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SPANTIK & HARMOSH LA TREK
SPANTIK & HARMOSH LA TREK

Spantik Peak face is climbed via two different routes. Alexander Klenov and Mikhail Davy climbed the first section of the pillar along the English route and then continued via a new line which required 11 bivouacs overall. The international team spent five days following Victor Saunders and Mick Fowler's English route between 5th and 11th August 1987. In 1959 a British-Pakistan Army expedition under the leadership of Captain H.R.A. Streather headed to Chogolungma and Kero Lungma glaciers to explore them for a possible climb on the smaller peaks in the area. The peak was however climbed from south ridge by a Japanese Club Expedition called Hoshi-to-Arashi (Stars and Storms) led by Nakamura. The Reiho Alpine Club expedition of Japan also climbed it in the same year from southeast ridge. It was led by Y. Murata. Both expeditions mention avalanche danger in the area and both approached the peak from Chogolungma Glacier. Some Japanese publications indicate that Spantik peak was climbed in 1955 by Germans.This trek is also an interesting trek to visit two different valleys Arandu and Haramosh. Both valleys people mostly working to find out minrals (stones) and in both valley has expensive stones which God gifted but very hard workd to find them. Mashabrum Expeditions team will visit you in both valleys to meet different cultures and envirments.

No. of Days:

19

Season:

June- September

Grade:

Demanding

Zone:

Open

Region:

Karakoram

Max Altitude:

4800M

DAYS

PROGRAM

Overnight

1

Arival at Islamabad airport transfer to hotel.

 Hotel

2

Islamabad- briefing at  Tourism office and sightseeing in the city

 Hotel

3

Drive to Chilas, 

 Hotel

4

Drive to Skardu. 

 Hotel

5

Skardu- preparations and acclimatization.

 Hotel

6

Drive to Arandu, 

 Camping

7

Trek from Arundu to Pukpun

Camping

8

Trek from Pukpun to Khuromal.

 Camping

9

Trek from  Khuromal to Bolocho.

 Camping

10

Trek from Bolocho to Laila base camp.

 Camping

11

Trek to Explore Laila base camp.

 Camping

12

Trek from Laila base camp to Haramosh la

 Camping

13

Trek to base of la

 Camping

14

Trek from Base La to Kutwal lake 

 Camping

15

Trek from Kutwal lake to Iskere 

 Camping

16

Trek from Iskere to Sassi

 Camping

17

Drive from Sassi to Gilgit

 Hotel

18

Drive from Gilgit to Besham/Naran

 Hotel

19

Drive from Besham/Naran to Islamabad

 Hotel

20

Islamabad briefing at Tourism office

Hotel

21

Islamabad to your own destinations

Bye

SERVICES INCLUDED
  • Airport pick and drop
  • Hotel accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad. Three night’s standard Hotel air-condition rooms.
  • Flight Ticket or transportation from Islamabad/ Skardu/Gilgit Islamabad with all trekking luggages.
  • Two nights in Skardu Hotel (bed & breakfast)
  • Two nights in Chilas/ Besham hotel (bed & breakfast) in case of flight cancellation.
  • Jeeps Skardu/Arandu/Haramosh/Gilgit.
  • Wages, insurance, food equipment of cook
  • Wages, insurance, food equipment of Assistant cook,
  • Wages, insurance, food of Porter Sirdar
  • Porter Payment, Low altitude porters.
  • Personal Baggage, 20 kg.
  • Full board camp food during trek.
  • Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, table, and chairs & kitchen equipment.
  • Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
  • Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing of trekking members & Porters.
  • Porters Equipment
  • Fuel, Tarpaulin, and Stove for porters.
  • Kerosene Oil for porter and Members
  • Toilet tent and shower tent
  • Members will have individual DV-4 tent and mattress at Base camp
  • Guide insurance, transport, hotel, equipment and TA/DA.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
  • Sleeping bags, rucksacks and personal clothing.
  • Medication, ground evacuation and helicopter rescue (US$15,000) of any kind.
  • Room services, laundry charges, beverages and items of personal nature.
  • Phone /communication bills.
  • Insurance or liability of any members.
  • Tip to staff
  • Custom clearing and forwarding agent’s charge.
EQUIPMENTS

KARAKORUM GUIDES TREKS & TOURS Team tried to show you the equipment for mountaineering and trekking and if something is missing in our given list then please let us know, we will add those missing things. "Thanks in advance" What clothing and equipment to take is normally caused for more consideration than any other aspect of preparing for an adventure travel trip. We regularly receive reams of advice and suggestions, good and bad, as to what equipment is needed for our trips. However, since being suitably equipped is the single most important consideration contributing to your welfare, we have provided the following information which we ask you to examine in a flexible manner, adapting it where you feel necessary to your own outdoor experience or preference. There is a fine balance between taking too much and too little, especially considering that you need to equip yourself for all extremes of climate. Over the years we have seen all extremes, from trekkers who have brought everything but the kitchen sink, to others with the bare minimum. The following equipment list is suggested and necessary for both climbing & trekking in the Karakoram. Use this list as a guideline; some of the equipment can be hired in Skardu as well. Also bear in mind trekking gear can be bought in the many mountaineering shops in Skardu, the majority of gear is Chinese manufactured.

