17-Day Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar Peak Trek from Islamabad

17 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Test your endurance on rocky trails and tricky terrain in the remote mountains of the Karakoram Range on this 17-day trekking tour. Take in the amazing natural...

Duration: 17 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Islamabad, Taxila, Gilgit, Hunza, Khanpur, Chilas, Naran, Shimshal, Manglik Sar, Nanga Parbat · Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu

Know before you go: Shimshal Pass Trek is one of the most amazing adventures in Pakistan. Situated in one of the most remote valleys of northern Pakistan, Shimshal Pass is about 3-4 days away from Shimshal village. Located at an elevation of 4735 m, Shimshal Valley is about 800 km away from Islamabad via the Karakoram Highway (KKH).; Shimshal Pass is also known as Pamir Pastures by the local population, who use this pass for 6 months to graze their herds of sheep, yaks, and other domestic animals. One can find high-altitude peaks here, including Minglik Sar (6000 m plus). These peaks are a good training ground for aspiring mountaineers and climbers.; Shimshal Pass Trek offers amazing natural beauty. One can find lakes and wetlands in the area, including the lake just below Manglik Sar Peak. This is a reasonably large lake known as Shimshal Pass Lake. The lake is surrounded by thin grass on one side and comparatively thicker grass on the other side. Snow Lake is separated from Shimshal Pass by Braldo Pass. One of the major attractions of this trekking expedition is the view of the mighty K2 and many other 7000 m peaks on a lucky day when the skies are clear.; Trekking and yak safaris to Shimshal Pass attract hundreds of foreign tourists from around the globe every year. During camping at the pass, one gets a chance to interact with the mountain communities and shepherds living there and taste natural and organic dairy products. The shepherds serve this to all guests as a sign of hospitality.; Shimshal Pass Lake - Shimshal Valley, PakistanShimshal Pass and the two lakes are situated deep in the Shimshal Pamir region near the border of China. One can reach Shimshal Village through a tough and adventurous jeep ride. It takes 4-5 hours from Karimabad Hunza to reach Shimshal, while the same journey takes 7-8 hours from Gilgit. Then, a 3-day trek leads from Shimshal Village to Shimshal Lakes and Pass.

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What's Included

Transportation from Islamabad to Gilgit and from Gilgit to Islamabad
Jeeps for Shimshal Valley and العودة
Porters to carry the food and camping equipment
15 kg weight allowance per participant
A cook to prepare hygienic food
Professional and licensed Shimshal Pass trek mountaineering guide
All permits, camp fees, and bridge fees
Mess tent with chairs and tables, kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, bathroom tent, and shower tent
Twin-sharing accommodation in hotels and tents
All meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Not Included

Air rescue, if needed, will be provided on demand.
Airfare from Islamabad to Gilgit and from Gilgit to Islamabad
Sleeping bags and mattress
International airfare
Any extras in the hotel
Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
Soft and hard drinks
Personal equipment
Yak ride

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

Upon arrival in Pakistan, be escorted from the airport to your hotel and check in. Upon arrival in Pakistan, be escorted from the airport to your hotel and check in. If time permits, explore Islamabad. If time permits, explore Islamabad. Dinner and night stay.
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Day 02

Islamabad to Gilgit or Drive to Chilas

The flight is subject to weather. If the flight is cancelled, drive to Chilas via Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Pass. The flight is subject to weather. If the flight is cancelled, drive to Chilas via Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Pass. Stop for lunch en route. Stop for lunch en route. Arrive at Chilas for dinner and night stay. Arrive at Chilas for dinner and night stay. If the flight operates, drive to Hunza and rest in Hunza Valley. If the flight operates, drive to Hunza and rest in Hunza Valley.
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Day 03

Chilas to Hunza via Nanga Parbat Viewpoint

Start your day with breakfast and drive to Hunza Valley. Start your day with breakfast and drive to Hunza Valley. Stop at the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the junction point of the three mountain ranges: the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush. Stop at the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the junction point of the three mountain ranges: the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush. Arrive in Gilgit for lunch. Arrive in Gilgit for lunch. After lunch, drive to Hunza Valley along the Hunza River. Arrive in Hunza for dinner and night stay. After lunch, drive to Hunza Valley along the Hunza River. Arrive in Hunza for dinner and night stay.
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Day 04

Hunza to Shimshal Valley by Jeep

After breakfast, experience the most adventurous jeep drive on Shimshal Road. After a 4-hour jeep drive, reach the valley of mountaineers in Shimshal village. After breakfast, experience the most adventurous jeep drive on Shimshal Road. After a 4-hour jeep drive, reach the valley of mountaineers in Shimshal village. Relax over lunch, and during your free time, explore the village before dinner and night stay. Relax over lunch, and during your free time, explore the village before dinner and night stay.
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Day 05

Trek from Shimshal Valley to Pastfurzin

Start your day with breakfast and trek to Pastfurzin. Have lunch en route. Start your day with breakfast and trek to Pastfurzin. Have lunch en route. Arrive at Furzin for dinner and night stay. Arrive at Furzin for dinner and night stay.
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Day 06

Furzin to Arbab Peryan Trek

Have breakfast and trek to Arbab Peryan. Lunch will be served en route. Have breakfast and trek to Arbab Peryan. Lunch will be served en route. Arrive at Peryan for dinner and night stay. Arrive at Peryan for dinner and night stay.
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Day 07

Trek to Shimshal Pass

Fuel up with breakfast and trek to Shimshal Pass. Stop for lunch en route. Fuel up with breakfast and trek to Shimshal Pass. Stop for lunch en route. Arrive at Shimshal Pass and replenish your energy before dinner and overnight stay. Arrive at Shimshal Pass and replenish your energy before dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 08

Minglik High Camp Ascent

Have breakfast and trek to Minglik High Camp. Have breakfast and trek to Minglik High Camp. Arrive at High Camp for dinner and night stay. Arrive at High Camp for dinner and night stay. Those who want to climb the peak will trek to the high camp, while those who do not want to summit the peak will visit the shepherds at Shimshal Pass. Those who want to climb the peak will trek to the high camp, while those who do not want to summit the peak will visit the shepherds at Shimshal Pass.
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Day 09

Summit Minglik Sar

After breakfast, begin climbing at 12 am and trek to the 6050 m summit. After breakfast, begin climbing at 12 am and trek to the 6050 m summit. Trek back to the base camp. Trek back to the base camp. Enjoy your summit celebrations at night, followed by dinner and night stay. Enjoy your summit celebrations at night, followed by dinner and night stay.
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Day 10

Shimshal Pass to Peryan Sar

After breakfast, trek back to Peryan Sar. Have lunch en route. After breakfast, trek back to Peryan Sar. Have lunch en route. Arrive at Peryan Sar for dinner and night stay. Arrive at Peryan Sar for dinner and night stay.
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Day 11

Peryan Sar to Maydur

Have breakfast and trek to Maydur. Have breakfast and trek to Maydur. Arrive at Maydur for lunch and free time, followed by dinner and night stay. Arrive at Maydur for lunch and free time, followed by dinner and night stay.
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Day 12

Maydur to Shapodin via Shpodin Pass

After breakfast, trek towards Shapodin. On this day, cross the 5150 m Shpodin Pass. After breakfast, trek towards Shapodin. On this day, cross the 5150 m Shpodin Pass. Have lunch at Shapodin Pass Base Camp. Have lunch at Shapodin Pass Base Camp. Arrive at Shapodin for dinner and night stay. Arrive at Shapodin for dinner and night stay.
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Day 13

Shapodin to Shimshal Valley

Have breakfast and trek back to Shimshal Valley via Zarthghurban. Have breakfast and trek back to Shimshal Valley via Zarthghurban. Have lunch en route. Have lunch en route. Arrive at Shimshal Valley for dinner and night stay. Arrive at Shimshal Valley for dinner and night stay.
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Day 14

Shimshal Valley to Gilgit

Have breakfast and drive by jeep to Gilgit. Stop for lunch en route. Have breakfast and drive by jeep to Gilgit. Stop for lunch en route. Arrive in Gilgit for dinner and night stay. Arrive in Gilgit for dinner and night stay.
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Day 15

Fly to Islamabad or Drive to Naran

After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight back to Islamabad. After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight back to Islamabad. In case the flight is cancelled, drive to Naran. Stop for lunch en route and arrive in Naran for dinner and night stay. In case the flight is cancelled, drive to Naran. Stop for lunch en route and arrive in Naran for dinner and night stay. If the flight operates, rest in Islamabad. If the flight operates, rest in Islamabad.
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Day 16

Naran to Islamabad

After breakfast, drive to Islamabad via the Hazara Motorway. Have lunch en route. After breakfast, drive to Islamabad via the Hazara Motorway. Have lunch en route. Arrive in Islamabad for dinner and night stay. If the flight operates, visit Taxila and Khanpur villages. Arrive in Islamabad for dinner and night stay. If the flight operates, visit Taxila and Khanpur villages.
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Day 17

Departure from Islamabad

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Fly onward to your next destination. Fly onward to your next destination.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Islamabad, Pakistan · Tour start: Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.