ovir pass & tirich mir trek
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. This trek can be done from Ojhor, south-west of Tirich Mir, to Ovir, south-east of Tirich Mir and can also be done in the reverse direction.
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 center 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. Reminiscent of the Baltoro Glacier trek, but much shorter and less demanding, this trek delights fans of big mountains and mighty glaciers. The trek is combined with a cultural exploration of Kalash Valley. If time is not a problem then extension to trip upto Hunza Valley will make the trip just awesome.
Itinerary
Day | Program | Altitude | Overnight |
01 | Arrival Islamabad, Half day city tour or Rawalpindi & Islamabad | 500M | Hotel |
02 | Drive to Bumburet Kailash (12 hours) | 1100M | Hotel |
03 | Explore the unique culture of Kailash | 1650M | Hotel |
04 | Drive to Chitral (1.5 hrs). Preparations for the trekking | 1500M | Hotel |
05 | Drive to Kiyar (5-6 hours) | 3000M | Tents |
06 | Trek-1: Kiyar – Kiyar High Camp (3 hours) | 3500M | Tents |
07 | Trek-2: Kiyar High Camp – Ovir Pass (4337)- Ovir High Camp (3 hours) | 4187M | Tents |
08 | Trek-3: Ovir High Camp – Mujhen | 2927M | Tents |
09 | Drive from Mujhen to Zani Pass | 3840M | Tents |
10 | Trek-4: Zani Pass – Shagrum | 2760 M | Tents |
11 | Trek-5: Shagrum – Sherniak ( 5 hours) | 3540M | Tents |
12 | Trek-6: Sherniak – Shogor Biasum (5 hours) | 4038M | Tents |
13 | Trek-7: Shogor Biasum – Tirich Mir Babu Camp (7-8 hours) | 4724M | Tents |
14 | Trek-8: Free day at Babu Camp | 4724M | Tents |
15 | Trek-9 Babu Camp – Sherniak (4-5 hours) | Tents | |
16 | Trek-10 Sherniak – Shagrum (5-6 hours) | Tents | |
17 | Drive to Chitral (5 hours) | Hotel | |
18 | Flight or drive to Islamabad | Hotel | |
19 | Reserve day | Hotel | |
20 | Home bound flight |