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The Hindukush lies beyond the reach of the monsoon and is a deserted, arid mountain scape visited by very few. The scenic Tirich Valley is very fertile and populated with several small villages.

A spectacular drive to Uthul takes us to the jump off point and trekking across Zani Pass 3886m provides excellent views of Hindukush and Hindu Raj Ranges. Passing through the villages of Atak and Bandak, one arrives Shogor, at the foot of Tirich Glacier. A free day enable us to explore and will, allows for fantastic views of Tirich Mir 7780m, Istor-o-Nal 7403 and heavily crevassed upper Tirich Glacier. Visit legendary Kafir Kalash of Chitral and historical Khyber pass before your return journey to Islamabad via Taxila. A life time memory of a very remote, undisturbed wilderness.

Daily Walking
5-7 HRS except Longer Days while driving Pass
Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Maximum Altitude
4724m
Duration
14-18 Days

Itinerary

  • Day 01 RAWALPINDI – ISLAMABAD:  Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to comfortable centrally located the hotel. The reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recover from a long flight to Pakistan. In the afternoon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other members of the group. Overnight stay at the hotel.
  • Day 02: RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – DIR: 7 hrs drive to Dir (at the base of Lowari Pass. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Mardan, Noshera. O/N stay in the hotel.
  • Day 03: DIR – CHITRAL: Drive over Malakand Pass & Lowari Pass 3118m or newly build Lowari tunnel to Chitral. O/N stay in the hotel.
  • Day 04: CHITRAL: Hire porters and purchase supplies in Chitral and free time for sightseeing which includes exploring Chitral fort, old Bazaar for Handicrafts and semi-precious stones or a day visit to famous Kalash valley. O/N stay in the hotel.
  • Day 05: CHITRAL – SHOGROM: Drive 5-6 hrs to Shogrom by jeeps along with camping gear. Overnight stay in camp.
  • Day 06: SHOGROM – SHERNIAK: 4-5 hrs trek to Sherniak from Shogrom. En route you will see ponds build by locals. Follow the Sherniak River crossing the river by snow bridges to Sherniak. O/N stay in camp.
  • Day 07: SHERNIAK – SHOGHOR BIASUN: 6-7 hrs trek to Shoghor Biasun. BE careful from summer water channels and follow right bank of the main glacial stream and will reach more level moraine-covered terrain. Shoghor Biasun is sandy area and will see the best views of Tirich Mir. O/N stay in camp.
  • Day 08: SHOGHOR BIASUN – BABU CAMP: trek 6-7 hrs to Babu Camp from Shoghor Biasun. Follow the ablation valley and don’t try to go out on the glacier. Stay for a few hours at Istor-o-nal base camp (4267m) and continue trek to Babu Camp. Babu Mohammad was a trekking guide from the area and on behalf of him called Babu Camp. O/N stay in camp.
  • Day 09-10: BABU CAMP – SHAGRAM: Retrace your down steps down the valley, spending a night at Sherniak en route. O/N stay in camp.
  • Day 11 – 15: ✈ return journey via the same route to Islamabad, upon arrival drive to concern department for debriefing. In The evening transfer to airport for onward journey to sweet home. End of services.

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Testimonials

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From the start and right through the planning stage, the company owner, Mr. Karim Uddin was incredibly helpful, promptly replying to my many emails and addressing all of my concerns. Mr. Karim assisted with the visa process and invitation letter and everything ran very smoothly...

Chris Bentley & LisaUnited Kingdom
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Dear Friends Karim & Shahzad, our drivers, boatmen, horsemen and lots of others, whom we met in Pakistan! Thank you for your heartiest welcoming, friendly and helpful attitude to us for your unselfish job for guarding us. We felt at home in your country and brought back to Latvia the warmest memories about Pakistan...

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I have been on many tours in different parts of the world. I have to say that Active Tours Pakistan has the best customer service of all companies I have traveled with. They make sure every detail of your trip is taken care of and they are open and honest about what is going on in the country to make sure you are fully aware of what is going on. Northern Pakistan is incredibly beautiful. The people are so friendly. I loved my experience in Pakistan!!

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My trip to Pakistan could only have been possible with the help of Active Tours Pakistan. The company gave me very professional and personal treatment - and made sure I was safe for the entire duration of my stay. Throughout your journey with Active Tours, you are likely to become great friends with their guides, just as I have through our shared experiences of this incredible country.

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I want to thank you with all my heart for showing me the beauty of , The country, the people and its culture. I have had a wonderful 2 week in your company and I am sad for this trip to end. But, Inshallah, I will come back to enjoy more of what has to offer.

Maarten PeetersBelgium
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We got so many impressions about this lovely country – you can’t put them in few words. Very friendly people, heartily hospitality, breath taking landscape. Besides all the good wishes, we wish you special the pleasure of the Lord, He wants to live with you, He loves you!!!

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