12 to 15 days Strenuous
Spantik Base Camp Trek
Spantik, or Golden Peak (7,027 m), rises above the Chogo Lungma Glacier. This trek reaches its base camp through the quiet Nagar valley and pairs well with a Hunza visit.
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Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan
Spantik Peak Expedition
Spantik (7,027 m), the Golden Peak, is widely recommended as a first 7,000-metre climb: high and glaciated but non-technical by its southeast ridge, with full logistics from our team.
Trip overview
Spantik is the peak we most often recommend to climbers stepping up from trekking peaks toward the 8,000-metre world. The southeast ridge is a straightforward glaciated climb.
The approach through Nagar and the Chogo Lungma Glacier is beautiful and quiet, and our team handles permits, base camp and porters throughout.
Trip highlights
- A classic first 7,000 m peak
- Non-technical southeast ridge
- Quiet Nagar and Chogo Lungma approach
- Full logistics, base camp and porters
- A strong stepping stone toward 8,000 m
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 to 3
Islamabad to base camp trek
Drive to Nagar and trek up the Chogo Lungma to base camp.
Day 4 to 18
Rotations and camps
Acclimatise and establish high camps on the southeast ridge.
Day 19 to 21
Summit window
Summit push on a good weather window.
Day 22+
Descent and return
Descend, trek out and return to Islamabad.
What is included
- Climbing permit and fees
- Approach and base camp logistics
- Base camp tents, kitchen and crew
- Porter support
- Guide support (by package)
Not included
- Flights and visa/LOI fees
- Personal climbing gear
- Insurance (mandatory)
- Tips
Accommodation
Hotels on the road and a supported base camp with tents and kitchen.
Food on trek
Trek and base camp meals with a cook.
Difficulty & fitness
For fit climbers with basic glacier and roped-climbing skills. A good objective for a first high-altitude expedition.
Visa, permits & LOI
Climbing permit and park fees arranged; Pakistan visa required.
What to pack
- Mountaineering boots and crampons
- Harness, ice axe and glacier kit
- Down and shell layers
- Warm sleeping system
Safety & emergency support
Acclimatisation schedule, base camp support, oxygen on standby and forecasting during the summit period.
Read our altitude and safety guide and is Pakistan safe for foreign trekkers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spantik a good first 7,000 m peak?
Yes. Its southeast ridge is high and glaciated but non-technical, making Spantik one of the most recommended first 7,000-metre climbs in Pakistan.
What skills do I need for Spantik?
Basic glacier travel, crampon and roped-climbing skills, plus good fitness. It is a step up from trekking but well within reach of fit, prepared climbers.
When is Spantik climbed?
June to September, when the glacier approach and upper mountain are in the best condition.
How long is a Spantik expedition?
Around 20 to 26 days including approach, acclimatisation, the summit window and descent.
Can it prepare me for 8,000 m peaks?
Yes. Many climbers use Spantik as a stepping stone before attempting Broad Peak or the Gasherbrums.
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