Rakaposhi is 11th highest in Pakistan and ranking 27th in World. The possibility of options to climb this peak from all sides lured the first Dutch expedition in summer 1938. Similarly in 1947 Tilman launched from the Kunti glicier but could not summit it. In 1954 six climbers including few scientists decided to climb it through the southwest spur but due to worst condition of weather kept away from summit. In 1958 the British, Pakistan joint expedition tried to defeat and some extent succeeded after getting frost bitten feet.
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Itinerary :
Day 1: ISLAMABAD Arrive Islamabad. Day 2: ISLAMABAD Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer). Day 3: BESHAM Drive to Besham 7 to 8 hours drive. Day 4: GILGIT 6 to 7 hours drive to reach Gilgit. Day 5-7: Half hour drive to Juglot village. From Juglot 3 day trek to reach Rakaposhi base camp. Day 8-38: CLIMBING No. of days depends on weather, fitness. Day 39-41: BASE CAMP TO GILGIT Day 42: BESHAM Overnight in hotel. Day 43: ISLAMABAD Dirve to Islamabad Day 44: DE BRIEFING De-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. Day 45: ONWARD FLIGHT