Overview

Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world, at a height of 7,788 m from sea level, located in the Karakoram Range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The expedition starts from the beautiful village of Minapin in the Nagar Valley. This expedition typically takes around 40 to 42 days, including some time for the acclimatisation at different camps and exploration of the surrounding areas. Starting from the Minapin village, the expedition will cover many beautiful and panoramic valleys of the north allowing the climbers and mountaineers to explore the stunning beauty of nearby places. This also includes beautiful glacial landscapes and many sky-touching peaks including the notable Diran Peak and the Rakaposhi itself. Rakaposhi expedition demands climbers and mountaineers with high experience and is as challenging as the other peaks in the northern areas. Climbers can experience high altitudes, unpredictable weather, difficult terrain and snow storms or even avalanches. Like the other Peaks in the Karakoram or the Himalayan range, the ideal time for the Rakaposhi Expedition is during the summer months from June to August when the weather is more stable.

Services

Base camp services

1. Flight from Islamabad to Gilgit and Gilgit to Islamabad.
2. Drive from Gilgit to Minapin Valley and return from Minapin to Gilgit.
3. Porters/ Mule to carry luggage where the jeep cannot reach.
4. Pick and drop from the airport to the Hotel and vice versa.
5. 2 nights stay at 3*/4* Hotel in Islamabad (bed & breakfast).
6. 2 nights in the best Hotel in Gilgit.
7. Welcome Dinner will be served restaurant in Islamabad.
8. Royalty and permit from the Pakistan Government for the expedition.
9. Map for Trekking and climbing.
10. Porters carry up to 60 Kg of personal baggage.
11. 3 meals a day along with comfortable accommodation in a hotel/ lodge/ tents.
12. All Necessary Camping equipment.
13. At Base Camp a mattress and pillow per individual, a dining tent, a kitchen tent, a communication tent, a Toilet, a staff tent, a tent for Pakistani base camp staff, store tents, tables and chairs and all necessary cooking gear.
14. Experienced and well-trained Cook & Kitchen Helpers.
15. Twin sharing tent for members.
16. Heating system in the dining tent and other necessary tents.
17. Solar panel/ electricity generator.
18. Medical and first aid kit.
19. Professional and experienced Tour guide.
20. Taxes and fees required for necessary tools.
21. Farewell dinner.

Exclude

1. Airfare for international flights.
2. Pakistan visa fee.
3. Sleeping bags, Oxygen masks and personal climbing equipment.
4. Minibars will not be provided while staying in hotels or while travelling.
5. Distinct Items for an individual which we provide collectively like rooms are provided for two members. Extra charges may apply.
6. Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)
7. Insurance policy for mountain climbing rescue and evacuation which is mandatory.
8. Lodging and meals and after base camp
9. Meals in Islamabad other than breakfast.
10. All costs arising from the necessity of an early conclusion or summit attempt (additional hotel nights, hotel meals, and evacuation expenses).
11. Costs resulting from unforeseeable delays beyond our company�s control (Force majeure).
12. Phone, fax, email or any personal communication from Pakistan to the home country.

Full Board Service

1. Flight from Islamabad to Gilgit and Gilgit to Islamabad.
2. Drive from Gilgit to Minapin Valley and return from Minapin to Gilgit.
3. Porters/ Mule to carry luggage where the jeep cannot reach.
4. Pick and drop from the airport to the Hotel and vice versa.
5. 2 nights stay at 3*/4* Hotel in Islamabad (bed & breakfast).
6. 2 nights in the best Hotel in Gilgit.
7. Welcome Dinner will be served restaurant in Islamabad.
8. Payment of all Government taxes in Pakistan.
9. Royalty and permit from the Pakistan Government for the expedition.
10. Porters carry up to 60 Kg of personal baggage.
11. 3 meals a day along with comfortable accommodation in a hotel/ lodge/ tents.
12. All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.
13. Experienced and well-trained Cook & Kitchen Helpers.
14. Twin sharing tent for members.
15. At Base Camp a mattress and pillow per individual, a dining tent, a kitchen tent, a communication tent, a Toilet, a staff tent, a tent for Pakistani base camp staff, store tents, tables and chairs and all necessary cooking gear.
16. Heating system in the dining tent and other necessary tents.
17. Solar panel/ electricity generator.
18. 1 Pakistani climbing guide for every member at high altitude.
19. 2 oxygen bottles of 4 litres initially and more on-demand with extra cost.
20. Oxygen masks.
21. High camp services include High Altitude Tents, cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, all climbing and cooking crew, group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope.
22. Satellite Phone for emergency communication available with appropriate charge.
23. Communication from base camp to mountain and vice versa through walkie-talkie.
24. Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permission.
25. Medical and first aid kit.

Itinerary

After the member arrives in Islamabad from their places, they will be picked up from the airport by our team and will be transferred to the hotel and allowed to rest and prepare for further travel on the next day.

By the flight in the morning, we will fly to Gilgit and reach there by noon. From Gilgit Airport, our team will transfer you to the hotel. For the remaining day, you can rest in the hotel or roam around the city to explore it. In case of cancellation of the flight due to weather conditions or any other serious issue, we have arrangements to travel by road via the Karakoram Highway in luxury transport. In case of travel by road, we will be reaching Gilgit Overnight.

We will drive to Minapin village which is 74.3 km away from Gilgit. The total driving time is about 1 hour and 35 minutes via Naltar Valley Road and Karakoram Highway.

We will trek from Minapin Village to Hapakun which is a beautiful grassy meadow. It will take about 3 hours to reach Hapakun.

Taghaphari is a 3700 m high camp side. We will travel through Hapakun Meadows. On the way, we will trek along the Minapin River and Hunza River and will finally reach there after walking for about 6 hours. We will encounter Diran Peak and Rakaposhi Peak and the ice wall interconnecting.

We will start climbing from day 06 and continue our climb for the next 29 days. This specific time includes ascending Rakaposhi Peak as well as descending back to base camp. We have included contingency time as well in case of any weather issue or any other time-consuming occurrence. The Mountain Tiger Treks and Tours team will be assisting throughout the expedition.

After a successful summit of Rakaposhi Peak, we will start our descent towards the Taghaphari. By reaching Taghaphari, once again we will camp here for another night.

On this day, we will trek back down to Minapin Valley from Taghaphari via the same route.

On day 38, we will drive back to Gilgit from Minapin Valley. The route will be Naltar Valley Road and Karakoram Highway.

We will fly on the morning flight toward Islamabad. By reaching there you will be picked up from Islamabad Airport and transferred to the hotel. In case of flight cancellation due to weather conditions or any other issue, we will drive by road via Karakoram Highway.

A free day for rest in Islamabad. We can also utilize this day for sightseeing in Islamabad or you can rest in a hotel after the tiring Journey. At night our final farewell dinner will be given.

All members are free to go to their places. Our staff will transfer you all to the airport.

Terms & Conditions

1. Early Bird Discount:

The given prices are the discount offers for holidays and are limited. These prices may be changed accordingly. The local services providers and airlines as well as hotels increase prices in the season. So early reservation cost us less price.

2. Limited Space in Peak Months:

The peak months of the year attract a great amount of national and international tourists and hence sold out earlier. We will have a maximum of 15 travellers in one group. Our registration is on a first come first serve basis.

3. Limited Flight Seats:

We use the deposit to book your domestic flight in advance because domestic flight seats for the Himalayas and the Karakoram sell out very quickly in the peak season. Another reason is that there are only two flights in a day.

4. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan:

You may have concerns regarding paying your final balance. According to our policy, we receive your final balance only once you arrive in Pakistan. Deposit is the only Payment before arriving in Pakistan.

5. Pay Minimum Deposit:

The advance payment for the holidays also incorporates early bird discounts and may change automatically based on the late deposit schedule. The same dates in the schedule will be applicable for the next season's deposit as well.

Advance Deposit for Pakistani Nationals:

The advance deposit for Pakistani Nationals is PKR 100,000 or 30 % of the total price whichever is greater. The deposit amount is nonrefundable.

Extra Stays at Base Camp:

•For Extra Stays at base camp, extra charges will be charged.
01-04 pax US $ 130/. Per person per day
04-06 pax US $ 100/. Per person per day
06-08 pax US $ 90/. Per person per day
• If Government of Pakistan demands for any fee or new condition ensuing extra, the same will be charged in addition to normal Package offer.

• Reservations and Advance Payments:
For the confirmation of your reservation, you have to pay your advance into our account 50 days before the arrival of the group/ client in Pakistan. The rest of amount will be received once you arrived in Pakistan.

• Mountain Tigers Treks and tours
reserves the right to deduct, in respect of hotel reservation, confirmation of airline ticket, documentation and other necessary works which are being done before the arrival of client.

• 25% of the total amount will be deducted in case of cancellation in less than 15 days before the arrival date. If cancellation is made in less than 30 days, 10% of the amount will be deducted as in shape of paper works. Mountain Tigers trek and tours reserves this right.

• Anyone deciding to abandon after arrival, or may want to leave the trip during the expedition or tour, due to health issue or any other issue, will not be eligible for any refund. The same policy is applicable in case of entire group. If the group abandons or completes the trip early than the itinerary. No money will be refunded.

Refund Policy for All Deposit:

The deposited amount is non-refundable once it is paid. Because this amount will be spent in making all the arrangements. This deposited amount is also nonrefundable in case of Pakistani clients.

• Balance: Only pay the balance on the first day after arrival in Pakistan according to the Payment guidelines which will be shared later.

• Currency: International clients have the option to pay in US Dollar (USD). Or they may also pay in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani clients have the option to pay the equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

• Single Supplement: Separate rooms will cost extra charge of 290 USD. This includes all hotel nights.

For separate tents, it will cost the extra charge of 180 USD including additional porterage cost. Both the payments must be made with the balance upon arrival

LIABILITIES:

Mountain tiger treks and tour endeavors to ensure comfort and safety during tours. However, the company is not liable for injury, damage, death, loss, accidents, delays, public disturbances, or any other unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control.