Lupgar Pir Pass Trek

Participants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Gilgit airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if clouds allow. After arrival in Gilgit, the day is free.

The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. Incase of flight cancellation, you will drive to Chilas for overnight. It takes eight to ten hours by a vehicle.

The day in Hunza allows you to discover the beauty and culture of this region. You might start by seeing the Baltit Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or go to the breathtaking Attabad Lake. Alternatively, you may trek up to the Eagle's Nest, which offers a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. Whatever you decide to do, you will have a fantastic day in Hunza.

Yishkuk (3450 metres) is a well-watered willow meadow. A pleasant spring runs alongside the road right before you reach Yishkuk, where zolg (Berberis) shrubs with excellent blueberries and wild rose bushes bloom. Leave the road before it starts to climb towards the Yishkuk torrent's wooden bridge. Walk south valley through moraine rubble, with the Wyeen Glacier's outwash stream to the west. The trail is lined by scarce juniper trees. After 30 to 45 minutes, the trail swings southeast and arrives to a level area, primarily a stand, next to a large, very cold, clear brook. The stream is fed by a spring located at the base of a south-facing scree slope. Raud (3600 metres) is a wonderful camping spot. To the west, above the 20-kilometer-long Yishkuk Glacier, is Sekr, a remarkable red rock with a summer settlement at its base. Although this is a short walk, most hikers need to acclimatise before proceeding.

Cross Charva Shui, a greasy black talus at 3990 metres, in 15 minutes. Return to the ablation valley and slowly climb for 30 minutes till the valley bends south.

Over the Wyeen Glacier to the east, there is a side valley marked by red sandstone. Wyeen camp is the grassy meadow seen between two small ridges to the south. The glacier can be crossed in two hours. The glacier's rock is mostly stable, making the crossing uncomplicated. Continue north (left) of two enormous white and brown debris mounds in the glacier's core. Only one or two tents can be set up near the cabins at Wyeen (4100m), with a few more on rooftops. Larger trekking groups. Camp beside the glacier stream that flows from Banafshayeen.Clear water can be found directly above the livestock pens.

Jughor

Jughor hamlet is located near the mouth of the Jughor Gol, south and across the river from Chitral town. Plan to go to Jughor the day before you begin organising any trips. There are four challenging passes near the valley's head: two south to Shishi Gol and two east, one to Koghozi Gol and the other to Roghili Gol.

Walk up the valley from Jughor to a cabin at Chhato Shal (3048m), where the trail intersects with the true left bank. Continue for another 750 metres until a trail intersection (3161 metres). One road ascends the Kapashung Gol to the passes leading to Shishi Gol, while the other ascends the Bungolbahan Gol to the remaining two.

The Kapashung Gol path divides Father Valley. The trail to the southeast passes through Domukh An (4380m) and leads to Kalas in Shishi Gol. The road to the south follows the true right bank of the Kapashung Gol for three km, via the highest branch, to Kapashung Gree (4318m), which also flows into Shishi Gol.

The east route up Bungolbahan Gol takes the true left (south) bank and offers two options. To begin, travel 3 kilometres down the valley from the 3161m trail intersection and bridge the river. A difficult 500m ascent north leads to Koghozi An (4480m), followed by a steep drop into the Koghozi Valley and Koghozi hamlet on the Chitral-Gilgit route. This is a tough Class 3 cross-country route.

Second, continue half a kilometre northeast along the true left bank of the Bungolbahan Gol to Roghili Gree (4638m). Then it's an 850-meter scree descent into the upper Roghili Gol basin. The basin is labelled Angarbah on the Chitral (I-42 F) sheet, but the people are unfamiliar with the term. Follow the south bank of a creek for 8 kilometres northeast to the lake Lut Chhat (3764 metres). You can descend Roghili Gol from a trail junction 500m above the lake by crossing the stream that feeds the lake and contouring along its north side (see the Roghili Gol climb). You could also cross Roghili An.

A Roghili

From Lut Chhat in the upper Roghili Gol, a route leads to Madaglasht in Shishi Gol via the Roghili An (4496m). Continue along Lut Chhat's north and west shores. Continue 500 metres beyond the lake and cross the stream on its south side. Two pathways separate here, one to the Roghili An and the other to the more difficult Roghili Gree (see Jughor above). The steep route to Roghili An (4496m) follows a southeast turn and ascends a stony ridge to Madaglasht in Shishi Gol.

Your journey to Sost begins in Raminj and continues over the well-known Karakoram Highway. This picturesque trip lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours and provides amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Along the trip, you'll pass through a number of attractive villages and towns, each with its own unique perspective on local culture and customs. As you approach Sost, the scenery gets increasingly harsh and steep, with the town snuggled between towering peaks. When you arrive in Sost, take some time to explore the town's busy streets and vivid markets before retiring for the evening.

The drive to Gilgit from Sost takes about 3 to 4 hours and offers wonderful views of the enormous Karakoram range. As you drive across this rocky landscape, you'll come across a variety of little towns and villages, each with their own distinct charm. Keep your camera handy, as there will be numerous opportunity to photograph the breathtaking views. Once you arrive in Gilgit, spend some time exploring the city's busy marketplaces and historical attractions before retiring for the night.

GPS Data
Altitude: 538 m

On this day the participants will take a flight from the airport in Gilgit to Islamabad aiport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad.

The domestic flights sometime get cancelled due to weather conditions. Incase of flight cancellation, you will drive to Chilas for overnight. It takes eight to ten hours by a vehicle.

This day is allocated for any potential delays in case the domestic flight does not operate the previous day. Our guests will depart early morning from Chilas to Islamabad which can take up to ten hours. However it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic flight. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.

Meals included: Breakfast

Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.