kindly let us know in advance.

Our guide or agent will pick up all of our guests at around 6 p.m. for a briefing and final payments at our office, followed by dinner, after lunch, and some rest at the hotel (preferably if you are arriving in the morning between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.). We will handle any outstanding fees and the briefing in Skardu if you are running late.
Day 02 Fly to Skardu, Karakoram

Today’s GPS Altitude data Elevation: 2,498 m

Participants will take a breathtaking trip this morning from the airport in Islamabad to the airport in Skardu. If the clouds cooperate, you will be able to view Nanga Parbat. The day is free after arriving at Skardu. Stay the night in Chilas in the event of a flight cancellation.
Day 03 Enjoy your free day in Skardu

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 2,498 m

The participants will trek to Skardu’s Kharpocho fort, which is perched on a mountain, after breakfast. The Indus River and the town of Skardu can be seen beautifully from the Kharpocho fort. The participants can also choose to go on a tour of Sadpara Lake, which will be followed by free time for shopping in Skardu Bazaar.

Our staff will take care of any additional government paperwork needed in Skardu while you are out exploring. Sometimes, this will require two days. Near the end of the excursion, we have contingency days just in case.
Day 04 Drive to Arandu Village

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 2,720 m

The participants will start their jeep safari journey in the direction of Hyderabad, passing through the Shigar valley. Before turning left and entering the Basha River Gorge, the route will be followed along the banks of the Braldu River. The competitors will begin walking after leaving the jeeps behind as we approach Arandu, the final village on our trip. However, depending on the state of the roads, participants occasionally start their trek before reaching Arandu. You’ll need between four and six hours to travel the entire journey.
Day 05 Trek to Chogo Brangsa

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 3,400 m

The participants will start their jeep safari as they make their way to the Chogo Brangsa, passing past the glacier’s snout on the way. The participants will climb to an elevation of around 700 m on the first day of trekking, adding some slope to the adventure. The total time needed to go on the journey is five to six hours.
Day 06 From Chogo Brangsa to Khurumal

This trek takes 4-6 hours to reach the mouth of Chogo Lungmas Glacier. When you arrive at Mani Kuru, you will observe shepherds and their flocks as this is a summer settlement and the first view of Spantik Peak.
Day 07 Trek to Bolocho camp

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 3,820 m

The trekkers will go out early because this day will be a lengthy one for hiking. In order to reach the Bolocho Glacier, they will be traveling along the northern border of the Chogolungma Glacier. On this day, the participants will ascend 400 m, but the path is lengthy, so it will take six to seven hours to reach the Bolocho campground.
Day 08 Trek to Spantik BC

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 4,360 m

The trekkers will set off early because this day will also be a lengthy one for hiking. In order to reach the Bolocho Glacier, they will travel up the Chogolungma glacier, leaving the valley behind. It will take the participants six to seven hours to get to Spantik BC after climbing an elevation of 550 meters on this day, trekking on glacier ice, and climbing 200 meters to get to the campground.
Day 09 Rest/Sightseeing at Base Camp

Free day for base camp exploring. O/N at the camp.
Day 10 Base Camp departure

On this day, the team will hike back down from base camp with the assistance of the Karakoram Trails staff. The Chogolungma Glacier will be their route back down. The hike will take 8 to 9 hours because the participants will return to Aarandu Valley the following day.
Day 11 Trek to Arandu Village

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 2,720 m

This will be the final day of our expedition’s trekking, during which the participants will travel back to Arandu Village and set up camp there. Depending on the members’ pace, the journey will last between 6 and 7 hours.
Day 12 Drive to Skardu

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 2,250 m

The Karakoram Trails crew will drive back to the hotel in Skardu with the participants.
Day 13 Fly to Islamabad

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 538 m

The participants will fly from Skardu Airport to Islamabad Airport on this day. You’ll enjoy unwinding at the hotel in Islamabad.

Sometimes bad weather forces the cancellation of domestic flights. If your flight is canceled, you will drive to Raikot or Chilas and spend the night there. By car, it takes ten hours.
Day 14 A backup day in case of flight disruptions

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 538 m

In the event that the domestic flight does not run the previous day, this day is set aside for any potential delays. Our guests will leave early in the morning to travel, which could take up to ten hours, from Chilas to Islamabad. If the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic aircraft, it will be a free day. You could use this time to explore Islamabad.
Day 15 Return home country

Meals served on this day included: Breakfast

All of our visitors will be transferred to the airport at the appropriate departure times by our employees. All of our affiliated hotels require a 12 p.m. check-out time.