Shimshal Trek
Duration 12 days Best time for the trek: Mid. March to Mid SeptemberReceive at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel.
Day2
Gilgit
Morning departure to Gilgit by PIA flight. Flight is subject to weather. In case that the flight is cancelled then depart to Gilgit by road taking 15 hours. Transfer to hotel. Spend the evening moving around Gilgit.
Day3
Passu
Gilgit to Passu by jeep along the KKH through central Hunza valley around the scenic Rakaposhi and overnight at Passu while arranging porters etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day4 to Day8
Trek
Day9
Ziarat
Ziarat to trail end where jeeps shall be awaiting for you then for Sost, the checkpoint between the Chinese Xingjiang province and Pakistan. Overnight at hotel.
Day10
Khunjerab/Karimabad
From Sost to Khunjerab Pass, and then return to Sost for Lunch, after lunch to Karimabad the capital of Hunza. Overnight at hotel.
Day11
Karimabad
Day free at Karimabad. Visit the Altit and Baltit forts, afternoon short walk and shopping local items and handicrafts in bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day12
Gilgit
From Gilgit to Islamabad by flight.
End of services
Services include:
Guide/cook
Transport
All meals on trek
Camping on trek
Portrage
This is a moderate trek in the early months of the year warm clothing’s are needed. While traveling on the KKH you come across the point where two continents have collide. Travel around Rakaposhi is unforgettable.
Note: Although we try to adhere to the schedule this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control, such as bad weather, road washouts, delayed or cancelled flights, sickness, government restrictions.