Tour from Gilgit Airport to get to the Trek start at Shimshal.
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 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 Karakoram 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.and then follow KKh in between hunza togojal you will the beauty of atta abad lake and pak chaina friendship tunnal The ancient roadside sacred rocks at Haldeikish and the drive north through picturesque 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 Trek and Tour – Optional Climbing
Chafchingol Pass is located on the boundary of Shimshal Valley and Khungerab Valley. It is famous for its finest and most challenging treks in the Karakoram Region of Pakistan.
This exciting trek begins from Shimshal Village crossing a suspension bridge (Michael Bridge) over Shimshal River and enters into the massive gorge to Zartgarben, crosses two passes – Boisam Pass 4,930m and Chafchingol Pass 5,100m through the remote Ghujerab valley and ends at Koksil on the KKH below Khunjerab Pass.
Boisam Pass and the surrounding area is a magnificent view of the famous giant peaks of Hisper Mustagh beyond the Shimshal valley and all are unfolded with great view of Yazghil glacier. There are two eye-catching lakes on the pass. It is the junction of many small glaciers flow both sides of the Pass. There are many attractive trekking Peaks in the surrounding area.
Ghujerve Valley consists of many small patches of summer pastures used by Shimshali people for their livestock.
The glaciated Chafchingol involves fording a deep, swift torrent several times, a 2nd-class ascent over a crevassed glacier. It is a spectacularly beautiful and challenging walk, and the nicest of the treks from Shimshal valley. For this trek a rope and climbing gear are necessary for the river crossings and for descending the glacier on the north side of the Chafchingol Pass 5,100m.
An optional extra is climbing Sonia Peak 6,370m gives an alternate adventure from the base of Chafchingol Pass. It is a charming snow capped peak, ideal for climbing adventurers.
Accommodation: ✓ 04 nights in 3 star hotel.
Transportation: ✓ Car with fuel and toll taxes.
Meals: ✓ Breakfast Lunch & dinner only in the hotel.
Our Team: ✓ Professional & licensed guides throughout the tour.
Visa:✓ Invitation letter for visa process.
Entry Tickets: ✓ All visiting areas entry tickets
20% Advance on date block & confirmation of
services. 80% cash on arrival.
06 Working days or less, 100% cancellation
charge.
07 to 10 working days – 50% or the equivalent of
the first two days’ charges.
12 working days or more – no cancellation
charges provided no commitment or advances
Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be
carried by clients. Insect’s repellent, Sunburn lotion etc.
Following are recommended for nature trail
Using drugs or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited. If anyone is caught using any kind of substance on buses or
during trip will be expelled from the trip on the spot. That person will not be eligible for any kind of refund.
• We reserve the right to cancel trip without prior notice for any reasons deemed appropriate by them.
• In such a case the registered participants will receive full refund.
• On adventure trip of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond the control of
organizers can result in a change of itinerary.
• It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the Leader of the
group and Guide will decide what the best alternative is, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group
• Smoking in the transport is strictly prohibited.
• Participants must hold a valid Computerized CNIC/Passport Card.
• Time management / punctuality is strictly recommended.
• Participants are advised to use Non-Slippery Shoes/Boot/Joggers/DMS. Participants must NOT wear Heel/Dress Shoes.
• On steep ascends in mountainous areas, air conditioned of the buses will be operational on on-off basis to keep the vehicles
from overheating.
• The Stunning Pakistan will not be responsible for any injury/damage/loss.
