The beautiful Shimshal village is located on three and half hours driving distance from the KKH (accessible for the first time in October 2003 by jeep).This valley holds attractions for various kinds of tourists.
It has many of the still unclimbed above 7000 m peaks of the Gilgit District. Some of the longest glaciers and a wide range of wild life like the famous snow leopards and mountain bears, a large number of blue sheep population and mountain ibex and many other wild life species of the area. It has attraction for the society lovers as the only place where the culture and values of Hunza is still alive. These all makes Shimshal as one of the best place to visit in Hunza.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Islamabad.
Day 02: Drive to Chilas ( 8-9 hrs driving ).Overnight Chilas.
Day 03: Drive to Passu en route stopping for lunch at Rakaposhi View Point. ( 7-8 hrs driving ).
Day 04: Drive by jeep to Shimshal Valley.(3 hrs driving). Overnight staying at local Guest House.
Day 05: Trekking to Zardgarben .the yellow cliff are the source of it’s name which means the base of yellow rock.the entire enormous valley is an old lake bed formed by a huge rock slides. It will take 4-5 hrs to zardgarben.
Day 06: Trek to Arbubparyan.
Day 07: Trek to Shewjarjarab.
Day 08: Trek to Shewwirth.
Day 09: Trek to Arbabuparyan.
Day 10: Trek to Zarthgarben.
Day 11: Trek to Shimshal.
Day 12: Drive back to Passu.
Day 13: Passu to Gilgit.
Day 14: Gilgit to Besham.
Day 15: Besham to Islamabad and transfer to the airport.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
SERVICE INCLUDES
1- Transportation
2- Accommodation
3- Meals
4- Mountain Guide
5- Porters
6- Cooks
7- Trekking Permit Fee
8- Trekking Food
9- Air Ticket ( Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad )
10- Trekking Equipments ( Tents, Kitchen Appliances )
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