12-Day Shimshal Pass Trek from Islamabad through Hunza and Gilgit

About This Tour

About Gilgit

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Gilgit

Watched over by the mighty Karakoram ranges, Gilgit pulses with an Old Silk Road energy. Get a local guide to reveal its bazaars and minarets, or the hiking trails that pierce into the Himalaya.

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What's Included

• Hotel accommodation in Islamabad, Gilgit, and Shimshal Valley
• Tented accommodation during the trekking days
• All meals included during travel and trekking
• Fresh and hygienic food prepared by a professional cook
• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
• Private transport from Gilgit to Shimshal and back
• All camping fees included
• Entry fees charged at actual rates wherever applicable
• Experienced and professional support team
• Local guides and trekking crew
• Porters to carry group equipment including tents, chairs, tables, food, and mess tent
• Professional cook accompanying the group throughout the trek

Not Included

• Personal trekking equipment and clothing
• Extra meals at hotels during travel
• Room service and additional ancillary services from the hotel
• Personal insurance for clients
• Yak Safari
• Airfare (Islamabad to Gilgit and back)
• Any personal medication
• Evacuation and rescue charges, if any
• Domestic air tickets
• Expenses due to force majeure, natural calamities, acts of God, or any other circumstances beyond the control of RVT, their staff, and suppliers

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 01

   Arrival in Islamabad

   Pickup from Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Welcome dinner and overnight stay in Islamabad.

2. 2
   Day 02

   Flight to Gilgit and Drive to Shimshal Valley

   Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Islamabad Airport for your flight to Gilgit. Upon arrival, breakfast in Gilgit. Enjoy a scenic drive through Hunza to Shimshal Valley. Lunch en route. Evening arrival in Shimshal. Dinner and overnight stay in the valley.

3. 3
   Day 03

   Acclimatization and Village Walk in Shimshal

   Relax and acclimatize in the serene village. Take a light walk around the village and interact with locals. Lunch and free time for exploration or rest. Buffer day in case of flight delays. Dinner and overnight in Shimshal.

4. 4
   Day 04

   Trek from Shimshal Valley to Gharsar

   Breakfast at camp. Begin the trek towards Shimshal Pass. Lunch stop at Korband. Reach Gharsar for dinner and overnight camping.

5. 5
   Day 05

   Trek from Gharsar to Peryan Sar

   Early breakfast. Continue trekking through breathtaking valleys. Lunch at Voch Furzin. Arrive at Peryan Sar campsite. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

6. 6
   Day 06

   Trek to Majestic Shimshal Pass

   Breakfast in camp. Trek to Shujerab, the first historical settlement of Shimshal. Lunch at Volyo Dasht. Arrive at majestic Shimshal Pass, home of alpine pastures and lakes. Dinner and overnight at camp.

7. 7
   Day 07

   Rest Day at Shimshal Pass

   A well-deserved rest day at high altitude. Enjoy a leisure walk around alpine lakes and pastures. Opportunity for photography and connecting with nature. Dinner and overnight in camp.

8. 8
   Day 08

   Return Trek to Peryan Sar

   Breakfast and begin the return trek. Lunch on the trail. Return to Peryan Sar campsite. Dinner and overnight stay.

9. 9
   Day 09

   Trek Back to Gharsar

   Morning breakfast. Trek back towards Gharsar. Lunch at Past Furzin. Reach Gharsar for dinner and overnight in camp.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Final Trek to Shimshal and Drive to Gilgit

    Final trekking day: Gharsar to Shimshal. Arrive in Shimshal for a lunch break. Drive back to Gilgit via scenic mountain roads. Dinner and overnight stay in Gilgit.

11. 11
    Day 11

    Drive from Gilgit to Islamabad

    Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Islamabad through the stunning Karakoram Highway. Lunch en route. Check into the hotel, followed by a farewell dinner and overnight stay in Islamabad.

12. 12
    Day 12

    Departure from Islamabad

    Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Islamabad International Airport as per your flight schedule. Fly back home with unforgettable memories of Pakistan's wild north.

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