Spantik

"Golden Peak" redirects here; not to be confused with Gold Peak.

Spantik
Golden Peak
Spantik south east ridge (left)
Highest point
Elevation	7,027 m (23,054 ft)
Prominence	1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Listing	Mountains of Pakistan
Coordinates	36°3′26.35″N 74°57′28.74″E
Naming
Native name	سپانٹک (Balti)
Geography
Spantik Location within Gilgit Baltistan Spantik Location within Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Region	Gilgit-Baltistan
District	Shigar
Parent range	Spantik-Sosbun Mountains

Spantik, also known as Golden Peak, is a mountain situated in the Spantik-Sosbun subrange within the Karakoram range. It is located in Shigar District, of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The northwest face of Spantik is dominated by a pronounced pillar of creamy yellow marble which reaches up its north face to 300 m below the summit. Its distinctive appearance has given the peak its Buruskaski name, "Ganesh Chish" or Golden Peak. This outcropping is renowned for its exceptionally challenging climbing route, famously referred to as the "Golden Pillar".

Spantik is positioned to the east of Diran (7,266 m) and northeast of Malubiting (7,458 m). There are various routes leading to the mountain, including paths from the Arandu village in Shigar District, as well as routes originating from the Hopar Valley in Nagar District.

Spantik northwest face