Darkot Pass Trek
Darkot Pass Trekking
Darkot Pass Trekking
Overview
A short walk in the Hindu Kush
Unspoiled campsites – Two remote pass crossings- the bustling bazaar towns of Chitral and Gilgit
Lying close to Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan and forming a natural divide between the Hindu Kush and Hindu Raj ranges, the Yarkhun Valley has been accessible to outside visitors only since the early 1990’s. From the historically fascinating outpost of Chitral, our itinerary follows this impressive valley as far as the Boroghil Pass, formerly an important trade route into Afghanistan. Our route then turns eastwards to cross the snow-covered, but straightforward Darkot and Ishkuman passes before descending to Gilgit in the Hunza Valley. From each of these high passes (c. 4600m.), there are magnificent views towards the mountains of the central Karakoram. Offering a diversity of unspoiled landscape and an interesting mix of cultures, this is exploratory travel at its best, where the people we meet are as curious about us as we are about them.
Day 1
Arrival Islamabad. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Drive to Chitral over Lowari pass 3118m . Overnight Hotel
Day 3
Visit Alexander’s lost tribe the Kalash of the Hindukush
Day 4
A day in Chitral town exploring bazaars and Fort. Overnight Hotel
Day 5
Drive into the Yarkhun river valley to Power . Camping
Day 6
Drive on to Lasht village . Camping
Day 7
Trek to the wakhi settlement at Kismanjana 6 hrs. Camping
Day 8
Trek to the pastures of Ishkarwarz on the Boroghil 5/6 hrs. Camping
Day 9
Rest explore Boroghil. Camping
Day 10
Trek to the Wakhi hamlets at Chikar. Camping
Day 11
Trek up to base camp beside Darkot Glacier. Camping
Day 12
Cross the Darkot glacier and Pass 4650m on to Rawat. Camping
Day 13
Trek to the orchard of Darkot village. 4/5 hrs Camping
Day 14
Trek to shepherd hut at base of Atar pass 5/6 hrs camping
Day 15
Trek cross Atar pass to the lovely Mathantar Lake 7/8 hrs Camping
Day 16
Trek through pastures to the village of Ghotolti 5 hrs Camping
Day 17
Drive to the fabled Karimabad Hunza. Overnight Hotel
Day 18
Drive on the Karakorum highway to Chilas. Overnight
Day 19
Drive to Islamabad
Day 20
Fly Home
Itinerary
For Local & International Tourist
What's Included
Flights Islamabad to Gilgit - Skardu, (Incase of Flight Cancellation due to Weather then transport via KKH, Transportation, Food, Trekking Food, Permits, Hotels, Porters, Porter Insurance, Guide, Cook, Helper, Pollution Fee, Waste Management fee, First add medical kit, Satellite phone, Mess tent, Kitchen Tent, Sleeping Tent, Letter of Invitation, Rope.
What's Not Included
Sleeping bags, personal gears, climbing shoe and clothing, life insurances, health insurance, rescue fee, tips and anykind of personal item.