Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakorum mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit in the Gilgit District of the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan.
Rakaposhi means “Snow Covered” in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani (“Mother of Mist”). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12 highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest.
Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of A British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
Itinerary
- Day 01: ISLAMABAD: Arrival at Islamabad.
- Day 02: ISLAMABAD: Welcome reception or Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
- Day 03: ISLAMABAD – CHLIAS: Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas
- Day 04: CHILAS – JUGLOT: Drive to Juglot village.
- Day 05: JUGLOT: Preparations (porters hiring & local purchasing).
- Day 06: JUGLOT – BASE CAMP: trek to base camp.
- Day 07-41: Base Camp: days reserved for climbing Rakaposhi peak.
- Day 42: SKARDU – CHILAS: Drive to Chilas
- Day 43: CHILAS – ISLAMABAD: Drive to Islamabad.
- Day 44: ISLAMABAD: Debriefing/Farewell at Ministry of Tourism.
- Day 45: FLY BACK: Embark your international flight.
