Shishper Meadows Trek and Passu Glacier Hike

Shishper Meadows Trek and Passu Glacier Hike

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Overview

  • Duration:13 days 10 nights
  • Travelers:6 - 12 guests
  • Tour Type:Guided tour
  • Language:English, Mandarin
  • Start date between:May 15th-Sept 15th
Explore Shishper Valley, with Magpie tours once home to a small settlement where locals harvested crops and grazed sheep and goats in summer, now stands as a hidden gem for advanced trekkers. Known for its path leading to the magnificent Shishper Peak, Lady Finger Peak, and Hunza Peak, this valley offers a unique journey through rugged terrain and history.

The trek to the Shishper base camp involves crossing the vast, awe-inspiring Shishper Glacier, a route that rivals the wild beauty of Muchuchish Valley. This advanced-level trek requires skill and endurance but rewards adventurers with unparalleled views and a sense of connection to the land’s untouched landscapes and past. Shishper meadow in Hunza valley is not only a paradise for trekkers but also a sanctuary for wildlife, home to a significant population of snow leopards and Himalayan ibex.

In this remote, rugged terrain, the elusive snow leopard roams freely, making it one of their prime hunting grounds as they stalk Himalayan ibex across steep, rocky slopes. For those lucky enough, sightings or traces of these majestic animals add a thrilling layer to the trekking experience, showcasing the valley’s role as a critical habitat within Pakistan’s northern wilderness. The natural beauty of Shishper Valley is matched only by the captivating wildlife encounters that await adventurous visitors.
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Highlights

  • Explore Shishper Valley, with Magpie tours once home to a small settlement where locals harvested crops and grazed sheep and goats in summer
  • This advanced-level trek requires skill and endurance but rewards adventurers with unparalleled views and a sense of connection to the land
  • The natural beauty of Shishper Valley is matched only by the captivating wildlife encounters that await adventurous visitors

Includes/Excludes

  • Hotel transfers
  • Transport to Islamabad-Hunza and Hunza-Islamabad
  • shared twin room
  • Pollution fee
  • Camping arrangements and camping fees (kitchen tents, mess tents, member tents)
  • Camp food
  • Porters (two porters each member allowing 40 kg, additional weight is charged per kg)
  • Mountain guide and kitchen staff
  • flight to gilgit
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Pakistani visa (we can provide assistance with the required documents for application)
  • Tips for the guides and drivers

Itinerary

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Starting at

Arrival at Islamabad airport.

Day 2

Drive (6hrs) to Naran/Besham

Day 3

Drive (7-8) hrs Hunza (2400m)

Day 4

Drive (1hr) to Borith lake (2600m), hike to Passu glacier, Duiker view point, overnight in Aliabad/Karimabad

Day 5

Drive (20 minutes) trail head hassanbad village, trek (5hrs) first camp

Day 6

Trek (4-5hrs) to second camp

Day 7

Trek Shishper hunters’ den (4650m) camp

Day 8

Rest and explore around

Day 9

Descend to camp one

Day 10

Decend trek to trail head Hassanabad, drive back to hotel Aliabad/Karimabad

Day 11

Drive (7-8hrs) to Naran/Besham

Day 12

Drive (6hrs) to Islamabad, farewell feast in Islamabad, overnight in Islamabad

Day 13

Transit-Home (flight)

Extra Services

Currency exchange

Currency exchange

Magpie Tours assists in currency exchange to make your journey smooth

$30.00/person

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