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Shimshal Pass: Trekking Adventure

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Operator: Crossroads Adventure
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Islamabad
Start point
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Arrival in Islamabad)
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant capital city's hot tourist spots
Day 2
Islamabad to Naran Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Karakoram Highway
- Pass through Taxila Valley
- Pass through Mansehra Valley
- Pass through Abbottabad Valley
Landmarks
Karakoram Highway
Taxila Valley
Mansehra Valley
Abbottabad Valley
Day 3
Naran Valley to Karimabad
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Babusar Top
- View Nanga Parbat
- View Rakaposhi
- Travel through Karakoram Highway
Landmarks
Babusar Top
Nanga Parbat
Rakaposhi
Hunza Valley
Day 4
Karimabad
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Queen Monument
- Watch sunset at Eagle's Nest viewpoint
Landmarks
Altit Fort
Baltit Fort
Queen Monument
Eagle's Nest viewpoint
Day 5
Karimabad to Shimshal Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Shimshal village
- Walk through village
- Sample fresh fruits
- Immerse in local culture
Landmarks
Shimshal village
Day 6
Shimshal Valley to Pastfurzeen Campsite
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch amidst breathtaking mountain scenery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pastfurzeen campsite
- Cross two rivers
- Camp overnight
Landmarks
Pastfurzeen campsite
Day 7
Pastfurzeen to Arobab Peryeen Campsite
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Arobab Peryeen campsite
- Cross bridges
- Photograph mountain scenery
- Camp overnight
Landmarks
Arobab Peryeen campsite
Days 8 - 9
Arobab Peryeen to Shuijarab Campsite
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Shuijarab campsite
- Explore meadows and settlements
- Interact with local shepherds
- Camp overnight
Landmarks
Shuijarab campsite
Day 10
Shuijarab to Shimshal Pass
Included Activities
- Trek to Shimshal Pass
- Camp beside blue water lake
Landmarks
Shimshal Pass
Day 11
Manglik Sar Summit
Included Activities
- Trek to Manglik Sar summit
- Descend back to camp
Landmarks
Manglik Sar
Days 12 - 15
Descent to Shimshal Valley
Included Activities
- Descend to Shimshal Valley
Landmarks
Shimshal Valley
Day 16
Shimshal Valley to Karimabad
Included Activities
- Drive through Gilgit city
- View River Indus
Landmarks
Gilgit city
River Indus
Day 17
Karimabad to Islamabad
Included Activities
- Drive through Karakoram Highway
- Stop at Mansehra for sightseeing
- Stop at Abbottabad for sightseeing
Landmarks
Mansehra
Abbottabad
Day 18
Islamabad
Included Activities
- Explore natural beauty of Mansehra
- Explore natural beauty of Abbottabad
Landmarks
Mansehra
Abbottabad
Day 19
Islamabad Departure
End point
Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (International Departure Islamabad)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport

Landmarks
Karakoram Highway
Taxila Valley
Mansehra Valley
Abbottabad Valley

Landmarks
Babusar Top
Nanga Parbat
Rakaposhi
Hunza Valley

Landmarks
Altit Fort
Baltit Fort
Queen Monument
Eagle's Nest viewpoint

Landmarks
Shimshal village

Landmarks
Pastfurzeen campsite

Landmarks
Arobab Peryeen campsite

Landmarks
Shuijarab campsite

Landmarks
Shimshal Pass

Landmarks
Manglik Sar

Landmarks
Shimshal Valley

Landmarks
Gilgit city
River Indus

Landmarks
Mansehra
Abbottabad

Landmarks
Mansehra
Abbottabad

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Mansura
April 26th, 2026
12 hours ago New One of the best tourist experiences of my life. Will highly recommend Crossroads adventure for...
12 hours ago New One of the best tourist experiences of my life. Will highly recommend Crossroads adventure for discovering Pakistan’s northern gems. Our tour was well planned and executed from travel, boarding and lodging. Our guide Hassan was patient, warm, friendly and kind. We explored many attractions in Gilgit-Baltistan. We did not have to worry about anything as our trip was carefully planned and comprehensive. It was a new terrain for us and our tour was comprehensive, well organized and executed from start to finish. We were guided at each step and enjoyed our trip worry free knowing that our professional team had taken care of everything. In addition, whenever some changes were mandated they were accommodated promptly and smoothly. Can’t wait to return for the next Pakistani adventure with our fabulous new friends at Crossroads.Show more
Johan
April 22nd, 2026
This was my first visit to Pakistan. Friends told me to expect amazing sights and views, excellent food, and friendly...
This was my first visit to Pakistan. Friends told me to expect amazing sights and views, excellent food, and friendly people. Crossroads Adventure delivered all of these, and more, during our tour of Gilgit-Baltistan. The sights included historical landmarks, the border crossing at Khunjerab Pass, and the unexpected bonus of ubiquitous brightly decorated trucks, covered in elaborate floral patterns and calligraphy. The views of the snow-capped Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountain ranges were visible all around us, everyday. We also saw stunning rivers, lakes, and glaciers. Be forewarned. The delicious rotis, stuffed parathas, biryanis, karahis, tikkas and mantus are hard to resist. Everyone we encountered on our travels were welcoming and friendly. Not least our guides Sultan and Nawaz, who made us feel welcome from the moment we met them at Islamabad airport, and who opened their homes to us for meals with their families. They were happy to answer our questions and eager to educate us about the region. We learned about nomadic gold and gemstone miners, the autonomous, self-governing nature of Gilgit-Baltistan, and the significant work being done by the Aga Khan Foundation in the areas of rural development, education, health and climate resilience. To fully enjoy and appreciate all that Crossroads Adventure includes in their itinerary, a moderate level of physical fitness helps. There are steep climbs to some of the forts, lakes and glaciers. The views at the end of the hikes are well worth the effort. I think there is only one feedback question a service provider need ask its clients: Would you recommend our service to friends and family? For Crossroads Adventure, my answer is an unequivocal and unqualified “Yes."Show more
Penelope
August 7th, 2025
In June of this year, along with five other friends, I joined the tour “Pakistan Panorama” knowing I would have a...
In June of this year, along with five other friends, I joined the tour “Pakistan Panorama” knowing I would have a rare look into a region few of us are fortunate enough to explore. But nothing prepared me for the majesty of the scenery, the challenge of driving precipitous mountain roads in the Hunza Valley and, above all, the warm hospitality of the people. Our tour was small and personal. Our local driver-guides made us feel like family friends, not travellers from Australia. Through them we learned about their country on a personal level and through them were prvileged to visit the homes of local mountain families - an experience never to be forgotten. North-Eastern Pakistan is awe-inspiring in its scenery, complex in its history, warm and colourful in its people. Our two weeks there were magic. Penelope Wise, Sydney Australia.Show more

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Shimshal Pass: Trekking Adventure

Itinerary

Islamabad

Optional Activities

Islamabad to Naran Valley

Included Activities

Naran Valley to Karimabad

Included Activities

Karimabad

Included Activities

Karimabad to Shimshal Valley

Included Activities

Shimshal Valley to Pastfurzeen Campsite

Included Activities

Pastfurzeen to Arobab Peryeen Campsite

Included Activities

Arobab Peryeen to Shuijarab Campsite

Included Activities

Shuijarab to Shimshal Pass

Included Activities

Manglik Sar Summit

Included Activities

Descent to Shimshal Valley

Included Activities

Shimshal Valley to Karimabad

Included Activities

Karimabad to Islamabad

Included Activities

Islamabad

Included Activities

Islamabad Departure

Included Activities

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