Shimshal Pass and Mingling Sar Trek

Shimshal Valley is situated in Hunza and the Shimshal pass trek is one of the best treks in this valley. Shimshal Pass trek is full of thrilling encounters and it is quite a challenging trek. Experienced trekkers with good health can give this trek a shot it will give the most unforgettable experience to the trekkers.

Shidopen Pass and the Mingling Sar are popular Passes that will be crossed while the Shimshal pass trekking. The natural environment continually changes which exposes you to amazing feelings and experiences. You will certainly be captivated by the breathtaking atmosphere and vistas. To enthusiastic trekkers, the journey is an absolute challenge. When you trek through the Minglik Sar and Shipoden pass nature comes into full action. The scurfy track, rough mountains snowy peaks, and the greenery of the valleys make this trek more attractive and exciting. The change in atmosphere in this valley will naturally boost your mood and feelings.

Shimshal Pass Trek is one of Shimshal Valley’s grazing pastures. Shimshal valley is the most mesmerizing valley in Pakistan situated 4,735m above sea level and in the high pasture lands of enigmatic Pamirs. It lies on the South Asia-Central Asia watercourse. The place is remarkable for its stunning landscape with a striking isolated mass of reddish-brown stone growing over the wetlands like a watch-tower. The beauty of this area is incomparable where the snowy peaks of Velyo Sar (6030m), Minglik Sar (6050m), and the Quz Sar (5900) adds to the exceptional beauty of this area. There are also mesmerizing crystal clear water lakes in the area giving the most beautiful scene. Minglik Sar (6050 m) as mentioned above is located in the Shimshal Valley in Upper Hunza bordering the Karakoram mountain range in southernmost China. Shimshal Lake lies next to the Shimshal Pass at the base of the mountain (4735 m). This trek gives the opportunity to see the Shimshal gorge which is near to the Wakhan Corridor & the Large meadowland of the mysterious Pamirs on the South Asia-Central Asia dividing line. On the mountain grasslands, the trekker can see goats, yaks, sheep, and ibex. Snow leopard also visits for a goat or yak meal at these grasslands.

The North face of K2 far south-east horizon from the summit can be slightly seen while this trek is one of the most beautiful attractions of Shimshal pass trek.