Zaini Pass Trek
Introduction:
Zaini Pass (3840m) is a pass that links Uthool in Mulkho to Shagrom in the Tirich Valley. Tirich villagers use the pass, the quickest and shortest route to their valley. Tirich villagers call the pass Zani pass, although Uthool villagers call it Tirich pass. A jeep road makes a pleasant, wide trail that eases the 1200m climb from Uthool to the pass, where the views of Istor-o- Nal and Saraghrar are magnificent. To the east, the Buni Zom massif soars over the Turikho and Mastuj rivers.
Cost Included/Excluded
- Travel To/From Islamabad/Chitral on Hindukuch Express bus service
- All travel and trek meals
- Warimoon village local guesthouse night stay
- 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
Departure from Islamabad to Chitral on Hindukush Express at 8 pm.
Early morning arrival in Chitral. Transfer to 4x4 Vehicle. Breakfast in Chitral Town. Drive to Uthool village (2700m) via Qaqlasht meadows. Lunch at Uthool. Trek to campsite at the base of Zaini. Overnight in tents.
Trek from Uthool campsite to Zaini Pass (3850m). Cross Zaini Pass and descend to the Terich valley side at Warimoon village (2800m). Overnight stay at a local homestay in the village.
Breakfast at Zandrangram. Drive from Zandrangram to Buni. Optional side trip to Shipishoon Meadows. Lite Lunch at Buni. Drive to Chitral. Early dinner in Chitral city and shopping. Departure for Islamabad via Hindukush express at 8 pm. Early morning arrival in Islamabad.
