2023 Rakaposhi Base Camp, Pakistan

Any questions please contact: [email protected] or +971 52 253 1909

Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (Diran Base camp included) starting and ending in Islamabad. This trek route is located in the region of Minapin Village in the Nagar Valley of Northern Areas Gilgit-Baltistan.

FUNDRAISING: This charity challenge will be announced shortly.

Together, our goal is to raise USD 20,000. To ensure we achieve our targets, we request each individual to fundraise USD 2,000 so that together, we can succeed.

FITNESS LEVEL: This will be a test of fitness and determination. There is no technical climbing, but there will be some challenging sections. Regular fitness training and long-distance walking is highly recommended. Click here to read more about the challenge difficulty levels.

TRAINING: We run a variety of training sessions throughout the year and our Hiking for Good programme (between mid-Oct to mid-Mar) that we encourage you to take part in before the challenge. 

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COST INCLUDES:

• A challenge, adventure and charity experience of a lifetime!
• Internal (but not international) flights
• An opportunity to visit the charity and experience the difference your fundraising will make
• Access to a range of Gulf for Good hiking and training activities in the UAE 
• Fundraising approval and advice regarding fundraising events
• Pre-challenge briefing 
• Discount with Gulf for Good partner outdoor outfitters
• Safety, medical and equipment advice
• Internal ground transfers
• Accommodation, food and water
• Experienced Guides who are First Aid certified and Gulf for Good support team
• In-country medical and vehicle back up
• Ethical, global standards for in-country guides and porters
• AED 500 admin fee to GFG and is based on a minimum of 8 pax 

PAYMENT DEADLINES:

Either pay at once or opt for our easy instalment plan below.

• On registration AED1,000 (USD275) deposit toward the Challenge Expenses (non-refundable and non-transferable) paid to Gulf for Good to reserve your space on the challenge. This includes the non-refundable and non-transferable Inca Trail permit
• 24th February 2023: AED2,500 (USD680), 50% remaining balance towards the Challenge Expenses paid to Gulf for Good
• 7th April 2023: AED2,500 (USD680), 50% final balance towards the Challenge Expenses paid to Gulf for Good
• 12th May 2023: AED5,000 (USD1,360) minimum Charity Donation paid to International Humanitarian City

(USD1 = AED3.67)

EXCLUDES:

• International flights
• Visas
• Tips and spending money
• Vaccinations
• Insurance
• Kit items
• Drinks (other than water)

This challenge is pending approval by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department