Shimshal Minglik Sar and Chafchingol Pass Trek
The Shimshal Trekking
Overview
The Himalayas, the frozen peaks, the glaciers, and the wide grasslands are all little features of a small village of ‘Wakhi’ speaking people called Shimshal (3100m). Due to remoteness of the region, it is less frequently visited trek. Hence, its natural beauty is unspoiled and inspiring.
Shimshal is a home of mountains, Lupghar Sar, Yazghail Sar, Kanjut Sar and others are well known among mountaineers. However, Minglik Sar (5931m) is more popular as it is relatively an easy trekking peak and can be climbed in a day.
Some of the most popular treks including Pamir Pass, Chafchingol Pass, & Lukpe La etc. can be started in Shimshal. Chafchangol Pass (5150m) connects Mai Dur with Karakoram Highway. The high pass offers superb view of Gujerab mountain peaks & many other peaks in the central Karakoram.
Trek Facts
Trek Name: The Shimshal Trek (Minglik Sar & Chafchingol Pass Trek)
Trek Code: ATP-TR-06
Trekking Zone: Restricted Zone
Route: Islamabad-Gilgit-Hunza-Shimshal-Shimshal Pass-Chafchangol Pass-KKH-Hunza-Islamabad.
Best time: Early June to Mid-September
Maximum Elevation: 5151 meters/Minglik Sar (5931 meters)
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Trek Duration: 16 nights/17 days (8 hotel nights & 8 camping nights)
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Trekking
Permit Requirement: A trekking permit is required as the trek falls in the restricted zone.
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Trek locations on map
Itinerary
Arrival Islamabad, after short rest visit Rawalpindi & Islamabad 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasDrive to Chilas via Babusar Pass-4100M (10-12 hours) 1265m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–HunzaDrive to Passu Hunza (7 hours) 2500m, Hotel
Day 4. Passu-ShimshallDrive to Shimshal (3 hours) 3100m, Hotel
Day 5. Past FurzinTrek Shimshal to Past Furzin (6-7 hours) 3360m, Tents
Day 6. Purien SarTrek via Purien-e Sar to Wolo-e Dasht (7-8 hours) 4180m, Tents
Day 7. Shimshall PassTrek to Shimshal Pass (6-7 hours) 4730m, Tents
Day 8. Minglik SarTrek to Minglik Base Camp 4850m, Tents
Days 9-10. ClimbingFree days for climbing Minglik Sar (5930M) Tents
Day 11. Arbab PurienTrek to Arbab Purien 3950m, Tents
Day 12. MaidurTrek to Maidur 4130m, Tents
Day 13. ShapodinTrek to Shapodin 4250m, Tents
Day 14. Mandik ShalaqTrek to Mandik Shalaq 4100m, Tents
Day 15. WerbenTrek to Werben 3600m, Tents
Day 16. ChafchingolTrek to Chafchingol Pass BC 4100m, Tents
Day 17. KuksilTrek to Kuksil over Chafchingol Pass (5100m) and Karimabad 2400m Hotel
Day 18. HunzaVisit Baltit & Altit Forts. In the afternoon drive to Duiker for sunset 2400m, Hotel
Day 19. Hunza-IslamabadFlight to Islamabad from Gilgit or drive to Naran (9 hours) 2400m, Hotel
Day 20. IslamabadDrive to Islamabad via Babusar Pass and Kaghan Valley 500m, Hotel
Day 21. Hotel-AirportHomebound flight
Note: The flight between Islamabad and Skardu is subject to weather conditions.