Rakaposhi Expedition (7788m)
Overview
Rakaposhi Mountain is in the Nagar Valley of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Rakaposhi is ranked 27th highest mountain in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan. Rakaposhi is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest. Rakaposhi means “Snow Covered” in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani (“Mother of Mist''). The mountain is extremely broad measuring almost 20 km from East to West. It is the only peak on Earth that drops directly, uninterrupted, for almost 6000m from the summit to the base. Considering the mountain’s bulk it is slightly surprising that there are only three completed routes to the summit. SW Spur This is considered the easiest route and is consequently the most popular.
Besides the highest peak of the Rakaposhi massif is Rakaposhi East (7010m). This peak also holds significant value to Geologists as it is the prow of the Eurasian landmass with Nanga Parbat representing the prow of the Indian land mass.
After six failed Expeditions, Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Petty, members of a British-Pakistani Rakaposhi Expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent.
Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN
Day 2
FLY TO GILGIT​
Day 3
​DRIVE TO MINAPIN (220km) 7 HOURS DRIVE​
Day 4
TREK TO TAGSAFARI (3700m) 6 HOURS WALKING​
Day 5
TREK TO BASE CAMP,(3900M) 4 HOURS WALKING​
Day 6-35
We will set up our camps at the base camp of Laila Peak, and your non guided climbing session of the expedition will begin from here onwards. We will camp at the Base Camp for the whole climbing duration. Our guide, Chef, and other staff will stay with you for the entire time. Our chefs will make healthy and nutritious foods during the trek and climbing period. We believe that good nutritious food plays a vital role in out-door sports​
Day 36
TREK TO TAGSAFARI 4 HOURS WALKING​
Day 37
TREK TO MINAPIN 5-HOURS WALKING​
Day 38
DRIVE TO GILGIT (220Km) 3 HOURS DRIVE
Day 39
FLY TO ISLAMABAD (Incase of flight Cancellations Drive via KKH
Day 40
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME
Itinerary
For Local & International Tourist
What's Included
Flights Islamabad to Gilgit - Skardu, (Incase of Flight Cancellation due to Weather then transport via KKH, Transportation, Food, Trekking Food, Permits, Hotels, Porters, Porter Insurance, Guide, Cook, Helper, Pollution Fee, Waste Management fee, First add medical kit, Satellite phone, Mess tent, Kitchen Tent, Sleeping Tent, Letter of Invitation, Rope.
What's Not Included
Sleeping bags, personal gears, climbing shoe and clothing, life insurances, health insurance, rescue fee, tips and anykind of personal item.