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Trek to Darkot Pass, Broghil & Shah Jinali passes. Pakistan
| Activity type: | Hiking |
| Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
| Availability: |
25 Aug 2019 - 15 Sep 2019 |
| Duration: | 22 Day(s) / Tour with fixed start dates |
| Price: | from $2750 / Negotiable |
Full description
The Darkot Pass, a historic and strategic route between Cenral Asia and the sub-continent, is the main focus of this trek. We start from Gilgit, the administrative capital of Pakistan’s Northern Areas, and from here turn north towards the Darkot Pass. After Darkot we spend several days walking along the Wakhan corridor with excursions to the Broghil and Shahjinali passes on the Afghan border. Then we enter Chitral including an excursion to visit the fabled Kalash people before crossing into the beautiful Swat Valley. The tour ends in the legendary city of Peshawar, the capital of the North West Frontier Province.
Price includes
- Cost Includes Accommodation on twin-share basis at standard category hotels in towns, 2-person dome tent during trek. Meals: half board at hotels, full board during trek. Transport: Air-conditioned transport and soft-top 4x4 jeeps to trek head & trek end. Camping Facilities: 2-person dome tents with mattresses, dining tent with folding table & chairs, kitchen tent and staff, toilet tent. Porterage of 15kg during trek. Tips & Porterage at airport & hotels, entrance fee at sites & museums, English speaking guide.
Not included in price
- Cost Does Not Include Domestic/International airfares and airport taxes; any expenses due to cancellation of flighst, landslides, other natural calamities or acts of God beyond the control of Rock Valley Tours , their staff and suppliers; any expenses of personal nature not mentioned above.
Guide
51 years, Pakistan
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Mountaineering, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing
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The Journey Thus Far…Inayat Ullah Baig and his brainchild commenced his journey in 1994 as a small time porter assisting the trekkers in the northern area of Gilgit Baltistan. At that time there was very little local awareness of outdoor activities in Pakistan. The influx of foreigners visiting Pakistan at that time was pretty appreciable.Located in the picturesque valley of Shimshal, Inayat and his band of brothers developed the idea to cater for equipment needed to undertake such tours, treks and expeditions. Initially, he was working as an employee for assorted travel companies.Belonging to a family of mountaineers, he had the best possible teachers available to him. He credits the Late Mr. Rajab Shah and Mr. Meherban Shah as his mentors. They were the top climbers in those days. Both of whom have to their credit, the conquests of 8000m plus peaks.The first expedition he undertook, was in 1998. This was the Japanese Alpine Club expedition. From there on the floodgates opened. So much so, that he found it virtually impossible to cater to the needs of all and sundry. To address this issue, he formed his own travel and tour company which is based in Lahore.From travel groups to corporates, everyone started utilizing his services. With 20 years of experience behind him, he has managed to form a team that is second to none in Pakistan at present. Moreover, he also managed to build up his inventory, so much so, that he and his team are now equipped to handle very large groups on their own in terms of equipment required. From Karachi to Khunjerab, he has the best exposure in terms of knowledge about local customs, local culture, and local cuisine. To date, he has serviced 12000 plus personnel. The journey continues…
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Location
, Hunza Nagar
Day 22
Darkot, Broghil & Shah Jinali pass
Overview
(June – October)
Day To Mode Stay
1 Depart for Pakistan Flight
2 Arr. Islamabad AC van hotel
3 - Besham AC van hotel
4 - Gilgit AC van hotel
5 - Yasin Jeep Camp 1
6 - Darkot Jeep Camp 2
7 - Darkot Pass BC Jeep/Walk Camp 3
8 - Over Darkot –Chikar Walk Camp 4
9 - Exc. Broghil Pass Walk Camp 5
10 - Yarkhun Walk Camp 6
11 - Yashkist Walk Camp 7
12 - Exc. Shah Jinali Walk Camp 8
13 - Paur Walk Camp 9
14 - Mastuj Walk/Jeep Camp 10
15 - Chitral Jeep hotel
16 Chitral (Kalash) Jeep/Walk Camp 11
17 - Swat Jeep/van hotel
18 Swat AC Van hotel
19 - Peshawar AC van hotel
20 Peshawar AC van hotel
21 - Islamabad AC van hotel
22 Departure Flight
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Last update: Inayat Ullah Shimshali
(16 Sep 2019)