GOLDEN PEAK BASE CAMP TREK

Spantik Peak, also known as the Yengutz Peak, situated between Nagar Valley near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan forming the boundary Hunza-Nagar and Baltistan is known by various names, depicting different aspects of its splendor and opulence. On the Nagar side, the northwestern face is called “Ghenish Chhish” which in Brushaski (local language) means Golden Mountain. Viewed from Hunza-Karimabad, the sun setting on the Golden Pillar is a truly remarkable sight. Local people also call it Queen Mountain. 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 beyond and many more.

Itinerary:

Days	Areas	Overnight
01	Arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.	Hotel
02	Fly from Islamabad to Gilgit which takes approx 1 hour 45 minutes. This is one of the most spectacular flight that one can take in this world. During this flight, you will have a chance to view Nanga Parbat (the Killer mountain) very closely. Overnight at hotel. In case of flight cancellation due to weather conditions, or non-availability of seats in the flight, this day will be utilized by driving from Islamabad to Besham along the spectacular Karakurum Highway. Overnight at hotel in Besham.	Hotel
03	A free day in Gilgit for excursion to Kargah Nallah to view the ancient Buddhist manuscripts or drive from Besham to Gilgit. Overnight at hotel.	Hotel
04	Drive from Karimabad to Hopar and begin trek to Shishkin. Today will be our first day of trek and we will begin it with the hiring of considerable number of porters. Overnight camping. Drive from Gilgit to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, Visit to Altit and Baltit forts. The Baltit fort which dates back to 700 years, has recently been preserved by the Aga Khan Foundation at a cost of 2 million dollars. Overnight at hotel.	Hotel
05	We will now have our first view of the Barpu glacier and follow its path till we reach our camp site at Barpu Gram.	Camp
06	Today will be a strenuous day as we will trek for longer than usual till we reach our camp site Phai Phari. overnight camping.	Camp
07	Trek from Phai Phari to Chukutans at the base of Barpu glacier. Overnight camping	Camp
08	Trek to Girgindi. The elevation at this lace is 3,877 meters. Overnight camping.	Camp
09	Trek to Maqpan Phari. overnight camping.	Camp
10	A free day at the base camp for exploration. Overnight camping.	Camp
11	We now descend and retrace our steps to Phai Phari. Overnight camping.	Camp
12	Return to Hopar where our jeeps will be waiting for us on the 18th day. Overnight camping.	Camp
13	Drive to Chilas. overnight at hotel.	Hotel
14	Drive to Rawalpindi. on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.	Hotel
15	Fly to onward destination.	- - -

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GOLDEN PEAK BASE CAMP TREK

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