Lupgar Pir Pass
From the ochre landscape of Chapursan to the steep-walled, juniper-dotted canyons of Lupgar, this high pass crossing unfolds through unvisited alpine spectacle.
Shimshal Village
Walk through a spectacular river gorge, past impossibly huge scree slopes and the might Mulungutti Glacier flowing from Destaghil Sar, to reach Gojal’s most remote and traditional Wakhi village.
Mai Dur Pass
The rediscovered class high-altitude route across Mai Dur Pass has one of the best pass views anywhere in the Karakoram, and visits virtually unknown territory.
Other Treks in Gilgit
The following treks are all in an open zone. Sinakkar to Dainyor, Hopey to Bilchar, Kutwal Lake, Haramosh Base Camp, Phuparash Glacier
Other Treks in BALTISTAN
The following Baltistan treks are all in an open zone, except where noted below. Ganto La, DEOSAI, Alampi La and Banak La, Trango Pir Pass and Harpo La, Panmah Glacier
Kilik and Mintaka Passes
For more than 1000 years, Kilik and Mintaka were the Silk Route’s primary passes between China and Hunza, and today these broad valleys and extensive alpine meadows, once closed to foreigners, are again accessible.
Ultar
This steep, but short, trek leads to a stunning glacial amphitheatre beneath the snowy summit of 7388m Ultar.
Rakhan Gali
This dramatic close- up traverse along the south flanks of Diran and Phuparash crosses a rugged pass.
Chilinji An and Qalander Uween
Cross a challenging glaciated pass along Pakistan’s northernmost border between the dramatic and sacred landscape of Chapursan and the rocky walls and spires of the Karambar Valley.
Other Treks in Hunza
The following treks are all in an open zone. Altit Peak, Shishpar and Muchutshil Glaciers, Shishpar Glacier, Muchutshil Glacier, Ahmedabad Glacier