Rakaposhi Base Camp
Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan
A spectacular trek to the base of Rakaposhi (7788 m), offering one of the world's greatest vertical rises from road to summit.
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Trailhead Conditions
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · 1950m
Tuesday, September 22 at 3:32 PM
Feels like 10°C
Clear sky
Humidity
56%
Wind
4 km/h NE
Gusts
4 km/h
Pressure
1024 hPa
Dew Point
1°C
Cloud Cover
1.6%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Rakaposhi Base Camp safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (1,950m) and the summit (3,800m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Rakaposhi Base Camp?
Rakaposhi Base Camp is rated hard. It demands strong fitness, prior high-altitude hiking experience, and careful acclimatisation. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. The typical completion time is 5 days for a multi-day trek.
What is the elevation of Rakaposhi Base Camp?
The trailhead starts at 1,950 metres above sea level in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,800 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,850 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.
What gear do I need for Rakaposhi Base Camp?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Rakaposhi Base Camp in Pakistan: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude