Spantik was first climbed in 1955 by Karl Kramer’s German expedition. The most commonly mounted line follows the southeast ridge, which the Bullock Workman party attempted in 1906. The peak rises 2700 meters over a lateral distance of 7.6 km at angles that are mostly less than 30 degrees, with a few sections up to 40 degrees. It contains varied terrain, from rocky outcrops to snow, 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-day approach trek across straightforward terrain also provides for easy access and gradual acclimatization. This peak was scaled by the Aus-Pak expedition in July 2011, led by a team of mountaineers from Army High Altitude School Rattu. Lt Col Abdul Aziz was supervising the team of Climbers. The peak can be approached from Nagar Valley and the Baltistan side. The First expedition was held in 1988; the team comprised six Pakistan Army Personnel with a German Team. The first Pakistani who reached the summit was Captain (now Brigadier) Muhammad Moiz Uddin Uppal; another expedition named the China-Pakistan Friendship Expedition scaled Spantik Peak.

In a call from the summit, expedition leader Lt Col (retired) Dr. Abdul Jabbar Bhatti said that the expedition members took turns reaching the summit between 1:45 pm and 2:15 pm on Sunday, July 15. Earlier, the summit team, starting from Camp II (5 600 meters) on July 14, set up Camp III (6,000 meters) the same day and pushed for the summit the following day. C III was established 300 meters lower than planned, which, combined with the worst weather conditions and lack of visibility during the return from the summit, resulted in missing the route and forced the whole team to spend the night outside the camp, at times when members were already exhausted. Digging out snow caves was the only option for protection from the extreme environment.

Departure/Return Location Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 7027m Best Time: Mid-May to End-August
Duration: 31 Days Zone: Permitted

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Day

01: Islamabad

Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Day

02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day

03: Skardu

In case the flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for over land travel from Chilas to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day

04: Skardu to Arandu

After breakfast, we will embark on jeeps for a full-day ride on a winding jeep trail to Arandu. The last inhabitance on our way to the Chogo lungma Glacier. (Tent)
Day

05: Arandu to Chogo Brangsa

After breakfast, Trek to Chogo Brangsa. Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Arandu. We will rely on our local team, who will carry our food and equipment, for the remaining portion of our journey. The first day of trekking is quite short, following the grassy valley on the northern side of the Chogo lungma Glacier. (Tent)
Day

06: Chogo Brangsa to Bolocho

After breakfast, trek to Bolocho. A longer day of trekking. We continue along the northern edge of the Chogo lungma Glacier, crossing two subsidiary glaciers to the Bolocho. (Tent)
Day

07 Bolucho to Spantik Karavan base camp

After breakfast, Trek to Spantik Karavan base camp. Today, we will cross Chogo Lungma Glacier. We gently gain height as we approach base camp at the foot of Spantik’s South East Ridge. (Tent)
Day

08: to 24: Climbing Activities

We have 15 days for acclimatization and for scaling the summit. (Tent)
Day

25: to 27: Return to Arandu

Trek back via the same route to Arandu. (Tent)
Day

28: Arandu to Skardu

After breakfast, embark on a Jeep drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day

29: Skardu to Chilas

After breakfast and drive to Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
Day

30: Chilas to Islamabad

In the early morning, we will depart for Islamabad, vis Babusar pass. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Day

31: Islamabad to Flight out

  Transfer to airport for flight back home

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Services included as following

  • Peak Royalty fees

Hotels:

  • 04 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 01 night in Panorama Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • As per itinerary

Transport:                

  • Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
  • Flight tickets  Islamabad- Skardu
  • Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
  • Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 X4 Jeeps:

Jeeps from Skardu – Arandu- Skardu

Trekking and Base Camp Food:

Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

Porters:

Carry on member’s climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance

Staff:  Guide, Cook, and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and insurance

Camping Equipment:

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

  • Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
  • Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
  • International flights tickets re-confirmations
  • Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in the given price

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • High altitude tent
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude porter
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
  • EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
  • Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be paid according to the number of days bases.