Spantik
Spantik (Balti Language), or Golden Peak, is a mountain situated in the subrange within the Karakoram range. It is located in the Hisper valley , Nagar District, within the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The northwest face of Spantik / Golden peak is renowned for its exceptionally challenging climbing route, famously referred to as the "Golden Pillar."
| Spantik | |
|---|---|
| Golden Peak | |
Spantik south east ridge (left) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,027 m (23,054 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,187 m (3,894 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°3′26.35″N 74°57′28.74″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | سپانٹک (Balti) |
| Geography | |
Spantik Spantik Spantik (Pakistan) | |
| District | Skardu |
| Parent range | Spantik-Sosbun Mountains |
Spantik is positioned to the east of Diran and northeast of Malubiting. There are various routes leading to Spantik, including paths from the Arandu village in the Shigar District, as well as routes originating from the Hoper and Hispar valleys in the Nagar District
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