Tirich Mir Basecamp Trek
Introduction;
Tirich Mir basecamp trek is a demanding trek where you are off and on trek on the lower Tirich glacier. Trekking right into the very center of the high Hindukush mountain range to the Tirich Mir basecamp also known as Babu camp. It is an exciting trek with plenty of natural and cultural attractions. Less known and rarely visited, this trek offers a unique mountain scenery right in the heart of Hindukush. Tirich Mir (7708m) is the crown of the Hindukush range and the most prominent attraction of Chitral region. Standing tall among the many other 7000m and 6000m peaks, this mountain is also known as the highest mountain outside Himalaya-Karakoram region.
Cost Included/Excluded
- All travel and trek meals
- Shahgram local guesthouse night stays
- Service of Trek Leader/Guide/Porters/Kitchen Staff
- Camping Services
- Basic First Aid
- Any personal Gear including rucksack, sleeping bag and mattress etc
- Porter for personal luggage (Extra charges apply)
- Tips for porters, kitchen staff etc
- Insurance liability of members
- Room service, laundry, beverages, soft drinks etc
- Ground evacuation or helicopter rescue charges of any kind
- Any unforeseen/unplanned expenses like additional stay due to roadblocks etc
- Any other item not listed in the “cost includes “section
Itinerary
Breakfast in Chitral Town. Drive to Tirich Valley in 4x4 jeeps. Lunch at Buni. Arrive in Shagram and stay at a local guest house in Shagram.
Early morning wakeup. Breakfast at Shagram. Starting trek towards Sheniak along the Tirich river. Reach Sheniak. Stay at camp site.
Breakfast at Sheniak. Start trekking down to lower Tirich glacier. Trek to Shughur Baisun crossing the rocky ground. Reach Shughur Baisun. Overnight stay at Shughur Baisun camp site.
Early Morning breakfast. Start trek besides the upper Tirich Mir glacier to Tirich Mir, Noshaq and Istor O Nal basecamp. Reach campsite. Night Stay at Terichmir basecamp camp site.
Rest day at Tirich mir Base Camp for the exploration of the area.
Early morning breakfast at Tirich Mir base camp. Start trek toward Sheniak following the same route. Reach Sheniak. Overnight stay in camps.
Breakfast at Shagram. Start trek towards Shagram. Reach Shagram. Night stay at Shagram guest house.
Breakfast at Shagram. Shift to 4x4 vehicle. Departure for Chitral. Reach Chitral.