Spantik Base Camp Trek

Spantik or Golden Peak is a mountain in Spantik-Susbon Mountains sub-range of Karakorum. Its northwest face features an exceptionally hard climbing route known as the “Golden Pillar”. It lies east of Diran and northeast of Malubiting.

Daily walking: 6-8 Hours
Grade: Moderate-Difficult
Best time: June - Early September
Maximum altitude: 4300m
Duration: 15-17 days

Spantik was first climbed by 1955 by Karl Kramer’s German expedition. the most commonly climbed line follows the south-east ridge, which was attempted by the Bullock Workman party in 1096. The ridge rises 2700m over a lateral distance of 7.6 km, at angles which are mostly less than 30 degreess, with a few sections up to 40 degrees. it contains varied terrain, from rocky outcrops to snow and ice and scree.

The mountain is very popular with organized commercial expeditions, due to its relative ease of ascent and scarcity of objective dangers. The short 3 days approach trek across straightforward terrain also provides for easy access and gradual acclimatisation.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 01
Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to comfortable centrally located hotel. Reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recovered from long flight to Pakistan. In the after noon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other member of group. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02
Rawalpindi – Chilas
(Drive & Hotel). Drive 11-12 hrs on famous Karakorum Highway to Chilas. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Chatar or Besham. O/N stay in hotel.
Day 03
Chilas – Skardu
(Drive & Hotel). After Break fast drive 9-10 hrs to Skardu, en route stop at “junction Point of World great Mountain Ranges” Himalaya, Karakorum & Hindukush and view point of Killer mountain “Nanga Parbat”. O/N Stay in hotel.
Day 04
Skardu
(Hotel & Sightseeing). Hire porters and purchase supplies in Skardu and free time for sightseeing. O/N stay in hotel.
Day 05
Skardu – Arandu
Today we will embark our full day jeep drive 7-8 hrs through winding trial to Arandu, the last inhabitant on our way to the Spantik Base Camp. O/N Stay in camp.
Day 06
Arandu – Chogo Brangsa
4-6 hrs this trail leads at the mouth of Chogo Lungmas Glacier. Once reached at Mani Kuru, you will see shepherd along their live folks, as this place is used as summer settlement and first view of Spantik Peak. O/N stay in camp.
Day 07
Chogo Brangsa – Karumal
It is (5 – 7 hrs) trekking. Watching the miracle views of the pyramid of Spantik, passing through Manchikera, which is a summer settlement we reach another summer settlement of Khurumal. O/N stay in camp
Passing through the summer settlement of Gharincho and a small lake and enjoying the excellent views of Spantik and Laila Peaks we reach Bolucho, which is situated at the base of the Bolucho Glacier. Overnight stay in camp at about (3,900 meters) on a green ground with water.
Day 09
Bolocho – Spantik Bae Camp
It is 5-6 hours treks to Spantik Base Camp at 4300m.O/N stay in camp.
Day 10
Spantik Base Camp
Free day exploration at Base camp. O/N stay in camp.
Day 11
Spantik Base Camp – Gareencho
Trek back to Gareencho, which the local villages use this place as summer settlement. O/N in camp.
Day 12
Gareencho – Arandu
Trek down to the last inhabitant on the way to Spantik Base Camp. O/N stay in camp.
Day 13
Arandu – Skardu
Embark jeep drive back to Skardu. O/N stay in hotel.
Day 14–15
Commence return journey via same route to Islamabad, upon arrival drive to concern department for debriefing.
Day 16
Fly Back
Transfer to Islamabad international airport for onward flight