Itinerary Code (NT-161). Shimshal Pass Trek in the Pamir region is among one of the most incredible Trek the region has to offer, located in the heart of Karakoram region in Shimshal. It’s one of the most remote valleys in the whole region as of today. Shimshal Pass is also known as “Pamir pasture” by locals of Shimshal who use this Pass for grazing herds of Yaks and other domestic animals only during summers for six months. The Shepherds and local people are extremely welcoming and would feed you with dairy products and are more than happy to offer a rare glimpse of the living style of Shepherds.
Shimshal Pass Trek offers a chance to summit Minglik Sar Peak ( 6,050 m) ,Kuz Sar Peak for aspiring Climbers and adventure seekers and breath taking views of Shimshal Pass lake which is located just below the Minglik Sar Peak. One of the major attractions of this trek is view of K-2 (8,611 m) and many peaks above seven thousand meters Peaks on a sunny day. This Trek also allows you to explore Shimshal Valley which was not connected to KKH until 2002.It took three days for people of Shimshal to reach from KKH on foot. Today this hidden place is connected to KKH through a strenuous road accessible only to 4×4 Jeeps , four hours’ drive from main KKH near Passu.Shimshal remains off the beaten track.
Nomadic Tours has been conducting this Trek for many years now. Our main Trekking Guide and support staff for this Trek are locals of Shimshal which will allow you to better understand the hospitable people and the spectacular views of Shimshal Pass Trek.
Day 01: Arrival at Islamabad Airport-Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Road drive to Chilas or Fly to Gilgit (Subject to weather).
Day 03: If flight taken stay in Gilgit if by road stay in Hunza (Hotel).
Day 04: Explore karimabad, Hunza/Sightseeing.
Day 05: Drive to Shimshal Valley (5 hrs.).
Day 06: Explore Shimshal Valley/Rest.Tranfer to Hotel/Camp.
Day 07: Trek from Shimshal to Furzin.
Day 08: Trek from furzin to Arbob Purin.
Day 09: Trek from Arbob Purin to Shuijerab.
Day 10: Trek from Shuijerab to Shimshal Pass.
Day 11: Summit Minglik Sir Peak (optional) or Rest.
Day 12: Rest day and Sightseeing.
Day 13: Shimshal-Arbab to Purin
Day 14: Arbob Purin to Furzin.
Day 15: Furzin to Shimshal Village. Check in to Hotel/Camp.
Day 16: Drive to karimabad, Hunza. Check in to Hotel.
Day 17: Drive to Gilgit.Check in to Hotel (2 hrs.)
Day 18: Direct Flight from Gilgit- Islamabad (Subject to weather) or Drive to Besham(7 hrs.).
Day 19: Free day in Islamabad/Rest day/Sightseeing.
Day 20: Departure Flight-Fly Home from Islamabad Airport