Naltar Pass Trek

Arrival at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to your accommodations. Embark on a twin-city orientation tour through the afternoon, covering landmark sights such as Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian hills, Pakistan Monument, and Daman-e-Koh viewpoint, followed by the Lok Virsa cultural center and Rawalpindi’s bustling historic bazaars.

Begin driving northward over 279 km toward Naran. Following lunch, climb through the alpine switchbacks of Babusar Pass (4,173m)—the elevated corridor linking Kaghan Valley to the Karakoram Highway—before descending into Chilas along the Indus River.

Drive 134 km to the regional hub of Gilgit for a midday meal. Transfer onward for a 2-hour, 65 km ascent up the forested gorge to the vibrant alpine waters of Naltar Lake to establish camp.

Start trekking on a 9.5 km stretch lasting roughly 3 to 4 hours toward Lower Shani. A steady climb of 420m helps set your walking pace and kickstarts altitude acclimatization.

A targeted, concise ascent covering 4.4 km over 2 to 3 hours up to Pakora High Camp. Gaining 540m in elevation puts the team in ideal striking distance for tomorrow’s pass crossing.

Tackle the primary pass day across 12.1 km in 6 to 8 hours. Ascend 480m to clear the high pass before executing a substantial 1,320m descent down to the wilderness campsite at Jut (Uts), surrounded by vast alpine views.

Continue following the valley downhill for 9.5 km over 3 to 4 hours toward the village of Pakora, shedding 117m of altitude into greener, inhabited terrain.

Hike 3 to 4 hours to reach the settlements of Asumbar. The day provides pleasant village walking and firsthand encounters with local agrarian life.

Walk deeper along the trail network on an 8.4 km route over 4 to 6 hours, gaining 270m on gentle grades up to Lower Charinj.

An 8 km journey over 3 to 4 hours that ascends 810m into the high pastures of Upper Borta Bort, offering broader vistas of the surrounding peaks.

Navigate a rugged 10.6 km stretch taking 5 to 6 hours. Climb 570m prior to a sharp 930m descent into the campsite at Mayur across contrasting terrain.

Follow the gentle grade of the valley floor for 17.7 km over 5 to 6 hours, dropping another 930m in altitude to settle in Dal Sandhi.

Combine trail walking and vehicle sections over 3 to 4 hours heading toward Darkot, a historically strategic village near the Hindu Raj range.

Embark on a sustained climb across 9.6 km taking 5 to 6 hours up to Boimoshani, ascending 1,200m into high-altitude terrain.

Cover 8.5 km over 5 to 6 hours to arrive at Galtir, known for its seasonal grazing grounds where local villagers tend herds in the summer.

Descend 940m along an 8.6 km trail over 4 to 5 hours toward Handis, re-entering greener valley sections.

Complete the final walking section into Ghotulti, where vehicles await to drive the group back to Gilgit for a hot shower and comfortable hotel stay.

Drive 234 km (5-6 hours) south to Naran. After settling into your hotel, take an evening side-trip to the scenic shores of Saif-ul-Maluk Lake.

Drive 279 km over 6 to 7 hours back toward Islamabad, stopping along the way to tour the ancient archaeological ruins and museum at Taxila.

Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for scheduled international flight departures. End of expedition services.