Travel Documents:

Valid Passport 

Credit Cards 

Pp Size Photo (4 Pieces) 

Insurance Paper and Contact details

Family Members/Company’s Contacts 

For Hands:

Thin Fleece Gloves (2 Pairs)

Wind Stopper Fleece Gloves

Heavy Gloves (Mitten) 

Summit Gloves

Foot Wears:

Summit Shoe) 

Normal Socks (6-7 Pairs)

Summit Socks (3 Pairs)

Trekking Shoes (1 Pair)

Climbing Shoes (1 Pair) 

Basecamp Slipper (1 Pair)

For Sun & Walking Stuffs:

Sun Block Cream -50 (Spf)

Lip Guard -20 / -50 (Spf) 

Sun Glasses (Uv Protection) 

Glaciers Glasses (Uv Protection)

Walking Stick

Pocket Knife 

Umbrella / Rain Coat

For Upper Body:

Light Weight Top / Thermal Coat (2-3 Layers)

Mid Weight Top (2-3 Layers)

Heavy Weight Top (2 Layers)

Fleece Jacket (1) 

Rain Jacket (1)

Down Jacket (1) 

Wind Proof Jacket

Cotton T-Shirt for Base Camp. (2-3)

For Lower Body:

Light Weight Long Under Pants (2-3 Pairs) 

Under Wear (5-7 Pairs)

Mid Weight Long Under Pants (2-3 Pairs) 

Heavy Weight Long Under Wear Pant. (1)

Down Pants. (1)

Water Proof Pant. (1)

Climbing Equipment:

Climbing Helmet 

Down Suit 

Crampons (Fit with Boot)

Ice Axe, Harness, Jummer / Ascender

Walkie Talkie with Batteries

Satellite Phone set

Hand Warmer 

Oxygen with mask , Regulator 

Climbing Equipment:

Snow Goggle

Head Light with 6 Pairs Rechargeable batteries 

Fix rope, Snow bars, Ice screw

Climbing Equipment:

Atc Guide 

Lock Carabineer (3)

Unlock Carabineer (3)

Tape Slings (2) 

Prosik Loops (1) 

Sleeping Materials:

Sleeping Bag - 20 Degree (For Base Camp) 

Down Sleeping Bag - 20 To -40 for high camps 

Degree Celsius (Extreme Comfort)  

Mattress (2 pcs)

Light Pillow 

For Head:

Sun Cap 

Desert Cap

Balaclava

Fleece Hat 

Neck Gaiter (2-3)

 

Eating & Drinking:

Water Bottle (2)

Thermos 

Mug 

Spoon/ Fork 

Bowl

EPI Gas

Cooker with Stove

Lighters 

Washing foam

Toiletries:

Hand Disinfectant

Wet Tissue, Toilet role 

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Soap, Shampoo

Garbage Bag

Medicine:

Brufen / Ibuprofens

Antibiotic

Diamox 

Paracetamol

Handy Plaster 

Crack Bandage

Tincture Iodine

 

Bag Packs:

Rucksacks 45L - 55L

Duffle Bag 90 L -120 L (2 Pieces) 

Water Proof Stuff Sacks Large (2 Pieces)

Water Proof Stuff Sacks Small (2 Pieces)

TREKKING GEAR CHECKLIST

Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer 

Down vest and/or jacket (optional) 

Fleece or wool trousers/pants 

Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces 

Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4) 

Footwear for around camp, eg running shoes and/or sandals 
  1. Gaiters (optional) 
  2. Telescopic trekking/ski poles (optional)
  3. Travel map/Guide book
FIRST AID MEDICINE CHECKLIST

Bandage for sprains Plasters/Band-aids Iodine or water filter (optional) Moleskin/Second skin - for blisters Diamox (altitude sickness )

Bandage for sprains 

Plasters/Band-aids 

Iodine or water filter (optional)  

Moleskin/Second skin - for blisters 

Diamox (altitude sickness ) 

Antiseptic ointment for cuts 

Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic) 

Aspirin/paracetamol - general painkiller 

Oral rehydration salts

Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)  

Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin) 

Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic) 

Diarrhea stopper (Imodium - optional) 

Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria