Trek
Shimshal Pass Trek
High pastures of the Pamirs on the Central Asia divide
Duration
18 Days
Type
Trekking
Difficulty
Hard
Best Season
May - October
Start / End
Islamabad
Group Size
2 - 15 People
Overview
The Shimshal Pass Trek ventures into one of the most mesmerizing valleys in Pakistan, reaching the high pasture lands of the mysterious Pamirs at 4735m. The trek crosses Shidopen Pass and ascends Minglik Sar (6050m), offering views of Velyo Sar (6030m) and Quz Sar (5900m). The Shimshal Pass area lies on the South Asia-Central Asia water divide, near the Wakhan Corridor, with crystal-clear lakes, yaks and ibex on the grasslands, and even occasional snow leopard sightings.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Islamabad, hotel transfer
Day 2
Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas
Day 3
Drive to Karimabad, Hunza, acclimatization
Day 4
Drive to Passu and Shimshal village
Day 5
Trek from Shimshal village along the Shimshal gorge
Day 6
Continue trek to Shimshal Pamir pastures
Day 7
Trek to Shimshal Pass (4735m) and Shimshal Lake
Day 8
Explore the Pamir meadowlands and lakes
Day 9
Optional ascent of Minglik Sar (6050m)
Day 10
Cross Shidopen Pass, descend towards Shimshal Valley
Day 11
Continue trekking through the gorge
Day 12
Return to Shimshal village
Day 13
Drive to Gulmit, boating on Attabad Lake
Day 14
Hunza sightseeing (Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Duikar)
Day 15
Drive to Gilgit, visit Kargah Buddha
Day 16
Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham
Day 17
Drive along Karakoram Highway (if road route)
Day 18
Arrive in Islamabad
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