Rakaposhi
Rakaposhi Overview
Rakaposhi, is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit in the Gilgit District of the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. Rakaposhi means “Snow Covered” in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani (“Mother of Mist”). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest.
Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
Rakaposhi Gallery
Rakaposhi Itinerary
Day 01:Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad international airport. Overnight will be in hotel.
Day 02:Islamabad/Chilas
Fly to Gilgit or drive on Karakoram Highway to Chilas. (480km). Overnight at hotel
Day 03:Minapin
The journey 6—7 hours from Chilas to Minapin 220km is on Karakorum Highway along the Indus, View point near Talichi to have a view of Nanga Parbat.
Day 04:Minapin – Tagafari
Trek to Tagafari trail through forest takes 5-6 hours with excellent views of Diran. Overnight in camp.
Day 05:Tagafari –Base camp
Trek to Tagafari trail through forest takes 5-6 hours with excellent views of Diran. Overnight in camp.
Day 06-35:Climbing Activities
30 days for climbing activities.
Day 36:Minapin – Karimabad
Trek down to Minapin and drive to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel.
Day 37:Karimabad
Free Day to explore Karimabad Hunza Valley.
Day 38:Karimabad/Besham
Drive to Besham (460km) on KKH it will take 13 to 14 hours. Overnight at hotel.
Day 39:Besham/ Islamabad
Drive to Islamabad (270km), it will take 06 to 07 hours. Afternoon De:briefing at Alpine club of Pakistan Overnight at hotel.
Day 40:Fly Out
Transfer to airport for your return flight home.