Tirichmir Base Camp Trek

The Hindukush lies beyond the reach of the monsoon and is a deserted, arid mountain scape visited by very few. The scenic Tirich Valley is very fertile and populated with several small villages.

Daily walking: 5-7 HRS except Longer Days while driving Pass
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Maximum altitude: 4724m
Duration: 14-18 Days

A spectacular drive to Uthul takes us to the jump off point and trekking across Zani Pass 3886m provides excellent views of Hindukush and Hindu Raj Ranges. Passing through the villages of Atak and Bandak, one arrives Shogor, at the foot of Tirich Glacier. A free day enable us to explore and will, allows for fantastic views of Tirich Mir 7780m, Istor-o-Nal 7403 and heavily crevassed upper Tirich Glacier. Visit legendary Kafir Kalash of Chitral and historical Khyber pass before your return journey to Islamabad via Taxila. A life time memory of a very remote, undisturbed wilderness.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 01
Rawalpindi – Islamabad
Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to comfortable centrally located the hotel. The reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recover from a long flight to Pakistan. In the afternoon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other members of the group. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02
Rawalpindi/Islamabad – Dir
7 hrs drive to Dir (at the base of Lowari Pass. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Mardan, Noshera. O/N stay in the hotel.
Day 03
Dir – Chitral
Drive over Malakand Pass & Lowari Pass 3118m or newly build Lowari tunnel to Chitral. O/N stay in the hotel.
Day 04
Chitral
Hire porters and purchase supplies in Chitral and free time for sightseeing which includes exploring Chitral fort, old Bazaar for Handicrafts and semi-precious stones or a day visit to famous Kalash valley. O/N stay in the hotel.
Day 05
Chitral – Shogrom
Drive 5-6 hrs to Shogrom by jeeps along with camping gear. Overnight stay in camp.
Day 06
Shogrom – Sherniak
4-5 hrs trek to Sherniak from Shogrom. En route you will see ponds build by locals. Follow the Sherniak River crossing the river by snow bridges to Sherniak. O/N stay in camp.
Day 07
Sherniak – Shoghor Biasun
6-7 hrs trek to Shoghor Biasun. BE careful from summer water channels and follow right bank of the main glacial stream and will reach more level moraine-covered terrain. Shoghor Biasun is sandy area and will see the best views of Tirich Mir. O/N stay in camp.
Day 08
Shoghor Biasun – Babu Camp
Trek 6-7 hrs to Babu Camp from Shoghor Biasun. Follow the ablation valley and don’t try to go out on the glacier. Stay for a few hours at Istor-o-nal base camp (4267m) and continue trek to Babu Camp. Babu Mohammad was a trekking guide from the area and on behalf of him called Babu Camp. O/N stay in camp.
Day 09–10
Babu Camp – Shagram
Retrace your down steps down the valley, spending a night at Sherniak en route. O/N stay in camp.
Day 11–15
Return journey via the same route to Islamabad, upon arrival drive to concern department for debriefing. In The evening transfer to airport for onward journey to sweet home. End of services.