Shimshal Pamir Hunza Horse Safari | Horse Safari in Pakistan

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