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Rakaposhi

At a glance

Rakaposhi (7788 m) is ranked 27th highest on the Earth and the 12th highest in Pakistan is popular as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The peak is the part of Karakoram mountain range is situated in the Nagar Valley near Gilgit. Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition Rakaposhi is notable for its exceptional rise over local terrain, almost unmatched in the world. The peak rises just beside the Karakoram Highway on the route through China via Hunza.Rakaposhi was first climbe۔۔۔۔

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  • Details
    Deadline  :  24-May-2023
      Altitude :   7788 Meters
    Duration : 50 DAYS
  • Available Date
    Available    01-Jun-2023
ITINERARY

  • Day 01Arrival

    Arrival Islamabad/Briefing over night at Hotel in Islamabad.
  • Day 02

    Drive to Chilas over night at Hotel in Chilas.
  • Day 03

    Drive to Gilgit over night at Hotel in Gilgit.
  • Day 04

    Drive to Juglot Village over night at camp site.
  • Day 05-07

    Day 05-07 Trek to Base Camp.
  • Day 08-38

    Day 08-38 Ascent Rakaposhi.
  • Day 39-41

    Day 39-41 Base Camp – Juglot- Gilgit.
  • Day 42

    Gilgit-Besham.
  • Day 43

    Besham-Islamabad.
  • Day 44

    Islamabad/Debriefing.
  • Day 45

    Departure.



Full Board Service

  1. Arrival and Departure: Pick and drop from Islamabad airport.
  2. Hotel Accommodation Islamabad, Juglot, Gilgit.
  3. Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Pakistan.
  4. Permit: Climbing Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb mount Rakaposhi 7788 Meters.
  5. Liaison Officer: Liaison officer with full equipment, accommodation & salary.
  6. Garbage Management: Garbage Govt. Deposit fees.
  7. Map: climbing map.
  8. Insurance: Medical Insurance for all Expedition staff during the expedition.
  9. Member transportation:
    flight from Islamabad to Gilgit and return to Islamabad. Gilgit to Hunza and return from Hunza to Gilgit.
  10. Expedition Stuffs Transportation: All equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Islamabad to Gilgit Hunza by bus / Jeep and to Basecamp by Porters.
  11. Return Basecamp to Hunza by porters & Gilgit to Islamabad by bus/jeep.
  12. Member Luggage: Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
  13. Food and Lodging:  03 meals a day (BLD; including tea green or coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel /Camp during the trek and at Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs’All require equipment for Camping.
  14. Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Diran Peak & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Hunza Gilgit.
  15. Base Camp Staff:  Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & other staff as required.
  16. Staff Salary and allowance: All staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, foods equipment, & cloths.
  17. Base Camp Tent:  Member tents.
  18. Base Camp Equipment:  Foam mattresses and pillow  Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet, Shower Tent, Staffs Tent, base camp staffs tent, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking utensils.
  19. Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
  20. Solar/Generator/Light: Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
  21. High Altitude Leaders: high altitude leaders as required
  22. High altitude Leaders Salary & Allowance: High altitude Leaders Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  23. Oxygen Bottle (O3): Summit Oxygen cylinder: 3 oxygen bottles (3 liters.) for each member and 2-oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Leaders.
  24. Oxygen Mask & Regulator:  Set of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high-altitude Leaders, which has to be returned after the expedition.
  25. Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
  26. High camp service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, high altitude Leaders &(C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  27. Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced high altitude Leaders will fix the route on Rakaposhi.
  28. Internet: Thuraya IP Internet access Wi-Fi to all climbers on our expedition at base camp. (Payable Basis).
  29. Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by high altitude Leaders, also available for members with appropriate charge. Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  30. Permit: Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  31. Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
  32. Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staff.
  33. Certificate: Rakaposhi climbing certificate issued by Pakistani Alpine Club (After climbing Mount Rakaposhi successfully).

Base camp service

  1. Pick & Drop: Arrival & Departure (Pick & Drop).
  2. Hotel Accommodation in Islamabad: Islamabad, Gilgit & Hunza.
  3. Permit: Climbing Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb Rakaposhi Peak 7788 Meters.
  4. Liaison Officer: Liaison officer with equipment, salary, & accommodation.
  5. Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
  6. Insurance: Medical Insurance for Expedition staff.
  7. Map:  Climbing map.
  8. Member transportation: Flight from Islamabad to Juglot Gilgit and return Gilgit to Islamabad.- Land Transportation 
  9. Gilgit to Hunza and return from Juglot to Gilgit.- Land Transportation (Staffs): Islamabad Hunza Gilgit & return from Juglot to Gilgit.
  10. Expedition Stuffs Transportation: All equipment Transportation for all Members and Staff from Islamabad to Gilgit by bus / Jeep and to Basecamp by Porters return Basecamp to Rakaposhi by porters & Juglot Gilgit to Islamabad by bus/jeep.
  11. Member Luggage: Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
  12. Food and Lodging:  All meals (BLD; including tea green tea & coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Camp during the trek and at Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs’All Necessary equipment for Camping.
  13. Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Rakaposhi & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Juglot Gilgit.
  14. Base Camp Staff:  Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & other required staff.
  15. Staff Salary and allowance: All staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
  16. Base Camp Tent: base camp member tents.
  17. Base Camp Equipment: foam mattresses and pillows Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication tent, Toilet &  Shower Tent, Staffs Tent, Tent for base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking Utencils.
  18. Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and in other necessary camps.
  19. Solar/Generator/Light: Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
  20. Internet: Thuraya IP Internet access Wi-Fi to all climbers on our expedition at base camp. (Payable Basis)
  21. Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced high altitude porters will fix the route on Masherbrum.
  22. Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report during the expedition.
  23. Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  24. Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staff.
  25. Certificate: Rakaposhi climbing certificate issued by Pakistani Alpine Club (after climbing Mount Rakaposhi successfully).
  • Mountain Name: Rakaposhi
  • Height: 7788 Meters from sea level
  • Destinations: Rakaposhi Karakorum Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Motel & Guest House
  • Transportation: High Roof, Jeeps
  • Staff: Well experience high altitude leaders and other staff.
  • Finalize the booking at least six months in advance - so that all documentation & permits are completed on time. 
  • Also send your cargo on time so that the goods arrive before the group members arrive.
  • Tell your insurance company that gives you the coordinates of the corresponding on-site or nearby.
  • Pack essentials, whether personal or for group As a high mountain climber you have your own experience.

 

  1. Air Fare: International flight airfare.
  2. Visa fee: Pakistani entry Visa fee.
  3. Extra night: Extra nights’ accommodation in Islamabad Juglot & Gilgit (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  4. Insurance: Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
  5. Trip cancellation insurance.
  6. Rescue Evacuation: Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue,   Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs)
  7. Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Internet, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks,
  8. Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
  9. Filming: Special filming, camera & drone permit fee.
  10. Tips: Calculate some tips for High altitude leaders, Basecamp staff and porters.
  11. Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  12. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.