SHIMSHAL VALLEY, SHIMSHAL LAKE & SHIMSHAL PASS

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Shimshal valley is located in the upper Hunza Gojal valley at the elevation of 3100 m above the sea level. It is one of the largest adventures of Pakistan and is a keen attraction of tourists from the rest of the world the valley connects Gilgit- Baltistan with China...

The Mir of Hunza used to exiled criminal and troublemakers in this valley… It has a massive historical background almost 1400 years ago Mamu Shing has founded this village who was a member of the Wazir family …    

BEST TIME AND WEATHER

 June July August and September

NECESSARY CLOTHES

• Thermal underwears
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof Jackets
• Sleeping bags
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Camp shoes
• Long underwear
• Heavy   down jackets
• Half-full sleeves shirts
• Thick sweaters
• Rain gear

EATABLES QUICK ENERGY DURING TREK

• Glucose
• Chocolates
• Biscuits
• Energy bars
• Toffees and dry fruits nuts

MEDICINE NEED TO CARRY WHILE TREKKING

• Crocin tablets or any  ( for fever )
• Vomistop                  ( for travel sickness in hilly areas )
• Pain killers
• Disprin                      ( for headache )
• Digene                      ( for stomach pain )
• ORS                            ( For dehydration )
• Avil                             ( for anti-allergies) 
• Cotton                         1 roll
• Bandage                          2 to 3 M

ACCESSORIES

• Sunglasses
• Sun cap
• Gloves
• Socks
• Handlamp LED torch
• Trekking Poles
• Water Bottles

ITINERARY:

DAY 1

Islamabad meeting and briefing stay night in Islamabad

DAY 2

Islamabad to Chilas Town via KKH world highest elevated paved roads in the world. It is an adventurous journey over the lofty mountainous track while observing the type locality on the edge of slopes. This journey will continue for 12 hours to reach Chilas Town …overnight in Chilas Town …

DAY 3

Chilas TO Hunza valley via KKH... Reaching Hunza and Explore Baltit Fort, the old residency of the Mirs of Hunza, the building fully shows the Tibetan architecture. It had been built 700 years ago when a princess of Baltistan married the Mir of Hunza and she brought some Balti masons to build Baltit Fort as part of a dowry. It is the best spot for photography of the valley ….

Baltit Fort to Victoria Monument locally called Malikama Shikari, it was erected by Mir Nazim Khan, after that he was appointed as Mir by the British following their invasion in 1891… It is located on trekking distance almost one-hour trekking from Karim Abad…

Visit Altit, Fort it is more interesting than Baltit fort different architecture, wood carving, and better-preserved rooms. It was constructed by the Mir family in the Eleventh century. This building survived many attacks of the invaders as well as earthquakes since its construction... night stay at Eagle Nest hotel.

DAY 4

Drive to Shimshal valley and explore the valley, especially the culture, traditions, typical village customs and interaction with local people … overnight stay at Guesthouse or tent …

DAY 5

Shimshal to Zard Garbin, three to five hours. This is a short distance still has to climb 300100 meters to 3800 elevations, acclimatization may create trouble otherwise a good track ….

DAY 6

Zargarbin to Maidur. This is comparatively steeper and in high elevation, almost 4600M passes through Zardgarbin pass and Shackmirk Pass …

DAY 7

Maidur to shuijerab three to four hours. This is a gentle trek across the barren plateau. The good camping site of summer settlement of locality …

DAY 8

Shuijerab pass to Shimshal Pass three to four hours. Shimshal pass at the elevation of 4735m.

DAY 9, 10

Back to Shimshal village on the same route overnight at Shimshal village …

DAY 11

Shimshal to chilas via KKH Overnight at chilas…

Day 12

Back to Islamabad via KKH

DAY 13

Back to home