Distance : 6.2 km (the shortest hike on the entire site!) Avg.Time : 4 – 5 hours Start / Finish : Karimabad Situated just up the hill from Aliabad, Karimabad is serviced by regular minibuses to and from Gilgit. If you miss one of these buses, simply head down to Aliabad which is situated on [...]
Distance : 84km Avg. Time : 4-5 days Start / Finish : Shimshal village As of September, 2008, there was a daily passenger jeep which left Passu bound for Shimshal. This vehicle is often full, in which case you will need to organise a private jeep. In either case, the friendly folk at the Passu [...]
Distance : 75km approx. Avg.Time : 4 days Start / Finish : Passu It is possible to store any extra gear you might have at the welcoming Passu Inn, which also sports a restaurant and a small shop across the street. Season : June – September Maps / Info : I used the map and [...]
Distance : 29 km (including side trip to Nanga Parbat Base Camp) Avg.Time : 2 days Start / Finish : Fairy Point / Jhel For transport to and from Raikot Bridge on the Karakorum Highway, see the following link: http://www.fairymeadowscottage.com/ From the bridge, you will need to either walk (15km) or hire a private jeep [...]
Distance : 47km approx. Avg.Time : 3-4 days Start / Finish : Upper Naltar – Pakora. Regular passenger jeeps or minibuses from Gilgit service both trailheads. For details see Lonely Planet Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway. Season : June – September Maps / Info : Lonely Planet Trekking in the Karakoram & Hindukush has a [...]
Distance : 36km Avg.Time : 3 days Start / Finish : Hoper A daily minibus runs to Hoper from Aliabad, situated just down the hill from Karimabad. The latter village is a fantastic place to base yourself whilst doing multiple hikes in the Hunza Valley. Season : June – September Maps / Info : Lonely [...]