
Best time
May – September
Trip cost
PKR 1,350 – 1,400,000
Typical length
7 – 29 days
Shimshal, previously known as Shingshal, is a village located in the Gojal tehsil of the Hunza District in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It is located on the Karakoram range bordering the Pamir Mountains to the north. It lies at an altitude of 3,113 metres (10,213 ft) above sea level and is the highest settlement in the district. Shimshal is also the name of the largest valley in Gilgit-Baltistan. The valley encompasses nearly the entire district of Hunza. Situated within the valley is the Shimshal River, a tributary that feeds into the Hunza River. Shimshal itself is a bor
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No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
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Add your review— coming soonThe best months to visit Shimshal Valley are May, June, July, August, September. During these months the weather is most favourable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
Shimshal Valley is considered safe and welcoming for tourists. Pakistan's northern regions have seen a significant tourism boom and locals are well accustomed to visitors. Standard travel precautions apply — follow your guide's advice on weather and trail conditions.