Fast facts
Country Visited
Pakistan
Visas
Yes*
Vaccinations
Please consult a travel vaccination specialist for up to date information
Singles
A single supplement is not always possible on this trip. In many instances campsite size is limited and it will be necessary to share with another team member. This also applies to mountaineering expeditions. Single supplement in hotels is available. Please contact Shams Alpine Mountaineering & Trekking Pvt Ltd for specific detail, relevant to your trip.
Entry points
Shimshal can be reached from Islamabad by plane to Gilgit city or else by road along the Karakoram Highway to Hunza. Another way is by road from Tashkurgan, China on the Karakoram Highway through Khunjerab National Park and the Old Silk Route to Passu valley.
Leader
Discover the spectacular hidden Karakoram with English speaking, world renowned Shimshali mountain guides
Adventure travel
By its very nature adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected. In remote and developing countries do not expect standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you contact us with any concerns. We are happy to answer any questions.
Responsible travel
The environments we travel through are fragile. It is our responsibility as visitors to minimize the impact of our presence.
Hunza – Nagar & Shimshal valley – Autumn Tour
Trip Duration: 17 days
Season: June – September
Grade: Entry level trek and Jeep tour – optional climbing
Activities: Trekking & exploring the traditional valleys
Accommodation: 17 days trip, 9 days trek &Yak Safari, 9 nights hotel, 8 nights camping
Tour from Gilgit Airport to Shimshal Village
On your drive/tour from Gilgit to Karimabad, Hunza and onto Passu (along the KKH and a section of the ancient Silk Road) and then to Shimshal village, you will enjoy some of the most outstanding scenery in Northern Pakistan. The Gilgit river and terraces of farmland will be beside you as you drive north. You will stop and enjoy the views of the junction of the Western edge of the Himalayas with the Karakorum and the Hindu Kush mountain ranges. You will stop at the base of Rakaposhi (7,788m) and gaze up the Ghulmet Glacier at the highest unbroken slope on earth 5,838m above you. You will explore beautiful Karimabad with its delicious apricots (in the right season) and the famous Baltit Fort. The ancient roadside sacred rocks at Haldeikish and the drive north through picturesque and colorful villages and farmland and along the Khunjerab river; then to Passu with the amazing granite cathedral mountain tops surrounding you before you turn off the KKH up the narrow breath taking gorge road to Shimshal.
About this Trip
Autumn is the most colorful as the whole region warps in yellow, red and orange. You may have the witnessed the colors of autumn throughout the world but you will not see the beautiful mountains like White Horn, Golden peak, Diran Peak, Rakaposhi and Passu cathedrals behind the colorful trees and valleys. The autumn in Hunza is magnificent and an unforgettable experience. It is the best time for exploring the beautiful of Hunza valley.
Short itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Islamabad (600m) – Hotel
Day 02 Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas – Hotel
Day 03 Drive to Hunza, Karimabad (2,400m) – Hotel
Day 04 Free day for photography in Hunza Valley – Hotel
Day 05 Drive to Shimshal village (3,100m) – Hotel
Day 06 Excursion Shimshal village – Hotel
Day 07 Drive back to Hunza – Hotel
Day 08 Excursion Hopper Valley of Nagar and Back Hunza – hotel
Day 09 Drive to Gilgit – Hotel
Day 10 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Bisham – Hotel
Day 11 Make visit or second day of drive to Islamabad – Hotel
Day 12 Departure from Islamabad to home
Include
An experienced English speaking high altitude Guide.
Good quality accommodation in cities and towns in twin bed shared rooms. Single room supplement is available.
Wages for guides and other staff
Internal Jeep transport by private vehicle.
Invitation letter for travel to Pakistan to assist your visa application and assistance upon your arrival and departure
Service does not include
Bottled water, aerated drinks, alcohol, laundry and other items of personal nature
Meals except where indicated in the itinerary, Personal snacks, energy bars, energy gels, sweets and Personal phone calls and laundry
Tips for guides and other crew members
International airfares,Travel Insurance, Airport and departure taxes.
Single supplement
Guides and porters
Our local guides and porters are all experienced, handpicked and trained by Shaheen Baig and Qudrat Ali (directors of Shams Alpine) to ensure that our clients have the best opportunity for success with comfort. A porter will carry your kit bag and you will be expected to carry your own day pack which should be large enough to carry all you will need throughout the day e.g. sunscreen, raincoat, water bottle, camera, spare long sleeved clothing, snow protection glasses, sun protection gloves, hat and scarves, snack food, etc.