Rakaposhi

Height: 7,788 m
Country:
Pakistan flagPakistan
Rakaposhi, a majestic giant in the Karakoram Range, invites climbers on a captivating ascent through challenging ice faces and towering ridges, promising an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Pakistan's mountain wilderness. What makes this climb truly alluring is the opportunity to conquer one of the highest peaks in the region, immersing oneself in the untouched beauty and serenity of the Karakorams while experiencing the unique blend of technical challenge and the sheer awe of unexplored terrain, creating an unforgettable journey for those seeking both solitude and the thrill of high-altitude exploration.

Table of contents

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on one of the world’s iconic climbs. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • D: Hard (alpine grade 4)

When to go

  • June to August

These are pictures taken while climbing Rakaposhi. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Rakaposhi, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.

Guide links

These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Rakaposhi. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Rakaposhi. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Trango Adventuresview guides trip webpage from $3,000
Visit in Pakistan Tours logoVisit in Pakistan Toursview guides trip webpage from $3,000
Marvel Treksview guides trip webpage from $3,990
Skardu Trekkersview guides trip webpage from $4,100
Hunza Guides Pakistanview guides trip webpage from $4,335
Travel Amazing Karakoram logoTravel Amazing Karakoramview guides trip webpage from $6,500
Apricot Toursview guides trip webpage from $6,990
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.

What you can see from the summit of Rakaposhi. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.