The Hindu Kush Trek

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

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Trek locations on map

Itinerary

Day 1. Islamabad

Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Half day city tour of Islamabad   500m, Hotel

Day 2. Islamabad-Chitral

Drive to Bumburet Kailash (12 hours)   1100m, Hotel

Day 3. Kalash Valley

Explore the unique culture of Kailash   1650m, Hotel

Day 4. Kalash-Chitral

Drive to Chitral (1.5 hrs). Preparations for the trekking   1500m, Hotel

Day 5. Kiyar

Drive to Kiyar (5-6 hours)  3000m, Tents

Day 6. Kiyar high camp

Trek from Kiyar village to Kiyar High Camp (3 hours)   3500m, Tents

Day 7. Ovir Pass

Trek from Kiyar High Camp  to Ovir Pass (4337) and then Ovir High Camp (3 hours)   4187m, Tents

Day 8. Mujhen

Trek from Ovir High Camp to Mujhen   2927m, Tents

Day 9. Zani Pass

Drive from Mujhen to Zani Pass  3840m, Tents

Day 10. Shagram

Trek from Zani Pass to Shagram   2760m, Tents

Day 11. Sherniak

Trek from Shagram to Sherniak ( 5 hours)  3540m, Tents 

Day 12. Shogor Biasun

Trek from Sherniak to Shogor Biasun (5 hours)   4038m, Tents

Day 13. Tirich Mir Babu Camp

Trek from Shogor Biasun to Tirich Mir Babu Camp (7-8 hours)  4724m, Tents

Day 14. Babu Camp

Free day at Babu Camp   4742m, Tents

Day 15. Sherniak

Trek from Babu Camp to Sherniak (4-5 hours)  Tents

Day 16. Shagram

Trek from Sherniak to Shagram (5-6 hours)  Tents

Day 17. Chitral valley

Drive to Chitral (5 hours)   Hotel

Day 18. Chitral-Islamabad

Flight or drive to Islamabad  Hotel

Day 19. Islamabad

Reserve day  Hotel

Day 20. Hotel-Airport

Home bound flight  

Note: The flight between Islamabad and chitral is subject to weather conditions.