HINDUKUSH

It connects North West Frontier Province to Northern Areas (Gilgit). After departure from Islamabad by minibus or jeeps we experience the wild and remote areas of  NWFP, We visit Takht-e-Bai before crossing the Malakand Pass into the tribal district of Swat, and then crossing the magnificent Lowari Pass (3118 m) into the ancient kingdom of Chitral. Due to heavy snow fall it remains completely closed during winter (from November to 31st May). During winter Chitral remains closed from every side except by air, that also dependable on weather. The most interesting part of a visit to Chitral area is an excursion to the Kafir Kalash Valleys. These valleys are inhabited by the "unbelievers" related to the Kafirs of Afghanistan, who were forcibly converted to Islam just before turn of the century. The Kalash still cling to a mix of animism, ancestor and fire worship. Chitral is the main town of Hindukush Range, dominated by Trich Mir, the highest peak in the Hindukush range (7708 m). Every trek / expedition / jeep safaris either ends or starts from here. There are many passes between Chitral and Gilgit. A jeep able road connects Chitral to Gilgit through Shandur Pass (3734 m), Shandur Pass is one of them. It is a venue for the famous annual Polo tournaments between Chitral and Gilgit polo teams, which are held each year in the first or second week of July. It is the highest Polo ground in the world. There are 5 famous Passes which open to different valleys.

1. Thui-Ann Pass
2. Shah Jinali Pass
3. Darkot Pass
4. Broghil Pass
5. Chilinji Pass

HINDUKUSH TREK - ITINERARY

Total Period Involved - 26 Days

Trek days  ----  11
Tour days  ----  15
Total days ----  26

This is a combined program (Trek + Tour). By trekking it covers the remotest area of Northern Areas near Afghan Border, by tour the famous and old cities of Pakistan (Peshawar and Lahore). Thus there is a saving of time and money as well.

TREK & TOUR - ITINERARY