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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Day-by-Day Itinerary
18 Days Itinerary · Click any day to view detailed plan
Arrival in Islamabad, hotel transfer
Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas
Drive to Karimabad, Hunza, acclimatization
Drive to Passu and Shimshal village
Trek from Shimshal village along the Shimshal gorge
Continue trek to Shimshal Pamir pastures
Trek to Shimshal Pass (4735m) and Shimshal Lake
Explore the Pamir meadowlands and lakes
Optional ascent of Minglik Sar (6050m)
Cross Shidopen Pass, descend towards Shimshal Valley
Continue trekking through the gorge
Return to Shimshal village
Drive to Gulmit, boating on Attabad Lake
Hunza sightseeing (Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Duikar)
Drive to Gilgit, visit Kargah Buddha
Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham
Drive along Karakoram Highway (if road route)
Arrive in Islamabad
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Shimshal Pass Trek
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