Darkot Pass Trek Itinerary
During the Darkot to Darkot Pass trek, your journey will take you along the lateral moraine of the glacier, and then you'll walk down the wide, flat expanse of the Darkot Glacier, where you'll navigate crevasses and streams for a relatively easy 3-4 hour walk to reach the Chikar Yarkhun Valley. As you progress, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of granite peaks interspersed with glaciers in every direction. A glaciated ridge, standing at an elevation of 200 meters, serves as a natural barrier separating you from the Zindikharam Glacier. You can then venture further by walking up the Zindikharam Glacier until you reach Lalay Rabat, perched at the summit of the Boroghil region
- Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad and sightseeing. Hotel
- Day 2: Drive to Chilas (3-4 hrs) via Babusar Pass (4173m). Hotel
- Day 3: Drive to Gilgit (3-4 hrs, 134 km). Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Hotel
- Day 4: Drive to Yasin Darkot village (147 km, altitude 2760m). Camp
- Day 5: Trek to Rawat (altitude 3600m). Overnight in tents. Camp
- Day 6: Trek to Darkot High Camp (3-4 hrs). Overnight in tents. Camp
- Day 7: Trek to Khani Basa across the Darkot Pass (takes 4 hrs). Camp
- Day 8: Trek to Iskarwarz. Overnight in tents. Camp
- Day 9: Trek to Khishma (5-6 hours). Overnight in tents. Camp
- Day 10: Trek to Lasht (4-6 hours). Overnight in tents. Camp
- Day 11: Drive to Mastuj and Chitral (7-8 hrs). Overnight at hotel. Hotel
- Day 12: Drive to Kalash valleys to visit Bumburate, Birir, and Rumbur. Hotel
- Day 13: Drive to Swat (254 km). Overnight at hotel. Hotel
- Day 14: Drive to Islamabad (245 km). Overnight at hotel. Hotel
- Day 15: Drive to Islamabad airport for international flight. Fly Out
- All airports pick & drops on arrival and departures.
- Air-conditioned transportation in Alpine Club of Pakistan.
- Both ways air-conditioned coaster / mini bus / car between Islamabad - Yasin Valley.
- Transportation between Lash Musti & Chitral.
- Transportation for sightseeing in Swat Valley.
- Two nights in Islamabad 3+/4* hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast.
- One night in Chitral best standard hotel accommodation with full board.
- One night in Swat Valley best standard hotel accommodation with full board.
- Expedition Royalty and climbing permit.
- Insurance premium for local staff and porters.
- Fully paid Government Liaison Officer.
- Documentation:
- Visa facilitation.
- Professional guide to transfer expedition to base camp.
- Necessary base camp staff (base camp manager, chef, cook, assistance & waiters).
- Way up and down 25kg is allowed in our service.
- While ascending any pass over 5000M, 15kg is allowed in our service.
- Three meals a day and tea, coffee & snacks during the trek and base camp stays.
- Solar panel / generator for lights and battery charge at base camp.
- A North Face tent provided as an individual member at base camp.
- Hot shower and toilets.
- Comfortable chairs and tables while trekking and at base camp stays.
- Imported and local foods during trekking and at base camp stay.
- Heating in the dining tent at base camp.
- Medical first aid kit for group and staff.
- Satellite phone for emergency calling at base camp.
- Walkie talkie for base camp communication.
- All camping and bridge crossing fees.
- Assistance for international tickets reconfirmation.
- Farewell dinner will be served in Islamabad.
- Member International Flight Tickets.
- Member Any Climbing/Trekking Gears.
- Sleeping Bag and All Personal Expenses Such As:
- Telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks.
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature.
- Staff tips. We recommend you to give a small bonus for our local staff.
- Mini bars while staying in hotels/travelling.
- Member Personal Insurance.
- Custom Clearing Charges (Import and Export of Equipment).
- Oxygen, Mask & Regulator Sets.
- EPI Gas, Ropes, Ice Screws, Snow Bar, Cooking Pots Beyond Base Camp.
- RECOMMENDATION: We recommend our clients to deposit helicopter rescue aviation deposit in advance $5000/-. The entire money is refundable if not used. In case any emergency happens on a remote mountain range, we fly a helicopter on time to save life.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: It is strongly recommended that while booking treks and tours with us, travelers/trekkers must be protected by insurance themselves that covers cancellation, accidents, health, emergency evacuation, and loss of items, or damage to baggage and personal effects.
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