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Ovir Pass & Tirich Mir Trek
Overview
The first part of trip is to Ovir Pass, this popular and easily accessible trek crosses a ridge-top pass along the southern flanks of mighty Tirich Mir, visiting friendly villages along the way. Crossing the Ovir Ann (4338m) is a short and popular trek that offers wonderful close-up views of the southern flanks of Tirich Mir massif.
Afterwards we trek to Tirich Mir, the Hindu Kush’s highest peak, rises above a vast wilderness of glaciers and 20 other impressive 7000 m summits, making this a trek into the very centre of the high Hindu Kush. Tirich Valley, a long, western branch of the Turikho Valley, leads towards the base of the highest Hindu Kush peaks; Noshaq, Istor-o-Nal and Tirich Mir.
The popular trek to Tirich Mir Base Camp traverses the lower Tirich Glacier. The trek is combined with a cultural exploration of Kalash Valley (Kafiristan). If time is not a problem then extension to trip upto Hunza Valley will make the trip just awesome.
Trek Facts
Trek Name: Ovir Pass and Tirich Mir Base Camp Trek
Trek Code: ATP-TR-14
Trekking Zone: Open Zone
Route: Islamabad-Chitral-Kalash Valley-Ovir Pass-Zani Pass-Tirich Mir Base Camp-Chitral-Islamabad.
Best time: June to September
Maximum Elevation: 4750 meters
Trek Grade: Moderate
Trek Duration: 19 nights/20 days (7 hotel nights & 12 camping nights)
Visa Category: Tourist
Visa Sub Category: Tourist
Permit Requirement: A trekking permit is required as Tirich Mir Base Camp falls in the restricted
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Itinerary
Day 1. Islamabad
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Half day city tour of Islamabad 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChitralDrive to Bumburet Kalash (12 hours) 1100m, Hotel
Day 3. Kalash ValleyExplore the unique culture of Kalash 1650m, Hotel
Day 4. Kalash–ChitralDrive to Chitral (1.5 hrs). Preparations for the trekking 1500m, Hotel
Day 5. KiyarDrive to Kiyar (5-6 hours) 3000m, Tents
Day 6. Kiyar high campTrek from Kiyar village to Kiyar High Camp (3 hours) 3500m, Tents
Day 7. Ovir PassTrek from Kiyar High Camp to Ovir Pass (4337) and then Ovir High Camp (3 hours) 4187m, Tents
Day 8. MujhenTrek from Ovir High Camp to Mujhen 2927m, Tents
Day 9. Zani PassDrive from Mujhen to Zani Pass 3840m, Tents
Day 10. ShagramTrek from Zani Pass to Shagram 2760m, Tents
Day 11. SherniakTrek from Shagram to Sherniak ( 5 hours) 3540m, Tents
Day 12. Shogor BiasunTrek from Sherniak to Shogor Biasun (5 hours) 4038m, Tents
Day 13. Tirich Mir Babu CampTrek from Shogor Biasun to Tirich Mir Babu Camp (7-8 hours) 4724m, Tents
Day 14. Babu CampFree day at Babu Camp 4742m, Tents
Day 15. SherniakTrek from Babu Camp to Sherniak (4-5 hours) Tents
Day 16. ShagramTrek from Sherniak to Shagram (5-6 hours) Tents
Day 17. Chitral valleyDrive to Chitral (5 hours) Hotel
Day 18. Chitral-IslamabadFlight or drive to Islamabad Hotel
Day 19. IslamabadReserve day Hotel
Day 20. Hotel-AirportHome bound flight
Note: The flight between Islamabad and chitral is subject to weather conditions.
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