This peak was climbed in 1978 by Japan expedition Hashi to Harashi (Storm & Star) which was led by Nakamura. The Royal Alpine Club expedition of Japan, but other information is that this peak was first climbed in 1955 via the SE crest by a German expedition led by Karl Kramer. Spantik is a superb climbing opportunity for those wanting to further their mountaineering skills and altitude experience To join the expedition and to have a good chance of success, it is preferable that you have both technical mountaineering experience to 4000m in the Alps and trekking peak experience to 6000m in the Greater Ranges.
Its base camp is within easy reach. Spantik lies in the Karakorum Range and you can can be reached in four days including one day for the jeep drive from Skardu. For about three days we will trek on and beside Chogolungma glacier.The height of base camp is 4100 meters. Spantik lies in between Nagar Valley (also known as Golden Peak) near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan. The normal South East route to Spantik 7027 meters is from Chogolungma Glacier in Arandu Valley of Baltistan. Among 7000's meters high peaks Spantik is the most beautiful and fascinating peak. Every year it's attract dozens of adventure lovers from all over the World, from which 80% of them successfully climb this beautiful mountain. As with many high mountains, weather and snow conditions, and climbers personal fitness and acclimatization will determine weather the summit is reached. Although not technically difficult. Spantik peak is a serious undertaking and requires extensive previous alpine or expedition experience.
Briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad and Meeting with Liaison Officer. Afternoon City tour of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Tour includes the exciting Capital of Pakistan and the low hills of Margalla where spectacular views of the twin cities are available. Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 03 RAWALPINDI/ CHILAS
Flight to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day departure for Chilas via Silk Rout, sight seeing all along the rout with the company of Indus river the longest river of Pakistan It flows from Tibet northwest across the Indian-controlled portion of Jammu and Kashmir, passing between the western extremity of the Himalayas and the northern extremity of the Hindu Kush mountain range; it then courses generally south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea.
Check in hotel. Overnight in Chilas.
DAY 04 CHILAS / SKARDU
Arrival in Skardu.
Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours.
DAY 05 SKARDU
Day at leisure. while staff will make final arrangement for the expedition.
DAY 06 SKARDU -TO- ARANDU
Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Arandu - The last inhabitance on our way to the Base Camp.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 07 – 10 ARANDU -TO- BASE CAMP
Early morning leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and sustain our expedition. Overnight in tents.
DAY 11 - 30 CLIMBING
Climbing start towards Summit. Length of Climbing period depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climber.
DAY 31 - 32 TREKKING BACK TO ARANDU VILLAGE
After an early breakfast leave the Spantik Peak base camp and we will trek down to Arandu village in two days. Overnight in tents.
DAY 33 ARANDU -TO- SKARDU
AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. All meals included.
DAY 34 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI
Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Chilas Overnight in hotel.
DAY 35 RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Evening sightseeing.
Thank you josh! for the great information about Spantik. I have noted that this article was written in November 2005. There are so many changes took place during the last 14 years period.
For 2019, Royalty fee for Spantik is USD $1500.
Flight from Islamabad To Skardu is very frequent. Pakistan International Airline is operating an Airbus PK451on daily basis.
From Islamabad To Skardu is now only 20-22 Hours drive via Babusar Pass or via Karakoram Highway.
As you said in your article that it would be wise to contact a local Tour Operator to organise the trips and get up to date information.
One of the oldest and Government licence Tour Operator from Skardu is Trango Adventure. they will be happy to provide the Latest and up to date informations.
Spatnik Peak lies in open zone, so you do not need an army liaison officer who sit there for two weeks and read books. Anyone wants to climb Spantik Peak needs a mountaineering category visa by apply through a registered tour operators VIL and after having mountaineering category visa, he can get climbing permit. There is no red tape just you need to get mountaineering category visa and prepare your self starting two months in advance with help of your local tour operators.
Spantik is a Balti word, originally it was Sapang - Tik, Sapang means Garden and Tik means Little. Sapang - Tik means little Garden. On its south ridge Spantik Peak has a beautiful small place with grass and hundreds of flower in summer season. A camping places for about 3 to 4 midium expedition with running small water. In the early season one can see ibex very close to the base camp.
Josh - May 8, 2005 3:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThis peak was climbed in 1978 by Japan expedition Hashi to Harashi (Storm & Star) which was led by Nakamura. The Royal Alpine Club expedition of Japan, but other information is that this peak was first climbed in 1955 via the SE crest by a German expedition led by Karl Kramer. Spantik is a superb climbing opportunity for those wanting to further their mountaineering skills and altitude experience To join the expedition and to have a good chance of success, it is preferable that you have both technical mountaineering experience to 4000m in the Alps and trekking peak experience to 6000m in the Greater Ranges.
