Golden Peak

Heights 7027m Duration 30 days Hotels 6 nights (Islamabad, Chilas, Skardu) Season July-August Average walking time 4-5 hours per day Maximum group size 8-10 members Equipments Tents, ice screw, snow bar, rope, ice axe, Harness Subject Objective risks High altitude sickness, crevasses, unfavorable weather Spantik Peak also Known as the Yengutz Peak situated between Nagar Valley near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan forming the boundry Hunza-Nagar and Baltistan, is known by various names all depicting different aspects of its splendor and opulence. The northwestern face on the Nagar side is called “Ghenish Chhish”, which in Brushaski (local language) means Golden Mountain. Viewed from Hunza-Karimabad, the sun setting on Golden Pillar is a truly remarkable sight Local people also call it Queen Mountain. From the Baltistan side at the head of CHOGOLUNGME GLACIER the mountain is less intimidating and offers a NORMAL ROUTE to the summit . The summit on clear days presents magnificent views of neighboring Rakaposhi, Diran, Malubiting, Ultars, Battura Group, Haramosh, the entire Shimshal Mountains, and K2 far beyond and many more. ITINERARY: Day 1 ISLAMABAD: Arrive Islamabad. Day 2 ISLAMABAD: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism./ Alpine Club Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer). Day 3 SKARDU OR CHILAS: Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas. Day 4 SKARDU: Day free at Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu. Day 5: SKARDU: Free Day at Skardu for final preparation. Day 6 ARANDU : By jeep Skardu to Arandu. Day 7 PUKPUN: 5 to 6 hours trek. Over night camping. Day 8 KHUROMAL: Camping in Willow Grove and 5 to 6 hours trek. Day 9 BOLOCHO: 4 to 5 hours trek. Day 10 SPANTIK BASE CAMP: After trekking 4 to 5 hours we will reach Spantik base camp at 4300m. Over night camping. Day 11 – 25 CLIMBING: Climb Mount Spantik. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers. Day 26 – 29 SKARDU: Return back to Skardu via same route or cross Haramosh La towards Sassi. Day 30 ISLAMABAD : Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas. Day 31 ISLAMABAD: Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad. Day 32 DE BRIEFING: De-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism Alpine Club. Day 33 ONWARD FLIGHT: