Shimshal Pass (4,735m) rises above the village. It lies on the
watershed between the Indus River and Tarim River basins, and leads to
the valley of the Shimshal Braldu River, a tributary of the Shaksgam
River on the border with China. The pass is not part of Khunjerab
National Park, but the Shimshal community has set an organization called
SNT (Shimshal Nature Trust) which overlooks the entire region and takes
care of its own land. It is a community based organization and is
registered with the Government of Pakistan.
Annually, in the month of July, there is a festival in Shimshal
Pass, where locals partake in a yak race, followed by singing and
dancing. This yak race is the only one of its kind, and is a unique
event
Itinerary:
Day 01: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, Our guide and drive will meet
you here, after meeting and greeting transfer t to the hotel for short
rest/refreshment, we will spend the rest of the day with exploring the
twin city Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Day 02: Islamabad – Chilas
Departure for Chilas early in the morning, we will stop en-route
for photography and lunch, Today we will drive on the famous Karakorum
Highway which connect Pakistan with China and is the trade route between
these two countries. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 03: Chilas – Karimabad
Departure for Karimabad, Today is another exciting day of traveling
on the Karakroum Highway, en-route we will stop at the junction point
of the three great mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush)
and for lunch at the Rakaposhi view point, after lunch we will continue
driving to Karimabad. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 04: Karimabad
Today we will visit the 900 years old Baltit Fort, Altit Fort and the rest of the day to the market for shopping for the trek.
Day 05: Karimabad – Shimshal
Departure for Shimshal, we will pass some beautiful villages on the
way (Shiskat, Gulmit,Ghulkin,Hussaini and Passu). After passu we will
leave the Karakorum Highway and start the drive on the narrow road
between the mountains along the Shimshal river, arrive and transfer to
the guesthouse for overnight stay.
Day 06: Shimshal – Pathurzin
Today we will start the trek we will cross the Shimshal river to
Bandsar( a small village parts of shimshal) at first. After 2 hours
easy trek to reach in Pamirthung where we cross the Pamirthung river
with suspension bridge to Garsar, which is almost precipitous climbing
.During ascent each team member should stock enough water as from Garsar
to Pasthfuzin it is not to be had. Take lunch at Garsar and view the
Yazghal glacier, White Horn.Distgir Sar and other famous mountains from
this location; Kurdapin glacier is also visible from this point. After
rest trek traverse to Pasthfuzin which is located in a narrow valley, a
very comfortable and beautiful place for camping.
Day 07: Pathfuzin – Arbabpurin
The second day of the trek is steep screw and decent to Woochfurzin
which takes 1 hours to climb up and cross some difficult parts of the
way to Pamirthung, we will cross the bridge called Chichan Bridge (this
bridge was donated by a person to the community of Shimshal) and reach
to Parin a place for lunch and again 2 hours climb to reach Parinsar.
Parinsar offers the best view of Maidur Valley, Chashkin (6000m) peaks,
Mangligh Sar(6050m) traverse walk to Arbabpurin.
Day 08: Arbabprin – Shujarab
Easy trek to Shujarab which is the summer pasture owned by the
people of Shimshal. Every year about 30 – 40 families from Shimshal come
here for 4 months (June – September) with their cattle’s, here we will
taste the local cheese and milk!
Day 09: Shujarab – Shimshal Pass (4745m)
Shujarab to Shimshal pass is a steep trek and the part till
Gulchinwashk is the toughest but after that the lush green land will
reward you. A paradise for adventure lovers! Today we will see the two
beautiful lakes lupwhooyee and Zaklayee and camping beside the lake .
Day 10 – 11: Climb Mangaligh Sar
This great opportunities to climb Mangaligh Sar, Start at 3 o clock
in the morning after 9 hours you will reach the summit, Magaligh does
not demand more technical Mountaineering skills indeed you must have the
physical power. From the top you can K2, Mustagh ranges. Shimshal
Mountain group, Baralgu Valley, Verjarab Valley, Yukshin gardan (7400m)
Pamiri and Kanjut sar.
Day 13: Shimshal Pass – Arbabpurin
Trek back on the same way to Arbabpurin.
Day 14: Arbabpurin – Pathfurzin.
Day 15: Pathfurzin – Shimshal Village
Today is the last day of our trek of 3 – 4 hours, arrive and transfer to the guest house.
Day 16: Shimshal – Gulmit
Departure for Gulmit, it is 4 and half hours’ drive, arrive and transfer to the hotel
Day 17: Gulmit – Besham
Departure for Besham on the Karakorum Highway, Stop en-route for
lunch and photography, arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 18: Besham – Islamabad
Departure for Islamabad, Today we have the option to visit the
historical taxila museum if interested if not then we will drive
straight to Islamabad and will spend the evening with shopping or
explore to Islamabad city.
Day 19: Departure
Drive to the airport and fly to destination
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