Tag: October

Barpu Glacier

Trails along the tree- lined upper glacier lead directly to the vertical granite north face of Spantik, or Golden Peak.

Ultar

This steep, but short, trek leads to a stunning glacial amphitheatre beneath the snowy summit of 7388m Ultar.

2 Days August Easy July June May October September

Avdegar

Being at lofty Avdegar gives the feeling of looking down at immense glaciers and peaks from a helicopter, with the area’s amazing aerial-like views of the KKH and Passu far below.

2 Days August July June May Moderate October September

Batura Glacier

The classic trek along a glant Karakoram glacier passes beneath the peaks of the imposing Batura Wall and Batura Ice Floes with some of the Karakoram’s best mountain scenery.

5 Days August July June Moderate October September

Burji La

Burji La combines tantalising views of the Baltoro Muztagh with the magnificent Deosai Plains in a short trek, which can be combined with other routes for superb longer treks.

3 Days August July June Moderate October September

Patundas

The alpine ridge between the Passu and Batura glaciers called Patundas has sweeping mountain views in all directions, but there’s a tricky glacier crossing en route.

3 Days August July June Moderate October September Technical

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

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

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.

5 Days April August Easy July June May October September

Fairy Meadow

Fairy Meadow offers easy access to an 8000m peak base camp and one of the world’s finest mountain panoramas with several excellent short side trips and climbs.

3 Days August Easy July June May October September

Zani An

Crossing the Zani An on the ridge above Mulkho offers spectacular sweeping views and the best and quickest approach to the Tirich Valley.

1 Day 5½-6 hours April August Easy July June May October September Zani An

Kasavir

Easily accessible Kasavir, the location of the Mehtar’s former hunting lodge in the heart of Chitral Gol, has fine Markhor watching and, at the right time of year, snow leopards can be seen.

2 Days April August Chitral Chitral Gol Easy July June May October September