09 Day Trekking Shimshal Pass Manglik Sar (6050m Peak Pakistan

09 Day Trekking Shimshal Pass Manglik Sar (6050m Peak Pakistan

Shimshal Pass Trek

Manglik 6050m Situated in the heart of Karakoram range in Shimshal, the remotest valley in the whole range. The mountains are some of the toughest, with some of the highest virgin peaks lying here. In this background we take you for ascent of a 6,050 meters high trekking Peak, climbed many times by our Guides from the valley.

You start the trip in Islamabad and drive on legendary Karakoram Highway to Passu in Gojal from where we take soft top 4x4 jeeps to enter the valley. It takes two days walk to reach the main village - Shimshal. From the village it is 3 days trek to the base camp of our Peak, towering above two lakes and flower filled meadows roamed by Yaks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hunza Karimabad to Shimshal

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
We start the day with a short ride on soft top 4x4 jeeps from Passu village towards Shimshal valley. The jeep track passes through the narrow gorge of Shimshal river After 3 hours relatively easy walk by the river, we arrive at the ‘travelers hut’ of Ziarat for overnight. camp. Some 600 years ago a Sufi Saint (Shah Shams) from central Asia arrived here and stayed here for several nights. He also preached Islam in this region. From Ziarat we can see Karoon 1 (7164m) Peak. In Ziarat we will find fresh spring water for drinking and washin will be in Kuk, opposite to Mulungudi glacier, and with hot springs. We have beautiful view of Dastagil Sar (7885m) from here. As we walk from Kuk, we cross the river on another foot bridge and then climb a gradually ascending hill and finally emerge on the starting point of the Shimshal valley. From here it is easy descend to the main valley of an hour & half to main village. Shimshal is one of the remotest areas of Karakoram. 900 years ago Shimshal Valley was discovered by a Sufi Saint he settled here and all Shimshali people are from his family. GH/ Camp overnight. (4/5 hours, 3300m)

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: GH/Camping

Day 2: Shimshal to Pasthfurazin

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
For the next two days, our walk would mostly be traverse through the really narrow gorge of Shimshal river. But our walk from the village for the first two hours today is in the open valley along the river. Soon we leave the main valley and turn to left to enter the gorge. Mostly the trek is safe, although at few places you would need good balance on the narrow foot track. Enroute enjoy views of Kunianchish and Yazgildoom peaks both are above 7000m. Furzin, a narrow camp along the side stream is known for its Birch trees. Overnight in Furzin. (5/6 hours)


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping /Dome tents, mess tents table Chairs, kitchenstuff , staff, porters, camping foods. Experience mountain Guide.

Day 3: Pasth Furzain to Arbab Paryin

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
This might be the hard part of the trek. We start from the camp with a steep ascend of 200 meters on the cliff facing the camp, traverse gradually for half an hour and then descend steeply to Shimshal river. We cross the river on foot bridge and then walk for another hour to Pariyan camp for cool breeze off the Maidur Nallah and fresh lunch. After lunch we take up the last part of gorge walk, involving one and half hour’s ascend on a well maintained yet steep foot trek (pariyan) to the top, called Pariyan Sar, with fascinating views of our peak Manglik and many other summits. Here you enjoy the vista and take relaxing an hour’s walk to the camp. Our camp Arbabparian is a shepherds settlement for winter, with plenty of fresh water. (4/5 hours)


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping/dome tents, kitchen crockery, staff, Porter, Guide

Day 4: Arbab Paryian to Shimshal Pass

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
Compared to last two days, it is a relaxing walk along the river with views of peaks soaring above 6,000 meters. In our way we will pass Ganj Dour Valley, leading north to China border with many pastures for the yaks and goats. This valley is known for its substantial population of blue sheep, Marcopolo sheep, Ibex and also few snow leopards and bears. Shunjerab is the summer home of Shimshalis, with 60 houses and huge yards to house the animal & human population. People stay here in May & June and then proceed over Shimshal pass to Shuwart to spend the winter. East from Shunjerab is Gulchi Washk (carpet of flowers), a 200 meters gradual ascent to bring us just under Manglik Sar. We walk in wide open valley running east to west, with two lakes located just before the Shimshal Pass. In summer we find Yaks, goats and sheep who roam the green pastures. We shall built our camp after 2/3 hours walk, just under the main ridge of Manglik Sar. In afternoon one could walk over to Shuwart summer settlement, consisting of 60 houses. Inevitable we might get invited for dinner, a great chance to visit local houses and also to taste the energetic nomad food made from Yak’s cheese, butter and wheat flour. Camp overnight. (5/6 hours, 4735m)


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping Dome tents / foods

Day 5: Shimshal Pass BC Manglik Sar 6050M Peak

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
Base Camp Rest day for acclimatization and to explore the area. We will also visit some local houses this day. Shuwart glacier is one of the places here to visit. Camp overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping /Dome Tents , Camping foods Porters, Guide

Day 6: Shimshal pass Shuwart - Arbab Parian:

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
Same trek we have passed through on our way to Shuwart. But it will take us very short time because of the continues gradual descend of the trek. Camp overnight. (5/6 hours)

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping/ Dome tents, Porter foods

Day 7: Arbab Paryian to Pasth furzain/Garsar

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
It is an easy walk. We follow a stream flowing from Shuwart to Pasth Furzain. t is a beautiful Valley and water is easily accessible here. Camp overnight. (4/5 hours)


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: GH/ Local House / Camp

Day 8: Pasth Furzain to Shimshal Village

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
It is an easy walk. We follow a stream flowing from Shuwart to Pasth Furzain. t is a beautiful Valley and water is easily accessible here. GH Overnight. (4/5 hours)

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local House /GH /Camp

Day 9: Shimshal -Passu - Hunza Karimabad

Pass By: Gilgit-Baltistan, Shimshal
Drive to Hunza Karimabad/Gilgit

Soft top 4x4 jeeps from Shimshal valley to Hunza Karimabad,

reached Karimabad end of Dream Trek 2/3 hrs

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel/GH