Q: Day 31: Fly to home country

On this Day Meals included: BreakfastOur staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.

Question 1

Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 540 mOur guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon you will be transferred to hotels. On this day, our participants can relax and recover from their long journey.Pickup informationIt is very easy to spot our guide, holding orange placards with our company’s logo and your name on it. You must arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. International flights normally arrive at midnight or in the afternoon. You must give us the details of your flights, both inbound and outbound at least five days prior to your arrival in Pakistan. Our staff/guide will receive you at the gates of international arrivals unless you are taking a connecting flight from another city of Pakistan. The guide/staff will transfer you to our partner hotel. In case you do not require airport transfer, please inform us in advance.After lunch and some rest at the hotel (ideally if you are arriving in the morning between 9am to 12pm), our guide/representative will pickup all our guests around 6pm for briefing and remaining payments at our office followed by a dinner. If you are coming late, we will manage remaining payments and briefing in Skardu.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 2

Day 02: Briefing in Islamabad

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 540 mOn this day the participants of Spantik Expedition will spend a free day in Islamabad for Briefing purpose and logistical arrangements.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 3

Day 03: Fly to Skardu, Karakoram

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,498 mParticipants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if clouds allow. After arrival in Skardu, the day is free. Incase of flight cancellation, overnight stay in Chilas.Skardu

Accommodation

(see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." >Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Chilas

Accommodation

(see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Shangrila Raikot (see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas." >Twin-sharing room at Shangrila Raikot (see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 4

Day 04: Spend free day in Skardu

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,498 mAfter breakfast, the participants will walk to Kharpocho fort in Skardu, which is located up on a mountain. The Kharpocho fort gives a splendid view of the Indus and Skardu town. The participants will also have an option to take a tour to Sadpara Lake followed by free shopping time in Skardu Bazaar.During sightseeing, our staff will take care of further government documentation required in Skardu. This can sometimes take two days. We have contingency days towards the end of the expedition incase of any delays.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." >Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 5

Day 05: Drive to Arandu Village

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,720 mThe participants will begin the jeep safari towards Hyderabad, the passage will go through the Shigar valley. The journey will be followed on the sides of Braldu river before taking a left trun in to the basha river gorge. Arandu will be the last village on our route; the participants will start walking after leaving jeeps behind. However at times the participants may begin their walk before arrival in Arandu but it depends on the road conditions. Overall it will take you between four hours to six hours in covering the distance.

Accommodation

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Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 6

Day 06: Trek to Chogo Brangsa camp

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 3,400 mThe participants will begin the jeep safari towards Chogo Brangsa camp, the passage will pass by the snout of Chogolungma glacier . The journey will have slope as well, as the participants will climb to an elevation of about 700 m on the first day of trekking . Overall it will take between five hours to six hours in covering the distance.

Accommodation

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Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 7

Day 07: Trek to Bolocho camp

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 3,820 mThe participants will start the trek on early as they will have a long trekking day on this day. They will be trekking on the northern edge of the Chogolungma glacier towards Bolocho glacier. The participants will climb an elevation 400 m on this day, however the route is long so it will take six hour(s) to seven hour(s) to reach Bolocho campsite.

Accommodation

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Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 8

Day 08: Trek to Spantik BC

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,360 mThe participants will start the trek on early as they will have a long trekking day on this day as well. They will be trekking on the Chogolungma glacier leaving the valley behind towards Bolocho glacier. The participants will climb an elevation 550 m on this day and the participants will have trek on the glacier ice and also for the campsite the participants will have to climb a 200 m as well, it will take six hour(s) to seven hour(s) to reach Spantik BC.

Accommodation

(see pictures)" data-order="Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)" >Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 9

Day 09: Acclimatization at the Spantik BC

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On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 4,360 mOn this day the participants will acclimatize while sorting out their equipment's. While, the team of Apricot Tours will set up the base camp and the porter's will trek back as well.

Accommodation

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Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 10

Day 10-25:Climbing Days

Accepted Answer

The participants will have 16 days to climb the peak.


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Meals	Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 11

Day 26: Departure from Base Camp

Accepted Answer

On this Day

The team along with the staff of Apricot Tours will leave base camp and trek back down. They will trek back down by Chogolungma glacier. The duration of the trek will be 8-9 hrs as on the next day the participants will be trekking back to Aarandu Valley.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 12

Day 27: Trek to Arandu Village

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,720 mThis will be the last trekking day our expedition as the participants will trek back to Arandu village and will camp in the village. The trekking duration will be of 6-7 hours depending upon the pace of the members.

Accommodation

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Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner

Question 13

Day 28: Drive to Skardu

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 2,250 mThe participants will drive back to the hotel in Skardu along with the team of Apricot Tours.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu." >Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 14

Day 29: Fly to Islamabad

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 538 mOn this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Skardu to Islamabad airport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad.The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. In case of flight cancellation, you will drive to Raikot or Chilas for overnight. It takes 10 hours by a vehicle.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 15

Day 30: Contingency day for flight cancellations

Accepted Answer

On this Day

GPS DataAltitude: 538 mThis day is allocated for any potential delays in case the domestic flight does not operate the previous day. Our guests will depart early morning from Chilas to Islamabad which can take up to ten hours. However it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic flight. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.

Accommodation

(see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." data-order="Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad." >Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks

Question 16

Day 31: Fly to home country

Accepted Answer

On this Day

Meals included: BreakfastOur staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.

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