Chilinji Pass
CHILLINJI TREK the mountain of Hindukush enters into Pakistan, step by step, out of the isolated hills of Afghanistan, and within this wilderness situated some of the most beautiful mountain valleys found, and formed the boundaries of two fabled countries. The religion of these inhabitants’ ore not clear, but they worship the wooden statues as a Goddess. They are celebrating 4 festivals in four seasons that is Spring–Summer-Autumn & Winter. The Jeep drives to Mastuj valley to the Wakhan Corridor, and then the trek starts for Shah Jinali Pass to follow the Shah Jinali River, on the Pamir Range. Unforgettable view of Hindu Kush and Pameer, trek down to the Yaseen valley follow the Durkut valley to Assumber Pass to Chilinji Pass to Ziarat, Gulmit, Karimabad, Hunza.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel | HOTEL | |
| 2 | Drive to Swat 5-6hrs 180km. Overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 3 | Trek to Swat, 180km, 4-5hrs. Overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 4 | Drive to Chitral 254-km, 7-8 hrs. Overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 5 | Drive to Kalash valleys visit Bumburate, Birir, and Rumbur | HOTEL | |
| 6 | Drive to Lasht. Altitude 3048. Overnight in tents | 3048m | CAMPING |
| 7 | Trek to Kishmanja. Altitude 3300m. Overnight in tents | 3300m | CAMPING |
| 8 | Trek to Ishkarwarz on the Brogil Pass 3600m. Overnight in tents | 3600m | CAMPING |
| 9 | Trek to Laly Ribat. Altitude 3990m. Overnight in tents | 3990m | CAMPING |
| 10 | Trek to Kurambar Lake 4300m. Overnight in tents | 4300m | CAMPING |
| 11 | Free day at Kurambar Lake. Overnight in tents | CAMPING | |
| 12 | Trek to Shuinji summer pasture 3930m. Overnight in tents | 3930m | CAMPING |
| 13 | Trek to Sukhtarabad. Altitude 3420m. Overnight in tents | 3420m | CAMPING |
| 14 | Trek to Chillinji Jungle 3450m. Overnight in tents | 3450m | CAMPING |
| 15 | Trek to Chillinji high camp. Overnight in tents | CAMPING | |
| 16 | Trek from High camp to Beyator. Overnight in tents | CAMPING | |
| 17 | Trek to dow Baba Ghundi Chupursen village | CAMPING | |
| 18 | Drive to Karimabad via Attaabad Lake. Overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 19 | Visit Baltit Fort 700 years old, Altit Fort 900 years old, and Duiker valley | HOTEL | |
| 20 | Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass 4173m. Overnight at hotel | 4173m | HOTEL |
| 21 | Drive to Islamabad 6-7hrs en-route visit Taxila museum and historical sites | HOTEL | |
| 22 | Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight | FLY OUT |
Services Included
- All Airport pick and drop
- One way fare between Skardu – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas – Skardu – Askoli – Hushe – Fairy Meadow.
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- One night in Chilas Hotel with full board. Two nights in Fairy Meadow with full board.
- Two nights in Fairy Meadow hut with full board.
- Two nights in Tarishing with full board.
- Three nights in Skardu with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry trekking foods, member personal items to all mentioned places.
- Way up 25kg each trekking member.
- Way down 25kg each trekking member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low Porters Equipment’s.
- Documentation fee
- Trekking permit fee
Services Not Included
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable after deduction of US$ 300/- if not used, it is now US$15000/-)
- Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- Any unforeseen expenses (such as road block, extra hotel stay, or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will pay according to the number of days spent at Base Camp.
- Trekking members will come together. If any/some member split during the period then extra expenses will be charged according to normal price.
Required Gear
- 1 Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
- 1 Small backpack for day trips
- Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees, lightweight compression bag)
- 1 Warm jacket or parka
- 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
- Warm sweaters
- 2 - 4 Pairs of woolen socks
- T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
- 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
- 1 Pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in")
- 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
- 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination
- 1 Water bottle with a 1 liter capacity
- 1 Pocket-knife or hunting knife
- 1 Flashlight
- 1 Pair of sun glasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip sun cream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Personal medications
- Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
- 1 pair of fleece pants
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves
Optional Gear
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Camera and film
- Journal and pens
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