Trek Along Wakhan Corridor
The Afghan Fragrance
Overview
Brughil region along the Wakhan Corridor is an area yet to be explored. There exist secluded virgin valleys and grazing lands touching Afghanistan and Central Asian States through this famous strip.
On the trek, we cross three passes starting with an easy stroll through the valleys and pastures. The scenery is captivating and out of the world. The Chillinji Pass joins the region with upper Hunza Valley in Chipurson. We cross the famous shrine called Baba Ghundi Ziarat to arrive on Karakoram High (KKH) and drive to Karimabad, the capital of former Hunza State.
Trek Facts
Trek Name: Terk Along Wakhan Corridor (Around Nanga Parbat)
Trek Code: ATP-TR-07
Trekking Zone: Open Zone
Route: Islamabad-Chitral-Kailash Valley-Mastuj-Lasht-Chikar-Karumbar Lake-Chillinji Pass-Chipurson Ziarat-Karimabad-Gilgit-Islamabad.
Best time: Early June till September
Maximum Elevation: 5291 meters
Trek Grade: Moderate
Trek Duration: 20 nights/21 days (8 hotel & 12 camping nights)
Visa Category: Tourist
Visa Sub Category: Tourist
Permit Requirement: A trekking permit is not required as the trek falls in the open zone.
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Trek locations on map
Itinerary
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Half day city tour of Islamabad. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. BumburetDrive to Bumburet Kalash (10 hours). 1100m, Hotel
Day 3. KalashExplore the unique culture of Kailash. 1650m, Hotel
Day 4. ChitralDrive to Chitral (1.5 hrs). Preparations for the trekking. 1500m, Hotel
Day 5. LashtDrive to Lasht (9-10 hours). 3000m, Tents
Day 6. ChikarDrive to Chikar (5 hours). 3700m, Tents
Day 7. DarkotDay hike to Darkot Glacier (4150m) and back to Chikar (6-8 hours). Tents
Day 8. LashkargazTrek to Lashkargaz (7-8 hours). 3650m, Tents
Day 9. Karumbar LakeTrek to Karumbar Lake (6-7 hours). 4200m, Tents
Day 10. Karumbar LakeFree day at Karumbar Lake. Tents
Day 11. ShuinjTrek to Shuinj (4 hours). 3890m, Tents
Day 12. SukhtarabadTrek to Sukhtarabad over Chatiboi Glacier (6 hours). 3420m, Tents
Day 13. ChillinjiTrek to Chillinji Jungle (4-5 hours). 3650m, Tents
Day 14. Chillinji BCTrek to Chillinji Base camp (3-4 hours). 4640m, Tents
Day 15. ChipursanTrek to Biater Chipurson Hunza over Chillinji Pass (5291m). 4000m, Tents
Day 16. Baba Gundi ZiaratTrek to Baba Gundi Ziarat (Shrine) (5-6 hours). 3660m, Tents
Day 17. KarimabadDrive to Sost (4 hours) after lunch drive to Karimabad (2 hours). 2400M, Hotel
Day 18. KarimabadFree day at Karimabad. 2400m, Hotel
Day 19. NaranDrive to Naran over Babusar Pass (8-9 hours). 2400m, Hotel
Day 20. IslamabadDrive to Islamabad. 500m, Hotel
Day 21. DepartureHomebound flight