Shimshal Pass & Pamir Lakes Trek

Overview

Explore the home of Pakistan's famous high-altitude mountaineers. Trek through narrow gorges to high Pamir pastures and pristine alpine lakes (4,735m).

Highlights

• Traverse the dramatic Shimshal Gorge trail
• Camp at Shimshal Pass (4,735m) near twin high lakes
• Optional non-technical climb of Minglik Sar (6,050m)
• Experience Wakhi high-pasture livestock culture

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Drive to Shimshal Village

   Jeep adventure from Pasu through the deep Shimshal canyon.

2. Day 2

   Trek to Past Furzin & Shujerab

   Hike along glacial streams and cliff-cut shepherd paths.

3. Day 3

   Reach Shimshal Pass

   Arrive at high plateau pastures and Shimshal twin lakes.

4. Day 4

   Minglik Sar Attempt / Pasture Exploration

   Trek or climb around Shimshal high alpine terrain.