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2026 Karakoram trek
Spantik Base Camp Trek
Trek from Arandu to the 4,300–4,360m Spantik Base Camp beneath Golden Peak through a remote corner of Pakistan’s Karakoram.
Request trek planHighest point
4,300–4,360 m
Trip length
18 days
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging
Best season
June – September
Group size
4–12 people
Region
Arandu & Spantik Glacier
About the trek
Spantik Base Camp Trek 2026
Spantik Base Camp Trek begins near Arandu in the Shigar region and follows a remote glacier approach through Bukum and Khurmal. The destination lies beneath 7,027-metre Spantik, widely known as Golden Peak.
Reaching base camp involves moraine, glacier walking and sustained ascents but no summit climbing. Gradual pacing and a base-camp rest day support acclimatization while allowing time to enjoy the surrounding ice and rock scenery.
Spantik or Golden Peak base camp
Arandu village and glacier approach
Remote Bukum and Khurmal camps
Non-technical Karakoram base-camp objective
Day-by-day route
Detailed trek itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Islamabad
Reception and briefing.
Day 2
Fly to Skardu
Mountain flight or road contingency.
Day 3
Skardu preparation
Organize permits and loads.
Day 4
Shigar Valley
Drive deeper into Shigar.
Day 5
Skardu to Arandu
Reach the final village and trailhead.
Day 6
Arandu to Bukum
Begin the glacier-side approach.
Day 7
Bukum to Khurmal
Continue through moraine and alpine terrain.
Day 8
Spantik approach camp
Gain altitude toward the Golden Peak basin.
Day 9
Spantik Base Camp
Reach base camp around 4,300–4,360 m.
Day 10
Base camp rest day
Explore, photograph and acclimatize.
Day 11
Return to Bukum
Descend from base camp.
Day 12
Bukum to Arandu
Complete the return trek.
Day 13
Drive to Skardu
Return from Arandu.
Day 14
Skardu rest day
Weather and recovery buffer.
Day 15
Fly to Islamabad
Return flight when operating.
Day 16
Contingency day
Allow for flight or road delays.
Day 17
Islamabad
Debriefing and city time.
Day 18
Departure
Airport transfer.
More than the trail
Three views of the Spantik Base Camp Trek experience
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Camp life
Rest in carefully selected camps supported by an experienced local crew.
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Karakoram perspectives
Reach memorable viewpoints shaped by weather, altitude and season.
The local team manages permits, transport, porter logistics, camps and meals so trekkers can focus on safe pacing and the landscape. Exact camps remain flexible for trail, glacier and weather conditions.
What is covered
Included & not included
Included
- Airport assistance and scheduled in-country transfers
- Hotels in Islamabad and Skardu
- Domestic transport in the planned itinerary
- Trekking permits and local coordination
- All meals during camping days
- Experienced guide, cook and porter team
- Group camping, kitchen and dining equipment
- Staff wages, meals and insurance
Not included
- International flights and Pakistan visa
- Personal clothing, boots and sleeping bag
- Travel and helicopter evacuation insurance
- Tips, personal expenses and unlisted meals
- Costs caused by weather delays or early return
Preparation
Fitness & essential skills
Prepare with sustained hill walking, a loaded daypack and consecutive long days. Bring broken-in boots, layered clothing and insurance covering trekking and evacuation to 4,300–4,360 m.
Common questions
Spantik Base Camp Trek FAQ
Is the itinerary fixed?
No. Flights, roads, glacier conditions, acclimatization and weather can change the schedule.
Is technical experience required?
Technical climbing is not normally required, but glacier awareness, excellent fitness and confidence on rough terrain are important.
What should I send with my enquiry?
Share your trekking history, highest altitude, preferred dates and group size so we can prepare the right plan.
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