Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad
Arrival and Rest
Upon arriving at Islamabad International Airport, you will be transferred to a centrally located hotel. The day is free to relax and recover from your journey. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional tour of Islamabad and the bustling bazaars of Rawalpindi. In the evening, attend a welcome dinner to meet your guide and fellow group members.
Day 02: Islamabad to Chilas
Drive (11-12 Hours)
Travel along the renowned Karakoram Highway to Chilas, with stops for photography, restroom breaks, and lunch at Chatar or Besham. Overnight stay at a hotel in Chilas.
Day 03: Chilas to Skardu
Drive (9-10 Hours)
After breakfast, continue the drive to Skardu. En route, visit the “Junction Point of the Great Mountain Ranges” where the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush meet, and take in views of the stunning Nanga Parbat. Overnight stay at a hotel in Skardu.
Day 04: Skardu
Sightseeing and Preparation
Spend the day hiring porters, organizing supplies, and exploring Skardu. Visit historic sites, shop in local markets, and prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 05: Skardu to Arandu
Drive (7-8 Hours)
Embark on a jeep ride along a winding trail to Arandu, the last inhabited village on the route to Spantik Base Camp. Overnight camping at Arandu.
Day 06: Arandu to Chogo Brangsa
Trek (4-6 Hours)
Begin your trek towards Chogo Lungma Glacier. Pass through Mani Kuru, a summer settlement, and get your first glimpse of Spantik Peak. Overnight camping at Chogo Brangsa.
Day 07: Chogo Brangsa to Khurumal
Trek (5-7 Hours)
Trek through the summer settlement of Manchikera to reach Khurumal, another summer settlement. Enjoy stunning views of the pyramid-shaped Spantik Peak along the way. Overnight camping at Khurumal.
Day 08: Khurumal to Bolocho
Trek (4-6 Hours)
Pass through Gharincho and a small lake while enjoying views of Spantik and Laila Peaks. Arrive at Bolocho, located at the base of the Bolocho Glacier. Overnight camping on a grassy area near fresh glacier water.
Day 09: Bolocho to Spantik Base Camp
Trek (5-6 Hours)
Continue trekking to Spantik Base Camp at an elevation of 4,300 meters. Overnight camping at the base camp.
Day 10: Spantik Base Camp
Free Day
Spend the day exploring the base camp and acclimatizing. Overnight camping at Spantik Base Camp.
Day 11: Spantik Base Camp to Gharincho
Trek Back
Trek back to Gharincho, a summer settlement used by locals. Overnight camping at Gharincho.
Day 12: Gharincho to Arandu
Trek (6-7 Hours)
Descend back to Arandu, the last inhabited village on the route. Overnight camping at Arandu.
Day 13: Arandu to Skardu
Drive (7-8 Hours)
Embark on a jeep drive back to Skardu. Overnight stay at a hotel in Skardu.
Day 14-15: Return Journey to Islamabad
Drive and Debriefing
Begin the return journey via the same route to Islamabad. Upon arrival, visit the relevant department for debriefing. Overnight stay at a hotel in Islamabad.
Day 16: Fly Back Home
Departure
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight back home. End of the Spantik Base Camp Trek journey.
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