Trip Info
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Hotels in Islamabad/Chitral/Gilgit; tents during trek
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Islamabad
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Gilgit
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June – September
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Professional Chitrali & Gilgiti trekking guides
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English, Deutsch, Urdu (others on request)
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Full board during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Seasonal departures
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Domestic flights, jeeps, 4×4 transfers
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5–7 hrs/day
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Cultural Trek / High-Meadow Traverse
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Islamabad, Chitral, Kalash Valleys, Mastuj, Shandur Pass, Phander, Gupis, Gilgit
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Trekking, camping, wildlife photography, cultural visits, lake exploration
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6 – 14 trekkers
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16
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65
Overview
The Chitral to Gilgit Trek via Shandur Pass is one of the most scenic cross-valley routes in Pakistan. It blends ancient culture, dramatic landscapes, and the unique experience of walking across the Shandur Plateau (3,700 m) — the legendary venue of the world-famous Shandur Polo Festival.
You’ll begin in Chitral, home to the Kalash tribes, and travel through the fertile Mastuj valley, crossing rivers, forests, yak pastures, and alpine meadows before reaching the spectacular Phander and Gupis valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan.
This is not a technical trek — it’s a cultural + alpine journey, perfect for trekkers seeking remote paths, untouched nature, and authentic mountain life.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the ancient Kalash culture and the vibrant life of Chitral
- Trek across the beautiful Mastuj Valley and highland yak pastures
- Cross the iconic Shandur Pass (3,700 m) — “Roof of the World”
- Camp beside crystal-clear lakes and sweeping grasslands
- Experience the gateway valleys of Phander and Gupis
- Stunning views of Hindukush peaks and turquoise rivers
- Walk through remote villages untouched by mainstream tourism
- A perfect blend of culture, nature, and wilderness