Shimshal Pass (also known as Shimshal Pamir Trek) is a high-altitude trek located in the Shimshal Valley of the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. It is considered one of the most challenging and scenic treks in the region, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks and glaciers. The trek typically starts from the village of Shimshal and leads to the Shimshal Pass, which stands at an altitude of 4,735 meters (15,529 feet). The trek requires a high level of physical fitness and trekking experience, and is best attempted in the summer months from May to September.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, Our guide and drive will meet you upon your arrival at the airport, after meeting and greeting transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Islamabad – Chilas
Departure for Chilas early in the morning, we will stop en-route for photography and lunch, Today we will drive on the famous Karakorum Highway which connect Pakistan with China and is the trade route between these two countries. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Chilas – Gulmit/Passu
Departure for Gulmit, Today is another exciting day of traveling on the Karakroum Highway, en-route we will stop at the junction point of the three great mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush) and for lunch at the Rakaposhi view point, after lunch we will continue driving to Karimabad. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Gulmit/Passu – Shimshal
Departure for Shimshal, we will pass some beautiful villages on the way (Shiskat, Gulmit,Ghulkin,Hussaini and Passu). After passu we will leave the Karakorum Highway and start the drive on the narrow road between the mountains along the Shimshal river, arrive and transfer to the guesthouse for overnight stay.
Day 05: Shimshal – Pasthurzin
Today we will start the trek we will cross the Shimshal river to Bandsar (a small village parts of shimshal) at first. After 2 hours easy trek to reach in Pamirthung where we cross the Pamirthung river with suspension bridge to Garsar, which is almost precipitous climbing. During ascent each team member should stock enough water as from Garsar to Pasthfuzin it is not to be had. Take lunch at Garsar and view the Yazghal glacier, White Horn.Distgir Sar and other famous mountains from this location; Kurdapin glacier is also visible from this point. After rest trek traverse to Pasthfuzin which is located in a narrow valley, a very comfortable and beautiful place for camping.
Day 06: Pasthfuzin – Arbobpuryen
The second day of the trek is steep screw and decent to Woochfurzin which takes 1 hours to climb up and cross some difficult parts of the way to Pamirthung, we will cross the bridge called Chichan Bridge (this bridge was donated by a person to the community of Shimshal) and reach to Puryen a place for lunch and again 2 hours climb to reach Paryensar. Puryensar offers the best view of Maidur Valley, Chashkin (6000m) peaks, Mangligh Sar(6050m) traverse walk to Arbabpurin.
Day 07: Arbobpuryen – Shujarab
Easy trek to Shuvjarav which is the summer pasture owned by the people of Shimshal. Every year about 30 – 40 families from Shimshal come here for 4 months (June – September) with their cattle’s, here we will taste the local cheese and milk!
Day 08: Shujerav – Shimshal Pass (4745m)
Shujerav to Shimshal pass is a steep trek and the part till Gulchinwashk is the toughest but after that the lush green land will reward you. A paradise for adventure lovers! Today we will see the two beautiful lakes lupwhooyee and Zaklayee and camping beside the lake .
Day 09: Climb Minglik Sar
This great opportunities to climb Minglik Sar, Start at 3 o clock in the morning after 9 hours you will reach the summit, Minglik does not demand more technical Mountaineering skills indeed you must have the physical power. From the top you can K2, Mustagh ranges. Shimshal Mountain group, Baralgu Valley, Verjarav Valley, Yukshin gardan (7400m) Pamiri and Kanjut sar.
Day 10: Shimshal Pass – Arbobpuyen
Trek back on the same way to Arbobpuryen.
Day 11: Arbobpuryen – Pasthfurzin.
Trek back to Pasthfurzin
Day 12: Pasthfurzin – Shimshal Village
Today is the last day of our trek of 3 – 4 hours, arrive and transfer to the guesthouse.
Day 13: Shimshal – Gulmit
Departure for Gulmit, it is 4 and half hours’ drive, arrive and transfer to the hotel
Day 14: Gulmit – Besham
Departure for Besham on the Karakorum Highway, Stop en-route for lunch and photography, arrive and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: Besham – Islamabad
Departure for Islamabad, Today we have the option to visit the historical taxila museum if interested if not then we will drive straight to Islamabad and will spend the evening with shopping or explore to Islamabad city.
Day 16: Islamabad – Fly to your destination
Depending on the flight time, if it is in the evening/night we will explore the twin “Rawalpindi & Islamabad”. In the evening/night drive to the airport, our service ends here and you will fly back to your destination.
