The Hindukush lies beyond the reach of the monsoon and, is a deserted, arid mountain scape visited by very few. The scenic Tirich Valley is very fertile, and populated with several small villages. A spectacular drive to Uthul takes us to the jump off point, and trekking across Zani Pass (3886m) provides excellent views of Hindukush and the Hindu Raj Ranges. Passing through the villages of Atak and Bandak, one arrives Shogor, at the foot of the Tirich Glacier. A free day will enable us to explore and will, allow for fantastic views of Tirich Mir (7708m), Istoro Nal (7403m) and heavily crevassed upper   Tirich Glacier. Visit legendary Kafir Kalash of Chitral, and the historical Khyber Pass, before your return journey to Islamabad via Taxila. A lifetime memory of a very remote, undisturbed wilderness.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01 Islamabad. Briefing with Ministry of Tourism. Hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Swat. Hotel.
Day 03 Over Lowari Pass to Chitral. Hotel.
Day 04 Day free for trek preparations. Tent.
Day 05 Drive to Uthul. Tent.
Day 06 Trek over Zani Pass to Shagram. Tent.
Day 07 Continue to Jhungal. Hotel.
Day 08 Trek to Shogor. Tent.
Day 09 Day free to explore. Tent.
Day 10 Return to Jhungal. Hotel.
Day 11 Trek to Shagram. Hotel.
Day 12 Drive to Chitral. Hotel.
Day 13 Full day excursion to Kalash Valleys. Hotel.
Day 14 Fly or drive to Peshawar. Hotel.
Day 15 Excursion to Khyber Pass. Hotel.
Day 16 Road Journey to Islamabad via Taxila. Hotel.
Day 17 Debriefing at Ministry Tourism. Half day sightseeing of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Hotel.
Day 18 Fly home. Hotel.

Services Included:

• Airport/road transfer in AC coach and four wheel drive jeep.

• Hotel accommodation and meals.

• All meals during trek.

• Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen, toilet and mess tents with tables/stools.

• Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel and related camping gear.

• Services of English speaking guide, cook, and low altitude porters.

• 12.5 kg of personal baggage during trek.

• Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.

• Insurance of our field staff, porters/staff.

• Safety rope and basic necessary gear.

• Ice axe/crampon and local made down jackets can be hired if needed.

Services Not Included:

• International & domestic airfare and airport tax. Excess weight.

• Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment.

• Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls.

• Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.