In this 23 nights and 24 days tour, you traverse 165Km of the mighty Hindu Kush and Hindu Raj Ranges in Chitraland Karakoram Ranges in Gilgit Baltistanthat involves 17 days of strenuous hiking and camping in the great alpine outdoors where you also cross paths with the Himalayan Ranges on the way in one of the most classic backpacking trails.

The trail takes you through the meeting points of five of the world’s largest concentration of mountain ranges. Here you also encounter the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar region. On a clear day you can also spot the Pamir Ranges which straddle Tajikistan, Northern Afghanistan and China and therefore aptly dubbed as the roof of the world.

Experience backpacking in pristine wilderness like none other, navigating the rugged spine of Northern Chitrals’ 15,000ftShah Junali(translates into black polo ground) and 15,500 Chillinji Passes, glaciers, streams, rivers and summer pastures. On this trip you get to see Terich Mir, Rakaposhi, Nanga Parbat and countless peaks above 7000m or 21,000 ft.

Enjoy backcountry hikes through the heartlands of two of Pakistan’s leading national parks i.e. BoroghulNational Park and Khunjerab National Parkthat are teeming with wildlife i.e. ibex, brown bear, snow leopards, marmots, marco polo sheep, brown bear, wolves, foxes, wild hare, chakor partridges, snow cock, golden eagle and many a migratory birds. You pass beyond human habitations where yaks and horses remain the main source of transportation to till day. You get to camp alongside Karambar lake one of Pakistan’s highest alpine lakes in the Boroghul National Park located in Chitral which is home to 32 alpine lakes -the largest concentration of alpine lakes in Pakistan.

Join us as we climb 2 high-mountain passes, traverse 2 national parks and pass through alpine lakes and glaciers and countless streams and rivers  , the highest point in the contiguous mountain ranges offering breathtaking scenery.

Expert guides, seamless logistics and world-class scenery make the Shah Junali, ChillingiBoroghul Trek the “trip of a lifetime”.To join this strenuous trail you need to be fit as you may encounter unexpected summer snowfall in high passes and experience high variation in temperatures. Your lungs will feel rejuvenated and love the brisk scent of the crisp alpine air.

Labelled as the hiker’s paradise it takes you through Ruwa in Rech Valley(Torkhow) and through the Shah JunaliPass to Insperu Dok and ShuistBoroghul National Park and alongside the Karambar Lake and via Chillingi Pass into

Enroute Chitral you pass through the motorway and Chakdara Expressway and cross Swat, Panjkora Dir and Chitral Rivers and countless streams and forests. Lift the lid on daily life and traditional culture as you travel with experienced local drivers tour guides and get to know Chitral’s  warm and hospitable people. The seven day trek takes you through the tranquil forests teeming with wildlife.

UNESCO listed Kalash culture as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in November 2018. The decision was announced during the 13th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee meeting organised in Mauritius. The ethnic Kalash minority community of Kalash. Chitral Valley a former princely state is renowned the world over for its culture, landscape, friendliness and hospitality. In Chitral you can see Chitral Gol National parkas the majestic 26,000 ft. Terich Mir peak dominates Chitral’s skylines apart from Ishperdair, Sharasroong and many others can be clearly viewed from your hotel room. Each morning you wake up a 180 degree sun rises amid the melodious songs of the countless bird species including mayon (golden oriole) and khanjol (blue whistling thrush).

Explore Kalash Valleys and summer palace and encounter wildlife in Chitral Gol National Park amid and the Tushi Game Reserve and take a stroll into history at Chitral fort and museum. This journey will leave you flabbergasted at every step you take.

Where else can you hike past herds of yak, goats, sheep, and rich biodiversity of wildlife i.e. ibex, brown bear, black bear, snow cocks, monal peasants, marmots past unique flora and fauna. You feel small amid the vast expanse of mountain ranges.

• Begin and end your trip with time in bustling Islamabad Pakistan’s charming capital – the perfect place to reconnect with the urban world after a remote adventure in the wild. Try local cuisine, dance at tunes of Kalasha music flutes and drum beating and chants of dancing couples!
• This trip in the Hindu Kush mountains is another great opportunity for a true digital detox.Star gazing under the milky way galaxy (on clear starry nights) and witness vast, ever-changing landscapes by day.
• To embark on this you must come prepared as the fitter you are, the more enjoyable all the hikes will be.

• Please read the packing list carefully and bring all essential items with you. Your suitability to the weather in the area is an important factor to consider before you travel. Be prepared for all elements – rain, wind and extreme cold and possibilities of coming across torrential floods in the valleys.
• We’ve sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels or guest houses in line with the Pamir Trotters style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation may differ from standards at home.

 This route showcases a diverse array of flowers, rivers, glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife, and lush green pastures. The region boasts abundant flora and fauna, including snow leopards, wolves, golden eagle, marmots, black bears, and wild hare, jackal and foxes. You will come across shepherds grazing their livestock, while the nomads tend to their cattle on the summer pastures. In summary, this trek offers an extraordinary experience and is highly recommended for adventurers seeking the best of Northern Pakistan.

The itinerary also includes the hot springs of Garam Chashama enroute which you also get to witness the endangered markhor goats in the Tushi game sanctuary aimed at successfully protecting the endangered markhor in its natural habitat on the banks of the Garam Chashma River which is also home to leopards and wolves which a few lucky ones may get a rare glimpse during the winter season.

The trek also crosses over from the Kalash Summer Pastures of Chimisan in Rumboor Valley over the 15,000 ft Doni Pass and then descends into the Chitral Gol National Park a wildlife sanctuary for the endangered long horned wild markhor goat (meaning snake eater) into the Summer Place of the mehtars (former rulers) of Chitral as this area served as the famous hunting grounds of the mehtars.

The national park is also the habitat of the snow leopard and it also houses wolves, lynx, marmots, rabbit, monal pheasant snow cock, partridges, golden eagle and many other flora and fauna species at one time used to also have black bears and musk deer.