CHITRAL OVER SHAH JINALI PASS

This extensive 28-day strenuous trek through the Chitral region traverses the high Shah Jinali Pass, connecting diverse valleys and providing deep cultural immersion. Experience challenging alpine terrain, remote villages, and breathtaking views of the Hindukush peaks. This expedition is designed for highly experienced trekkers seeking a long-duration, adventurous journey.

Tour Overview

Rawalpindi – Peshawar – Chitral – Rua – Moglang – Dershal – Shah Jinali Pass – Isperu Dok – Yashkist – Lasht – Kazmanja – Chikar – Ishkarwas – Gharel – Lashhargaz – Laly Rabat – Kurumber Lake – Shuwingi – Skahta Rabad – Chilinji Base Camp – Chilinji Pass – Biatar – Ziarat – Sust – Gilgit – Islamabad

Why Choose This Tour?

Epic Himalayan Journey

Embark on a 28-day expedition crossing multiple high passes including the challenging Shah Jinali (4,140m) and Chilinji (5,160m) passes

Cultural Immersion

Experience the unique traditions of Chitral’s remote Kalash and Wakhi communities in untouched villages

Glacial Wonders

Explore the stunning Kurumber Lake and traverse dramatic glacial valleys in the heart of the Hindukush

Ultimate Wilderness

Spend 20 nights camping in some of Pakistan’s most remote and least-visited mountain terrain

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

RAWALPINDI

Arrival/briefing in Rawalpindi.

Day 02

RAWALPINDI – PESHAWAR

03 hrs drive by van.

Day 03

PESHAWER – CHITRAL (1571m)

01 hour by air to Chitral.

Day 04

CHITRAL – RUA (2820m)

10 hrs drive. Begin trekking/camping.

Day 05

RUA – MOGHLANG (2926m)

02 hrs trek.

Day 06

MOGHLANG – DERSHAL (3300m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 07

DERSHAL – SHAH JINALI (4140m)

03 hrs trek.

Day 08

SHAH JILANI – OVER SHAH JILANI – ISPERU DOK (4140m)

04 to 05 hrs trek over Shah Jinali Pass.

Day 09

ISPERU DOK – YASHKIST (2850m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 10

YASHKIST – LASHT (3048m)

05 hrs drive.

Day 11

LASHT – KAZMANJA (3300m)

06 hrs trek.

Day 12

KAZMANJA – CHIKAR (3570m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 13

CHIKAR

Day free to explore the area.

Day 14

CHIKAR – ISHKARWAS (3660m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 15

ISHKARWAS – GHAREL (3690m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 16

GHAREL – LASHHARGAZ (3600m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 17

LASHHAR GAZ – LALY RABAT (3570m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 18

LALY BABAT – KURUMBER LAKE (4260m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 19

KURUMBER LAKE – SHUWINGI (3930m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 20

SWINGI – SKAHTA RABAD (3420m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 21

SKHTA RABAD – CHILINJI BASE CAMP (3450m)

02 hrs trek.

Day 22

CHILINJI B. C. – OVER CHILINJI PASS (5160m) – BIATAR (4020m)

07 hrs trek over Chilinji Pass.

Day 23

BIATAR – ZIARAT (BABA GHUNDI) (3660m)

04 hrs trek. End of trekking/camping.

Day 24

ZIARAT – SUST (2790m)

05 hrs drive by jeep.

Day 25

SUST – GILGIT (1490m)

04 hrs drive.

Day 26

GILGIT – ISLAMABAD/BISHAM

Fly to Islamabad or 07 hrs drive to Bisham.

Day 27

BISHAM – ISLAMABAD

07 hrs drive (if applicable).

Day 28

FLY OUT

Transfer to the airport for onward flight to abroad.

What's Included

Assistance upon arrival/departure
Briefing/Debriefing at Tourism Department
Hotel accommodation with full board meals
All meals during trek as per itinerary
Porterage of 16 kg per person
Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary
Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees
Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear
Wages of English speaking guide, sardar, cook and assistant (s)
Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc
A bottle of mineral water per person per day basis in cities boiled water during the trek

What's Not Included

International airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges
Sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind, high altitude food and oxygen
Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind
Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature
Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions
Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet

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Fixed Departure Dates

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per person

Duration

28 Days

Season

July-September

Group Size

6-12 people

Difficulty

Moderate

CHITRAL OVER SHAH JINALI PASS

Tour Overview

Why Choose This Tour?

Epic Himalayan Journey

Cultural Immersion

Glacial Wonders

Ultimate Wilderness

Detailed Itinerary

RAWALPINDI

RAWALPINDI – PESHAWAR

PESHAWER – CHITRAL (1571m)

CHITRAL – RUA (2820m)

RUA – MOGHLANG (2926m)

MOGHLANG – DERSHAL (3300m)

DERSHAL – SHAH JINALI (4140m)

SHAH JILANI – OVER SHAH JILANI – ISPERU DOK (4140m)

ISPERU DOK – YASHKIST (2850m)

YASHKIST – LASHT (3048m)

LASHT – KAZMANJA (3300m)

KAZMANJA – CHIKAR (3570m)

CHIKAR

CHIKAR – ISHKARWAS (3660m)

ISHKARWAS – GHAREL (3690m)

GHAREL – LASHHARGAZ (3600m)

LASHHAR GAZ – LALY RABAT (3570m)

LALY BABAT – KURUMBER LAKE (4260m)

KURUMBER LAKE – SHUWINGI (3930m)

SWINGI – SKAHTA RABAD (3420m)

SKHTA RABAD – CHILINJI BASE CAMP (3450m)

CHILINJI B. C. – OVER CHILINJI PASS (5160m) – BIATAR (4020m)

BIATAR – ZIARAT (BABA GHUNDI) (3660m)

ZIARAT – SUST (2790m)

SUST – GILGIT (1490m)

GILGIT – ISLAMABAD/BISHAM

BISHAM – ISLAMABAD

FLY OUT

What's Included

What's Not Included

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