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2-3 stars hotels (in some places best available)
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Islamabad
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Islamabad
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Guided
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English
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner (normally included)
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Yes
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Car or Van/ grand Cabin 13 seats or Coaster/minibus, 21seats (4x 4 classical jeeps)
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End of June to September
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18
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75
SPANTIK CLIMBING EXPEDITION
This is also called the Yengutz Peak in addition to Spantik Peak. The Spantik is the part of the mountain chain, which forms the boundary between Hunza- Nager and Baltistan in one of the quieter parts of the Karakorum. The people from Hunza and Nager Valley called the mountain GOLDEN PEAK/GOLDEN PILLAR for this side. Viewed from Hunza-Karimabad, the sun setting on the Golden Pillar is a truly remarkable sight. The ascend of the Pillar from this side, difficult through the North Pillar is a technical route, first climbed by British mountaineers in 1987, was a milestone in technical difficulty for the Himalayan. Mountaineers. The other side (from Skardu-Balistan) of the mountain is less daunting and offers a route to the summit that more climbers achieve. On this side, Spantik Peak is at the head of CHOGOLUNGME GLACIER in Arandu Valley- Skardu. It is usually climbed from Chogolungme Glacier (Arandu side), via the relatively easy long South East Ridge that is called NORMAL ROUTE.
Higlights
- Suitable Period: The proper period to climb the Spantik Peak is Mid of June to End of August.
- We start our trip from Islamabad to Skardu, which is connected to Islamabad by flight (1-hrs) and by road.
- This is a spectacular flight to the edge of Karakorum Mountains giving great view of Nanga Parbat and many other famous peaks. The flight is subjected to the weather condition if cancels team will proceed by road on Karakorum Highway to Chilas (11-12 hrs drive) then next day 7-8 hrs to Skardu.
- We have some time to explore the town and enjoy the hustle and bustle of many travelers purchasing supplies and hiring porters. Our next destination is the small village ARANDU, which is 85-Km Jeep journey a long narrow mountain road. After hiring the porters we will start the trek to the Base Camp.
