The Golden Peak. The published programme approaches Spantik through Arandu and the Chogo Lungma region, followed by acclimatization and a Southeast Ridge summit attempt.
Altitude7,027m
Duration31 Days
DifficultyStrenuous
SeasonJun–Sep
RouteSoutheast Ridge
DepartureJune 2027
Expedition Overview
The Golden Peak. The published programme approaches Spantik through Arandu and the Chogo Lungma region, followed by acclimatization and a Southeast Ridge summit attempt.
Expedition Highlights
• 7,027m Golden Peak
• Southeast Ridge
• Chogo Lungma approach
• Camps 1, 2 and 3
• 31-day published schedule
31 Days Itinerary
01 Arrival in Islamabad
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Hotel, briefing and preparation.
02 Flight to Skardu
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Mountain flight, weather permitting.
03 Skardu Preparation
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Gear, permits and acclimatization.
04 Jeep to Arandu
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Approximately seven-hour approach drive.
05–07 Trek to Base Camp
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Via Bukhum, Khurumal and Bolocho.
08 Spantik Base Camp
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Establish Base Camp.
09–24 Climbing & Acclimatization
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Camps 1–3, rotations and summit push.
25–27 Descent to Arandu
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Reverse the approach trek.
28 Return to Skardu
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Jeep transfer.
29 Flight to Islamabad
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Rest and debrief.
30 Contingency Day
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Weather buffer.
31 International Departure
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Airport transfer.
Full-Service Expedition Package
✓Round-trip Islamabad–Skardu travel with road contingency
✓Airport/ground transfers and Jeep support
✓Accommodation during city/approach stages
✓Full-board trek/Base Camp meals
✓Camping and Base Camp facilities
✓Professional guide/support crew
✓Peak permit and required government/park fees
✓Expedition administration
✓Staff wages, equipment and insurance: staff insurance, fair wages in line with regional porter welfare guidelines, and food and lodging for mountain staff and porters.
✓Certified guide: a licensed, government-registered English-speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
✕Personal climbing equipment
✕Sleeping bags, rucksacks, clothing and footwear
✕Tips, laundry, communication and beverages
✕City lunches and dinners
✕Rescue/evacuation and personal insurance
✕Unlisted services
✕Islamabad lunch and dinner
Karakoram & Spantik Route Map
Expedition Gallery
Tour Review
★★★★★
"I highly recommend Blue Sky Treks as a tour operator for expeditions in Pakistan or Xinjiang, China. They provided excellent services—the staff were strong, reliable people, the food was of excellent quality, and transportation was safe and on time."
