Itinerary

1. Arrive at Islamabad

   • Arrive at Islamabad Airport. Meet & greet your Pakistani trekking guide. 

   • Drive on the Karakoram Highway to Narran /Besham.

   • Stay overnight in a hotel. 

2. Narran / Besham –Hunza Karimabad;

   • Drive through the gorge between Indus & Hunza rivers to upper Hunza.

   • En-route visit the trinity of Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakoram. 

   • Enjoy fascinating views of Nanga Parbat (8,125 m) & Rakaposhi (7,788 m). 

   • Overnight stay in camp.

3. Hunza / Passu Shmshal Valley

   • Begin your day with a short ride atop a 4x4 jeeps from Passu village coursing through the narrow gorge of Shimshal river towards Shimshal valley.

   • Arrive at the ‘Travellers Hut’ at Ziarat for a pitstop.  

   • From Ziarat, you can see Karoon 1 (7164m) peak. You will also have a beautiful view of Dastagil Sar (7885m) from here. Shimshal is one of the remotest areas of Karakoram.

4. Shimshal – Pasth Furzin/Gar Sar

   • Traverse through the narrow gorge of the Shimshal River for the next 2 days with your Manglik Sar tour guide.

   • Enroute enjoy views of Kunianchish and Yazgildoom peaks both of which are 7000m above sea level.

   • Camp overnight in Furzin. (5/6 hours)

5. Pasth Furzin - Arbab Parian/Gar Sar

   • We start from the camp with a steep ascend of 200 meters on the cliff facing the camp, traverse gradually for half an hour and then descend steeply to the Shimshal River.

   • You will take a footbridge to cross the river and thereafter walk for another hour to Pariyan camp. 

   • Lunch will be served at Maidur Nullah. 

   • Hike further for one and half hours to ascend to the top Pariyan Sar, fascinating views of the Manglik peak and other summits is your payoff for today.

   • Dinner and overnight stay at the camp. 

6. Arbab Parian – Shunjerab

   • Walk along the river with the spectacle of peaks soaring above 6,000 meters. You will pass Ganj Dour Valley, leading to the    north of China border. 

   • Camp overnight (4/5 hours)

7. Shunjerab – Manglik Base Camp

   • Trek to the east of Shunjerab, to Gulchi Washk (carpet of flowers), from here a 200 meter gradual ascend will take you the main ridge of the Manglik Sar.

   • Set up camp under the main ridge of Manglik Sar, our tour guide will assist you in this process. 

   • Walk over to Shuwart summer settlement, you will be introduced to local cuisine here. 

   • Camp overnight. (4/5 hours, 4735m)

8. AT the Base Camp of Manglik Sar

   • Base Camp Rest day for acclimatization and to explore the area. You will again visit some local houses. 

   • Visit Shuwart glacier which is a visual delight. 

   • Camp overnight.

9. Manglik Sar 605m Base Camp

   • This day is reserved for the trek to Manglik Sar (6050m),

   • Begin your trek under the soft morning light, you will ascend gradually for the first few hours and eventually reach the main ridge leading to the summit.

   •  At 5,800 meters you will leave the ridge and head toward the snowy peaks 

   • Enjoy the fascinating view of the valley from the top, on a clear day one can see K-2 on your east.

   • Descend down to base camp. (9/10 hours excursion).

   • Overnight stay at Camp 

10. Attempt Day and back to Base Camp:

    • Another full day to attempt the peak. On this trek to Shimshal Pamir, there is an option to climb the Manglik SAR 6050m or other two peaks around or who do not want to make the summit can trek around or to Shuwerth. Here we take you for the ascent of a 6,050 m trekking Peak. It is an easy trekking peak that does not require technical things just to needs to travel the team in rope. It is one day climb normally with 1500M ascent and 1500 descent. 

    • Enjoy a special campfire arranged that night with local music and dances to celebrate the successful attempt on the peak.

    • Camp overnight stay. 

11. Shimshal pass Shuwart - Arbab Parian:

    • Trek through the same route.

    • Pass through Shuwart. 

    • Camp overnight. (5/6 hours)

12. Arbab Parian – Maidur:

    • Follow a stream flowing from Shuwart to Maidur. There are many summer settlements in Maidur Valley. 

    • Pitch your tent at a small settlement having only two or three houses.

    • Camp overnight. (4/5 hours)

13. Maidur – Shapodin Pass 5150m:

    • Start early in the morning to cross Shapodin Pass (5150m). 

    • The climb up to pass is not technical and one can climb it with the help of walking poles only. Passu Peak (7478m) Shispar Peak (7611m) and Dastagil giant are visible from the Pass. 

    •  After crossing the Pass, arrive at Shapodin.

    • Camp overnight. (7/8 hours)

14. Shapodin – Over Boisam pass to Mandik Shlaq:

    • Cross Boisam Pir Pass (5090m). It is an easy trek up to the Pass. Kanjut Sar (7760m) is visible from the Pass. After the pass, there is a beautiful lake of blue water. Enroute a short stay for rest and lunch at Pachodewashk.

    • Proceed towards Mandikshlakh

    • Camp overnight. (5/6 hours)

15. Mandik Shlaq – Werbin:

    • Start after breakfast. Enroute stay at Havdiji and have lunch with the locals.

    • Proceed towards Werbin.

    • Camp overnight. (4/5 hours)

16. Werbin - Chafchingol Pass Base Camp:

    • Cross three small rivers on this day of the trek.

    • Camp overnight. (5/6 hours)

17. Trek Over Chafchingol Pass To Kuksail KKH:

    • Start early and pack your lunch. Today's trek will be long and strenuous. From the base camp, a steep slope of 300 meters rises up to the Chafchingol Pass ( 5151m). You can see Dastagil Sar (7885m) from here.

    • Reach on KKH at Kuksil (4150m) just 15 kilometres from Khunjerab Pass. The area is in Khunjerab National Park. Our vehicle will be ready in Kuksil to take us to Hunza.

    • Proceed to Hunza.

    • Overnight stay at the hotel. (5/6 hours trek +2/ 3 hours drive)

18. Drive Karimabad – Besham/ Narran:

    • Get driven in an AC vehicle on the Karakoram High way towards Besham.

    • Have your lunch in Dassu./ Narran

    • Proceed towards Besham/ Narran.

    • Overnight stay at a hotel. (11/12 hours )

19. Drive Narran/ Besham – Islamabad:

    • After breakfast, you will be driven to the Federal Capital.

    • Spend half a day in Islamabad after lunch. You are free to explore yourself in the evening free.

    • Overnight at Hotel. (5/6 hours)

    • Get transferred to the airport for your onward journey.