Tirich Mir Base Camp Trek
Tirich glacier trekking right into the very center of the high Hindukush mountains to the base camp of Tirich Mir 7708m known as Babu camp 4724m named after our veteran guide Babu Mohammed. On route, there are impressive 7000m summits like Noshaq 7492m, Istor Nal 7403m besides others. Hindukush Tirich Mir Base Camp Trek Two excess routes are possible either through Torkhow valley or the Zani pass which is preferred for acclimatization before the high trek. The trip can be combined with other treks in the region.
The Hindukush lies beyond the reach of the monsoon and, is a deserted, arid mountain scape visited by very few. The scenic Trich valley is very fertile, and populated with several small villages.
A spectacular drive to Uthul takes us to the jump off point, and trekking across Zani Pass (3886m) provides excellent views Hindukush and the Hindu Raj Ranges. Passing through the villages fo Atak and Bandak, one arrives Shogor, at the food of the Trich Glacier.
A free day will enable us to explore and will, allow for fantastic vies of Trich Mir (7708m), Istoro Nal (7403m) and heavily crevassed upper Trich Glacier. Visit legendary Kafir Kalash of Chitral.
Tirich glacier trekking right into the very centre of the high Hindukush mountains to the base camp of Tirich Mir 7708m known as Babu camp 4724m named after our veteran guide Babu Mohammed. On route, there are impressive 7000m summits like Noshaq 7492m, Istor Nal 7403m besides others. Two excess routes are possible either through Torkhow valley or the Zani pass which is preferred for acclimatization before the high trek. The trip can be combined with other treks in the region.
Detailed Itinerary Trich Mir Base Camp Trek
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
After breakfast departure for Swat, 230 km, 4-5 hours, en-route visit well-preserved monastery of Takhat-e-Bai.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Chitral 254 km, 7-8 hours, afternoon visit Chitral town.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Kalash valleys visit Bumburet, Birir, and Rumbur, evening back to Chitral.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to the high Zani pass 3840-m 5-6 hours for great views. Camp on the pass.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek descend down to Shahgrom 2/3 hours Altitude 2760 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek through willow/scree & dry rocky terrain to Sheiniak 4/5 hours. Altitude 3540 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek besides the glacier then moraine to Shugurbaisum 5 to 6 hrs. Altitude 4038 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Tirich Mir base camp 6/7 hours, Babu camp Altitude 4724 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exploration around Babu camp 4724m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Shugurbaisum Altitude 4038 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Sheiniak. Altitude 3540 m. Overnight in tentsTrek to Sheiniak. Altitude 3540 m.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Shahgrom and drive to Chitral.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Swat 254 km. en route stop at various view points for photography and refreshment.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Islamabad 230 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.