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7788 m
Overview
Situated in Nagar Valley acing Hunza, it is one of the magnificent pyramids in the world. The peak can be climbed from all sides. Dominating the horizon it is constantly visible from the Karakoram Highway. The scene from Hunza is awesome and beyond description. Its perpetual glacier adds thrill of delight that belongs to the beauty of Hunza.
In 1892, Martin Conway explored this peak though he could not find way to summit. On June 25, 1958 a British/Pakistani joint expedition members Mike Banks and Tom Patey of UK reached the summit. The North Spur was climbed on August 2, 1979 by Eiho Ohtani and Matsushi Yamashita of Waseda University Japan.
Expedition Facts
Expedition Name: Rakaposhi (7788m)
Expedition Code: ATP-XP-07
Expedition Zone: Restricted Zone
Approach route: Islamabad-Chilas-Minapin-Diran Base Camp-Minapin-Gilgit-Besham-Islamabad
Expedition Grade: Extremely Hard
Duration: 40 days
Average Daily walk: 6-7 hours
Trekking days (in & out): 12
Days at base camp & above: 40
Hotel Nights: 08
Best Time: June to August
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Mountaineering
Permit Requirement: A mountaineering permit is required as the expedition falls in the restricted zone.
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Itinerary
Day 1. Islamabad
Arrival Islamabad, after short rest visit Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasArrival Islamabad, after short rest visit Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Hotel
Day 3. JoglotDrive to Joglot (3 hours). Hotel
Day 4–5. Rakaposhi BCTrek to the Base Camp. Tents
Days 6–34. ClimbingClimbing. Tents
Day 35. JoglotTrek to Joglot. Tents
Day 36. Joglot–GilgitDrive to Gilgit Hotel
Day 37. Gilgit-IslamabadFlight to Islamabad or drive to Naran/Besham Hotel
Day 38. IslamabadFree day in Islamabad
Day 39. Islamabad-HotelReserve day in Islamabad
Day 40. Hotel–AirportHomebound flight
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