Its base camp is within easy reach. Spantik lies in the Karakorum Range and you can can be reached in four days including one day for the jeep drive from Skardu. For about three days we will trek on and beside Chogolungma glacier.The height of base camp is 4100 meters. Spantik lies in between Nagar Valley (also known as Golden Peak) near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan. The normal South East route to Spantik 7027 meters is from Chogolungma Glacier in Arandu Valley of Baltistan. Among 7000's meters high peaks Spantik is the most beautiful and fascinating peak. Every year it's attract dozens of adventure lovers from all over the World, from which 80% of them successfully climb this beautiful mountain. As with many high mountains, weather and snow conditions, and climbers personal fitness and acclimatization will determine weather the summit is reached. Although not technically difficult. Spantik peak is a serious undertaking and requires extensive previous alpine or expedition experience.
Josh - Nov 18, 2005 9:42 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentITINERARY
DAY 01 ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Arrival and transfer to hotel.
DAY 02 RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad and Meeting with Liaison Officer. Afternoon City tour of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Tour includes the exciting Capital of Pakistan and the low hills of Margalla where spectacular views of the twin cities are available. Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 03 RAWALPINDI/ CHILAS
Flight to Skardu, If unable to fly, same day departure for Chilas via Silk Rout, sight seeing all along the rout with the company of Indus river the longest river of Pakistan It flows from Tibet northwest across the Indian-controlled portion of Jammu and Kashmir, passing between the western extremity of the Himalayas and the northern extremity of the Hindu Kush mountain range; it then courses generally south through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea.
Check in hotel. Overnight in Chilas.
DAY 04 CHILAS / SKARDU
Arrival in Skardu.
Total drive time from Islamabad to Skardu is 22-24 hours.
DAY 05 SKARDU
Day at leisure. while staff will make final arrangement for the expedition.
DAY 06 SKARDU -TO- ARANDU
Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Arandu - The last inhabitance on our way to the Base Camp.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 07 – 10 ARANDU -TO- BASE CAMP
Early morning leave the last inhabited village. For the remaining portion of our journey we rely on our porters who carry our food and equipment’s and sustain our expedition. Overnight in tents.
DAY 11 - 30 CLIMBING
Climbing start towards Summit. Length of Climbing period depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climber.
DAY 31 - 32 TREKKING BACK TO ARANDU VILLAGE
After an early breakfast leave the Spantik Peak base camp and we will trek down to Arandu village in two days. Overnight in tents.
DAY 33 ARANDU -TO- SKARDU
AM : Embark jeeps for a full day ride on a winding jeep trail to Skardu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. All meals included.
DAY 34 SKARDU - RAWALPINIDI
Early in the morning fly to Islamabad, if unable to fly same day drive to Chilas Overnight in hotel.
DAY 35 RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Evening sightseeing.
DAY 36 RAWALPINDI
De-briefing at Ministry of Tourism Islamabad.
DAY 37 FLY BACK HOME
Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
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Shahid Hussain - Apr 17, 2019 6:41 am - Voted 5/10
updated informationThank you josh! for the great information about Spantik. I have noted that this article was written in November 2005. There are so many changes took place during the last 14 years period.
For 2019, Royalty fee for Spantik is USD $1500.
Flight from Islamabad To Skardu is very frequent. Pakistan International Airline is operating an Airbus PK451on daily basis.
From Islamabad To Skardu is now only 20-22 Hours drive via Babusar Pass or via Karakoram Highway.
As you said in your article that it would be wise to contact a local Tour Operator to organise the trips and get up to date information.
One of the oldest and Government licence Tour Operator from Skardu is Trango Adventure. they will be happy to provide the Latest and up to date informations.
info@trangoadventure.com
https://www.trangoadventure.com
aaporik - Dec 24, 2005 3:31 am - Voted 10/10
correct information updated July 2023Spatnik Peak lies in open zone, so you do not need an army liaison officer who sit there for two weeks and read books. Anyone wants to climb Spantik Peak needs a mountaineering category visa by apply through a registered tour operators VIL and after having mountaineering category visa, he can get climbing permit. There is no red tape just you need to get mountaineering category visa and prepare your self starting two months in advance with help of your local tour operators.
Spantik is a Balti word, originally it was Sapang - Tik, Sapang means Garden and Tik means Little. Sapang - Tik means little Garden. On its south ridge Spantik Peak has a beautiful small place with grass and hundreds of flower in summer season. A camping places for about 3 to 4 midium expedition with running small water. In the early season one can see ibex very close to the base camp.
aaporik - Dec 24, 2005 3:34 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentFor local information weather, road, politics please contact:
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aaporik - Oct 30, 2010 9:50 am - Voted 10/10
Spantik VidioThere is a short video up loaded by on of our client been to Spantik in 2010. Please check the link below.
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