Activities Arriving in Pakistan, Islamabad
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Country
Pakistan
Duration
22 Days
Route
Via Skardu
Range
Karakoram
Trip Overview
- Duration: 20 Days
- Group Size: 1–10 People
- Tour Style: Fully Guided Trek & Tour
- Package Type: All-Inclusive (meals, permits, transport, staff support)
- Accommodation: Combination of Hotels (in cities) & Camping (during trek)
Introduction
You will travel through the Wakhan Corridor, one of Pakistan's most remote and beautiful regions, on our Wakhan & Chilinji Pass Trek. You will start in Islamabad and go through Chitral and the Broghil Valley along the ancient trade routes that linked Central Asia. As the hike crosses three high passes, Shah Janali (about 4,215 m), Karambar (approximately 4,300 m), and the challenging Chilinji Pass (roughly 5,160 m) it provides stunning vistas of glaciers, high plateaus, and turquoise lakes.
Hiking through isolated Wakhi and Tajik settlements, vast yak-grazed grasslands, and verdant valleys will allow you to fully appreciate the unspoiled beauty of northern Pakistan in all its richness. Hunza Valley, where the journey ends, offers opportunities for tourism, cross-cultural exchanges, and expansive views of the Karakoram Highway.
With experienced guides, full camping support, small group sizes (1–10 people), and all required permissions and logistics handled, Expedition Pakistan offers this trip as a demanding but tremendously rewarding experience for anyone looking for adventure and authenticity.
Itinerary
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Activities Flight to Skardu / Overnight stay at Chilas (depending on weather conditions)
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Activities Drive from Chilas to Chitral
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Activities Chitral to Lasht
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Activities Lasht to Kishmanja
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Activities Kishmanja to Ishkarwaz
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Activities Ishkarwaz to Qui Quild
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Activities Qui Quild to Kaeamber Lake
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Activities Kaeamber Lake to Shuinji
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Activities Shuinji to Sukhtarabad
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Activities Sukhtarabad to Chilinji
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Activities Chilinji to Chilinji High Camp
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Activities Chilinji High Camp to Beyator
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Activities Beyator to Baba Gandi
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Activities Baba Gandi to Gulmit, Upper Hunza Valley
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What’s Included
- Assist with the application procedure for a trekking permit in Islamabad (in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism).
- The cost of a trekking permit, as stipulated by the Pakistani government.
- A visa invitation letter together with any supporting papers that may be required.
- Transfers by 4x4 Jeep: Skardu to Jhola to Skardu, then back via Hushe.
- Private road transportation from Islamabad to Skardu, or the other way around, will be available for two days if a flight is canceled, with one night spent traveling.
- Lodging in Skardu and Islamabad's hotels and guest homes.
- Sleeping arrangements include a mess/kitchen tent and a toilet tent for small parties. For larger groups, separate tables, chairs, dining tents, and mess tents are required.
- Kitchenware, fuel, crockery, and shared equipment.
- Local workers, including porters, cooks, guides, and assistants, receive compensation and a basic kit.
- Knowledgeable trekking guide who speaks English.
- Transportation and an English-speaking guide are included in the sightseeing package for Islamabad.
- Bridge & campsite fees, where applicable.
- Fee for Gondogoro La's rescue.
- Insurance for field workers and low-altitude porters (not including helicopter rescue).
- Airport transportation, parking costs, and toll taxes.
What’s Not Included
- International airfare, excess luggage fees, and airport taxes.
- Meals in Islamabad (aside from breakfasts at hotels).
- Helicopter rescue and evacuation fees are rather expensive in Pakistan; clients should have their own travel insurance that includes this coverage.
- Liability insurance: Theft, illness, accidents, and loss of personal property are not Expedition Pakistan's fault.
- Tipping porters and local staff.
- Any unforeseen costs resulting from landslides, natural catastrophes, political upheaval, canceled flights, or other external events.
- Anything not expressly mentioned in the "What's Included" section.
Fixed Dates
| Date | Status | Group Size | Action |
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22 Days Start - 2025-06-20 End - 2025-07-09 |
Booking Open | 1-10 MAX | Inquire Now Book Now |
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