Rakaposhi
Duration
40 days
Max People
20
Min Age
16+
Pickup
Motobike/Jeep
Overview
Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world, at a height of 7,788 m from sea level, located in the Karakoram Range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The expedition starts from the beautiful village of Minapin in the Nagar Valley. This expedition typically takes around 40 to 42 days, including some time for the acclimatisation at different camps and exploration of the surrounding areas. Starting from the Minapin village, the expedition will cover many beautiful and panoramic valleys of the north allowing the climbers and mountaineers to explore the stunning beauty of nearby places. This also includes beautiful glacial landscapes and many sky-touching peaks including the notable Diran Peak and the Rakaposhi itself. Rakaposhi expedition demands climbers and mountaineers with high experience and is as challenging as the other peaks in the northern areas. Climbers can experience high altitudes, unpredictable weather, difficult terrain and snow storms or even avalanches. Like the other Peaks in the Karakoram or the Himalayan range, the ideal time for the Rakaposhi Expedition is during the summer months from June to August when the weather is more stable.
Checklist
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
- Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
Deodorant. - Shampoo and conditioner.
- Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
- Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
- If under any medication, enough stock
Included/Excluded
- The base camp services for the expedition include a flight from Islamabad to Skardu and back. There is a Jeep drive from Skardu to Askoli and return, with porters or mules to carry luggage where the jeep cannot reach. Pick-up and drop-off services from the airport to the hotel and vice versa are provided. Participants will enjoy a 3-night stay at hotel in Islamabad with bed and breakfast included. The expedition includes the royalty and permit from the Pakistan Government, maps for trekking and climbing, and porters carrying up to 20 kg of personal baggage. Climbers are provided with three meals a day and comfortable accommodation in a hotel, lodge, or tents. At the base camp, each individual gets a mattress and pillow, along with facilities like a dining tent, kitchen tent, communication tent, toilet, staff tent, tent for Pakistani base camp staff, store tents, tables, chairs, and all necessary cooking gear. Twin-sharing tents for members, experienced and well-trained cook and kitchen helpers, a heating system in the dining tent and other necessary tents, a solar panel/electricity generator, medical and first aid kit, and a professional and experienced tour guide are also included. Additionally, all taxes and fees required for necessary tools, as well as a farewell dinner, are covered.
- The services do not cover airfare for international flights or the Pakistan visa fee. Personal climbing equipment like sleeping bags and oxygen masks are not provided, nor are minibars during hotel stays or travels. Distinct items for individuals, such as single occupancy rooms, may incur extra charges. Group climbing gear, including ropes, ice screws, snow bars, EPI gas, cooking pots, and others, is also excluded. An insurance policy for mountain climbing rescue and evacuation, which is mandatory, is not included. Lodging and meals after the base camp, as well as meals in Islamabad other than breakfast, are not covered. Any costs arising from the necessity of an early conclusion or summit attempt, such as additional hotel nights, hotel meals, and evacuation expenses, must be borne by the participants. Costs resulting from unforeseeable delays beyond the company’s control (Force majeure) are not included. Finally, personal communication expenses like phone, fax, or email from Pakistan to the home country are not covered.
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