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Adventure
Pakora Pass Trek (2025-26) - Exploria.pk
by Exploria
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Duration
12D / 11N
Departs from
Pakistan
Transport
By Air
Stay
mixed
Destinations Covered
Overview
A 12-day guided trekking expedition crossing Pakora Pass (4710m) connecting Naltar Gah and Pakora Gol valleys. The journey covers alpine meadows, glaciers, Naltar lakes, Shani Glacier base camp, and a full-day Hunza Valley excursion with Altit and Baltit forts. Includes internal flights, hotel stays, and camping.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
What's Included
Included
- Day 2 - Fly to Gilgit
- Fly to Gilgit in the morning. The guide will receive you at Gilgit airport. An adventurous road trip to Naltar Valley through the Karakoram Highway. Stopover at the Rakaposhi viewpoint to get the view
- Walk up the true left (east) side of Naltar Gah from Upper Naltar (2820m), also known as Dumian. Ford a side brook at the start of Beshgiri, the Shina word for the distinctive red lichen-covered (besh
- Skirt the lake and, in 15 minutes, cross a footbridge to the actual left (east) side of the Naltar Gah. Two more lakes arise up the western side Valley after a little elevation, and the river ahead co
- The hillside is covered in rhubarb and junipers, and the trail leads past cabins in 45 minutes, signaling the start of Upper Shani. Cross the slope above these cabins and descend fast into the ablatio
- A side stream runs from the west behind the high camp, south of a large rock outcrop. An hour later, an unclear trail follows this stream up steep, loose rock, passing a few cairns. There are numerous
- As the canyon narrows, the drop from Jut to Pakora becomes steeper. On bright days, the Pakora Gol can be scorching and dry, so arrive early and with water. Descend from the far end of the meadow and
- We say goodbye to the campsites as we drive back to Gilgit. Relax at your accommodation and remember the trekking adventure.Day 9: Full Day Excursion Hunza and visit Baltit/Altit forts
- Immerse yourself in Hunza's rich history and culture by visiting the 900-year-old Altit Fort and the 800-year-old Baltit Fort. If you enjoy shopping, visit Karimabad's colourful bazaar. If you prefer
- As we say goodbye to Gilgit, we take a picturesque trip to Besham via the famed Karakoram Highway. With stops and lunch breaks, it may take 9-10 hours. Allow the splendour of the sceneries to enchant
- Our journey comes to an end as we return to Islamabad. Because the travel from Besham to Islamabad takes only 3-4 hours, there is plenty of time to visit the Taxila museum and other places along the w
- Meals included: Breakfast Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm
- Included/
Not Included
- Day 2 - Fly to Gilgit
- Fly to Gilgit in the morning. The guide will receive you at Gilgit airport. An adventurous road trip to Naltar Valley through the Karakoram Highway. Stopover at the Rakaposhi viewpoint to get the view
- Walk up the true left (east) side of Naltar Gah from Upper Naltar (2820m), also known as Dumian. Ford a side brook at the start of Beshgiri, the Shina word for the distinctive red lichen-covered (besh
- Skirt the lake and, in 15 minutes, cross a footbridge to the actual left (east) side of the Naltar Gah. Two more lakes arise up the western side Valley after a little elevation, and the river ahead co
- The hillside is covered in rhubarb and junipers, and the trail leads past cabins in 45 minutes, signaling the start of Upper Shani. Cross the slope above these cabins and descend fast into the ablatio
- A side stream runs from the west behind the high camp, south of a large rock outcrop. An hour later, an unclear trail follows this stream up steep, loose rock, passing a few cairns. There are numerous
- As the canyon narrows, the drop from Jut to Pakora becomes steeper. On bright days, the Pakora Gol can be scorching and dry, so arrive early and with water. Descend from the far end of the meadow and
- We say goodbye to the campsites as we drive back to Gilgit. Relax at your accommodation and remember the trekking adventure.Day 9: Full Day Excursion Hunza and visit Baltit/Altit forts
- Immerse yourself in Hunza's rich history and culture by visiting the 900-year-old Altit Fort and the 800-year-old Baltit Fort. If you enjoy shopping, visit Karimabad's colourful bazaar. If you prefer
- As we say goodbye to Gilgit, we take a picturesque trip to Besham via the famed Karakoram Highway. With stops and lunch breaks, it may take 9-10 hours. Allow the splendour of the sceneries to enchant
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