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Shimshal Valley Tour

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The Viola Tour Pakistan is led by Karim Ali Shah, a local tourism expert from Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan.

Our Shimshal Valley Tour takes you on a journey to the most remotely inhabited village in the Karakoram’s. Shimshal valley locally known as Shingshal is bestowed with immense beauty, challenging roads, lush green pastures and high land passes. The valley is only accessible via a narrow gorge and a dangerous road opening up to a spectacular landscape.

Our Shimshal Valley Tour offers a unique cultural immersion. You will get a chance to see the beautiful Wakhi traditions, lifestyle and rich heritage. There are quite a lot of reasons why you should book your Shimshal Valley Tour:

  1. Best chance to meet and witness the culture of the remotely inhabited Wakhi peoples.
  2. Get a chance to taste the local organic cuisines, including Chilpindoq and Yak meat.
  3. Drive on the most challenging road paved through a narrow gorge.
  4. Explore the beautiful glacier and towering peaks surrounding the valley.

The cost, services and itinerary of Shimshal Valley Tour are given below.

Travel Mode

Travel by-air

Number of Days

Total Days 6

Suitability

Family Friendly

Custom Option

Itinerary Flexible

Similar Tour Packages and Pricing

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Tour and Sightseeing Only

Tour NameStandardPremium
Hunza Valley Tour Packages (7-days)$ 815$ 915
Hunza Valley Tour (6-days)$ 777$ 875
5 days trip to Hunza Valley by Air (5-days)$ 707$ 771
Hunza Tour by air for 06 days (6-days)$ 814$ 895

Tour and Trekking

Tour NameStandardPremium
Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Tour (9-days)$ 869$ 963
Fairy Meadows, Rakaposhi Basecamp, Hunza Valley and Patundas Trek and Tour (15-days)$ 1435$ 1545
Patundas Trek Hunza (3-days)$ 363$
Hunza Valley and Fairy Meadows Tour (11-days)$ 985$ 1115
Hunza Valley and Patundas Trek (10-days)$ 985$ 1165

Seasonal Tour

Tour NameStandardPremium
Hunza Valley Winter Tour (8-days)$ 872$ 963
Hunza Autumn Tour (8-days)$ 869$ 984
Hunza Valley Spring Tour (8-days)$ 895$ 967

Festival Tour

Tour NameStandardPremium
Tegham Spring Festival Hunza (6-days)$ 688$ 801

Shimshal Valley

Detailed Itinerary - Shimshal Valley Tour

  • Day 01: Fly to Gilgit and drive to Hunza Valley.
  • Day 02: Enjoy the drive on the off-road mountain terrain to Shimshal Valley.
  • Day 03: Explore the Shimshal Valley, interact with the local community.
  • Day 04: Enjoy a short trek to the Yazghil glacier.
  • Day 05: Drive back to Hunza Valley.
  • Day 06: Fly back to Islamabad.

Day 01: Shimshal Valley Tour - Hunza Valley.

  1. Take a scenic flight to Gilgit city.
  2. Enjoy the mesmerizing aerial views of the towering peaks of Gilgit-Baltistan.
  3. Drive along the Karakoram Highway from Gilgit.
  4. Pass through the scenic Nagar Valley along the way to Hunza.
  5. Explore the Hunza and surrounding tourist attractions.
  6. Enjoy a comfortable night's stay at Gulmit Village.

Day 02: Shimshal Valley Tour - Shimshal Valley Drive.

  1. Embark on an off-road journey to Shimshal.
  2. Drive along the most dangerous road in Hunza Valley.
  3. Navigate along the rough mountain terrains paved through a narrow gorge.
  4. Pass through the most difficult part of the road called Wuyen.
  5. Witness the Shimshal River roaring beneath your road.
  6. Take a short break near Kuk to witness the incredible Mulungutii Glacier, locally called Yaz.
  7. Capture the breathtaking views of the Mulungutti Yaz.
  8. Receive a warm welcome with smiles on every face you pass in Shingshal.
  9. Enjoy a peaceful night's stay amidst the towering mountains in Shimshal.

Day 03: Full Day Exploration of Shingshal Valley.

  1. Start your day with a beautiful morning at Shimshal.
  2. Explore the hamlets of Shimshal, including Furmonobod and Shamsobod.
  3. Hike to Khudorg Sar for a panoramic view of the region.
  4. Visit Shimshal schools and interact with the Wakhi community.
  5. Experience the rich history and lifestyle of the Wakhi community living in the remote areas of Karakoram.
  6. Savor the famous organic food of the region known as Chilpindoq.
  7. Take pictures and make memories in the lush green barley fields.
  8. Enjoy a fresh and delicious Yak meat dinner.
  9. Spent another beautiful night at Shingshal amidst the Wakhi peoples.

Day 04: Trek to Yazghil Glacier.

  1. Embark on a light adventure to Yazghil Glacier, locally known as Yazghil Yaz (3-hour hike).
  2. Hike alongside the Shingshal River.
  3. Admire the towering peaks revealing themselves enroute.
  4. Upon arrival, hike on the Yazghil Yaz.
  5. Enjoy the walk on the incredible white Yazghil Glacier.
  6. Hike back to Shamsobod Shingshal for the night stay.

Day 05: Drive back to Hunza Valley.

  1. Start the return journey, taking in beautiful memories of Shimshal.
  2. Navigate through Kuk, Mulungutti, Wuyen, Oston, and Dut to reach Passu.
  3. Take a short break at Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
  4. Stay the night at Hunza.

Day 06: Fly Back Home.

  1. Drop-off at the airport.
  2. End of Shimshal Valley Tour.

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