Shimshal Pass Trek & Minglik Sar Peak 6050m Climbing
Shimshal Pass Trek & Minglik Sar Peak 6050m Climbing
16 Days Starting and ending in Islama
Visiting: Chilās, Hunza Valley, Shimshal, Shimshal Valley Road, Shimshal Pass, Mingleeg Ser, Shujerab, Gilgit, Naran, Islamabad
Tour operator:
Tour code:
222
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 10
Physical rating:
High
Age range:
20-50
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Camping, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This is the most popular trek in the Shimshal valley to visit the main summer pastures of Shujerab and Shuwert. You can go up by one route and return by another. The Shimshal Pass is on the central Asian watershed. This is 19 days trek from Islamabad to Shimshal Pass and then back to Islamabad, allowing the beginner to climber 3 or more summits around 6000m to climb from the Shimshal Pass, MungaligSar Peak 5931m (6050m) with the ascent of 1480m and descent of 1480m in a day. One of the two other 5000m peaks are KuzSar and ZhuiSarwhich are also possible to climb in one day.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Pakistan Arrival
Location: Islamabad International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pickup from the airport & drive to the hotel. If time allows us we will visit Islamabad & Rawalpindi.
Dinner at Monal & night stays in the Hotel.
Day 2 : Islamabad To Chilas
Location: Chilās
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & drive to Chilas via Naran Kaghan.
Lunch en route.
Arrive at Chilas via Babusar Pass.
Dinner & night stay.
Day 3 : Chilas To Hunza Valley
Location: Hunza Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & Start driving towards Hunza Valley. On the way will stop at worlds 3 mountain Junction & Nanga Parbat 8126m Peak viewpoint
Lunch en route. Stop at Rakaposhi Peak 7788 View point
Arrive at Hunza Valley walk around.
Dinner & night stay
Day 4 : Hunza To Shimshal Valley
Location: Shimshal
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & today we will enjoy the jeep ride on Shimshal Jeep road. Will visit Attabad Lake. Gulmit Hussaini suspension bridge, Passu corns. Lunch at Passu & drive to Shimshal Valley.
Arrive at Shimshal Valley for dinner & night stay.
Day 5 : Shimshal Valley
Location: Shimshal Valley Road
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we rest in Shimshal valley making luggage & porters arrangement. We will meet the local people of Shimshal valley.
Lunch and free time.
Dinner & night stay
Day 6 : Shimshal Valley To Gharsar
Location: Shimshal Pass
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & today we start our 1st trekking day.
Lunch at Korband.
Arrive at Gharsar rest dinner & night stay.
Day 7 : Gharsar To Peryansar
Location: Shimshal Pass
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & trek to Peryan Sar.
Lunch at Voch Furzin.
Arrive at Peryan Sar for dinner & night stay
Day 8 : Peryansar To Shimshal Pass
Location: Mingleeg Ser
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & trek to Shimshal Pass.
Lunch at Shujerab.
Arrive at the most beautiful Shimshal Pass.
Dinner & night stay
Day 9 : Minglik Peak High Camp
Location: Mingleeg Ser
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & visit Shimshal Lakes. We start trekking towards Minglik Peak High Camp after having lunch at the base camp.
Arrive at High camp.
Dinner & will start climbing at 2:00am.
Summit if the weather give us favour we will see K2 8611m & trek back to Base camp.
Celebrations dinner & night stay.
Day 10 : Shimshal Pass To Peyansar
Location: Shujerab
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & trek back to Peryansar.
Lunch at Arbob Peryan.
Arrive at Peryansar dinner & night stay.
Day 11 : Peryansar To Gharsar
Location: Shimshal
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & trek back to Gharsar.
Lunch at Pastfurzin.
Arrive at Gharsar for dinner and night stay.
Day 12 : Gharsar To Shimshal Valley
Location: Shimshal
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & trek down to Shimshal valley.
Cross two hanging bridges.
Arrive at Shimshal Valley lunch & rest.
Dinner & night stay.
Day 13 : Shimshal To Gilgit
Location: Gilgit
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakast & drive back to Gilgit.
Lunch at Hunza Valley. After lunch visit Baltit & Altit fort.
In the evening drive back to Gilgit.
Arrive at Gilgit dinner & night stay.
Day 14 : Gilgit To Naran
Location: Naran
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & drive back to Naran via KKh Babusar Pass & Lulusar Lake.
Lunch at Chillas.
Arrive at Naran dinner & night stay.
Day 15 : Naran To Islamabad
Location: Islamabad
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast & drive back to Islamabad.
Lunch en route.
Arrive at Islamabad.
Dinner & night stay.
Day 16 : Fyl Back
Location: Islamabad International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast & drop to the Airport as per flight time.
Fly back to home destination.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Twin Sharing in the hotel.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport pick & drop
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Ground Transportation & Airfare from Islamabad to Gilgit
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Drinks with Meals
Soft Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
All areas entrance fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Wi-fi in the city Thuraya for SMS and any emergency
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Fully Guided
Professional & licensed tour guide
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast Lunch Dinner & refreshments
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Country Entry Visas
We only provide an invitation letter for visa process. We can help with visa processing if you need any help.
What's Not Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Train Tickets
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Local Taxes
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Room service
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3-star hotel
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We give the fee for needy students
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Are the company follow SOPs.
We strictly follow the SOPs
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tour guide.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow the SOPs. We test the covid before your departure from Pakistan
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes if your flight is on same time but not in the same flight.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2016
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We offer a single room with extra charges
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We will wait for the next date.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Company registration certifacte. Comapny License
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All legal documents of the company. Invitation letter for your visa process
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Rock Valley Tours requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 12 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of rock valley tours charges.
Up to 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 12 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 6 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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