Shimshal Pamir_ Minglig Sar & Shopodeen Trek

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Overview

Shimshal Valley has plenty to offer us such as a lot of gigantic glaciers, numerous snow- blanketed peaks, beautiful passes, fairy meadows, streams, crystal lush green and wild flower grazing lands. The traditional migration of sheep, goats, and yaks provides some of Gojal’s most exquisite trekking. Mingling Sar (6050m) is located deep in the Shimshal Valley in Hunza neighboring the Chinese southernmost mountain range Kun Lun. Shimshal Lake sits at the base of the mountain near the Shimshal Pass (4735). This exciting trip takes you through the steep Shimshal Gorge to the settlement and beyond through the high pasturelands of the mysterious Pamir on the dividing line between south Asia and central Asia. You will see large herds of Yaks, sheep, goats and sometimes ibex grazing, blue sheep on these high grasslands. Snow leopard often visits these pastures for a goat or yak meals. In our journey we will come across steep passes, glaciers, lakes and beautiful valleys. The famous historical Shimshal pass was the route of Hunza raiders on trade caravans traveling over the Karakorum Pass between China and India in ancient times. The trek to Minglig Sar start from Shimshal Valley and it is possible to climb Minglig Sar in one day but requires good physical fitness, acclimatization and obviously good luck with weather. One of the great attractions and highlight of this climb is a glimpse of the North Face of K2 far on the South Eastern horizon with some luck and clear weather.

Included/Excluded

  • Private Transport
  • Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
  • Specialized bilingual guide
  • Departure Taxes
  • Entry Fees

Tour Plan

Tour Plan
Days Program Major Attractions Mode of Travel Travel

Time

Day. 01
  • Arrive at Islamabad International Airport
  • Meet, assist & transfer to the hotel
  • First impressions of Islamabad
  • Meeting the Tour Guide
  • Fine tune and discuss the  wishes, and demands for the tour
Van 1hr
Day. 02
  • Early morning departure for Chilas
  • Lunch at Besham (midway point between Rawalpindi and Gilgit city)
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel
  • Enjoy the scenic view of the Karakorum highway, Known as the eighth wonder of the world
  • Enjoy your journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH)
  • Enjoy the beauty of the great Indus River
Van/jeep 8-9 hrs
Day. 03
  • Departure for Hunza
  • lunch at the Rakaposhi view point
  • Explore the surrounding areas of Karimabad town
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel
  • Enjoy the unique Junction point of the three greatest Mountain Ranges Karakorum, Himalaya & Hindukush
  • Baltit Fort (765years old )
  • Altit Fort (900 years old)
  • Splendid beauty of Rakaposhi (7788m)
Van/Jeep

Walk

6-7hrs

1-2hrs

Day. 04
  • Departure for Passu
  • Lunch at Borith lake
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel
  • Enjoy the  Impressive view of Passu Cathedral (6200m) and Passu glacier
  • Expect an excellent view of Attabad lake
  • Suspension Bridge
Van/Jeep

Walk

2-3hrs

1-2hrs

Day. 05
  • Departure for Shimshal village
  • Meals and overnight stay in Shimshal guest house
  • Enjoy Magnificent view of Dastagir Sar (7885m) along with Molongudi Glacier
Jeep 3-4hrs
Day. 06
  • Trek to Pastforzin     (3,517 m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Cross the Pamir River 
  • Walk along the valley slightly ascend 
  • Enjoy the impressive view the White Hon, Kurdopin Glacier
Walk 5-6hrs
Day. 07
  • Trek to  Arbab Puerion (3,916 m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Walk along the valley with an impressive view of Minglig Sar to the east and Adver Sar to the west
  • Cross the Maidur River
Walk 5-6hrs
Day. 08
  • Trek to Shimshal Pass      ( 4735 m)
  • Camp at Pamir Lake
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Nice view of the towering peaks, Minglig Sar (6050m) and Shisper Peak (7611m)
  • Cross the footbridge and follow the stream 
Walk 5-6hrs
Day. 09
  • Full day excursion at Shimshal Pass (4735 m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Experience the lifestyle of shepherds herding their cattle’s in the valley 
Walk 1-2hrs
Day. 10
  • Day free for climbing
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Climb Minglig Sar (6050 m)
Walk 8-9hrs
Day. 11
  • Trek back to Arbab Puerion (3,916 m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Walk along the valley with an impressive view of Minglig Sar to the east and Adver Sar to the west
  • Cross the Maidur River
Walk 6-7 hrs
Day. 12
  • Trek to Maidur (4348m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Follow the stream up and cross the (4570m) high ridge and continue to Maidur via Qachqar- e- Dur
Walk 4-5hrs
Day. 13
  • Trek to Shopodeen (4471m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in tent
  • Climb the hill and continue to Rana Kuk
  • Nice view of Dastagir Sar, Momhil Sar, Adver Sar, and Lupgar Sar
Walk 6-7hrs
Day. 14
  • Trek back to Shimshal                ( 2,880 m)
  • Meals and overnight stay in guest house
  • Enjoy the impressive view the White Hon, Kudopin Glacier
  • Follow the stream and continue the right bank of Zardgarben River
Walk 4-5hrs
Day. 15
  • Departure for Passu
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel
  • Enjoy an Impressive view of Passu Cathedral (6200m) Passu & Batura Glaciers along with Passu Peak (7284m)and Shisper Peak (7611m)
Jeep 2-3hrs
Day. 16
  • Drive to Khunjerab Pass, border of Pakistan and China (4733m)
  • Lunch at Sost
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel at Passu
  • Expect an excellent scenery on the pass
  • Summer pasture and green ablation valley provides magnificent view of Kuk Sell Peak
  • Experience seeing Himalayan Ibex and Golden Marmots in the valley
Van/Jeep 6-7hrs
Day. 17
  • Drive back to Gilgit
  • Explore Gilgit, the capital town of Gilgit- Baltistan
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel
  • Visit of Gilgit Bazaar, NLI market, Buddha Rock Carving near Kargah stream 
  • Nice view of the old silk route
Van/Jeep 4-5hrs
Day. 18
  • Departure for Besham
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel
  • Enjoy the scenic view of the Karakorum highway, Known as the eighth wonder of the world
  • Enjoy the scenic view of the great Indus River
  • Visit Shatial rock carving 
Van/Jeep 7-8hrs
Day. 19
  • Drive back to Islamabad
  • Lunch at Abbottabad
  • Meals and overnight stay in hotel 
  • Enjoy your journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH)
Van/ Jeep  6-7hrs
Day. 20
  • Islamabad & Rawalpindi the two Twin cities
  • Farewell dinner
  • In the evening drive to the airport
  • Fly back to your home destinations
  • Dream your journey
Islamabad

  • Parliament Road with its impressive government buildings
  • Drive through “The Diplomatic Enclave”
  • Shah Faisal Mosque
  • Lal Masjid Mosque
  • Pakistan Monument and Pakistan Monument Museum

Rawalpindi

  • City tour through “old” Rawalpindi
  • Raja Bazaar
Van 1day

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    April 13, 2023

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