Overview
Rakaposhi is considered as one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. Rakaposhi base camp trek is the perfect place to start your adventure career. Starting from the charming little Minapin village, located in Nagar district of Gilgit Baltistan, it is a short, safe, easy and extremely scenic trek. This trek can be done in 1-2 days as well but we have designed it in 3 days especially for the new trekkers.
Country (Pakistan)
Difficulty LevelBasic to Moderate
8 days approximately
Average 4-5 Hours
Altitude (3454 M)
Summer October
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Day 0 | Arrival in Islamabad (for international members only) |
Day 1 | Islamabad – Gilgit – Minapin (1 hr flight & 1.5 hr drive) |
Day 2 | Trek to Hapakun (5 hr trek, Max altitude: 3000 m) |
Day 3 | Trek to Rakaposhi base camp (4 hr trek, Max altitude: 3550 m) |
Day 4 | Trek to Minapin (3 hr trek, Max altitude: 3000 m) & drive to Hunza |
Day 5 | Explore autumn colours in Hunza & Gojal |
Day 6 | Explore autumn colours in Hunza & Gojal |
Day 7 | Gilgit to Islamabad (1 hr flight & 1.5 hr drive) |
Day 8 | Drop off at Islamabad airport (for international members only) |
- By Air Travel: Islamabad to Gilgit & Gilgit to Islamabad.
- Private Car: From airport to hotel and from hotel to airport.
- Personal Porter: Service of personal porter with 15kg luggage throughout the trek.
- Trekking with the best: The team is led by one of the best trekkers in Pakistan who also holds a world record in trekking.
- Area Related Expertise: In 2018, Saad Munawar published his second book “Rakaposhi k saye mein”. This book is about Rakaposhi base camp trek and also about the valleys that we will explore during our trip. Having the author amongst us as the Expedition Leader gives our team a big opportunity to learn more about the area.
- Female Guide: Apart from Saad Munawar and one local guide, a strong female mountain guide will also lead the team.
- Thuraya Phone: Emergency situations can be tackled better with the availability of Satellite phone.
- Signed copy of Rakaposhi k Saye Mein
- Optional Services: Private car throughout the trip & stay at Cloud Nine and a Half (luxury resort) in Hunza
- Airport transfer for international clients only (both arrival and departure)
- Hotel accommodation in Islamabad for international clients only (1 night on arrival and 1 night upon return from trek)
- Domestic flights
- Obtaining NOC from the local government/administration
- Lodging and food during the trek
- Services of professional guides and team leaders
- Wages for guide, cook, kitchen crew, porters, etc.
- Equipment, fuel and food charges for porters
- Porter weight 10 kg per person
- All tolls, environmental fee, etc.
- Basic first aid medical kit
- Value additions as mentioned previously
- International flights
- Meals at the hotel in Islamabad (for international clients)
- Any extra nights at the hotel in Islamabad (for international clients)
- Ground evacuation or helicopter rescue charges of any kind
- Personal snacks, energy bars, energy gels, sweets, etc.
- Insurance liability of member(s)
- Personal equipment like sleeping bag, sleeping mat, rucksack, trekking shoes, etc.
- Porter weight above 10 kg
- Tips for guide, kitchen staff and porters
- Any other item or services not listed in the “Cost includes” section.
- Duffle bag
- Rucksack / Backpack
- Trekking shoes
- Gaiters
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Thermals
- Down jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Wind breaker waterproof jacket (Goretex Jacket)
- Waterproof trouser(s)
- Waterproof gloves
- Warm clothes
- Woolen cap
- Sun cap / hat
- Trekking socks
- Warm socks
- Warm gloves
- Slippers
- Comfortable trekking clothes
- Trekking poles (sticks)
- Head torch
- Extra batteries for head torch
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm / Vaseline
- Neck gaiter / Buff
- Personal hygiene kit (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, tissue/wipes, all toiletries, etc.)
- Electronics (Power banks, earphones, etc.)
- Personal medicines
7 weeks before the start of trek: 100% refund
6 weeks before the start of trek: 75% refund
5 weeks before the start of trek: 50% refund
4 weeks before the start of trek: 25% refund
No refund after that.
To enquire about the cost & expedition details, please leave us an email at teamsaadmunawar@gmail.com.