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RAKAPOSHI EXPEDITION

Rakaposhi from hunza

Rakaposhi 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.

01            Arrival Islamabad, after short rest visit Rawalpindi &                                        Islamabad O/N Hotel

02            Drive to Chilas via Besham (12 hours) or Babusar Pass (10                          hours) O/N Hotel

03            Drive to Joglot (3 hours) O/N Hotel

04-05       Trek to the Base Camp O/N Tents

06-34       Climbing  Days O/n Tents

35           Trek to Joglot  O/N Tents

36           Drive to Gilgit O/N Hotel

37           Flight to Islamabad or drive to Naran/Besham  O/N Hotel

38           Free day in Islamabad O/N Hotel

39           Reserve day in Islamabad O/N Hotel

40           Homebound flight