12-Day Pakistan Trek from Islamabad to Shimshal Pass
Highlights
Shimshal, Islamabad, Gilgit
nature, trekking, photography
Private Tour
12 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a breathtaking 12-day journey through northern Pakistan, from the vibrant capital of Islamabad to the remote and stunning Shimshal Pass. Experience scenic mountain flights, immersive village culture, high-altitude trekking, alpine lakes, and the untouched beauty of the Karakoram Mountains.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Pakistan
- Pickup from Islamabad International Airport.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Welcome dinner & overnight stay in Islamabad.
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Day 2: Islamabad to Shimshal Valley
- Early breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Islamabad Airport; flight to Gilgit.
Upon arrival, breakfast in Gilgit.
Scenic drive through Hunza to Shimshal Valley.
Lunch en route.
Evening arrival in Shimshal.
Dinner & overnight stay in the valley.
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Day 3: Rest Day in Shimshal
- Relax and acclimatize in the serene village.
Light walk around the village, interaction with locals.
Lunch & free time for exploration or rest.
(Buffer day in case of flight delays.)
Dinner & overnight in Shimshal.
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Day 4: Trek Begins – Shimshal Valley to Gharsar
- Breakfast at camp.
Begin trek towards Shimshal Pass.
Lunch stop at Korband.
Reach Gharsar for dinner & overnight camping.
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Day 5: Gharsar to Peryan Sar
- Early breakfast.
Continue trek through breathtaking valleys.
Lunch at Voch Furzin.
Arrive at Peryan Sar campsite.
Dinner & overnight stay in camp.
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Day 6: Peryan Sar to Shimshal Pass
- Breakfast in camp.
Trek to Shujerab, first historical settlement of Shimshal.
Lunch at Volyo Dasht.
Arrive at majestic Shimshal Pass (home of alpine pastures and lakes).
Dinner & overnight at camp.
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Day 7: Rest Day at Shimshal Pass
- A well-deserved rest day at high altitude.
Leisure walk around alpine lakes and pastures.
Opportunity for photography and connecting with nature.
Dinner & overnight in camp.
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Day 8: Shimshal Pass to Peryan Sar
- Breakfast & begin return trek.
Lunch on the trail.
Return to Peryan Sar campsite.
Dinner & overnight stay.
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Day 9: Peryan Sar to Gharsar
- Morning breakfast.
Trek back towards Gharsar.
Lunch at Past Furzin.
Reach Gharsar, dinner & overnight in camp.
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Day 10: Gharsar to Gilgit
- Final trekking day: Gharsar to Shimshal.
Arrive at Shimshal, lunch break.
Drive back to Gilgit via scenic mountain roads.
Dinner & overnight stay in Gilgit.
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Day 11: Gilgit to Islamabad
- Breakfast at hotel.
Drive back to Islamabad through the stunning Karakoram Highway.
Lunch en route.
Check into hotel, farewell dinner & overnight in Islamabad.
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Day 12: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport as per your flight schedule.
Fly back home with unforgettable memories of Pakistan's wild north.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 8 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 8 | /person |
This is a private tour |