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Tirich
Mir Base Camp Trek
Terich valley is populated with
several small villages separated by groves of apricot and apple trees. The
valley is very fertile and the resulting verdant floor is in breathtaking
contrasts to orange and yellow apricots and apples, especially in late
summer. After driving up to Zani Pass 3840m trek descends down to the last
human settlement of the region, village Shagrom at Terichmir Garden and
Camping Site for the night stay. At the crest of Zani Pass there are
excellent views of the Peaks of Hindukush and HinduRaj ranges and the
color contrasts of the two are readily discernible. Trekking through the
summer pastures of Athak and Bandok to Sheniak- Jungle of birch trees at
the foot of Lower Terich Glacier. From here trek on to the lower and Upper
Terich Glacier up to Base Camp. On route there are many attractive 7000m
peaks like; Terichmir 7708m, Noshaq 7492m Istor-o-Nal 7403m besides other.
Tirich Mir Base Camp Trek
Itinerary
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Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
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1 |
Arrival in Islamabad.
Afternoon city Tour. |
Hotel |
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2 |
Fly to Chitral. 1 Hour.
Afternoon wildlife Photography. |
Hotel |
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3 |
Drive to Zani Pass (3480m)
for great views of the peaks of Hindukush and Hindu Raj. Trek descends
down to Shagrom (2900m) for night stay at Terich Guest House. 2-3
Hours. |
Home Stay |
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4 |
Trek to Sheniak (3540m)
through the willow trees and summer pasture, along the river of Terich
Gol. |
Camping |
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5 |
Treks continue onto the
glacier and then moraine to Shughur Baisun (4038m). 5-6 Hours Trek. |
Camping |
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6 |
Treks besides the glacier to
Tirich Mir Base Camp (4700m) 6-7 Hours Trek. |
Camping |
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7-8 |
Rest Days for Photography and
Exploration of the area. |
Camping |
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9 |
Trek back to Shughur Baisun.
4-5 Hours Trek. |
Camping |
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10 |
Trek to Sheniak. 4-5 Hours
Trek. |
Camping |
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11 |
Trek to Shagrom. 4-5 Hours
Trek. |
Home Stay |
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12 |
Drive back to Chitral. 5
Hours Drive. |
Hotel |
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13 |
Visit to Alexander’s lost
tribe. The Kalash of Hindukush. 2 Hours Drive. Afternoon
drive back to Chitral.
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Hotel |
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14 |
Fly to Peshawar. 40 Minutes.
Afternoon visit to Museum. |
Hotel |
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15 |
Drive for Islamabad, through
Motorway. 2 Hours Drive. |
Hotel |
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16 |
Transfer to Airport for Home
destination. |
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Service included:
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Assistance
on Arrival and Departure.
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All meal
during Hotel stay and Camping.
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Road
transfer between Airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.
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Dome tents
for sleeping (1 tent for 2 people) at Camp. Mess tent with table and
stools, kitchen tent and toilet tent.
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Camping site
fees and bridge crossing.
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Kitchen
equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and all related gear.
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Wages of
Guide, Cook, and Assistant Cook
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Porterage at
Airport, hotels, tool taxes and parking fees etc.
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Domestic airfare. Surface transfer incase of flight
cancellation.
Service not included:
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International air fare, airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
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Sleeping
bags personal and Personal equipment of any kind
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Medications.
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Insurance
liability of members.
Tips for field
staff, drivers and porters
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