Naltar Pass Trek
Naltar Pass Trek

Naltar Pass trek is designed you to provide a great view of the whole Hindukush range and its mountains by trekking up to Naltar - Ishkoman pass which is a lush green pass. Naltar is very famous in terms of its greenery and skiing opportunity in winter. Each winter there arranges a competition of skiing Asumbar: Asumbar Hoghost, a non-glaciated east-west pass, links Asumbar village in Ishkoman with Dal Sandhi in Yasin. The pass is occasionally called the Ishkoman Pass (not to be confused with the Punji Pass, which is also sometimes called Ishkoman Pass). Asumbar Haghost is one of the easiest passes to cross anywhere in the Karakoram and Hindukush. The trek is also one of the most linguistically diverse. Along the trail, Shina, Khowar, Wakhi, and Burushaski are spoken, not to mention Urdu.

The trek involves walking through flowery meadows, lakes and spectacular greenery. The route also passes through a lush forest of cedar, pine and birch. It therefore offers something more diverse in terms of landscape and has more than the usual share of scenic beauty without being too physically demanding. An excellent option of beginners as well as an experienced trekker . The pass is also called Ishkoman Haghost by Darkot villagers.

Days

Program

1

Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel

2

Drive to Chilas via Babusar Pass 4137m 12-14hrs

3

Drive to Naltar Lake 200km. overnight in tents   

4

Trek to Lower Shani 3-4hrs hours. Overnight in tents 

5

Trek to Pakora High camp 2- 3 hours, 4.4km. Overnight in tents 

6

Trek to Jut 6- 8 hours, 12.1km. Overnight in tents 

7

Trek to Pakora 3-4 hrs 9.5km. Overnight in tents 

8

Trek to Asumbar 3-4 hrs. Overnight in tents

9

Trek to Lower Charinj 4- 6 hours. Overnight in tents 

10

Trek to Upper Borta Bort 3-4 hours. 8km. Overnight in tents 

11

Trek to Mayur 5-6 hours, 10.6km. Overnight in tents 

12

Trek to Sandhi 5- 6 hours, 17.7km. Overnight in tents 

13

Drive to Darkut 3-4 hrs. Overnight in tents

14

Trek to Boimoshani 5- 6 hours. Overnight in tents 

15

Trek to Holojut 5 hours, 8.9km. Overnight in tents 

16

Trek to Galtir 8.5km 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents 

17

Trek to Handis 4-5 hrs, 8.6 km. Overnight in tents 

18

Drive to Gilgit 4-5 hrs. Overnight at hotel 

19

Drive to Naran via Babusar pass. Overnight at hotel 

20

Drive to Islamabad 5-6hrs. Overnight at hotel 

21

Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight