Chillingji Pass Trek

Chillinji Pass Trek

Trek Overview:

Chillinji Pass (5,335m) is a high-altitude mountain pass in the Karakoram Range, connecting the remote valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan. This challenging yet rewarding trek offers breathtaking landscapes, including lush green valleys, glacier crossings, alpine meadows, and rugged mountain terrain. The trek starts from the picturesque village of Shimshal and takes adventurers through wild, untouched landscapes before culminating at the stunning Chillinji Pass, which connects to the Chapursan Valley.

This trek is ideal for experienced trekkers looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure, showcasing the raw beauty of Pakistan’s northern frontiers.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel

Day 2 Drive to Swat 5-6hrs 180km. Overnight at hotel

Day 3 Trek to Swat, 180km, 4-5hrs. Overnight at hotel

Day 4 Drive to Chitral 254-km, 7-8 hrs. Overnight at hotel

Day 5 Drive to Kalash valleys visit Bumburate, Birir, and Rumbur

Day 6 Drive to Lasht. Altitude 3048. Overnight in tents

Day 7 Trek to Kishmanja. Altitude 3300m. Overnight in tents

Day 8 Trek to Ishkarwarz on the Brogil Pass 3600m. Overnight in tents

Day 9 Trek to Laly Ribat. Altitude 3990m. Overnight in tents

Day 10 Trek to Kurambar Lake 4300m. Overnight in tents

Day 11 Free day at Kurambar Lake. Overnight in tents

Day 12 Trek to Shuinji summer pasture 3930m. Overnight in tents

Day 13 Trek to Sukhtarabad. Altitude 3420m. Overnight in tents

Day 14 Trek to Chillinji Jungle 3450m. Overnight in tents

Day 15 Trek to Chillinji high camp. Overnight in tents

Day 16 Trek from High camp to Beyator. Overnight in tents

Day 17 Trek to dow Baba Ghundi Chupursen village

Day 18 Drive to Karimabad via Attaabad Lake. Overnight at hotel

Day 19 Visit Baltit Fort 700 years old, Altit Fort 900 years old, and Duiker valley

Day 20 Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass 4173m. Overnight at hotel

Day 21 Drive to Islamabad 6-7hrs en-route visit Taxila museum and historical sites

Day 22 Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight

Trek Highlights:

• Remote and untouched landscapes of the Karakoram Range.

• Cultural experience with the Wakhi people of Shimshal and Chapursan.

• Crossing the thrilling Chillinji Pass (5,335m) with breathtaking mountain views.

• Trekking through glaciers, meadows, and high-altitude passes.

• Camping under the stars in one of the most isolated regions of Pakistan.

This trek requires good physical fitness and prior trekking experience due to its high altitude, challenging terrain, and long trekking days. However, for adventure seekers, it promises an unforgettable journey through Pakistan’s stunning wilderness

Scenic Beauty and Photography:

• The trek offers spectacular views of some of the most rugged and remote mountain landscapes in Pakistan. The scenery ranges from lush alpine meadows to stark glacial valleys, making it a photographer’s paradise.

• Panoramic shots of Karambar Lake, the Chillinji Pass, and the Chapursan Valley are among the many highlights for landscape photographers.

• Cultural photography opportunities also abound in the Wakhi villages, where traditional life has remained largely unchanged for centuries.