Shimshal Valley - an Exploration of Hidden Beauty in Gilgit-Baltistan

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8 Days Tour to Shimshal Valley

Eight Days tour to explore the most remote village in the Gilgit-Baltistan. Shimshal valley is a real hidden beauty in the Gilgit-Baltistan Region in the high altitude region of the Karakoram Range in the Shadows of the highest peaks in the area. The valley is surrounded by the snow-capped mountain peaks with the splendid touch to lush green landscape around the Shimshal River. One of the most fantastic beauty of the Shimshal Valley tour is the travelling along the Shimshal River that flows under the deep gorges. Road is one of the most dangerous passage and it will be one of the most memorable moments of one's life. The tour includes to explore the Shimshal Valley, visit the Shimshal River site, and visit to the Shimshal Glacier. Minglek Sar and Shimshal Pass are other more adventurous treks from the Shimshal Valley.

Tour Plan (Schedule)

Day 1

Departure from Lahore around 7pm for Mansehra

Welcome dinner at one of Motorway Terminal near Kallar Kahar.

Provide tour guidelines and details

Day 2

Breakfast near Mansehra.

Departure from Mansehra to Chillas.

Lunch and Short stay at Batakundi

Short stay and Tea breaak at Babusar Top.

Dinner and night stay in Chillas

Day 3

Breakfast at Chillas

Departure from Chillas to Passu

Short stay at Nanga Parbat View Point and Three-Range view point

Short stay and Lunch at Rakaposhi Viewpoint

Short Stay and Tea break at Attabad Lake

Night stay near Passu

Day 4

Departure from Passu to Passu Glacier

Stay short near Passu Cones

Visit Borith Lake

Trek toward Passu White Glacier

Lunch with Tikka and Tea

Revisit Borith Lake

Night Stay at Passu

Day 5

Breakfast at Passu

Departure from Passu to Shimshal Valley (using Local Jeep)

Lunch at Shimshal village

Explore Shimshal village

Night stay at Shimshal

Day 6

Trek toward Barzal Glacier

Breakfast on the trek

Explore Barzal Glacier

Back to Shimshal Valley

Night Stay at Shimshal

Day 7

Breakfast at Shimshal

Departure from Shimshal to Hunza

Revisit Attabad lake and Tea break

Dinner at Eagle Nest

Night stay at Hunza

Day 8

Breakfast at Hunza

Visit Altit and Baltit Fort

Departure to Nagar

Night stay at Nagar

Day 9

Breakfast at Nagar

Visit Nagar and Lakes

Departure to Gilgit

Night stay and Dinner at Gilgit

Day 10

Departure from Gilgit to Lahore

Breakfast at Gilgit

Night Stay and dinner at Batakundi

Day 11

Breakfast

Lunch near Mansehra

Dinner near Islamabad Motorway

Arrival in Lahore

Tour Features

  • Main Conveyance

    Hiace full AC with comfortable & luxury seats. Jeep from Passu to Shimshal is included.
    Any special conveyance such as jeep, rikshaw, taxi, etc. is not included in the package.

  • Food

    One breakfast, one lunch or dinner, and two to three times tea or coffee per day is included in the package. Limited number of water bottles and software drinks are also included. No extra meal nor other eatables are included.

  • Residency

    Accommodation is provided which are best and comfortable as per the weather and area.

  • Guide Services

    Guide is always there to guide the location to visit. Location map is provided, if required.

  • Tickets

    No special funds are given for any fee or tickets for parks, boating, etc.

  • Misc Charges

    No private porter or special private expenses are provided such as medical, medication, shopping or any other. Only basic first aid will be provided. In case of any unexpected event such as landsliding, road crush, or uncertain weather, any extra expenses must be paid by visitor.

Extra Services included in the tour

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    Hikking

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    Wildlife

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    Site Viewing

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    Photography

Services not included in the tour

  • No jeep or any other local conveyance is included in the package
  • Hiring of local guide or porter is not beared by the company
  • No outdoor activiy or games are included in the plan
  • Extra tea/refreshment is not allowed except included in planned meals
  • Water sports activities as well as swmining is not allowed in the tour
  • Bonfire, or any type of music concert is not included
  • Trekking in forest is not allowed in this tour
  • Boating charges in lakes or rivers will be paid by tourists themselves
  • Fishing is not allowed without proper license
  • Phone services are not included in the package
  • No indoor games such as chess, cards, etc, are included in tour
  • Camping is not included in the planned tour
  • Other restricted services..
    • No private porter is provided.
    • No medical and special medicines except first aid.
    • In case of disaster such as landsliding, earthquakes, etc, no funds are provided for rescue.