Country (Pakistan)
Difficulty Level: Strenuous
(Not recommended for beginners)
15 days approximately
Trekking
Per Day (Average 6-7 hours)
(6050m) at Summit of Mingilk Sar
(Season) June-August
$1700
(Per Person)
Itinerary
Unique Value Additions
Cost Includes
Cost Excludes
Gear list
Trip Cost
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Itinerary
| 4th Aug 2024 | Arrival in Islamabad (for international members only) |
| 5th Aug 2024 | Islamabad – Gilgit – Hunza (1 hr flight & 2 hr drive) |
| 6th Aug 2024 | Hunza – Shimshal (5 hr jeep drive, Max altitude: 3000 m |
| 7th Aug 2024 | Acclimatization in Shimshal (Day hike) |
| 8th Aug 2024 | Trek to Garsar (avg.4 hr, Max altitude: 3670m) |
| 9th Aug 2024 | Trek to Paryan Sar (avg. 8 hr, Max altitude: 3900 m) |
| 10th Aug 2024 | Trek to Shurjerav (avg. 5.5 hr, Max altitude: 4350 m) |
| 11th Aug 2024 | Trek to Shimshal Pass (avg. 3 hr, Max altitude: 4750 m) |
| 12th Aug 2024 | Rest day at Shimshal Pass |
| 13th Aug 2024 | Climb to High Camp (avg. 3 hr, Max altitude: 5200 m) |
| 14th Aug 2024 | Summit Minglik Sar (avg. 10 hr, Max altitude: 6050 m) |
| 15th Aug 2024 | Trek to Arbob Paryan (avg. 6 hr, Max altitude: 4700 m) |
| 16th Aug 2024 | Trek to Garsar (avg. 7 hr, Max altitude: 3900 m) |
| 17th Aug 2024 | Trek to Shimshal (avg. 3 hr, Max altitude: 3700 m) |
| 18th Aug 2024 | Drive to Hunza (5 hr jeep drive) |
| 19th Aug 2024 | Hunza – Gilgit – Islamabad (2 hr drive& 1 hr flight) |
| 20th Aug 2024 | Drop-off at Islamabad airport (for international clients) |
Unique Value Additions
- Local Shimshali Mountain Guide: Alongside Saad Munawar, a strong and experienced mountain guide will also lead the team. The presence of a local guide will allow our clients to understand the local culture which makes the overall experience much better. It also provides an opportunity to establish a deeper connection with the area and the people.
- High Altitude Porters: Porters will be provided not only on the trek but also on the climb. Usually porters are either not provided on the climb or their remuneration is charged separately.
- Electricity Generator: Electricity will be available every evening for 2 hours so that the clients can charge their mobile phones and cameras.
- Thuraya Phone: Satellite phone will be available throughout the expedition.
- Sustainability: This expedition is designed to take care of mother nature and to promote sustainable tourism at multiple levels.
Cost Includes
- Airport transfer for international clients only (both arrival and departure)
- Hotel accommodation in Islamabad for international clients only (1 night on arrival and 1 night upon return from trek)
- Domestic flights (Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad)
- Obtaining NOC from the local government/administration
- Lodging and food during the trek
- Services of professional guides and team leaders
- Wages for guide, cook, kitchen crew, porters, etc.
- High altitude food, fuel, cooking utensils, etc
- Team climbing gear (Ropes, Snow bars, Ice screw, etc)
- Technical Mountaineering Equipment charges
- Equipment, fuel and food charges for porters
- Porter weight 10 kg per person
- All tolls, environmental fee, etc.
- Value additions as mentioned previously
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Meals at the hotel in Islamabad (for international clients)
- Any extra nights at the hotel in Islamabad (for international clients)
- Ground evacuation or helicopter rescue charges of any kind
- Personal snacks, energy bars, energy gels, sweets, etc.
- Insurance liability of member(s)
- Personal equipment like sleeping bag, sleeping mat, rucksack, trekking shoes, etc.
- Porter weight above 10 kg
- Tips for guide, kitchen staff and porters
- Any other item or services not listed in “Cost includes” section.
Gear list
- Duffle bag
- Rucksack/Backpack
- Climbing shoes
- Personal Climbing Equipment
- Trekking shoes (2 pairs)
- Gaiters
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Thermal inner suit
- Down jacket(s)
- Fleece jacket
- Wind breaker waterproof jacket (Goretex jacket)
- Waterproof trouser(s)
- Waterproof gloves
- Warm clothes
- Woolen cap
- Sun Cap/hat
- Trekking/Climbing socks
- Warm socks
- Warm gloves
- Slippers
- Comfortable trekking clothes
- Trekking poles (sticks)
- Head torch
- Extra batteries for head torch
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm / Vaseline
- Neck gaiter / Buff
- Personal hygiene kit (Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, all toiletries, etc.)
- Electronics (Power banks, earphones, etc.)
- Personal medicines
Trip Cost
- For Pakistani members: USD 1,675
- For International members: USD 1,875
- To confirm your place, you must transfer 50% advance by 15th March, 2024.
- The remaining 50% must be paid by 1st August, 2024.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- 7 weeks before the start of trek (before 14th June): 100% refund
- 6 weeks before the start of trek (before 21st June): 75% refund
- 5 weeks before the start of trek (before 28th June): 50% refund
- 4 week before the start of trek: (before 5th July) 25% refund
- No refund after 5th July 2024.