Duration: 20 Days
Trekking Days: 12 (strenuous high-altitude trekking)
Camping Nights: 12
Hotel Nights: 7
Maximum Elevation: 5,151 meters
Trek Overview
Situated in the heart of the Karakoram Range, Shimshal is the remotest valley in the region, surrounded by some of the toughest mountains and high virgin peaks.
The journey begins in Islamabad, followed by a scenic drive along the legendary Karakoram Highway to Passu in Upper Hunza. From Passu, soft-top 4×4 jeeps take you into the valley. It takes two days of trekking to reach the main village of Shimshal.
From the village, the adventure continues with a 4-day trek to the summer settlements, located above two pristine lakes and flower-filled meadows roamed by yaks. After resting, a 6-day trek over three mountain passes leads back to the Karakoram Highway, just south of Khunjerab Pass at the Pak-China border.
This 20-day Shimshal Pass Round Trek starts from Shimshal Valley and ends in Hunza Valley, offering remote wilderness, high-altitude adventure, and stunning landscapes.
For a detailed schedule, please see the Itinerary below.
Arrival in Pakistan.
Drive along the Karakoram Highway after breakfast and freshen up.
Overnight stay in a hotel.
Exciting drive through the Indus & Hunza river gorges.
Visit the meeting point of the Himalayas, Hindukush, and Karakoram ranges.
Enjoy views of Nanga Parbat (8,125 m) & Rakaposhi (7,788 m).
Overnight in the hotel.
Jeep to Kuk, opposite Mulungudi Glacier, with hot springs.
Trek to the main valley and onward to Shimshal Village (3,300 m).
Camp overnight. (7–8 hours)
Trek through the narrow Shimshal River gorge.
First two hours along the open valley, then into the gorge.
Scenic views of Kunianchish and Yazgildoom peaks.
Overnight camp at Furzin.
Steep climb of 200 meters from camp, then a gradual traverse.
Steep descent to the Shimshal River.
Camp overnight.
Relaxing walk along the river with peaks above 6,000 m.
Pass Ganj Dour Valley, home to blue sheep, ibex, and snow leopards.
Shunjerab is a summer settlement with 60 houses.
Camp overnight.
Walk east through Gulchi Washk, a flower-filled valley below Manglik Sar.
Visit two alpine lakes before Shimshal Pass.
Afternoon visit to Shuwart summer settlement; experience local food.
Camp overnight.
Explore local houses and Shuwart Glacier.
Camp overnight.
Retrace the trek back with a gradual descent.
Camp overnight.
Follow the stream from Shuwart to Maidur Valley, a valley with summer settlements.
Camp overnight near a small settlement.
Early morning trek to Shapodin Pass (5,150 m).
Views of Passu Peak (7,478 m) and Shispar Peak (7,611 m).
Camp overnight at Shapodin settlement.
Cross Boisam Pir Pass (5,090 m).
View Kanjut Sar (7,760 m) from the pass.
Camp overnight at Mandik Shlaq.
Trek past the Havdiji settlement; enjoy local hospitality and lunch.
Camp overnight at Werbin.
Cross three small rivers; spot Ibexes along the way.
Camp overnight at base camp.
Steep ascent to Chafchingol Pass (5,151 m); view Dastagil Sar (7,885 m).
Descend to KKH at Kuksil (4,150 m) in Khunjerab National Park.
Vehicle transfer to Hunza; overnight at the hotel.
Free day to explore Karimabad Valley.
Optional excursions to Passu & Batura glaciers.
Visit Altit & Baltit Forts.
Enjoy the Hunza cultural dance in the evening.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning drive on the Karakoram Highway with lunch in Dassu.
Overnight at the motel.
Stop at the Taxila archaeological site (Gandhara civilization, 500 BC–500 AD).
Evening free in Islamabad; overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to Islamabad Airport for an international flight.
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