darkot and Broghil Pass Trek
Darkot and Broghil Pass Trek journey start from Islamabad the capital of Pakistan drive up to Gilgit. Traveling on Karakoram Highway/Babusar Pass 4173m is a memorable event. From Gilgit, we turn north towards historic Darkot Pass. This pass was used by Korean General Ko Chen-Chi who came to Gilgit with Chinese Army from the Central Asian States. After Darkot we will walk for a few days along the Wakhan corridor with excursions of Broghil Pass on the Afghan border. Then we will enter Chitral, two days in Chitral with an excursion of Kalash valley. From Chitral, we will enter the Swat valley. The trip will end in Islamabad the capital of Pakistan. As our jeeps take us deep into valleys, we even leave the jeeps to walk through the mountains to feel their grandeur.
| DAY | PROGRAM | TIME | HEIGHT | STAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arrival in Islamabad and Sightseeing | Hotel | ||
| 02 | Drive to Chilas 3-4 hrs via Babusar Pass 4173m | 3-4hrs | 4173-M | Hotel |
| 03 | Drive to Gilgit 3-4hrs 134km, arrive and transfer to hotel | 3-4hrs | Hotel | |
| 04 | Drive to Yasin Darkot village 147 km. Altitude 2760m | 2760-M | Hotel | |
| 05 | Trek to Rawat, Altitude 3600m. Overnight in tents | 3600-M | Camp | |
| 06 | Trek to Darkot high camp 3-4hrs. Overnight in tents | 3-4hrs | Camp | |
| 07 | Trek to Khani Basa across the Darkot Pass. It takes 4hrs | 4hrs | Camp | |
| 08 | Trek to Iskarwarz. Overnight in tents | Camp | ||
| 09 | Trek to Khishma, it is 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents | 5-6hrs | Camp | |
| 10 | Trek to Lasht, these 4-6 hours. Overnight in tents | 4-6hrs | Camp | |
| 11 | Drive to Mastuj and Chitral 7-8hrs. Overnight at hotel | 7-8hrs | Hotel | |
| 12 | Drive to Kalash valleys visit Bumburate, Birir, and Rumbur | Hotel | ||
| 13 | Drive to Swat 254 km. Overnight at hotel | Hotel | ||
| 14 | Drive to Islamabad 245 km. Overnight at hotel | Hotel | ||
| 15 | Drive to Islamabad airport for international flight |
Services Included
- Airport/road transfer in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car.
- All road transfers by chartered private vehicles.
- Best tourist class hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis)
- Locally sourced fresh meals during trek including tea and coffee.
- Morning bed tea on trek
- Some supplementary snacks on trek
- Evening fill of your water bottle with boiled drinking water.
- Sleeping tents (twin sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs.
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear.
- Services of experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters.
- Staff food, insurance and equipment
- 10kg of personal baggage during trek.
- Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
- Central Karakoram National Park Entrance fee
- Camping sites fee, Bridges crossing fee
- Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff.
- Safety rope and basic necessary gear.
- First Aid Kit with necessary medicines
Services Not Included
- International airfare.
- All meals in hotels.
- Excess weight.
- Excess days beyond the itinerary
- Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment.
- Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls.
- Satellite phone with solar charger (can hire).
- Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc.
- Hire of sleeping bags/gloves and down jackets.
- Tips.
- Airport and departure taxes.
- Hotels- early check-in and late check-out.
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond control of BALTISTAN AVENTURE.
- Cost incurred from early leaving the trip.
- Travel Insurance of member.
- Visa.
- Any other service not mentioned above.
- Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons - 1 PIECE
- Small backpack for day trips - 1 PIECE
- Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees, lightweight compression bag) - 1 PIECE
- Warm jacket or parka - 1 PIECE
- Outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet) - 3 PAIRS
- Warm sweaters - 1-2 PIECES
- Woolen socks - 2-4 PAIRS
- T-shirts, shirts, hats, or caps - 2-3 PIECES
- Warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts - 1 SET
- Hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in") - 1 PAIR
- Light shoes (runners or sneakers) - 1 PAIR
- Light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination - 1 SET
- Water bottle with a 1-liter capacity - 1 PIECE
- Pocket-knife or hunting knife - 1 PIECE
- Flashlight - 1 PIECE
- Sun glasses - 1 PAIR (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip sun cream - 1 PIECE EACH (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Personal medications - 1 SET
- Underwear, personal items, and toiletries - 1 SET
- Fleece pants - 1 PAIR
- Wool or fleece hat - 1 PIECE
- Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets) - 1 PIECE
- Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots) - 1 PAIR
- Gore-Tex shell gloves - 1 PAIR
- Optional Trekking poles - 1 PAIR (Recommended)
- Thermarest sleeping pad - 1 PIECE
- Camera and film - 1 SET
- Journal and pens - 1 SET
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