Asumbar And Punji Pass Trek
We start our journey from Islamabad the capital of Pakistan to Gilgit over Babusar Pass 4173m. Traveling via Babusar pass or on Karakoram Highway is a memorable event. From Gilgit we turn north towards historic Assumbar valley. Asumbar Hoghost is one of the easiest passes to cross anywhere in the Karakoram and Hindukush. The trek is also one of the most linguistically diverse. Along the trail, Shina, Khowar, Whaki, and Burushaski are spoken. This trek is usually combined with least on the other trek. The Panji Pass trek, Punji Pass 4680m links at the Yasin valley’s head to Ghotulti in Ishkoman. The pass is named after a distinctive cairn (Punji in Burushaski) The Pass is also called Ishkoman Haghost by Darkot villagers. it’s also occasionally Ishkoman Pass (as is the Asumbar Haghost to the south.)
Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum, Rawalpindi old bazaar, Raja Bazaar.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Naran 279 km via Mansehra- Naran-Jalkhad. After lunch continue drive to Chilas 13.3 km via Babusar Pass 4173-m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Gilgit 3-4 hours 134 km. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon preparation of the trek and sightseeing of Gilgit city
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departure from Gilgit to Asumbar village, in Ishkoman valley. Overnight stay in in tents at Asumbar village Altitude 2,910 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek from Asumbar village to Lower Charinj 5-6 hours, 8.4 km, Altitude 3180 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to upper Borth 4-5 hours, 8 km, Altitude 3990 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Mayur 6-7 hours 10.6 km, after crossing Asumber Pass 4400 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Dal Sandhi 7-8 hours, 17.7 km, Altitude 2700 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Darkot village 2 hours, 2760 m, afternoon noon visit of Darkot village.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek from Darkot to Boimoshani 5-6 hours, 9.6 km, Altitude 3960 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek from Boimoshani to New Bar 4-5 hours.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Holojut after crossing Punji Pass 4680m, 5-6 hours, 8.9 km, Altitude 3870 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Handis 6-7 hours, 17.7 km, Altitude 2930 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Ghotulti 3-4 hours, 4.1 km, Altitude 2484 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Gilgit 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive from Gilgit to Naran via Babusar Pass 4173 m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Islamabad 279 km, en-route visit Taxila museum and historical sites.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight.
- All domestic flights and road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation
- All camping site and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porter for personal luggage 15 KGs
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent.
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa fee for Pakistan and personal insurance of the clients.
- Tips for drivers, porters and staff
- Single Supplement
- Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements
- Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely
- Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above.