Trip Details
Thui Pass Trek
Trekking in the Hindukush Range in Pakistan is a popular activity for outdoor enthusiasts, and one of the most well-known treks in the region is the Thui Pass Trek. Here’s some information about it:
- Thui Pass Trek is a challenging trek that takes you through the heart of the Hindu Kush Mountains in Pakistan. The trek begins in the Ishkoman Valley and leads to the Chapursan Valley. The trek lasts for around 10 days, covering a distance of around 100 km.
- The trek takes you through high-altitude mountain passes, verdant green valleys, and sparkling glaciers. The views are simply breathtaking, with towering peaks, dramatic landscapes, and remote villages.
- The Thui Pass Trek is not for the faint of heart, as it involves steep ascents and descents on narrow trails. The trek involves crossing several high-altitude passes, including Thui Pass (4,800m), which is the highest point of the trek.
- The best time to go on the Thui Pass Trek is from June to September when the weather is relatively mild, and the days are longer. However, the weather in the region is highly unpredictable, and it’s essential to be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions.
Day | Activities | Overnight |
1 | ✈ Arrival at Islamabad | Hotel |
2 | Drive on Karakorum Highway to Besham. | Hotel |
3 | Continue journey to Gilgit | Hotel |
4 | Drive to Yasin Valley | Camp |
5 | Jeep Drive to Nialthi/Thui | Camp |
6 | Trek To Ramach | Camp |
7 | Continue trek to Gashuchi | Camp |
8 | Across thui Pass to Goleshi | Camp |
9 | Goleshi to Wasam | Camp |
10 | Trek to Brep | Camp |
11 | Jeep drive to Chitral | Hotel |
12 | Full Day Excursion to Kafir “Kalash” | Hotel |
13 | Drive over Lowari Pass (3160m) to Peshawar. | Hotel |
14 | After sightseeing drive to Islamabad | Hotel |
15 | ✈ Fly home. |
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INCLUDED: | |
1. | Airport/road transfer in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car. |
2. | All road transfers by chartered private vehicles. |
3. | Best tourist class hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis) |
4. | Locally sourced fresh meals during trek including tea and coffee. |
5. | Morning bed tea on trek |
6. | Some supplementary snacks on trek |
7. | Evening fill of your water bottle with boiled drinking water. |
8. | Sleeping tents (twin sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs. Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear. |
9. | Services of experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters. |
10. | Staff food, insurance and equipment |
11. | 10kg of personal baggage during trek. Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc. |
12. | Central Karakoram National Park Entrance fee, Camping sites fee, Bridges crossing fee, Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff. |
13. | Safety rope and basic necessary gear. |
14. | First Aid Kit with necessary medicines. |
EXCLUDED: | |
1. | International airfare. |
2. | All meals in hotels. |
3. | Excess weight. |
4. | Excess days beyond the itinerary |
5. | Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment. |
6. | Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls. |
7. | Satellite phone with solar charger (can hire). Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc. |
8. | Hire of sleeping bags/gloves and down jackets. |
9. | Tips. |
10. | Airport and departure taxes. |
11. | Hotels- early check-in and late check-out. Charges incurred due to delays beyond control of Global Expedition Operator. |
12. | Cost incurred from early leaving the trip. |
13. | Travel Insurance of member. |
14. | Any other service not mentioned above. |
