Spantik Expedition
Spantik is a superb introduction to the Karakoram. A fantastic 7,000m peak with great views of Karakoram Mountains. A classic Himalayan expedition. Climbing the ‘Classic’ SE ridge. Spantik also known as Golden Peak and Ghenish Chhish is rightfully becoming known as one of the classic mountaineering objectives in the stunning Karakoram mountains of Northern Pakistan.
This peak with its famous Golden pillars is a striking objective to behold and despite its fierce aspect it is relatively straight- forward and safe to climb. As the crow flies is barely 30km from the infamous Karakoram highway. Yet it is approached by trekking for four days along the dramatic Chogolungma Glacier passing through sensational mountain country. This mountain is located in a remote corner of the Karakoram and receives many less expeditions than the peaks of the Baltoro region.
The south-east ridge is a long snow ridge with only a few sections of technical difficulty and little objective danger. This route was first attempted in 1906 by the American couple Fanny and William Bullock Workman who reached a very creditable high point of 6,700m. Karl Kramer’s German expedition made the first successful ascent of the mountain by this route in 1955. The views from the summit are some of the most spectacular in this unique mountain range: The Nagar and Hunza peaks can be seen close by to the west, while Nanga Parbat lays to the south and K-2 and the Baltoro peaks can be seen on the eastern horizon. Spantik is a truly Himalayan scale objective.
| Name of Peak | Spantik |
| Elevation | 7027 m (23,055 ft) |
| Other Names | Golden Peak, Arando |
| Duration | 35 Days |
| First Accent | 1955 by German Team |
| Base Camp height | 4100-M |
| Best Period | June – September |
| Days | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Welcome to Islamabad and transfer to hotel | Hotel |
| 2 | ISLAMABAD sightseeing Islamabad | Hotel |
| 3 | Drive to ISLAMABAD – CHILAS 11-12 hrs | Hotel |
| 4 | Drive to CHILAS – SKARDU 8-9 hrs | Hotel |
| 5 | SKARDU rest day | Hotel |
| 6 | SKARDU – ARANDO (2770m/07hrs. drive by jeep) | Camp |
| 7 | ARANDO – CHOGOBRANSA (3300m/06hrs. trek) | Camp |
| 8 | CHOGOBRANSA – BOLOCHO (3800m/07hrs. trek) | Camp |
| 9 | BOLOCHO – SPANTIK BASE CAMP (4300m/07hrs. trek) | Camp |
| 10 | SPANTIK BASE CAMP | Camp |
| 11-30 | CLIMBING ON SPANTIK | Camp |
| 31 | SPANTIK BASE CAMP – SKARDU | Hotel |
| 32 | SKARDU – ISLAMABAD/BESHAM (by air/road) subject to weather condition | Hotel |
| 33 | BESHAM – ISLAMABAD (07 hrs. drive) | Hotel |
| 34 | ISLAMABAD | Hotel |
| 35 | ISLAMABAD – HOME | Hotel |
SERVICES INCLUDED
1. All Airport pick and drop
2. Both ways airfare between Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad.
3. Transportation for briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
4. Transportation between Skardu – Hushe – – Skardu
5. Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
6. Three nights in Skardu Hotel with full board.
7. Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
8. Local staff Wages, insurance, food and equipment.
9. Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
10. Way up 75kg each climbing members.
11. Way down 50kg each climbing members.
12. All trekking and base camp foods.
13. Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
14. Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
15. All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
16. Low Porters Equipment’s.
17. Documentation & climbing permit
18. CKNP west management fee
19. Royalty fee and additional member fee
20. Liaison officer Kit allowance, food, flight fare.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
1. Member international flight tickets
2. Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not use, it is now US$15000/-
3. Members any climbing gears
4. Member personal insurance
5. High altitude tent
6. High altitude food
7. High altitude porter
8. Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
9. Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
10. Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
11. EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
12. 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 basses.
13. Trekking members and climbing member will come together. If any/some member split during the period then there extra expenses will be charged according to normal price.
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