Category: Ghizar

Ghizer District (Urdu: ضلع غذر‎) is the westernmost part of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Its capital is Gahkuch. Ghizer is a crossroads between Gilgit and Chitral, and also to China and Tajikistan via the Karambar Pass through Ishkomen/Darkut Yasin (which are connected via Shandur Pass). Ghizer is a multi-ethnic district and three major languages are spoken: Shina, Khowar, and Burushaski. There are also Wakhi speakers in Ishkoman and some Tajiks.

Asumbar Haghost

This culturally and linguistically diverse trek through alpine meadows crosses a gentle pass with sweeping vistas.

Punji Pass

This traverse of the Hindu Raj Range, through unspoiled traditional valleys with spring- fed meadows and superb alpine vistas, crosses a straightforward pass with opportunities for climbs and first ascents.

4 Days August Demanding July September

Zagaro An

Northern Pakistan’s most challenging non-glaciated pass traverse unvisited valleys between Ghizar and Chitral, offering opportunity for exploration and alpine climbs.

6 Days August July Very Demanding

Thui An

An outstanding and popular traverse over a relatively easy pass, surrounded by tumbling glaciers and jagged 6000m peaks, this trek passes through traditional villages and links Yasin and Chitral.

5 Days August July Moderate September

Karambar An and Darkot An

This trek ascends the glacially carved Karambar Valley across a meadow- and lake- filled pass to Pamir grasslands, then crosses a historic glaciated pass into the Incredibly scenic Darkot Valley, which features springs and tumbling icefalls.

11 Days August Demanding July September Technical

Other Treks in Ghizar

KURU AN, ATAR PASS, DARMODAR HAGHOST, KALAM KOHISTAN , Dadarelli An, Bashkaro An

Others

Naz Bar An

This challenging route takes adventurous trekkers through wild and rugged scenic alpine country via a high pass with plenty of opportunity for exploration and peak bagging.

4 Days August July September Very Demanding

Chumarkhan An

This gentle pass leads through meadows and meanders along stream; it’s an outstanding quick route between picturesque upper Ghizar and colourful Yarkhun.

2 Days August Easy July June October September