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About this trip
exploration of Kalash Hunza Valleys.
Fact:
Range: Karakoram - Hindukush
Altitude: Min : 600m - Max: 5160m
Zone: Permitted
Duration: 22 Days
Best Time: June - September
Kalash Valleys - Chillinji Trek
Kalash Valleys situated on the west of the Chitral town border with Afghanistan, the Province of Nooristan. Who had been migrated from Nooristan to these valleys in early 3rd BC? They are legendary known the decedent of Macedonians of Alexander the Great, who sieged Afghanistan in 329 BC, Crossed the Hindu Kush to Gandhara region, they had been wounded soldiers, who left in Afghanistan, became the up original of Creeks.
The religion of these inhabitants’ ore not clear, but they worship the wooden statues as a Goddess. They are celebrating 4 festivals in four seasons that is Spring–Summer-Autumn & Winter. The Jeep drives to Mastuj valley to the Wakhan Corridor, and then the trek starts for Shah Jinali Pass to follow the Shah Jinali River, on the Pamir Range. An unforgettable view of Hindu Kush and Pamir, trek down to the Yaseen valley follow the Durkut valley to Assumber Pass to Chilinji Pass to Ziarat- Drive to Gulmit, Full day excursion in Gulmit. Drive to Karimabad,
What’s included
- Accommodation:on twin sharing basis at standard category hotels in towns, 2 person dome tent during trek.
- Meals:Meals: half board at hotels, full board during trek.
- Transport:Transport: Air conditioned transport on Karakoram Highway, Soft top 4x4 jeeps to trek head & trek end.
- Camping Facilities:Camping Facilities: 02 Pax dome tents with matrices, dinning tent with folding table & chairs, kitchen tent with complete kitchenette and staff, toilet tent Portage of 12 Kg during trek. Tips s
- Tips & Portages:Tips & Portage at airport & hotels, entrance fee at sites & museums.
- Guide:English speaking Mountain Guide
What’s not included
- airfare:Domestic/International airfare and airport taxes.
- Any expense:Any expense due to forced measures, cancellation of flight, landslides, natural calamities, acts of God, forced majeurs: beyond the control of Rock Valley Tours, their staff and suppliers.
- Any expenseAny expense of personal nature not mentioned above. Trekking
Available Packages
Kalash Valleys situated on the west of Chitral town border with Afghanistan, the Province of Nooristan. Who had been migrated from Nooristan to these valleys in early 3rd BC? They are legendary known the decedent of Macedonians of Alexander the great, who sieged the Afghanistan in 329 BC, Crossed the Hindu Kush to Ghandara region, they had been wounded soldiers, who left in Afghanistan, became the up original of Creeks.
Itinerary
Fact:
Range: Karakoram - Hindukush
Altitude: Min : 600m - Max: 5160m
Zone: Permitted
Duration: 22 Days
Best Time: June - September
Day To Stay
Day-01: Islamabad- Rawalpindi: Sightseeing Hotel
Day-02: Drive to Peshawar/Swat Hotel
Day-03: Drive to Chitral Hotel
Day-04: Day excursion to Kalash Valley and back to Chitral Hotel
Day-05: Drive to Zhopo. Hotel
Day-06: Drive to Lasht Hotel
Day-07: Trek to Kishmanja Camp
Day-08: Trek to Chikar Camp
Day-09: Trek to Lashkargaz Camp
Day-10: Trek to Karambar Lake Camp
Day-11: Optional climb of Chota Pahad (5740M/18,942ft) Camp
Day-12: Trek to Sueyinj Camp
Day-13: Trek to Sughtarabad over Chatiboi Glacier Camp
Day-14: Trek to Chillinji Jungle Camp
Day-15: Trek to Chillinji Base Camp (4500 meters/14850ft) Camp
Day-16: Cross Chillinji Pass (5291M/17460ft) and trek to Biater Camp
Day-17: Trek to Baba Ghundi Ziarat. Camp
Day-18: Drive to Karimabad Hunza Hotel
Day-19: Rest day in Karimabad/Explore Karimabad & surroundings. Hotel
Day-20: Drive to Besham Hotel
Day-21: Drive to Islamabad Hotel
Day-22: Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight