Shimshal Pamir Hunza Horse Safari | Horse Safari in Pakistan
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Shimshal is one of the oldest settlements of Wakhi people in the Hunza region. There are 130 household and above than 1200 people. This trek attracts and provide great opportunities to the trekkers to explore many glaciers, several peaks, passes, meadows, streams, lush green land, wild flower pastures and you will see the wild-life in Shimshal national park. Beyond the main village, there are their summer pastures known as Pamirs, the most scenic place around. Options to go to Askole at the head of K-2 trek via Shimshal and Lupke La passes or go to KKH via Chopchingol pass are available. As a whole this is an excellent trek for all the adventure seekers.
Trip Itinerary:
Day-01 : Arrival to Islamabad
Day-02 : Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas
Day-03 : Departure for Hunza via Gilgit
Day-04 : Visit of Altit and Baltit/hotel
Day-05 : Jeeps drive to Shimshal village
Day-06 : Horse and Yak riding Shimshal to Zardgarben
Day-07 : Continue Zardgarben to Purien-e-ben
Day-08 : Shuijerab
Day-09 : Shuwerth
Day-10 : Day free in Pamir
Day-11 : Ride back to purien-e-ben
Day-12 : Purien-e-ben to Zardgarben
Day-13 : Zardgarben to Shimshal
Day-14 : Drive to Passu
Day-15 : Drive to Gilgit
Day-16 : Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham
Day-17 : Islamabad or Besham to Islamabad
Day-18 : Departure from Islamabad