
The peoples, languages and faiths of Gilgit-Baltistan, local food, festivals such as Navroz and the Shandur Polo Festival, and the etiquette that earns a warm welcome.
Expedition · Shigar Valley
Climb Spantik (Golden Peak), a 7,027 m summit in the Karakoram, from Arandu in the Basha Valley.
Duration
27 Days / 26 Nights
Group size
2–8 people
Difficulty
Extreme
Season
July - August
Destination: Shigar Valley travel guide
Climbing period - rotations to Camp 1 (5,100 m), Camp 2 (5,500 m), Camp 3 (5,900 m) and summit attempt (7,027 m)
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The peoples, languages and faiths of Gilgit-Baltistan, local food, festivals such as Navroz and the Shandur Polo Festival, and the etiquette that earns a warm welcome.

A realistic 7-day Gilgit-Baltistan itinerary for first-time visitors, covering Hunza, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu, Shigar and Deosai, with driving times and buffer advice.

Everything you need to plan the K2 Base Camp and Concordia trek from Skardu: the day-by-day route along the Baltoro Glacier, the best months, permits, fitness and what it costs.
The Spantik Peak Expedition (7,027 m) package costs from $7,500 per person. No payment is taken when you request a booking; our team confirms the final quote for your dates and group.
It is a 27-day, 26-night trip to Shigar Valley for groups of 2 to 8 travellers.
The package includes islamabad - skardu flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled, hotel stays in islamabad and skardu, jeep transfers skardu - arandu - skardu, climbing permit and liaison officer arrangements, expedition leader, high-altitude porters, cook and porters to base camp, base camp tents, dining tent, kitchen and all meals at base camp, high-altitude tents, fixed ropes and group climbing gear and satellite phone, oxygen and first aid kit for emergencies.
It is rated extreme and is planned as a expedition trip.
The best season is July - August.
Choose your dates and number of travellers on the booking page and send the request. You get a booking reference straight away, and our team contacts you to confirm availability and payment.
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