General
Minglik Sar Expedition (2024-25) – 19 days
Minglik Sar Expedition is a medium duration trekking holiday in our trekking peak category in Shimshal Valley of Hunza region. It is a holiday in one of the isolated valleys for trekkers offered by Apricot Tours. Given below are the details of this holiday.
Brief Itinerary – Minglik Sar Expedition
Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport (590m)
Day 02: Fly to Gilgit & Drive to Karimabad, Hunza
Day 03: Spend Free day in Karimabad – official paperwork
Day 04: Drive to Shimshal village – Hotel
Day 05: Free Day in Shimshal Village (final logistics) – Hotel
Day 06: Trek to Ghar Sar (3,300m) – Camp
Day 07: Trek to Wooch Furzeen (3,800m) – Camp
Day 08: Trek to Arbob Purian (3,810m) – Camp
Day 09: Trek to Shujerav (4,005m) – Camp
Day 10: Trek to Shuwerth/Shimshal Pass (4,500m) – Camp
Day 11: Rest or Explore (optional: attempt Minglik Sar 6,050m)
Day 12: Rest or Explore (optional: attempt Minglik Sar 6,050m)
Day 13: Trek back to Arbob Purian (3,810m) – Camp
Day 14: Trek back to Wooch Furzeen (3,800m) – Camp
Day 15: Trek back to Shimshal Village
Day 16: Drive to Gilgit or Karimabad (2,440m)
Day 17: Fly to Islamabad – hotel
Day 18: Contingency day for flight cancellation
Day 19: Fly out to home country
Map/Route – Minglik Sar Expedition
Prices & Other Options – Minglik Sar Expedition
Holiday Information – Minglik Sar Expedition
- Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
- All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
- All road transfers including airport transfers
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Mountain guide (on climbing days) for equipment orientation, rope fixing & guiding to summit
- High altitude group gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, twin-sharing tent, cooking pots, etc.)
- Government paperwork
- Shimshal Nature Trust (SNT) fees
- City/town sightseeing (depends on time availability) - includes all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters - personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (13kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (very basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Permit/royalty fee (these fee apply only to few category of peaks and is subject to new changes)
- Personal travel insurance (suggestions only)
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 67 per night
- Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 13 per kg
- Storage service for baggage in Islamabad: USD 28 per bag/piece
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
Why Register Early?
1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season.
2. Limited Flight Seats: Domestic flight seats to the Karakorams and Himalayas are sold out way ahead of time because there are only two daily flights during peak season. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.
4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 2 years.
6. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:
- 1st October: USD 190
- 1st November: USD 290
- 1st January: USD 350
- 15th February: USD 400
- 1st March: USD 450
- 1st May: USD 490
Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.
Refund Policy for All
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 2 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements.
Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.
Currency
All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Single Supplement
Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 290. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival.
Separate tents (single tent) will cost an additional USD 180. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should also be made with the balance in Pakistan.
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Minglik Sar Royalty Fee/Rates – Spring, Summer & Fall
| Mountain | Full team | Royalty fee for full team | Additional member fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000m to 6,500m | - | Free | Free |
The royalty fee/rates assigned by the government for climbing Minglik Sar Peak in winters is zero/none. The details of royalty fees for winters are given below.
Minglik Sar Royalty Fee/Rates – Winter
| Mountain | Full team | Royalty fee for full team | Additional member fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000m to 6,500m | - | Free | Free |
The discounts above are being offered since over a decade as part of the government policy to promote adventure tourism.
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Overview – Minglik Sar Expedition
Minglik Sar is at an elevation of 6,050 meters (or 19,849 ft) above sea level and it is a part of the Pamir Mountains in the Shimshal Valley, Hunza. Pamir Mountains are one of the highest mountain ranges in the world and Minglik Sar is the 31st highest peak in the world. The Minglik Sar Expedition takes you across one of the most beautiful and unexplored mountain valleys in the world. The journey will take climbers across pastures and high grass lands where you will come across yaks, sheep, goats, and even the rare, Ibex if one is lucky enough. These mountains are also home to the famous snow Leopards that can sometimes be seen if you are lucky enough.
Pamir Mountains holds a special place in the region because they link to different ranges in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgystan, China and Pakistan. Climbers are also guaranteed amazing and mesmerizing views of glaciers, lakes, steep passes and breathtaking peaks throughout the journey. Shimshal Valley is a beautiful town located in Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan. It lies at about 3,000 meters above sea level, and is the highest settlement in Hunza Valley of Pakistan. The total area is 3,800 km and inhabitant of around two thousand two hundred and forty households. The Shimshal Pass was the famous historical route of Hunza raiders on trade caravans traveling over the Karakoram Pass between China and India in ancient times.
The Minglik Sar Expedition begins at Shimshal Valley which is 3000 meters and then a walk towards Wuch Furzeen at 3365 meter. Wuch Furzeen leads to Shuijherav (4350m) and then to Shimshal Pass from where the Minglik Sar can be climbed. The climb to the top requires more advanced mountaineering skills, physical fitness, and the perfect weather.
