Nazir Sabir Expeditions

Leaders in Adventure Tourism

Shaigri Peak (5690m)

Range: Karakoram

Altitude: 5690m

Zone: Open

Duration: 16 Days

Best Time: June - September

Jeep drive through the narrow Astore gorge is unique, enroute enjoy great views of the beautiful southern panorama of Nanga Parbat. A two day trek from the roadhead village of Tarshing takes us to the beautiful camp of Shaigiri, where a climb of Shaigiri (5690m) provides magnificent views down the entire Rupal Valley.

We walk through the scenic Rupal Valley, and meeting people in the summer settlements, with fresh water, fire wood and superb views of the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01 Islamabad

Arrive Islamabad. Transfer to hotel.

Overnight hotel.

Day 02 Chilas

Drive by coach to Chilas (480km) 12-14 hrs on Karakoram Highway. Overnight hotel.

Day 03 Tarashing

We drive by jeeps and we turn off the Karakoram Highway entering the narrow Astor gorge reaching Tarashing (7-8 hrs). We will have the first view of the eastern precipice of Nanga Parbat.

Overnight in tent.

Day 04 Bazhin camp (3650m)

We will trek through Rupal valley, walking 6-7 hrs along the terraced fields of various grain crops and enjoying ever changing views of Nanga Parbat.

Overnight camp.

Day 05 Shaigiri camp (3660)

We cross the morains of the Bazhin Glacier and trek through green pastures of juniper and birch to Latboh. Above us is the clossal Rupal Face 4500m tall stretching almost the full length of the mountain with its 8 Km long Mazeno ridge extending before us.We trek through forest of willow and birch to our camp at Shaigiri.

Overnight camp.

Day 06-08 Shaigiri Peak climb / Descend to BC

03 days free to explore and climb Shaigiri Peak (5690m) and descend back to the camp.

Overnight camp.

Day 09 Trek back to Rupal Village Overnight camp.

Day 10 Trek to Tarshing Village and drive jeep to Gilgit. Overnight Camp.

Day 11 Drive to Hunza. Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight hotel

Day 12 Full day hike to Ultar Valley and back to Karimabad. Overnight hotel.

Day 13 Half day sightseeing around Hunza Lake and drive to Gilgit. Overnight hotel.

Day 14 Drive to Besham / Naran. Overnight hotel.

Day 15 Continue drive to Islamabad. Overnight hotel.

Day 16 Transfer to airport for your homebound flight.