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- Duration
- 15 days
- Highest point
- 5,584 m
- Difficulty
- Very demanding
- Season
- Jun–Sept
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Expedition · Astore
Rupal Peak
A mostly non-technical snow summit of about 5,600 m in the Rupal valley, facing the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat.
- Duration
- 14 days
- Highest point
- 5,642 m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Season
- June–September
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Tahsin Anwar Ali · CC BY-SA 3.0
Overview
Rupal Peak stands in the Rupal valley of Astore District, opposite the immense Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat. Climbers have used it to acclimatise for higher objectives, and it is offered by Pakistani operators as a standalone climb.
Climbing notes describe the normal western route as mostly snow slopes of moderate angle, with short sections of easy ice. The Rupal valley approach from Tarashing adds a strong trekking and cultural dimension.
- Views of the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat
- Rupal valley villages and summer pastures
- A largely non-technical summit of about 5,600 m
Itinerary
Days 1–2
Islamabad: briefing and travel towards Astore
Via Chilas or Gilgit; timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Day 3
Jeep from Astore to Tarashing
Days 4–5
Trek into the Rupal valley
Day 6
Establish base camp
Location to be confirmed.
Days 7–8
Acclimatisation and skills practice
Day 9
Move to high camp
Camp elevation not reliably sourced.
Days 10–11
Summit window and weather/reserve day
Day 12
Trek out to Tarashing
Day 13
Drive towards Islamabad (overnight en route)
Day 14
Arrive Islamabad
Practical information
- Objective
- Rupal Peak (5,642 m)
- Technical grade
- About PD+ (French alpine grade) on the normal west route, per user-contributed climbing notes: confirm
- Experience required
- Basic crampon and ice-axe skills
- Multi-day trekking experience at altitude
- Suitable for
- Mountaineers, Trekkers, Photographers
What’s included
Included
- Sample support/logistics concept: ground transport and jeeps, base-camp logistics, cook/kitchen team, porters for the approach, and permit paperwork handled through a registered operator
- Sample climbing support concept: climbing guide and group ropes
Not included
- Climbing/trekking permit fees and any royalty (paid to the GB Tourism Department)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Insurance including mountaineering and helicopter rescue cover
- International flights and Pakistan visa
- Extra hotel nights caused by road delays
What to bring
Essential
- Insulated mountaineering boots compatible with crampons
- Crampons and a mountaineering ice axe
- Climbing harness, helmet, ascender, belay/abseil device and prusik loops
- Expedition down jacket and layered insulation for summit night
- Sleeping bag rated well below freezing (exact rating to be confirmed)
- Glacier glasses, high-factor sun protection and headtorch
Optional and useful
- Trekking poles
- Camera with spare batteries (cold drains them quickly)
- Solar charger or power bank
- Personal snacks and electrolyte sachets
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- Permits: official climbing and trekking permits are issued through the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department (applications normally go via a registered tour operator). TKO does not issue permits. Royalty, permit, fee and insurance rules are regulatory information that changes and must be confirmed before publication.
- Secondary sources (CKNP visitor information, ExplorersWeb, operator pages) indicate peaks below 6,500 m have generally needed a trekking permit/fee rather than a full mountaineering permit with royalty and liaison officer. Sources conflict; confirm the current rule with the GB Tourism Department.
- Insurance: travellers would need cover that explicitly includes mountaineering at this altitude and helicopter rescue in Pakistan; generic travel cover usually does not. Confirm current requirements before publication.
- Climbing notes advise early starts to avoid soft afternoon snow.
Photos
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