Tag: June

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.

Boibar

The beautiful and rarely visited Boibar Valley is the route to Jurjur Khun-e-Sar, Tupodan, Parigar Sar and Qarũn Koh base camps, with Qarũn Pass offering exceptional views of the Hispar Muztagh.

3 Days August Easy July June September

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.

6 Days August July June September Very Demanding

Owir An

This popular and easily accessible trek crosses a ridge- top pass along the southern flanks of mighty Tirich Mir, visiting friendly villages along the way.

3 Days August July June Moderate September

Khot An

Khot An is a gentle and panoramic pass that traverses the Hindu Raj Range through upland yak pastures and provides a short and direct route between Turikho and Yarkhun.

2 Days August July June Moderate September

Rakaposhi Base Camp

One of the shortest and easiest treks leading to a 7000m Karakoram peak base camp with sweeping views from Rakaposhi to Diran.

3 Days August Easy July June September

K7 Base Camp

The Tsarak Tsa Valley, the route to k7 Base Camp, is a tantalising trek for admirers and climbers of big rock walls alike.

5 Days August Baltistan July June Moderate September

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.

6 Days August July June September Technical Very Demanding

Rupal

A quick, easy approach through lovely meadows leads to the base camp of Nanga Parbat’s enormous Rupal Face.

5 Days August Easy July June October September

Mazeno La

This glaciated pass brings trekkers close to the Mazeno Peaks in a traverse of the southern flanks of the Nanga Parbat massif.

8 Days August Extreme July June September Technical

Pakora Pass

A fine introduction to Karakoram trekking, this route has alpine meadows, a small glacier, a not- too- high pass, incredible scenery and it’s easily accessible from Gilgit.

5 Days August July June Moderate September