trek along wakhan corridor (the afghan fragrance)
Broghil 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.
Trip Summary: Islamabad-Chitral-Kailash Valley-Mastuj-Lasht-Chikar-Karumbar Lake-Chillinji Pass-Chipurson Ziarat-Karimabad-Gilgit-Islamabad
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 Lasht (9-10 hours) | 3000M | Tents |
06 | Drive to Chikar ( 5 hours) | 3700M | Tents |
07 | Day hike to Darkot Glacier (4150M) and back to Chikar ( 6-8 hours) | Tents | |
08 | Trek to Lashkargaz (7-8 hours) | 3650M | Tents |
09 | Trek to Karumbar Lake (6-7 hours) | 4200M | Tents |
10 | Free day at Karumbar Lake | Tents | |
11 | Trek to Shuinj (4 hours) | 3890M | Tents |
12 | Trek to Sukhtarabad over Chatiboi Glacier (6 hours) | 3420M | Tents |
13 | Trek to Chillinji Jungle (4-5 hours) | 3650M | Tents |
14 | Trek to Chillinji Base camp (3-4 hours) | 4640M | Tents |
15 | Trek to Biater Chipurson Hunza over Chillinji Pass (5291M) | 4000M | Tents |
16 | Trek to Babagundi Shrine (5-6 hours) | 3660M | Tents |
17 | Drive to Sost (4 hours) after lunch drive to Karimabad (2 hours) | 2400M | Hotel |
18 | Free day at Karimabad | 2400M | Hotel |
19 | Drive to Naran over Babusar Pass (8-9 hours) | 2400M | Hotel |
20 | Drive to Islamabad | 500M | Hotel |
21 | Homebound flight |
Trip Summary:
Islamabad-Chitral-Kailash Valley-Mastuj-Lasht-Chikar-Karumbar Lake-Chillinji Pass-Chipurson Ziarat-Karimabad-Gilgit-Islamabad
Best time:
Early June till September
Maximum Altitude:
5291 meters
Trek grade
Moderate
Trip Duration:
20 nights/21 days (8 hotel & 12 camping nights)