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Shimshal Pass Trek – Pamir Pastures (2025–26)

Gilgit-Baltistan
Duration
19 Days - 18 Nights
Group Size
01 - 22
Tour Type
Trekking
Trip info
  • 4 Star Hotel
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • 15,535 ft
  • Yes
  • English/Urdu
  • VISA, Master Card
  • Jeep / Prado
  • Yes
  • June to September

Overview

The Shimshal Pass Trek, known locally as the “Pamir Pastures” route, is a remote, challenging 19-day trekking journey through the untouched valleys of Shimshal. Beginning in the Shimshal Valley and ascending to the high-altitude pass (around 4,700m), this trek rewards trekkers with views of Minglik Sar (6,050m), glacier-fed lakes, and traditional Wakhi yak pastures. This off-the-beaten-path adventure offers both cultural immersion in a self-reliant community and high mountain landscapes few travelers experience.

Tour HighLights
  • highlight-icon Trek to Shimshal Pass (approx. 4,700m), a high-altitude grazing route used by locals for centuries.
  • highlight-icon Panoramic views of Minglik Sar (6,050m) and Shimshal’s surrounding peaks.
  • highlight-icon Explore Pamir-style meadows and mountain lakes, including behavior-rich yak herding zones in summer.
  • highlight-icon Traverse authentic Wakhi cultural terrain—isolated villages and shepherd camps define the landscape.
  • highlight-icon Ideal for experienced trekkers seeking a mix of high-altitude trekking and cultural immersion.

Tour Plan

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Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your onward flight. End of Shimshal Pass Trek with unforgettable memories.

Included/Exclude

Cost Includes
  • icon-include All airport transfers and private 4x4 transportation during the trip
  • icon-include Two nights hotel stay in Skardu with breakfast (twin/triple sharing)
  • icon-include Full board trekking services: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hot drinks
  • icon-include Experienced licensed guide, assistant guides, cook, and porters
  • icon-include All camping equipment including tents, mattresses, kitchen utensils
  • icon-include Permit fees including Gondogoro-La crossing and National Park entry
  • icon-include Porter insurance, staff wages, and accommodation during trek
Cost Excludes
  • icon-exclude International and domestic airfare to/from Islamabad or Skardu
  • icon-exclude Visa fees and personal travel insurance
  • icon-exclude Personal trekking gear (sleeping bags, jackets, shoes, etc.)
  • icon-exclude Meals in Islamabad and extra meals in Skardu not included in the plan
  • icon-exclude Emergency evacuation, medical expenses, or helicopter rescue (if needed)
  • icon-exclude Tips for porters, guides, and kitchen staff (customary)

Frequently Asked Questions

The trek is considered moderate to challenging. It requires good physical fitness as it involves multiple long walking days, river crossings, and high-altitude camping. Prior trekking experience is recommended.
The trek reaches Shimshal Pass at 4,735 meters (15,535 ft), which is the highest point of the journey.
Accommodation will be a mix of local guesthouses in villages and camping in tents during the trek. Hotels are used in Islamabad, Hunza, and Gilgit.
The best time is June to September, when the weather is stable, the trails are clear, and high-altitude camps are accessible.
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking, medical evacuation, and trip cancellation is strongly advised.