Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakorum mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit in the Gilgit District of the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan.
Rakaposhi means “Snow Covered” in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani (“Mother of Mist”). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12 highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest.
Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of A British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Karakoram |
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3 | Elevation: 7788m | Best Time: July to Mid September |
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4 | Duration: 45 Days | Zone: Permitted |
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Day 1Arrival IslamabadArrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Day 2ISLAMABAD – CHLIASFly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas
Day 3CHILAS – JUGLOTDrive to Juglot village
Day 4JUGLOTPreparations (porters hiring & local purchasing)
Day 5JUGLOT – BASE CAMPtrek to base camp
Day 07-41Base Campdays reserved for climbing Rakaposhi peak
Day 42SKARDU – CHILASDrive to Chilas
Day 43CHILAS – ISLAMABADDrive to Islamabad
Day 44ISLAMABADDebriefing/Farewell at Ministry of Tourism
Day 45FLY BACKEmbark your international flight
PreviousNextServices Include: Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
All internal/domestic transport |
All domestic flights |
50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
Experienced cook from Pakistan |
Kitchen staff |
Porters for all expedition supplies |
Solar power at base camp |
Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
International airfare |
Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
Lodging and meals above base camp |
Any service above base camp |
Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
Weather reports |
Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
Pakistan visa fee |
Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
Meals in Islamabad |
Extra hotel nights after the climb |
Trip cancellation insurance |
All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure) |
Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |
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