Day 01
Arrival in Islamabad
Upon arrival in Pakistan, be escorted from the airport to your hotel and check in.
If time permits, explore Islamabad.
Dinner and night stay.
Pakistan · Trekking
17-Day Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar Peak Trek from Islamabad
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Summit Minglik Sar, a 6050 m peak in the remote Shimshal Valley
- 02 Experience an adventurous jeep drive along the dramatic Shimshal Road
- 03 See Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the junction of the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush ranges
- 04 Trek across high-altitude terrain to Shimshal Pass at 4735 m
- 05 Visit the Pamir pastures of Shimshal Pass and meet local shepherd communities
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 beauty of snow-crowned mountains, magnificent lakes, and the high-altitude landscapes of Shimshal Pass. The journey leads to Minglik Sar, a beautiful 6050 m (19,849 ft.) peak in Shimshal Valley, with adventurous jeep rides, challenging trekking days, and sweeping mountain views along the way.
Test your endurance on rocky trails and tricky terrain in the remote mountains of the Karakoram Range on this 17-day trekking tour.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
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
Day by day
The itinerary
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.
Stop for lunch en route.
Arrive at Chilas for dinner and night stay.
If the flight operates, drive to Hunza and rest in Hunza Valley.
Day 03
Chilas to Hunza via Nanga Parbat Viewpoint
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.
Arrive in Gilgit for lunch.
After lunch, drive to Hunza Valley along the Hunza River. Arrive in Hunza for dinner and night stay.
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.
Relax over lunch, and during your free time, explore the village before dinner and night stay.
Day 05
Trek from Shimshal Valley to Pastfurzin
Start your day with breakfast and trek to Pastfurzin. Have lunch en route.
Arrive at Furzin for dinner and night stay.
Day 06
Furzin to Arbab Peryan Trek
Have breakfast and trek to Arbab Peryan. Lunch will be served en route.
Arrive at Peryan for dinner and night stay.
Day 07
Trek to Shimshal Pass
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.
Day 08
Minglik High Camp Ascent
Have breakfast and trek to Minglik High Camp.
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.
Day 09
Summit Minglik Sar
After breakfast, begin climbing at 12 am and trek to the 6050 m summit.
Trek back to the base camp.
Enjoy your summit celebrations at night, followed by dinner and night stay.
Day 10
Shimshal Pass to Peryan Sar
After breakfast, trek back to Peryan Sar. Have lunch en route.
Arrive at Peryan Sar for dinner and night stay.
Day 11
Peryan Sar to Maydur
Have breakfast and trek to Maydur.
Arrive at Maydur for lunch and free time, followed by dinner and night stay.
Day 12
Maydur to Shapodin via Shpodin Pass
After breakfast, trek towards Shapodin. On this day, cross the 5150 m Shpodin Pass.
Have lunch at Shapodin Pass Base Camp.
Arrive at Shapodin for dinner and night stay.
Day 13
Shapodin to Shimshal Valley
Have breakfast and trek back to Shimshal Valley via Zarthghurban.
Have lunch en route.
Arrive at Shimshal Valley for dinner and night stay.
Day 14
Shimshal Valley to Gilgit
Have breakfast and drive by jeep to Gilgit. Stop for lunch en route.
Arrive in Gilgit for dinner and night stay.
Day 15
Fly to Islamabad or Drive to Naran
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.
If the flight operates, rest in Islamabad.
Day 16
Naran to Islamabad
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.
Day 17
Departure from Islamabad
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Fly onward to your next destination.
Where this trip takes you
Shimshal Pass, Minglik Sar, Shimshal Valley
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
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
What's 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
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, Pakistan
Shimshal 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.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tour start
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 17 days finish where they began, in Islamabad.
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Single Room
$2,600.00 — $5,500.00
Double Sharing
$2,600.00
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